A great article, LX; thanks very much for that link. Since I have the stones to play with the edge, that's got me leaning towards a plain edge. It seems more versatile, especially since I have no idea what I'll actually be using the knife for.

GreatWhite has been kind enough to offer to loan me a Tasman Salt, so that will let me play with the unorthodox blade shape and whichever edge type (I actually forgot to ask, though I will find out soon). That maybe I'll fall in love with it to the extent that he has.