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Thanks. Sounds like less is the order of the day, especially as compared to the use with my softer, older knives... I also own the Victorinox 40520 and share your love of the grip. I also picked up the Kai Wasabi 6720C 8" chef's knife (comfy handle, but relatively poor pinch grip) to better un...

For most tasks (besides apple slicing) I would prefer a smaller blade. That said, since everyone is so heck-bent on edge retention (for some reason) for their daily carry they should consider that a 2" blade will dull about twice as fast as a 4" one of the same geometry. I'm sure the 'twi...

Some thoughts from a relative neophyte in the world of knives and sharpening: 1) Perhaps the Sharpmaker's 40 degree angle is too steep relative to the original bevel on the Techno. What are your sharpie markings telling you when you put edge to stone? If you think the 40 degree bevel is too steep, w...

Right now we're working with Chinese makers to teach them to use CTS BD1. Carpenter has laid the foundation for having BD1 inventoried in China for our (& others) knives. Heat treatment is a tad "tricky" and we're not there yet. We've been testing samples as they make them. At this ti...

What about re-grinding and THEN donating them OR selling them off on ebay for charitable benefit? The primary expenses there are your time for the refinishing and the postage for shipping to buyers.