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re: Let's Talk Knives
Posted on 2/18/10 at 1:49 pm to Count Chocula
Posted on 2/18/10 at 1:49 pm to Count Chocula
Posted on 2/18/10 at 2:07 pm to TexasTiger34
quote:
I'm a noob when it comes to expensive nice knives. I bought a 30 dollar one that fits my hand well and sharpens easy.
Can anyone convince me to spend more than that?
Nope. Not on a message board. Bring your knife over to a friends house who has a really nice (not necessarily expensive) set/knife. Cut the same foods with both.
There is a noticeable difference between "cheap" knives and "expensive" knives in balance, hand feel, fit, cutting ability, sharpness and durability.
Some people can use a cheap knife, keep it razor sharp and throw it away when it breaks/gets old. Other people have to have a nice knife to cook with. It's really up to the chef/cooks preference.
Posted on 2/18/10 at 2:13 pm to TexasTiger34
quote:
I'm a noob when it comes to expensive nice knives. I bought a 30 dollar one that fits my hand well and sharpens easy.
Can anyone convince me to spend more than that?
Wait until you get married and then someone buys them for you.
Posted on 2/18/10 at 2:32 pm to yellowfin
quote:
Wait until you get married and then someone buys them for you
Well shite, if I have to get married to get a good knife, I know I am sticking with my cheap one
Posted on 2/18/10 at 2:39 pm to Kajungee
Look at the Sysco Black Diamond series. I have one that I like 10" chef. Don't remember the cost, but I've had it for over 10 years now.
I've got Wusthofs too. Sysco blade is comparable.
I've got Wusthofs too. Sysco blade is comparable.
Posted on 2/18/10 at 2:48 pm to Kajungee
quote:
Well shite, if I have to get married to get a good knife, I know I am sticking with my cheap one
bingo, cheap knife it is
Posted on 2/18/10 at 2:52 pm to TexasTiger34
Remember it has to double as an ice pick, pry bar, screw driver, etc.
It also helps if it can cut PVC, wood, etc
It also helps if it can cut PVC, wood, etc
This post was edited on 2/18/10 at 2:54 pm
Posted on 2/18/10 at 2:56 pm to Nawlens Gator
quote:
Remember it has to double as an ice pick, pry bar, screw driver, etc.
It also helps if it can cut PVC, wood, etc
Posted on 2/18/10 at 5:44 pm to Schwartz
My future inlaws got me a knife and bamboo cutting board for Christmas. It was a Martha Stewart set and I was VERY skeptical, but overall I really like the knife!
7" santoku knife
7" santoku knife
Posted on 3/31/10 at 11:14 am to lsuguy13
I used the search function and couldn't find exactly the thread that was discussing Cutco and it being a pyramid scheme, despite having pretty good knives. Just wanted to share this with the group.
I've used the knives for years, given them as gifts, like the quality AND the customer service, so that's my 2 cents. I also think they may indeed be a "soft" pyramid. But you might be interested in an experience I had with them this week, and if you aren't, click off now.
I have used their hand held garden clippers for years, love 'em, but they aren't cheap - about $75. This year I bought a second pair (so that 2 people could be clipping at once when we get after the yardwork) and used the package to send back my old pair for an annual free sharpening. This morning on my doorstep was a package with clippers and a letter: the clippers have been redesigned and in keeping with their Lifetime Guarantee, they are replacing the old ones with a brand new pair.
Say what you will, but that's a darn good guarantee/customer service in my book.
I've used the knives for years, given them as gifts, like the quality AND the customer service, so that's my 2 cents. I also think they may indeed be a "soft" pyramid. But you might be interested in an experience I had with them this week, and if you aren't, click off now.
I have used their hand held garden clippers for years, love 'em, but they aren't cheap - about $75. This year I bought a second pair (so that 2 people could be clipping at once when we get after the yardwork) and used the package to send back my old pair for an annual free sharpening. This morning on my doorstep was a package with clippers and a letter: the clippers have been redesigned and in keeping with their Lifetime Guarantee, they are replacing the old ones with a brand new pair.
Say what you will, but that's a darn good guarantee/customer service in my book.
Posted on 3/31/10 at 11:38 pm to panda
if anyone wants any hit me up
Posted on 3/31/10 at 11:58 pm to lsuguy13
I've got wustofs, henkels, globals, and shuns. The 2 knives I use the most are my
dexter russel serrated
and
8" victorinox chef's knife
each about 20 bucks at ducotes or scardinas
I guess I'm lucky, but have YET to have to replace a knife in my whole collection. I've been using them daily for the past 10 years.
dexter russel serrated
and
8" victorinox chef's knife
each about 20 bucks at ducotes or scardinas
I guess I'm lucky, but have YET to have to replace a knife in my whole collection. I've been using them daily for the past 10 years.
Posted on 4/1/10 at 1:34 am to Schwartz
I use this knife... https://www.chefknivestogo.com/tojiro-dp-f-8081.html
Only con is that you need to get whetstones to sharpen it (Japanese).
Other than that, you can do surgery with it. Great knife.
Only con is that you need to get whetstones to sharpen it (Japanese).
Other than that, you can do surgery with it. Great knife.
Posted on 4/1/10 at 2:10 am to yellowfin
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Wait until you get married and then someone buys them for you.
this....lucky for me the buyer was a Henckels rep and I got the big block o knives.
Posted on 4/1/10 at 8:11 am to Schwartz
All Germany all the time....
Posted on 4/1/10 at 8:20 am to Jabberwocky
this is all you need. just get a sharpener to pass it through every now and then...
Posted on 4/1/10 at 8:20 am to Jambo
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dexter russel serrated
My wife freaked out when I started bringing my fish cleaning knives into the kitchen, but you just cant beat this bad boy for those nasty cut jobs.
Posted on 4/1/10 at 10:31 am to Bussemer
Shun Alton Brown knives were the sharpest knives i have ever touched but im not shure they still make them....if you like Dexter's do yourself a favor and check out Forschners
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