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The 10" isn't on Prime Day sale

This Shun is 25% off though but still an 8" :

$100 Shun Cutlery Sora Chef's Knife 8”, Gyuto-Style Kitchen Knife, Ideal for All-Around Food Preparation, Authentic, Handcrafted Japanese , Professional Chef Knife, Black

https://www.amazon.com/Shun-VB0706-..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=8TKXJJX53HP2F30KYMT9

Debating which to get...

 

I have a thermopop....swear that thing eats up a battery like crazy! Only get a few uses out of a battery, and yes I shut it off when I store it!

 

See Meater's website - 15% off the block there and claims to be in stock. Of course it's still $28 more than if you'd preordered at the $200 price.

https://store.meater.com/

 

gotcha. I love my Shun but have read many good things on the dalstrong line. I have the shun premier 10" chefs knife. it fit my hand the best. Found a local store to go try them out. some just felt wonky and weird.

I'm eyballing some Dalstrong knives currently though

 

Weird, haven't had that kind of battery consumption with mine. I found the press-the-little-button-and-hold-it to turn it on and off was a PITA vs flipping open the pointy part.

 

nice! didn't see that. @Bigdaddy4760 email them and ask for the difference! that sucks...

 

Thought about it but they have not answered the last two emails.

 

I'm already spending too much on Prime DAy haha but thanks!

I might just do the Dalstrong... I love that hammered steel look of it. It's gonna last a long time so it's not like it's a shitty purchase either way

 

The MkV still includes the lanyard not sure where you got the idea it doesn't. But I didn't attach it, last thing I want is plastic or cloth hanging down over a hot grill to burn or catch fire. And the Silicone boot has magnets in it although I got the boot for the glow in the dark feature. The MkV is already waterproof where the Javelin is not.

Looking at the reviews on the Javelin 10% (115) of the critical reviewers say there is no customer support or real warranty\replacement, crickets when it breaks. Looks like another disposal thermometer. 1 in 10 is not a bus I want to ride anymore. For 50% more can get the MkV which does have support and a real warranty. I tell the hardware and software vendors that try to sell me something I only have 3 requirements. Must meet my needs requirements. Must work and when it doesn't has to have great support. Wish I would have done that in my personal life a long time ago until just recently, would be money ahead by now

 

I'd email Thermoworks for a replacement\repair. That isn't right I use the hell out of mine and still have the original batteries. In all of them.

 

Maybe wanna include should be able to withstand polar temps.

 

LOL almost mentioned that... All LCD's start to freeze up when it gets close to twenties below zero Fahrenheit. No one has working specs for where you and I live, most everything is made for where the other 95% of the people live!

 

hmmm. should've by now I would think! damn.

from SMF Thread



just go direct

 

WTH I got your number and can call anytime.

 

I'll just give ya the runaround

Transfer you to my manager

 

I so wanted to tag Jeff in that post.

 

Looks like it worked out in the end though. just lots of run around. I think they blew up bigger and way faster than they anticipated. That's why I'm glad I got my update installed or I'd be blasting them.

 

Haven't seen the MkV. Not seeing it on their site? Gonna assume you meant the Mk4.

I think everyone should buy whatever best fits their needs and preferences.

Not to argue a point, but for clarification - on the lanyard aspect are you referring to the add on $13 silicone boot? I'm unaware of any place to attach a lanyard or even short loop of paracord to a Mk4 without the boot add on. Which I personally would hate, as in my experience with other silicone products the silicone really interferes with pocketability.

I don't use a lanyard, but have used the molded-in loop to hang the thing on a hook/peg. Guy I know with one of the old thermapens always used a lanyard, helped him keep up with it as he moved around the kitchen. I mention it in case it's important to someone -- which apparently it is to a number of folks given that Thermoworks includes a two piece lanyard with the $13 add on silicone boot.

*shrug* As above, buy whatever works for you. I have two Pro Duos and both have been flawless. (I keep one at our weekend place rather than having to remember the other one).

 

This brisket looks like it turned out better than mine. Especially the tenderness. Bet it makes some killer slices.

Nicely done.

 

I’m not a huge T-bone kinda guy, but I couldn’t walk by these hunks of “reduced for quick sale” steaks. They will hit the smoke until 120, then sear on the grill as hot as I can make it.