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Capable_Okra OP t1_j7mlflf wrote

Reply to comment by ponte95ma in Knife sharpening class by Capable_Okra

I'm planning on visiting Korin in a few weeks to buy myself a really fancy knife! Which is also why I want to sharpen myself 😁 I would just die if I got to take a class with this guy. Do you happen to know who orchestrated the demonstration? I can also get in touch with Korin to see if they have any future workshops planned.

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themoneybadger t1_j7nwvor wrote

If I had to make one recommendation, its to buy a knife that has equal edge angles on both sides. Specialty Japanese knives can often have different angles on both sides and those knives are both difficult to use and difficult to sharpen. A single bevel or 30/70 knives are extremely niche and cannot serve the same multi purpose role of a good chef's knife.

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ponte95ma t1_j7n4o6o wrote

Well this has escalated coincidentally 😃

Yeah, I looked and saw no relevant upcoming classes or events, but didn't scour their socials.

Vincent's demo must have been sponsored by a hospitality management program.

I wonder if JNA or Walnut Hill College would open anything to the public ...

(I did leave Vincent's demo with a double-sided/compact stone ... later added a stone fixer ... and years later, have just treated myself to a Korin usuba!)

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Capable_Okra OP t1_j7nbpzj wrote

Thank you so much for the resources!! If you have any tips for shopping at Korin, please lemme know 😊(idk what kind of tips there would be but you seem like a knowledgeable person)

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ponte95ma t1_j7nojev wrote

Thanks, fam, definitely still learning!

No referral code to share, I regret; but as a Korin.com lurker, I'm fairly confident that they refresh the discount in their banner at the beginning of every month.

Envious that you're gonna visit the mothership. Feel the weight, the shape of everything in your hand!

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