Voltron Posted October 31, 2008 Report Posted October 31, 2008 not really. i swore by Wusthofs for a few years, but the German kitchen knives are slag compared to Shun and Global. they are catching up, but aren't even close to the same league yet. Which Shun series do you like/have?
Sherwood Posted October 31, 2008 Report Posted October 31, 2008 i actually started with an alton brown angle, and it remains one of my favorite knives. The angle is very natural for me. Never used the Ken Onion, but it certainly looks tremendous.
Voltron Posted October 31, 2008 Report Posted October 31, 2008 I like the looks of this set in their "pro" line with single steel Honyaki method blades.
Augsburger Posted October 31, 2008 Report Posted October 31, 2008 The Wustof and Henkels blades are way too soft for me. The softness has some advantages in that they sharpen with a a few minutes on the stone, but I would rather have a higher maintenance high carbon forged blade any time for the sheer smooth and effortless slicing they provide. Most commercial chef knives sold in retail stores will have high chromium content to make them stainless and like most cases there is a trade off and the trade off is a soft blade. I use a my Shun 10 inch Damascus for big dinner parties requiring a lot of food prep which is fine in most cases but nothing beats my hand forged single edge Mitsubishi white steel Santouko style for slicing everything fast and neat. I agree with Reks though for commercially available chef knives in the affordable range nothing beats Global and Shun.
n_maher Posted October 31, 2008 Report Posted October 31, 2008 I life has taught me anything it is that the last thing that I need is a sharper knife.
Voltron Posted October 31, 2008 Report Posted October 31, 2008 I don't like the handle or the weight or the look of the Global knives, but the Shuns are more interesting. I have been meaning to get a santoku style for awhile but never pulled the trigger. Need some for MOA, so maybe Japanese will be the way to go. Hai!
archosman Posted October 31, 2008 Report Posted October 31, 2008 It's a lot bigger than I thought it would be!
Voltron Posted October 31, 2008 Report Posted October 31, 2008 Damn, I thought the Duet was way smaller than I expected. Now you need a proper breakout cable.
Hopstretch Posted October 31, 2008 Report Posted October 31, 2008 It's a lot bigger than I thought it would be! Obligatory. Congrats on joining the FOTY club!
guzziguy Posted October 31, 2008 Report Posted October 31, 2008 I don't like the handle or the weight or the look of the Global knives, but the Shuns are more interesting. I have been meaning to get a santoku style for awhile but never pulled the trigger. Need some for MOA, so maybe Japanese will be the way to go. Hai! I agree with the others about Shun. They are much better than the German knives of a couple of years ago. I have the original Shun Ken Onion Chef knife and a Shun Elite Deba. Love them both. Al, I agree with you about the Globals. They just don't seem to fit my hand well and I hate their aesthetics.
aardvark baguette Posted October 31, 2008 Report Posted October 31, 2008 Damn, I thought the Duet was way smaller than I expected. Now you need a proper breakout cable. Doesnt it have a headphone jack built in? Or are you talking about for speakers?
Voltron Posted October 31, 2008 Report Posted October 31, 2008 Instead of the octopus of various cables, Nate, among others, has fabricated a quality break-out cable for connecting ICs.
ojnihs Posted October 31, 2008 Report Posted October 31, 2008 global knives work best for me. they fit my hands perfectly.
Knuckledragger Posted October 31, 2008 Report Posted October 31, 2008 250' roll of Romex 14AWG 3 conductor wire $60 2x 360
archosman Posted October 31, 2008 Report Posted October 31, 2008 Instead of the octopus of various cables, Nate, among others, has fabricated a quality break-out cable for connecting ICs. What's it run?
n_maher Posted November 1, 2008 Report Posted November 1, 2008 What's it run? Depends on how you want it set up. PM me if you like.
Augsburger Posted November 1, 2008 Report Posted November 1, 2008 pics or get the fuck out. the Shuns are great, though. my 60's vintage made by the hand of Bo Randall Randall knives are better, though Since I don't want to get I will take a picture and post it tomorrow.
swt61 Posted November 1, 2008 Report Posted November 1, 2008 Opera Audio Consonance PM-3 step up transformer. I need more gain.
Old Pa Posted November 1, 2008 Report Posted November 1, 2008 I was a Henckels man until I tried my first Shun. Next time you're in a store that carries Henckels, check out the handles on the 5 Star line. The 5 Star line is made in Germany; Henckels and Wusthoff have had some problems with their Chinese production facilities. BTW, I've got about a dozen old Randalls, mostly with left-handed stag and sheathes. But this thread about "the last thing you bought".
morphsci Posted November 1, 2008 Report Posted November 1, 2008 ... my 60's vintage made by the hand of Bo Randall Randall knives are better, though .... BTW, I've got about a dozen old Randalls, mostly with left-handed stag and sheathes. But this thread about "the last thing you bought".
Guest sacd lover Posted November 1, 2008 Report Posted November 1, 2008 Millet Starving Student from Posta_ Blue. I suppose some would think this is nerdy but this guys execution of the car theme is flawless .... plus these are just excellent Grado amps.
Sherwood Posted November 1, 2008 Report Posted November 1, 2008 Driver looks pretty nonplussed about that heatsink.
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