Good question. Maybe Keith can answer some questions tonight when he's off of work. I plan on using the Kone with my 8 cup chemex. I think Keith can probably address how his kone differs from a gold cone filter since he experimented with multiple ways to do brew coffee but wasn't happy with any of them.
Mark
Ahh I see the 8 cup version has the proper filter holder. At least you can pick up a chemex for $36
What makes you so set against this thing, without having tried it? Those who have seem to think it's worthwhile. But you're willing to poo-poo right off the bat.
It's very simple Peter, ready?.....$50 for a piece of bent foil. I don't care if it's made by monks at the top of Mt. Everest I don't see how a cone of metal should be more than $10
The dude explained in a very forthright manner what his manufacturing costs are and with our discount he's not banking much if anything. Just because you think it's a piece of bent foil and shouldn't cost more than $10, doesn't mean a thing.
So, you're against this thing because you feel people are being scammed. That's very valiant of you, protector of the poor masses who are all to willing to open their wallets.
But... if the guys costs are genuine (and you should be at least a wee bit appreciative that he's wanting to produce it here and not in China) and it produces a better cup, why not let the Kone stand on it's own merit and not be Mr. Negative?