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I thought about that after I hit post I don't like to whine

 

It's more like venting here. And it's good we have this place and support. No matter
How strange the rest of you are

 

I hear that @ 7 am M - F, Retreat @ 5 and taps @ 10!!!

So sorry. Hope he recovers fast.

when I lost my wallet while on vacation - they wouldn't let me get a new id even though my picture was in the computer and then I had to have 2 pieces of id to get a new id

evening Chris

Sorry bud.... Hope it feels better soon.

evening boys.... man it smells like smoke in here!!! who's been burning tree stumps?

 

I hope it dried out enough that that sucker smolders and burns all night long for you!

 

Ha weenie roast at Me Maws everybody hurry

 

Ok I finished eating and took some better pictures.

For the record @RickS started this not me so when you go broke lol well you are on your own!!


I too have 2 full sets of Chicago Cutlery Carbon Steel knives. I can sharpen knives and keep them sharp but I could never get what they get at the shop by hand . Perhaps if I invested more in stones and time etc but what I do is take one set over once a year or year and a half use depending have them sharpened while I put the back up set in use. I do have one Wusthof Classic 6 inch Chefs knife, which I am not that enamored of this is not do to the knifes ability to hold an edge it is the handle ergonomics. For me personally and the issues I have with sense of touch and finite control when my hand is closed down below an inch or so I do not like the hook on the but of the knife. All in all it is a fine knife just ergonomically not for me.

I now have a Shun Premier Santoku and a Shun Premier Pairing Knife. I have used the Santoku a few times now and straight out of the box with a little touch up buff from the shop if you saw my post I rested it on a firm roma tomato and with out anymore pressure then I used with the Chicago to hold the tomato in place while I grabbed a paper towel for the end cuts it sliced cleanly through . So there is definitely a learning curve , my Chicago's would do similar after freshly sharpened at the shop or touched up by me but it took a little more pressure. The pebble finish does not break the vacuum as I had hoped it might when slicing wet fleshy vegetables but it will slice them paper thin . It will trim the silver off an eye roast with minimal force on a drawing cut. I have not attempted chicken yet.

The pairing knife is brand new today and have not used it if I think about it I will let you know .

I like the handle design as it has a deep belly in the handle affording my hands solid purchase and moving the knife through cutting positions is comfortable. I do wish there was texture on the handle for a more positive feed back in my hand . However, again this is my hands and preference for ergonomics etc YMMV

And to the pictures:

 

On the next episode of knife talk with Cypherian we discuss the shrinking Dollar

 

@Cold Iron I will most likely end up with this set but purchased in pieces

$740 Shun Premier 7 Piece Essential Block Set, Includes 8" Chef, 4" Paring, 6.5" Utility, 9" Bread Knives & Herb Shears, Handcrafted Japanese Knife Set, Pakkawood Handles

https://www.amazon.com/Shun-Premier...d=1494470795&sr=1-4&keywords=Shun+Premier+set with 2 additions and be done . I did try a few other Shun handles they had but they would not work for me perhaps they would for you and save your self some money. I do not flense or nor debone much anymore ie ohh once in the last 5 years teaching my daughters how to do so . Ergo no real need for me to own that type of blade.

Cypher

 

Cyphers shrinking wallet you mean . lol And I am so far from an expert it is not even funny like a good blade prefer if I am going to buy something buy it once cry once . Hence my Chicago Cutlery stuff is over 20 years old . If you like though we can switch to gun talk I did just take my new 40 Tupperware to the range while I was there for work yesterday nice flat shooter for it's barrel length sites are off a few thou will have to have them shifted but it works real well in cqb point shooting.

Cypher

 

If it wasn't dry before, it should be now Lots of coals now!!!

 

Hey the Owners IQ challenged relative needs to justify his job:]

Cypher

 

Well that sucks , I hate to ask the obvious but have you started checking plug wires and the HEI cap for carbon tracks or small cracks ? On the tv well you wanted a new one anyhow :}

Cypher

 

I'd like to shoot one of the new Springfield XDS DA/SA. With no better than I shoot, lighter SA have been the only way for me to get a decent group. But hell, even when I'm not shooting worth a crap I still have fun.

 

the next question do you use stones or ceramic stones to sharpen

 

Hello dudes and dudettes.

Sorry to hear it, it's never a good call to get.

I followed that until DD214

Finally, how many gallons of gas did you use?

 

And that is all that matters :] See if you can borrow or shoot a Sig DAO very reliable and weighted very well in the 40 and 45 I have the 40 229 and the same at work fast follow ups ( Failure drill 2 C 1 H is very intuitive with it) , easy single hand reload , well made no snagging and smooth action. Give one a try . .I have handled the Springfield meh but I have several 45s put the Springfield 45 XDS next to a Colt Combat Elite 45 and yeah umm no contest. But what ever works for you and your wallet go with it .

Cypher

 

Arkansas Tri Hone Stone for sharpening I have a steel for touch up in the kitchen and a cheater strope in the drawer. I have an emergency in expensive enclosed permanent angle draw style ceramic but do not use it much as it is small and in a bag in my truck you figure it out.:}

Cypher

 

Ha ha. Yep. Always ready for new TV.
I rebuilt the HEI all new parts. Still not firing
Have to check the switch see if it sending 12 to the coil. Bit the storms started.

 

I have a Sig 239 in .40 nice compact dimensions everywhere but the weight. But then there's not much flip. I did pick up a XDM 45 4.5 a couple years ago - like it fine but just can't seem to get in sync with it. By far my go to is my commander sized 1911 with the bobtail. With slim grips and a thumb relief for the mag release, it fits like a glove.

 

See there you go in your hand the slim grip in mine I need the larger grip either stippled or pachmayr it is all In how it feels to you . My personal 229 I got the .357 barrel with it put it on twice the flip becomes very noticeable with that round even in it lol I referred to it as a bit umm Snappy ... My daughters did not like it either , I have shot a 4 inch .357 revolver and the flip was equivalent to me at least.

Cypher