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Hi guys, I’m sending a knife back to the maker for some thinning and wondering what magic box to check (or form to include) to avoid tax? Last time I did this, I included the original receipt and wrote “return to manufacturer” on the customs form but the recipient (the maker) still got charged tax.

Asking $525 shipped CONUS Radiona Breg 240x60, 255g, HRC 64-65 Apex Ultra mono workhorse Natural walnut handle, friction-fit walnut saya Original edge, used once Minor patina removed with flitz I won this in a giveaway last year so price is a bit hard to determine as I couldn’t find any other...

I had a really disappointing experience with raw black truffle many years ago - it was at a fantastic high end restaurant, but the truffles were completely tasteless. Just recently at a 1-star restaurant in Tuscany - presumably close enough to the source to be fresh - the truffles were also...

Hoping somebody has travelled out of the Italy and can clue me in. I’m flying American Airlines out of Rome FCO back to the US on Thursday with only carryon luggage. Is it like the US where I can get my electronic boarding pass via the AA app and go directly to the gate, or do I need to check...

I’m a total noob at thinning and stones in general, but I needed to do some work on a new project knife and it seemed like the perfect setup for a A/B test. I used the Nanohone Diamond Resin 100 micron first on the right face for about 10 minutes total elapsed time, then the SG220 on the left...

Asking $275 delivered CONUS I posted then pulled this last summer but now with some knives on the way I’ve decided it’s languished long enough on my rack as the SEK exchange rate isn’t improving. Pics from the original post are still valid as it’s just sat on my rack since then. But I’ve added...

@Matt Jacobs and I are organizing a passaround for Brian Hanson. Knife will be a 210mm in 52100 from his “Standard Line” which is a lower-cost line with a more robust grind (versus his customs) intended for both pros and home cooks. Brian’s not well-known on this forum but his standard line is...

Saw this post on IG asking about it - I’ve never seen a purple etch like this before. Anybody know who the maker is and how they achieve it?

Asking $250 $225 delivered CONUS Measurements, photos, and video all taken just now. Steel - Stainless Damascus cladding, stainless R2 core Handle - rosewood octagonal Spine: 2.5mm at choil, 2.0 midway, 1.2 1” from tip 54.5mm tall at heel, 179g, HRC 62-63 My very first ever j-knife, purchased...

Like-new condition, asking $310 shipped and insured CONUS (originally $339 + $30 shipping). If you’ve never tried a Western maker, this is a great lower-cost intro with impressive fit & finish which punches way above it’s price point. Here’s a link to the description on Modern Cooking. Specs...

Yu Kurosaki Houou “Phoenix” VG10 santoku Asking $340 $310 insured and delivered within CONUS, Paypal G&S Blade length: 168mm x 46.5mm tall at heel Spine thickness midway: 1.8mm Weight: 137g Steel: VG10 stainless clad with copper and bronze, HRC: 60-62 Handle: Buffalo horn + wenge Bought this...

Asking $210 insured and delivered within CONUS, Paypal G&S Blade length: 180mm x 51mm tall at heel Spine thickness midway: 1.86mm Weight: 137g Steel: R2 stainless clad, HRC: 62-63 One of my first j-knife purchases, this is a classic laser and cuts amazingly well, but I need to make room for...

I can’t quite figure out if this knife needs thinning or if it’s the finish causing suction that makes it hang up on onions. In the first video you can see it gets stuck doing horizontal cuts on onions, and also sometimes on the vertical cuts. But in the second video it has no problems with a...

This video randomly popped up in my feed. It goes into detail on burrs with accompanying photos - I found it quite interesting. They point out that removing a primary burr (the main big burr that forms) leaves behind a secondary burr, and then they go into a lot of detail on the types of...

Thought I’d post some pics and vids for those who have it on their list of things to do but haven’t gotten around to it yet. This is the second one I’ve done and it’s pretty quick and easy. I use stones just because they’re handy vs having to dig up sandpaper for the shoeshine method. I started...

Very OT even for the OT room, but here goes. I’m swapping out a regular power outlet for a smart outlet, which only has one screw each for hot and neutral. The outlet I’m replacing has two black wires (which I’ll call “hot”) and one neutral white wire. The tab for the two hots isn’t broken...

Asking $310 delivered, CONUS preferred. TLDR: here’s the details from Patrik Carlvik: Ground from mono 1.2419 tool steel. 63-64 hrc. A blended s-grind grind, nail flexing at the edge. Swedish masur birch handle. 218 mm from the heel to tip of blade. 350 mm oal, 50 mm height at heel, 2.2 mm...

Bit of an odd one here. My parents own a bit of land that they leased to a cell tower business years ago. They recently got a couple of offers for leases from two big companies who work in this space. I haven’t read the offers yet but I think it’s essentially an offer for an easement to market...

I have a couple Calphalon stainless pots that have developed some colorful discoloration. Looks like tempering colors? Is this anything to be concerned about?

Asking $390, USA preferred, CONUS insured shipping included. Used for a few test cuts in 1 sweet potato, still on original edge, not sharpened or stropped, no patina. Length: 250mm Steel: 26c3, “spicy white” Spine: 3.3mm at ferrule, 3.1 at choil, 2.6 midway, 2.0 at last hammer mark, 1.1 approx...