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Getting a new set of knives: Chicago Cutlery or Calphalon?
Posted on 4/19/15 at 6:37 pm
Posted on 4/19/15 at 6:37 pm
Calphalon a bit more expensive but the brand has never let me down.
CC-read good reviews about them but have never used them.
Which should I go with?
CC-read good reviews about them but have never used them.
Which should I go with?
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Posted on 4/19/15 at 7:02 pm to PeteRose
My favorite butcher knife is a 43 year old Chicago Cutlery carbon steel, wood handled, 8 inch boner. About ten years ago, I put on a pair of rubber gloves and rubbed epoxy into the wood because it was falling apart. Has worked great so far.
My mom has exactly the same knife, purchased by my dad in 1955. Well, almost exactly - the blade on her knife has been almost sharpened away. It will still take an edge you can shave with.
My mom has exactly the same knife, purchased by my dad in 1955. Well, almost exactly - the blade on her knife has been almost sharpened away. It will still take an edge you can shave with.
Posted on 4/19/15 at 7:55 pm to PeteRose
I have some old Chicago and they are ok. I have a bunch of Dexter Russell which are cheap and good. I've got a bunch of Cutco and I'd suggest that.
Posted on 4/19/15 at 8:03 pm to PeteRose
I have some Chicago Cutlery and they are pretty good knives. If you buy them, also get the Chicago Cutlery Easy Steel (product #78000). It is the best way to sharpen that low carbon steel.
Posted on 4/19/15 at 9:06 pm to PeteRose
I would go with either one of those for paring knives and bread knives, but get one really great Japanese or German Chefs knife.
This post was edited on 4/19/15 at 9:08 pm
Posted on 4/19/15 at 9:24 pm to PeteRose
don't buy a set...
I just bought a japanese chef's knife from chefknivestogo. its a pretty badass knife and paid way less than you would think for a quality knife and steel.
I just bought a japanese chef's knife from chefknivestogo. its a pretty badass knife and paid way less than you would think for a quality knife and steel.
Posted on 4/20/15 at 12:14 am to HebertFest08
I was wondering the same thing...why buy a set? Most owned knives are purchased one by one unless this is some sort of wedding gift.
Posted on 4/20/15 at 6:28 am to MeridianDog
Chicago Cutlery aint what they used to be.
I have a 50 year old Chicago Butcher knife as well. Good knife, needs sharpening often.
I also picked up some others Chicago's cheap at a garage sale years ago.... they were crap..
Get you a few Forschners, can't beat them for the price..
Agree no need to get a set..
I have a 50 year old Chicago Butcher knife as well. Good knife, needs sharpening often.
I also picked up some others Chicago's cheap at a garage sale years ago.... they were crap..
Get you a few Forschners, can't beat them for the price..
Agree no need to get a set..
Posted on 4/20/15 at 8:25 am to PeteRose
How much do you wanna spend?
Posted on 4/20/15 at 8:30 am to PeteRose
Wusthof Classic 8" Chefs knife
Wusthof Classic 3.5" paring knife
Go from there.
Wusthof Classic 3.5" paring knife
Go from there.
Posted on 4/20/15 at 8:50 am to Degas
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.why buy a set?
I am not a chef or even close, but I can't see ever buying a set. In reality one good chef's knife is all I would ever need.
Posted on 4/20/15 at 9:31 am to Tigertown in ATL
I agree on the sets, and on Chicago Cutlery not being the same quality as 25-30 years ago. I don't like wooden, multi part handles.
I've gone over to Global. Single piece, no separate handles to get weird or catch germs/debris.
I've gone over to Global. Single piece, no separate handles to get weird or catch germs/debris.
Posted on 4/20/15 at 2:59 pm to DownSouthDave
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Wusthof Classic 8" Chefs knife
Wusthof Classic 3.5" paring knife
Go from there.
This.
I've got the Chef's knife above and a Shun Sora paring knife that gives you the Shun blade w/a cheaper handle (and overall price at $37 on Amazon which is just a hair cheaper than the Wusthof). Those are the two knives I use 95% of the time unless I need a specialty knife.
Posted on 4/20/15 at 7:30 pm to MeridianDog
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8 inch boner
I'd be proud to own one of those. And I'd use it nearly every day.
Posted on 4/20/15 at 7:50 pm to HonoraryCoonass
Posted on 4/21/15 at 4:41 pm to DownSouthDave
I just bought a 7 piece set on amazon. It was pricey but most people gave it a 5 star rating. So I said what the hell. Should be worth it since I cook almost everyday.
Posted on 4/21/15 at 4:49 pm to PeteRose
Hope you like all the knives. I like different knives/brands for different things. I have a variety of brands, many mentioned above.
Posted on 4/21/15 at 5:41 pm to Gris Gris
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have a variety of brands, many mentioned above.
I too have a mixed set of knives. All of them do what I purchased them to do.
Posted on 4/21/15 at 5:44 pm to Gris Gris
I probably have to get a cleaver separately from the set. Any suggestion?
Posted on 4/21/15 at 9:37 pm to PeteRose
You didn't take any of the suggestions already given in this thread, and are asking for more?
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