Anyone know if there is a hot knife tip available? Regards
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There are several tips that come with the iron one is flat but I'm not sure if it could be considered a blade. None of the tips are sharp or pointed like a number 11 hobby knife blade. With that said, I have been using this iron for over a year and love it. Hope this helps.
1977381
No, the tip is way to large and the heat too high for that type of work. I would buy a variable heat pencil style soldering iron.
1474029
Shouldn't be a problem, there may be a defect in the receiving portion on the knife. I'd contact the manufacturer with the concern.
1834981
That is not what I bought it for, I had a sushi chef tell me it was a good knife, but he didn't state whether it was something he would've used or not. I think sushi knives have sharper tips, but don't quote me I know nothing about the art of Sushi.
1015557
There are replacement tips, and you can get those on amazon as well. One tip is good for two to four uses.
1794917
My PARING knife is a rounded tip but very sharp ....May get into a joint ? Maybe a utility knife would be better???
200038
They do make a hot knife for cutting Styrofoam, but I have never used one. You may want to practice of a extra piece to see if it works. I found a link: http://www.ehow.com/how_13447_cut-styrofoam.html
327913
Just point the tip into a joint and squeeze for maximum lubtication. It took the squeek out of my pocket knife. A little bit goes a long way!
317289
A stone will work fine. I've also used a diamond rod with great results. The transition is seamless as far as the edge is concerned, just less working room at the hollow ground tip. I would recommend a rod for this knife, but a stone will work fine with a little finess.
2229607
That I don't know. I suggest you contact Knife King. They did well with responding to me.
481007
You can try contacting the Shun knife company online and see if they can direct you. They are the ones who make the Kai Pure Komachi knives. I bought a magnetic knife strip from Amazon and my knives sit on the strip attached to the wall so they are within easy reach. It's an alternative to trying to track down another sheath.
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Clay, you don't use a chef's knife to butcher a tri tip. Please don't buy a Global knife, they are terrible. I would get a Shun, Mac Pro or an Al Mar honesuki knife to do the base butchering, if you are breaking a sirloin and removing the cap (tri-tip). If you are buying the tri-tip as an end product then use a honesuki or European boning knife to remove the silver-skin and then use a good slicer to cut it into steaks. I have both Al Mar and Shun knives of varying quality and love every knife for a different reason. The Shun Kaji 9" slicer is a perfect tool for cutting steaks from any cut of beef. Clay, you don't use a chef's knife to butcher a tri tip. Please don't buy a Global knife, they are terrible. I would get a Shun, Mac Pro or an Al Mar honesuki knife to do the base butchering, if you are breaking a sirloin and removing the cap (tri-tip). If you are buying the tri-tip as an end product then use a honesuki or European boning knife to remove the silver-skin and then use a good slicer to cut it into steaks. I have both Al Mar and Shun knives of varying quality and love every knife for a different reason. The Shun Kaji 9" slicer is a perfect tool for cutting steaks from any... » Read More Clay, you don't use a chef's knife to butcher a tri tip. Please don't buy a Global knife, they are terrible. I would get a Shun, Mac Pro or an Al Mar honesuki knife to do the base butchering, if you are breaking a sirloin and removing the cap (tri-tip). If you are buying the tri-tip as an end product then use a honesuki or European boning knife to remove the silver-skin and then use a good slicer to cut it into steaks. I have both Al Mar and Shun knives of varying quality and love every knife for a different reason. The Shun Kaji 9" slicer is a perfect tool for cutting steaks from any cut of beef. « Show Less
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Give me zero stars for helpful, because I was just wondering the same thing. I've been meaning to acquire a sharpening rod to do so. My previous knife set included one, but this one didn't . I'm going to see if Chicago Cutlery sells one. In any case, the rod is the way to go.
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Don't use guide, it will scratch knife's finish. Just use your hand keep 15 degree angle.
906258
Use your keys to help! I have trouble gripping the knife side and sticking my key into the groove there helps. The phillips head is easier to get a grip on with just my fingers so that I can pry it apart.
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I did not find any. There are places that will tailor make them but they are expensive. I just made my own with styrofoam and a hot knife from Hobby Lobby.
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You can cut it with scissors or a box cutter - most any sharp blade will cut it - don't need anything hot in my opinion