My years as a butcher prior to the army got me used to Forschner, and thats all i have now, and all i will have unless i get the chance to steal Morimotos stag handled knives-LOL

Forschners- along w/ FDicks, Henckels and Trident Wusthofs have been in about every commercial kicthen I've ever worked in, sammy. BTW- welcome to Spice Place! we're a fine bunch of folks- and we're glad to have ya! smiles- kevin

Thanks Chubs, I appreciate that! This is definitely a different platform and atmosphere! Im not saying the forums im used to are all bad, but in the high testosterone environment of law enforcement and firearms, it doesnt take much before things can get snotty. Again, glad to be here, Sammy

PS: By the way Chubs, Im from Illinois originally. My dad lives in Bloomington and my grandmother lives in Mattoon with relatives scattered from Chicago to Rantoul.

Well, we're glad you're here w/ us sammy! This is a warm place- made up of real folks. Neighbors.

I was born and raised in tiny Hopedale- about 20 minutes from Bloomington. After high school moved to Chicago. After several years, moved to New Orleans, then Seattle, then 13 years in Alaska. Returned to Bloomington a short time back to be near aging parents. Miss AK but am happy to be back near family after being gone so long...

I've hung out (and still do) at a few other foodie forums. I like them all- but they're all different. I do have to say that this one is the most friendly, though- by far. I enjoy the heck out of it... and hope you will too.