Comments for An Edge in the Kitchen http://www.chadwrites.com Knives, cooking and kitchen science with Chad Ward Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:57:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on Knife Sharpening: Coin Trick & Magic Angle Finder by Chef Tim http://www.chadwrites.com/knife-sharpening-coin-trick-magic-angle-finder/#comment-248 Chef Tim Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:04:44 +0000 http://www.chadwrites.com/?p=50#comment-248 I own several Shun knives and the manufacture recommended angle to sharpen and hone is at 20 degrees.....Just thought you might like to know that for future reference. P.S. i do infact sharpen mine at 15 degrees and usually hone at about the same angle. I own several Shun knives and the manufacture recommended angle to sharpen and hone is at 20 degrees…..Just thought you might like to know that for future reference.

P.S. i do infact sharpen mine at 15 degrees and usually hone at about the same angle.

]]> Comment on Technique of the Week: The Onion Cheat by Thom http://www.chadwrites.com/technique-of-the-week-the-onion-cheat/#comment-247 Thom Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:30:46 +0000 http://www.chadwrites.com/?p=67#comment-247 Pretty neat! I've been using Weinstein's 6 steps, but your quartering before dicing is very clever. Thanks! Pretty neat! I’ve been using Weinstein’s 6 steps, but your quartering before dicing is very clever. Thanks!

]]> Comment on Blade Show: Kramer Shun Collaboration by kitchenMage http://www.chadwrites.com/blade-show-kramer-shun-collaboration/#comment-246 kitchenMage Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:17:45 +0000 http://www.chadwrites.com/?p=56#comment-246 I followed you here from your eGullet thread (where I left a long and rambling question) and had to drool, er, comment on this thread. Kramer lives within walking distance of me, do you know if he's got a weakness for chocolate or other homemade goodies, because I would so bribe him to get on a short list for a knife! I followed you here from your eGullet thread (where I left a long and rambling question) and had to drool, er, comment on this thread. Kramer lives within walking distance of me, do you know if he’s got a weakness for chocolate or other homemade goodies, because I would so bribe him to get on a short list for a knife!

]]> Comment on eGullet Q&A (and excerpt) by Best Refrigerators http://www.chadwrites.com/egullet-qa-and-excerpt/#comment-225 Best Refrigerators Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:12:26 +0000 http://www.chadwrites.com/?p=63#comment-225 Nothing like myth busting! :D Nothing like myth busting! :D

]]> Comment on Blade Show: Kramer Shun Collaboration by T. Gray http://www.chadwrites.com/blade-show-kramer-shun-collaboration/#comment-223 T. Gray Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:34:20 +0000 http://www.chadwrites.com/?p=56#comment-223 Being a maker of handmade articles for use in the kitchen, I have a strong appreciation for others that do the same, and their creations. Kramer seems to be at the top of the heap these days when it comes to handmade kitchen cutlery, but there are many others whose work is pretty sweet too. His knives, at least from the photos I've seen, are nothing short of exquisite - form following function to the nth degree and beautiful to boot. I am probably going to be in the minority here, but I think the Shun is nothing more than a cheap imitation. Keep in mind "cheap" and "inexpensive" are not synonymous. Kramer's knives have an understated elegance, and the Shun (from the pic) looks like a dime store semi-reproduction. But hey, that's just me. Later-Tom Being a maker of handmade articles for use in the kitchen, I have a strong appreciation for others that do the same, and their creations. Kramer seems to be at the top of the heap these days when it comes to handmade kitchen cutlery, but there are many others whose work is pretty sweet too. His knives, at least from the photos I’ve seen, are nothing short of exquisite - form following function to the nth degree and beautiful to boot. I am probably going to be in the minority here, but I think the Shun is nothing more than a cheap imitation. Keep in mind “cheap” and “inexpensive” are not synonymous. Kramer’s knives have an understated elegance, and the Shun (from the pic) looks like a dime store semi-reproduction. But hey, that’s just me. Later-Tom

]]> Comment on Blade Show: Kramer Shun Collaboration by Peter http://www.chadwrites.com/blade-show-kramer-shun-collaboration/#comment-221 Peter Sat, 28 Jun 2008 13:04:11 +0000 http://www.chadwrites.com/?p=56#comment-221 Hi Chad, thanks for the info. That's the response I also ended up getting from Bob Kramer. Can't wait. Hi Chad, thanks for the info. That’s the response I also ended up getting from Bob Kramer. Can’t wait.

]]> Comment on Edge in the Kitchen Podcast on Off The Broiler by Chad http://www.chadwrites.com/edge-in-the-kitchen-podcast-on-off-the-broiler/#comment-220 Chad Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:21:33 +0000 http://www.chadwrites.com/?p=53#comment-220 Thanks, Tom! We did meander a bit more than I would have liked. Nice catch on the pottery. We have pieces from DirtWorks, Ray Pottery, Earth & Fire and a couple of others. I'll make sure we stop by your shop next time we're in Seagrove. It will be a pleasure to meet you. You are absolutely right about MAC knives. Even with a recent price increase, their Professional series (my favorite) is still reasonably priced. I didn't get to talk about them as much as I would have liked on the podcast, but there is a reason that professional line cooks love MAC knives. They are inexpensive, razor sharp right out of the box and can take quite a bit of abuse. I'm glad you are promoting them to friends and customers. Take care, Chad Thanks, Tom! We did meander a bit more than I would have liked. Nice catch on the pottery. We have pieces from DirtWorks, Ray Pottery, Earth & Fire and a couple of others. I’ll make sure we stop by your shop next time we’re in Seagrove. It will be a pleasure to meet you.

You are absolutely right about MAC knives. Even with a recent price increase, their Professional series (my favorite) is still reasonably priced. I didn’t get to talk about them as much as I would have liked on the podcast, but there is a reason that professional line cooks love MAC knives. They are inexpensive, razor sharp right out of the box and can take quite a bit of abuse. I’m glad you are promoting them to friends and customers.

Take care,
Chad

]]> Comment on Edge in the Kitchen Podcast on Off The Broiler by T.Gray http://www.chadwrites.com/edge-in-the-kitchen-podcast-on-off-the-broiler/#comment-219 T.Gray Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:05:20 +0000 http://www.chadwrites.com/?p=53#comment-219 I enjoyed listening to the podcast, but wish Perlow had allowed you to remain on target while answering questions. I'm a semi-kitchen knife collector, and a potter in Seagrove, and noticed a couple of a buddy's pots on your kitchen windowsill in the top image. Nice. You caught my attention when you mentioned MAC's, but that road seemed to end there. For those of us that can't spend over $100 on a knife, MAC is the best value on the market, IMHO. I have 5, and promote them to my customer base that are into cooking and related tools. Am looking forward to buying and reading your book. Blessings-Tom I enjoyed listening to the podcast, but wish Perlow had allowed you to remain on target while answering questions. I’m a semi-kitchen knife collector, and a potter in Seagrove, and noticed a couple of a buddy’s pots on your kitchen windowsill in the top image. Nice. You caught my attention when you mentioned MAC’s, but that road seemed to end there. For those of us that can’t spend over $100 on a knife, MAC is the best value on the market, IMHO. I have 5, and promote them to my customer base that are into cooking and related tools. Am looking forward to buying and reading your book. Blessings-Tom

]]> Comment on Michael Ruhlman’s Books Worth Reading & Using by Chad http://www.chadwrites.com/michael-ruhlmans-books-worth-reading-using/#comment-217 Chad Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:19:45 +0000 http://www.chadwrites.com/?p=59#comment-217 Thanks, Christian! That was exactly the slot I was going for (with a little humor thrown in). Thanks, Christian! That was exactly the slot I was going for (with a little humor thrown in).

]]> Comment on Blade Show: Kramer Shun Collaboration by Chad http://www.chadwrites.com/blade-show-kramer-shun-collaboration/#comment-216 Chad Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:17:38 +0000 http://www.chadwrites.com/?p=56#comment-216 Peter, word on the street is sometime in September, but that's just rumor and speculation at this point. Don't hold me to it. It does make sense, though, if Shun can get tooled up and has enough free manufacturing capacity. They'll want at least a couple of months to build buzz before Christmas. Peter, word on the street is sometime in September, but that’s just rumor and speculation at this point. Don’t hold me to it. It does make sense, though, if Shun can get tooled up and has enough free manufacturing capacity. They’ll want at least a couple of months to build buzz before Christmas.

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