Miyabi

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I was a little concerned about this knife at first because it makes a lot of claims about its steel blend that probably are untrue, and it seems to be aimed firmly at buyers who think having a sky-high Rockwell scale rating is the most important factor in a knife.

After a couple weeks in use, however, I think it's actually something pretty special. The design is super light in the hand, it feels great, and it holds an edge as well as a steel with its 61-Rockwell rating should (though that also means sharpening could be a little tricky if you're new to it).

The gyuto form-factor combined with stainless steel seems like a great entry path for people interested in exploring Japanese knives without all the hassle of learning to care for carbon steel.

It's a good knife with a solid profile that's easy to maintain.

Like the Miyabi Birchwood, I was excited to see a different handle material, also like the Miyabi Birchwood, I couldn't hold this knife for more than a few minutes without getting a sensory overload. 

If you're sensitive to textures, this handle might feel a little like touching a microfiber cloth. 

This knife is more interesting to me as a test subject than as a day-to-day chef's knife. 

It works well, but its outlying feature is its extreme hardness (it's the hardest knife we've ever tested) and I kind of expected it to chip every time I used it... Months later, there's still not a chip on it and I find that constantly surprising.

I'm not in love with its geometry; it's not thick, but it kinda feels like it sometimes. I could do without the damascus, but I suppose this is one of the prettier ones we tested. I thought it would be hard to sharpen, but my stones made short work of it.

It's just a surprising knife all-around, but the problem is the price tag. It's gotta be more than just surprising to justify $500.

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Utility Apron

This fabric is so soft and cozy. If it were 2" longer and a little more visually interesting, this'd be my go-to in a second.

Also, the best hand pocket design in the industry — just wish there were two of them...

I love the slanted hand pocket with smaller buddy pocket above, and a slanted chest pocket to boot! I just wish it had two slanted hand pockets.

The fabric is soft and gets softer the more you wash it. The neck fabric is equally soft and comfortable.

I love the length of this little apron, but I'm a shorty.

Videsan

Solera 77 Reserve Sherry Vinegar

I love sherry vinegar in general, but I like this one in particular for its strong acidity (8°) and rich, fruity flavor.

Plus it's cheap at ~$12 for 750ml (when you can actually find it).

Global

I've had this knife in my kit for a little over a decade. It's like a bassist. It's useful and it definitely is nice to have, but it's not the lead singer you count on to get the job done. 