The best "easiest" good lighting is outside on an overcast day in indirect light with no flash. It's amazing how much difference it makes. Artificial light seems to ruin everything unless you have a photographers light box specifically for this purpose. I do understand you are still in the "glow" of your new arrival so waiting is NOT an option! ha!
Congrats on your new knife. It looks really nice. I want one at some point too....
How does the blade thickness feel to you? I also like the Busse SCABS knife and I think this one will feel similar.
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