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More junk from China.

Have you actually seen or tried using or sharpening these knives?
Danny

...If it appears too good to be true then it usually is. If you do find a trusted brand then good but otherwise caveat emptor....

I know, I know    I thought it was worth asking if anyone had used or worked on them.
Danny

All very interesting, thank you.
I was hoping that they might keep their edge for longer than the knives I have here do but I suppose that is not easy to judge. Maybe I should get just one and find out as BPalv says   
Danny

Just had a look at how much the Shun Gyuto costs and it is about 220 euros here in France. About 5 times the price of the Chinese ones   
which do appear to basically be a copy.

OK, interesting, thanks
Danny

Sorry, not sure if this post should be in the knife sharpening or the general section...

Hello,
I was wondering if anyone has any experience or opinions of the hordes of chef knives on eBay and Amazon and aliexpress etc. that claim to use AUS10 or VG10 steel in the core of their 'dasmascus' style knives.
Is the steel as hard as they claim?
Do they keep their edge well?
Is the general quality OK?
Or any other observations you may have...

There are quite a few reviews on youtube with in depth testing like these suggesting they are actually rather good, especially for the price.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1EPsqfodfk and
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EDjDkeeXwg

I have found 3 knife sets for a very reasonable 110-120 euros on Amazon for example
https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B0CMD4BZL8?smid=A1X6FK5RDHNB96&th=1
and here on ebay for a similar set at about 95 euros
https://www.ebay.fr/itm/317413234837
or here
https://www.amazon.fr/Zelite-Infinity-Inoxydable-Professionnel-Alpha-Royal/dp/B0110EKTUU

I know they are obviously not like the high quality and high price knives which can be found elsewhere but does anyone here have any real experience of how these knives really are?

I know, I know, in life you get what you pay for but......


....I have to say I am tempted   

Danny

I have also ordered items from this supplier to me here in France and had no problems at all. The order was shipped the day after, delivery was efficient and communication was excellent.

I can only presume that there is a good reason for the delay or lack of response...
As I understand, it is just a small company, possibly just Andreas (sorry, is it Hanns?) himself.
He does appear to be active on youtube in the last few days.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXrUUQ1rYQ4
If you have a Google account, maybe you could send him a message on that latest video. I am sure if it is in English he will manage to understand or translate OK.

Or, maybe a phone call, as HaioPaio says, could resolve the matter.

Danny

295€ in France...
https://coutelleriemarcin.com/fr-fr/collections/tormek/products/tormek-sj-250-meule-japonais-250-x-50-mm-pour-t8-et-t7-p4000

The company is located in Ciney, Belgium.

Yes, you are correct. My apologies. I am used to reading their site in French, I forgot.
They do deliver fairly cheaply to France, Belgium, Germany and possibly free delivery to the Netherlands.

295€ in France...
https://coutelleriemarcin.com/fr-fr/collections/tormek/products/tormek-sj-250-meule-japonais-250-x-50-mm-pour-t8-et-t7-p4000

Sorry, just noticed you said you have a T4. I should say that I have a T8 and this may not be exactly the same for your T4.
Danny

Not quite sure if you are having a problem with the rubber drive wheel or the leather covered honing wheel, or both...

I mounted my rubber wheel on my lathe and sanded it smooth no problem. There was a little dent in the rubber. This was caused by the motor block bar resting on the wheel when unused for a long time.

For the honing wheel, It is not a good idea to remove the leather (if that is what you mean?)
You can just sand the leather down in place over any bumpy bits, usually near the joint. If you do it mounted on the machine, careful with the dust, it can be a little messy. Using a block or flat piece with 120 grade or 180 should be fine.

Danny

I too am interested if somebody finds a good replacement for the knife grinders app

I have been getting by since Vadim died by keeping an old iPhone with the apps on it, dedicated for just their use and disconnecting it from the Internet so that the iPhone will not update rendering the apps obsolete for the newest software

I think I have a version of the software for my PC but I haven't used it in ages and have a new computer and I am constantly worried that something will happen to my dedicated "knife grinders" iPhone and I will be crap out of luck

I use the Calcapp app for all my sharpening needs - Knives, chisels, plane blades etc. I find it very quick and repeatable. I only have one KJ-45 jig and have no problem getting a consistent 15° for all my knives. Just a simple measure of the projection for the knife with calipers, put that measurement in the app and bingo, simply adjust the height of the USB. Rinse and repeat...
Also, it is very repeatable. I can do the same knives one month later and find the bevel angle is very, very close to the previous sharpening. I usually use the marker anyway just so I see how close it is to previous session sharpening and it is pretty much spot on.

Just got an email alert

New product from Tormek.
https://tormek.com/en/products/accessories/tf-2-tilt-feet

  

I know I have said it already      but the Calcapp is just so useful and very easy to use for knives, planes and chisels (and others!)
Very accurate, easy to use, reliable and repeatable. Sorry, I am not on commission! Just enjoy using it.
Danny

Yes, much more difficult to measure such a small part but you should be able to guestimate it, maybe by just putting the bevel gauge on the tip at a slight angle so it doesn't contact the top end of the bevel???