UnderOpenSky
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I mostly use it for when I need to do a lot of onions for a big curry. I'm not that precise with it.
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I mostly use it for when I need to do a lot of onions for a big curry. I'm not that precise with it.
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Has anyone gone down the cleaver route
I’ve always been intrigued about using one
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Chinese Chopper 20cm, 4.0mm
The G-49 17.5cm and the G-50 20cm are both Chinese chef's knives, whilst they look like cleavers, they are not suitable for this task. These rectangular knives, referred to in Chinese as Caidao are multipurpose knives. Chinese people and chef's will use these knives in the same way that Western...www.globalknives.uk
Most Chinese folk wouldn't dream of spending more than £20 to £40 on a cleaver.
I have the same two I been using for 20 odd years, maybe even 25 years.
They're great for EVERYTHING.
This one is for slicing meat/ veg or chopping veg - think it cost £20 or £30, stainless steel and still sharp (though I did chip the tip during move).
And this beast is for chopping through big and small bones.
£20 it costs.
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bellaozzydog
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I don’t think I’ve ever had meat with any bones in my house never mind chonking big bones
I should probably be looking at a lighter thinner blade.
I’m used to sharpening my globals every week so would be looking for something that takes an edge using the global sharpener
I should probably be looking at a lighter thinner blade.
I’m used to sharpening my globals every week so would be looking for something that takes an edge using the global sharpener
UnderOpenSky
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This is the one that I got. Less the £20. Had to wait a few weeks for it to arrive from China, but it came very sharp and takes an edge easily. I remember reading reviews at the time rather then just picking it at random.
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SHIBAZIZUO S210-2 Professional Chef's Knife 8.1 inch high carbon composite steel kitchen fish killing knife - AliExpress 1420
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This is the one that I got. Less the £20. Had to wait a few weeks for it to arrive from China, but it came very sharp and takes an edge easily. I remember reading reviews at the time rather then just picking it at random.
SHIBAZIZUO S210-2 Professional Chef's Knife 8.1 inch high carbon composite steel kitchen fish killing knife - AliExpress 1420
Smarter Shopping, Better Living! Aliexpress.com
Them wooden handles makes me think of my mum and grandparents!
Looks awesome.
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It arrived today - the 24cm gyuto superblue with hammered finish. Surprisingly balanced for the size.
Here it is, next to the Mac Pro Santoku. Now off to prep lunch.
Here it is, next to the Mac Pro Santoku. Now off to prep lunch.
UnderOpenSky
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It's a beast 
seeformiles
Lost in the wood
I bought this electronic marvel for £20 and now, 2 minutes later, even my shittiest old knives are lethal weapons once again. It even sharpens scissors to the point where you can shave with them.
UnderOpenSky
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My Dad had something similar on an electric can opener. Great for cheap knives, but it does trash them somewhat.
seeformiles
Lost in the wood
As long as it effortlessly slips between the molecules of a tomato, I’ll take that risk.
spitfire
Walty McWaltface
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seeformiles
Lost in the wood
As they always have - except sharp as hell. There are separate slots for the left and right sides of the blade. As Underanopensky has said, perhaps you might not use it on your expensive Japanese knives but it revitalises your £4 Wilko blade in seconds. Beats hours farting around with a whetstone anyway.
UnderOpenSky
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A cheap sharp knife is always better then a good dull one. I really lost patience with whetstones quite quickly.
The minosharp pull through ones which use water are pretty good, although obviously not as quick as electric.
seeformiles
Lost in the wood
I know a fella who has a rather unhealthy obsession with knives. He keeps inviting me round to see his collection of Japanese blades and whetstones. For some reason I’m always washing my hair…
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That looks pretty much like my belt sander!
I thought you was kidding when you said that you used these for sanding blades.
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Using the stones for sharpening and leather / and rod for stroping is so therapeutic and relaxing.
I can spend an entire day doing this. Chills me out.
I can spend an entire day doing this. Chills me out.
seeformiles
Lost in the wood
I’ve done that with an oil stone - it’s almost like meditation.
UnderOpenSky
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Nope. Obviously it's made for knives, runs slower then a normal belt sander (although you can adjust the speed) and has a good number of different belts, from course, right up to very smooth ones for stropping. You can change the angle of it, depending on what your sharpening so all you have to do is hold the blade horizonal (which takes more practice then it sounds, but not as much as a whetstone obviously)
Artaxerxes
Look out, he's got a gnu!
Given we’re eating a lot of artisan bread lately very tempted to go along to pro cook and pickup a decent bread knife.
We have had a cheap one for years and it works but it’s very wobbly and can struggle…
We have a Santoku from John Lewis we don’t use so much as well, wife would like a bigger one at some point, and a proper knife block.
We have had a cheap one for years and it works but it’s very wobbly and can struggle…
We have a Santoku from John Lewis we don’t use so much as well, wife would like a bigger one at some point, and a proper knife block.
UnderOpenSky
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We got one similar to this (but not this one) years ago. My partner loves it, but a bit of blade flex on the one we got.
Spymaster
Plastic Paddy
Cid
Proper break this time
Yes, well, therein lies the problem. A day. Personally already have to get chisels very sharp quite frequently, so getting through even a few knives becomes a chore... I like the Minosharp for my Globals, does the job in a few minutes at worst, and means I stay on it regularly rather than letting them deteriorate until I have time. I do have a tormek grinding wheel - the knives don't go near that because nope, but it has a strop attachment that I'll use if I remember to take knives to work. UnderAnOpenSky 's grinder is basically a consumerised version of the belt sanders/linishers knife makers use, and is presumably quite versatile. I've also tried one of those vonshef things which was another 'nope' for me, but sure for cheap knives why not have a go?
My more specialised/hand made Japanese knives only get sharpened on stones (because angles), but consequently I don't use them that often. I do prefer the angles you can get through hand sharpening; pull throughs rely on micro-bevels, but yeah. Convenience.
Cid
Proper break this time
With a tapered round file. Never tried myself.
Spymaster
Plastic Paddy
You need to use a rod, like a honing steel, and sharpen between the serrations. I've never bothered and my bread knife works fine.
spitfire
Walty McWaltface
UnderOpenSky
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If it's an expensive one I'd pay someone. If its a cheap one I'd buy a new one.
Apparently you can do it on my Ken Onion, but I read the instructions and decided I can't be bothered.
