KarenBravo Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 As long term residents here, I'm sure we all have seen business opened, or advertised which we knew were doomed from the start. The Oktoberfest and the stunt car show to name a couple of obvious ones. But, saw one today that made me laugh out loud. Went to the Phuket News adverts and saw one for knife-sharpening "professionally with German know-how". It shows a drawing of an old time knife-sharpening push-cart with grind-stone. I was taught a very easy way to sharpen knives by a Thai woman. Just turn-over any ceramic bowl, saucer, or plate and you will see a ring of un-glazed ceramic that is just perfect for whetting a steel blade with. Somehow, don't think this guy will last long...........especially if he's pushing a cart through the streets. Didn't link to the advert as I can't keep up with the TV policies about who you can and can't link to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansgruber Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 He actually does quite well. He sharpens knives for many restaurants in Phuket town and comes to you. I don't know the guy but I know people who use him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 (edited) Guess I was wrong, then. I'm surprised. Does he push a cart? Every professional chef I know, sharpens his own knives. They will never risk handing over their precious knives to anyone else. Edited August 27, 2015 by KarenBravo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chercheur888 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I actually used his services and my professional kitchen knifes are as sharp when I bought them. And no, he does not come with a push cart, but comes with his grinding machine on a motorbike. Very professional guy, I even let him work on my Japanese kitchen knifes, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 Righto. Might as well just delete this topic, then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 They actually have knife sharpening services in the U.S. they supply the knifes,pick up the restaurants knives every week and drop off the already sharpened knives,take the blunt knives back to depot to sharpen,will it be a success here?, but at least he is trying something different,than those that come and open bars,restaurants. regards Worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyoldman Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Better yet the Russian Art Shop that's next to Wine Connection Chalong. They have somewhat nudie manekins and never ever have i seen anyone go in there. "Laundry" business I think.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Righto. Might as well just delete this topic, then. 2 members using his services is not a guaranteed business success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 OK, if this thread is going to evolve into a duff business thread........ I noticed that the German butchery on east side of Chao Fah West has closed down. It had a very narrow frontage and was set back too far from the main road. By the time you saw it, you'd passed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chercheur888 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Righto. Might as well just delete this topic, then. 2 members using his services is not a guaranteed business success. I am sure you agree that there is a life other than being a member here. In case you want to use his services, you better call to make an appointment as he is very busy sharpening knifes for businesses and private clients. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chercheur888 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 OK, if this thread is going to evolve into a duff business thread........ I noticed that the German butchery on east side of Chao Fah West has closed down. It had a very narrow frontage and was set back too far from the main road. By the time you saw it, you'd passed it. I am not too surprised that its closed. Had some German friends trying his products once, but they were not too impressed about the quality. But I am disappointed that the Bakery " Fruits of Trang" at the Sai Yuan traffic light closed, as IMO his products were excellent. Now have to look for quality German bread products again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Since this topic will evolve into "what happened to".. Mr. Moo. He used to have freezers at different supermarkets. None now. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Righto. Might as well just delete this topic, then. 2 members using his services is not a guaranteed business success. I am sure you agree that there is a life other than being a member here. In case you want to use his services, you better call to make an appointment as he is very busy sharpening knifes for businesses and private clients. What life? Good for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooHaa Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 personally, i have been looking in thailand (bangkok) for years for a place to have my good knives re-edged. id be off to see this guy like a shot if he were here. last time i had a knife properly sharpened i had to send it away, sorry but your ceramic plate thing just isn't on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 It does the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugocnx Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Righto. Might as well just delete this topic, then. Right so, as you were sarcastic from the beginning without knowing what you were talking about. Professional Chefs do like other professionals looking after their knives. Shabby chefs don't even have descent knives and mostly all blunt. Sharpening knives doing it yourself can ruin your knife. A professional knows about what angles to sharpen and for each knife different. Ex farang Chef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Since this topic will evolve into "what happened to".. Mr. Moo. He used to have freezers at different supermarkets. None now. Any ideas? I think Ray's product te are still at Villa Market or go direct to his place on Pataki road about opposite the Shell station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiver Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 If you buy quality German knives, then they're tough as can be, and don't need sharpening so much. If you buy locally then sharpening is something you do every second slice of bread it seems. I'm no expert though, it's just observation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seligne2 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 (edited) Sharpening quality cutting tools is an unappreciated artform. Scissors, kitchen knives, axes, my army stiletto, scythes, Japanese Damascus blades, etc., all require different angles, honing. A 30 baht kitchen knife? Sure, sharpen it on a bowl. Edited August 27, 2015 by Seligne2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masuk Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 One of these experts will do the trick. This gentleman used to do the rounds of my wife's village in Holland through the 1960s. Twenty years later, back on holidays, and the museum there asked me for a copy as no one had ever taken a photo of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 My Chefs knives would cost close to 100k to replace. All folded steele. The ex thought that she could use one and kept using it.She really messed it up. I would be delighted to have it brought back to a proper edge. ...........I would not even attempt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexybabe Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 (edited) Had better laughs before, honestly. What is so funny about a guy trying to make a living, sharpening knifes and scissors? Sometimes... Edited August 27, 2015 by sexybabe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTIRIOS Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 ...so let's see who has the last laugh.... ..personally I hope he makes a go of it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullstop Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Every professional chef I know, sharpens his own knives. But not on the bottom of a saucer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydee Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 If you buy quality German knives, then they're tough as can be, and don't need sharpening so much. If you buy locally then sharpening is something you do every second slice of bread it seems. I'm no expert though, it's just observation. I don't know about that I have a Dich chef's knife from Bavaria and the steel is very soft and often needs sharpening. but a great knife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akentryan Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 They used to come around Bangkok with carts with foot pedal grinders but I haven't seen one in years. If anyione knows of one in Pattaya I could keep him busy for half a day. Knives, shears, garden tools, lawn mower blade and on and on. Nothing seems to hold an edge for long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 Every professional chef I know, sharpens his own knives. But not on the bottom of a saucer. Ah.....but, I'm not a professional chef, just a complete amateur and it certainly gets the knife sharp enough to slice through chicken and vegetables, which is all I require of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 Righto. Might as well just delete this topic, then. Right so, as you were sarcastic from the beginning without knowing what you were talking about. Professional Chefs do like other professionals looking after their knives. Shabby chefs don't even have descent knives and mostly all blunt. Sharpening knives doing it yourself can ruin your knife. A professional knows about what angles to sharpen and for each knife different. Ex farang Chef You obviously didn't go to the site and see his advertising picture, then. The mental image of some foreigner pushing around a knife sharpeners cart yelling his services in German around Rawai just cracked me up. In my imagination, he had a Kaiser Wilhelm moustache and wore a Pickelhaub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Righto. Might as well just delete this topic, then. Right so, as you were sarcastic from the beginning without knowing what you were talking about. Professional Chefs do like other professionals looking after their knives. Shabby chefs don't even have descent knives and mostly all blunt. Sharpening knives doing it yourself can ruin your knife. A professional knows about what angles to sharpen and for each knife different. Ex farang Chef How did you give up being a farang? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williet98248 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I will look for his advert. Struggled with cheap Thai made knives but finally got fed up and bought a full suite of second hand carbon steel and a new set of German Wusthoff trident knives on eBay and had 'em shipped in. Lovely knives and usually only need a touchup on a steel but will need a pro sharpening, eventually. A properly sharpened knife is a joy to use and well worth the cost of the service. Hope I can find him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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