Recent content by HumbleHomeCook

Michael of Knife Japan is the gold standard of knife vendors. He has a well deserved reputation for customer service here on KKF. More or less, the smiths/shops Michael deals with are the small guys. These are heavy on rustic performance and lighter on fit and finish. These are tools that...

On that little 120mm, balance just isn't something I consider. In general, I prefer a blade-forward balance but it's hard to achieve much of that with so little metal hanging out there. Although the light handle on these does help. But, I just tossed those out there because of your mention of...

Pretty kitchen towels are a sign of neglect.

https://knifejapan.com/kawatsu-hamono-funayuki-bocho-120mm-aogami-2/ https://knifejapan.com/okahide-hamono-kitchen-mini-115mm/ :)

Very cool. A marker on the edge will help you with each of the things you mentioned. I prefer red to black as it is easier to see. Outside of actual techniques, some of the best advice I can give is... - Failure happens. Don't get discouraged when it does. Sometimes you may need to...

Sorry, I should've been clearer. I meant silicone caulk.

Nice Matt!

Caulk.

You're business branding tactics are certainly... unique. GLWS!!!!

https://www.bestsharpeningstones.com/category_details.php?category_id=62 300 and 600 are my most used.

My most used pocket knives are a K390 Endela and a S90V Manix 2 LW. Both are excellent steels done well by Spyderco.

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What sized critters we talking about? If you haven't already, give LT Wright a look. That said, my SIL uses a standard Endura to field dress all his deer and elk. Something in the Spyderco Salt line might suit you well, especially given your location and fondness for boating.

Nice. Sorta has Pena vibes. If you like gentleman type folders... https://www.youtube.com/@StefanSchmalhaus Stefan's videos are top notch and worth watching just for the production. :)

For sure, as I said to you another message and others have said here, there's a lot room for a lot of different techniques. Many of us take different paths to the same destination and that's all fine. I use all kinds of different motions, including the sweeping style, depending on the knife...