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04-23-2007, 08:46 AM
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Chef's Knives?
So after buying the econo pack of chicken breast and doing the rest of the butchering that Shop-Rite neglected to do with what might be the dullest knife in existance, I've decided it's time to upgrade. I'm looking for a set with a Santuko, a nice pairing knife, and a good chef's utility knife. Any suggestions?
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04-23-2007, 08:51 AM
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I like Cutco knives, personally. They are dishwasher safe, have full-tang construction, a great warranty, and are made in the USA. They sell a decent sharpener for their non-serrated blades that has served me well.
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04-23-2007, 08:52 AM
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Just watch any late night infomercial - for just 2 easy payments of $29.99 ........................
Any quality name brand will do, just make sure they "feel" right in your hand ( shape of the grip / balance) or you will get sick of them no matter what the quality. Heck, I've used some of the lower cost Rever and Faber Wear stuff that wasn't shabby. Use a good hone regularly and never put them in the dishwasher or throw them in the junk drawer and you'll be set.
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04-23-2007, 08:59 AM
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Here's the set we bought about a year ago. Great knives, and stay sharp. It even comes with a knife sharpener that does a great job.
Emeril Knife set
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04-23-2007, 09:05 AM
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I have two half-sets of Wüsthof. I have smaller blades in the Classic line, and larger blades in the Grand Prix line. Wife likes the Classics because they are smaller and with a thinner handle. I prefer the Grand Prix, because the handle is larger, more comfortable, and they're heavier knives.
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04-23-2007, 09:10 AM
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I bought a set made by GLOBAL almost 5 years ago. A great set of knives, well balanced and easy to maintain. You can buy individual pieces.
Here is a link : http://www.globalknives.us/globalknifesets.html |
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04-23-2007, 09:13 AM
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04-23-2007, 09:21 AM
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Japanese knives have harder steel than most European knives.
http://www.japanesechefsknife.com/TOJIRO2.html http://www.japanesechefsknife.com/Hi...eelSeries.html The Tojiro line is a great bang for the buck in a stainless knive and the Hiromoto is a great bang for the buck in high carbon steel. You don't have to spend a bundle as you can see these are less than comparable European knives and will last you a lifetime. You won't have to send them back to the company to be sharpened like a Cutco knife.
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04-23-2007, 09:26 AM
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We have a set of Henkel Pro we got at Bed Bath and Beyond. Man, are those sharp. Also get yourself a good steel and use a good sharpener occasionally. We have a non-electric Chef's Choice and use it maybe once or twice a year, MAX. Other times a good steel will work wonders.
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