Complete Kitchen Reno - advice?

[Jade Emperor]

The knife is by a guy who calls his company “Your Last Knife”. Had it for years.
Australian guy who does all kinds of knives custom. He uses a lot of native wood and acrylic techniques to make the handles and will make you anything you want.
Good knives. I spoke with him about doing the cleaver for me, which he said he could, but he said that I would be equally better off just getting the cheapo Kiwi brand from the local Asian grocer. He was prepared to leave money on the table for that one!
Here’s a picture of the chefs knife that I took years ago when it first arrived:

 

[dragnlaw]

umm.. Charlie... NO! you are not allowed any more knives. But I'll help you sneak it in when you do.

 

[CharlieD]

Thank you JE. Looks like really cool knives selection on his site. Unfortunately it looks like he is not making them any more.

 

[Jade Emperor]

@CharlieD yes, he’s in the battle of the big c at the moment. But he has his regular line still selling, he is just not doing the customs right now

 

[CharlieD]

I thought that’s what he said. But I couldn’t find the link for sale of the regular stuff. JE, if you have it, please post here.

 

[Jade Emperor]

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We don't do boring. Each knife is a one of a kind, ready made and available to ship. Our steel is incredible, and they make a fantastic conversation starter.

www.yourlastknife.com

Here you go. I have just purchased a two set from him - Nakiri and Utility. I love his work, he’s local to me and with the tribulations he is facing, I want to let him know that I am thinking of him and likewise wanting to support him.
And I get some new knives.
Winner winner chicken dinner

 

[Kathleen]

How are the balance of the chef's knife?

 

[Jade Emperor]

Well, personally I have always found that the balance of a knife is an individual preference.
But if you’re asking about overall general balance, I think they are very good across the spectrum.
They aren’t overly heavy, just right for me. They aren’t like the super light Japanese style, but nor are they the really heavy ones like my old Wusthof.
The steel is very good, solid and hard. They do like being sharp and well honed but they won’t get blunt quickly unless you are misusing them.

 

[CharlieD]

thank you