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Early days, looking forward to seeing the young guns from the draft having a go. My 49ers are early favorites to win the Super Bowl—I’m psychologically bracing myself for another SB heartbreak, or getting knocked outta the playoffs. Optimistic or pessimistic on your team’s chances? New...

My friend wants to buy her son a good, all around, Japanese chef's knife—he mentioned doing "stew prep, meat cutting, all around utility in the kitchen". He's been looking at the Miyabi Birchwood, $299 at Sur La Table. He sharpens occasionally, ...though don't know if by hand, pull through, or...

Now that the Thanksgiving Feast is all but a distant memory—now looking forward to Christmas Feast. Flying to Hawaii to cook up a Xmas supper for family. Since it’s forecast to be 80 degrees, wanted to do a grill-centric menu. Provisional menu: >>> Yakisoba with Gobo Tempura (fried fishcake with...

What're y'all cooking up for Thanksgiving? I'm finally set on this year's Thanksgiving menu—wanted something eclectic, spice driven, with a good assortment for a vegetarian at the table, i.e., two different gravies. The Smoked Boudin was bought on my last trip to NOLA. Now, to choose my knife...

Here're a few photos documenting my J-knife collecting journey spanning a decade. Fascinating looking back to where it began, and where it stands. Started with a scattershot approach, which shaped my tastes/preferences. All my knives get used—some more than others—a bunch have left the stable...

Typically I'll make my own bbq rub—but while traveling, I've started buying BBQ rubs, got concerned about depleting my mom's spice supplies. On my last couple of trips I've had Killer Hogs 'TX Brisket' and 'The BBQ Rub' in my suitcase—happy with KH but considering trying out Meat Church for an...

What’s your fave off-the-shelf, budget gyuto, under-$325? For me, it’s easier coming up with a list of favorites if price weren’t a consideration—took a bit more brain energy having a price parameter. My top three, under-$325, 240 gyutos are: Yoshimi Echizen, stainless clad AS; Mazaki, iron...

What your favorite petty? Grabbed a few over the years. Current stash below, my preference is leans wa, carbon, 150mm or under, 28–32mm suits me fine height-wise—the Yoshikane SKD gets a lot of work when feeling like stainless or traveling, and a Mac Pro (not shown) is my beater. L to R...

Came across an advert for MTC's Summer 20% store wide sale. Got a lotta restrictions—see below. Good excuse for me to pick up another synth, and maybe a bag of rice while I'm there. Summer 2023 Storewide Sale 20% off your purchase. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Offer valid on the...

Recently I've noticed a few members chatting about Knife Japan— @HumbleHomeCook, et al. Admittedly, I've not heard of them, and obviously never purchased anything from KJ. Finally cruised around the KJ website, first impressions were lots of lefty single-bevel options, and reasonably priced...

Admittedly, I’m nerdy enough to rank my gyutos—the rankings change on a monthly basis. I go through phases—sometimes I’m in a workhorse mood, or fancying lighter gyutos, or wanting Sanjo or French gyutos on the cutting board, etc. What’re you top 5 and 10? Here’re my Top 5 and 10: [My Top 5...

I'm in Honolulu on Oahu, working remotely, thought I'd reach out to see if anyone had recommendations for good restaurants—dives and/or moderately priced joints. I was born and raised here—have my personal faves, but looking to find places off my radar. Restaurant listings in the local press...

Any thoughts on the Cerax #280/#1500? Here's my situ—going on trip to visit my parents in April, mom wants me to sharpen her knives ('cause I'm cheaper than sending them out to a sharpener). She has cheap-ish stainless—dull Original Mac, etc. Typically I travel with a Shapton Pro 1.5k to tend...

What're your fave gyutos under-$200 USD? Lately I've been eyeing gyutos in the under-$200 strata of the market. Saw these yesterday when I popped into a NYC knife store. I like Takamura, good knife—won a 180 gyuto from a raffle.

Not sure how many football fans amongst you savvy knife people. Curious on what’s on the menu for the upcoming playoffs? I’m a 49er fan, taking the day off on Saturday to watch them take on the Seahawks—been one since living in SF when Montana won his first ring—racking my l’il brain figuring...

Don’t care who anyone voted for—just happy to be able to do so. Big question is which knives I’ll elect to my travel knife roll next month.

Just received this lefty yanagi about 10 minutes ago, lovely blade. Can anyone help translate the kanji to give a clue as to who the maker is? Would really appreciate any help. Cheers.

I'm planning on buying a new grill for my parent's—partly because they only have a couple of old, rusted, cheap grills; and also have a higher quality grill for me and siblings to use when cooking at out parent's home. We're fairly experienced grillers. My shortlist has been whittled down to...

I'm looking to shorten an ebony wa handle. What's the most appropriate hand saw to use? I'm looking for something rather inexpensive; small, since I'm in a NYC apartment with only a small kitchen counter as work space. Based on my limited research—a dovetail saw seems to fit the bill. Any...

I'm looking for an inexpensive oval cocotte (enamel/cast iron), 5–7 qt—don't wanna go the Staub or Le Creuset direction. Curious on what my options are. So far I've found a Tramontina for around $60; and the Martha Stewart for $100. Any other suggestions appreciated.