I need knives--any recommendations - Democratic Underground

WillyBrandt

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Sat Aug-14-04 09:41 AM
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I need knives--any recommendations

I don't want to buy $800 Wusthof Knives, but I need to step up from my $15 Ikea Knife Set.

Any recommendations? I don't want to pay more than $200, but would really prefer to get something around $60 that is satisfactory for the learning home chef.

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Randomthought

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Sat Aug-14-04 09:43 AM
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1. Chicago Cutlery

I've been using a Chicago Cutlery set for almost 20 years

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nuxvomica

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Sat Aug-14-04 09:55 AM
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7. Chicago Cutlery is the best

I've only been using mine for 10 years, though.

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goju

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Sat Aug-14-04 09:45 AM
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2. Henckels

I think they come in different grades. We have a nice set, got them as a gift so I dont know what they cost. But good knives last forever.

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goju

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Sat Aug-14-04 09:49 AM
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4. Here ya go, $60

Edited on Sat Aug-14-04 09:51 AM by goju

http://www.tabletools.com/mfgsearch/henckels.cfm?&Line=acc

We have a starter set, not the pro grade. Those are DAMN expensive. I think we have this set:

http://www.tabletools.com/TableTools/showdetl.cfm/2211/henckels_fine_edge_pro_7_pc_block_set.html

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woofless

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Sat Aug-14-04 09:48 AM
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3. There is a Brazilian Co., Tramontina

That makes very good knives for a fraction of the cost of Henckels. I have the 12" chef's knife that is in every way comparable to the high dollar German item. Check them out w/a Google search. You won't be disappointed. They make fine pans too.

Woof

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calico1

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Sat Aug-14-04 09:51 AM
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5. My d-i-l gave me a set

the Miracle Blade knives they sell on the infomercial and also in some stores now. They are pretty good. I was pleasantly surprised. The only thing I would add to that is a good carving knife for meats since all these knives are serrated. But otherwise its a good, inexpensive set.

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molly

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Sat Aug-14-04 09:53 AM
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6. I love Cutco - go to Ebay and search

sometimes you can get a real deal.

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JuniperLea

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Sat Aug-14-04 10:17 AM
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8. henckels

you can buy a great set in a block on sale for under $100... and the super deluxe set for right around $100. i've had some of mine for over 20 years... wash them by hand and don't store them in the block sharp edge down and they will serve you well for a very long time.

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Maddy McCall

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Sat Aug-14-04 10:22 AM
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9. Gerber makes excellent knives for the kitchen....

I have a set of their steak knives and I love them. And this is the Gerber cutlery company, which has nothing to do with the baby food company.

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jmowreader

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Sat Aug-14-04 10:33 AM
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12. Gerber quit making kitchen knives

They now make only outdoor recreation products, according to Gerber's website http://www.gerberblades.com.

Which pisses me off to no end because I really liked Gerber Balance Plus and have a few of them...then the fuckers discontinue the series before I can get my chef's knife.

But Henckels is good. I got a Henckels chef's knife and like it a lot.

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Maddy McCall

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Sat Aug-14-04 11:03 AM
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14. Didn't know that!!

I have the steak knives, the filet knife, the paring knife, and the chef's knife by Gerber. I use them all the time--oh, and I have the meat fork, too.

They have stainless handles as well as blades--really slick looking knives, and SHARP too!

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bo44

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Sat Aug-14-04 11:41 AM
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16. Bummer

Found some gerber knives at a segunda recently that were dirt cheap. I like their feel.

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OneBlueSky

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Sat Aug-14-04 10:24 AM
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10. check out Ron Popeil's cutlery set . . .

don't know how good they are, but they come with a lifetime guarantee . . . if they're even half decent, looks like a lot for the money . . .

http://www.ronco.com/products/knives.di4?productID=16

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trof

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Sat Aug-14-04 10:32 AM
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11. Nobody mentioned THE GINSU?

http://www.ginsuproducts.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=43

40 PEICES FOR $49.95!
WOW!

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AngryAmish

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Sat Aug-14-04 10:42 AM
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13. Henckels

Good knife, ok on the wallet. For years I used bad knives and I am surprised I still have fingers. Get a sharpening steel and use it - miraculous.

Good set of Henckles can be passed down to the grandkids.

BTW, if you live in Chicago, I know the best knife store around. Real cheap good quality stuff.

Never buy at a department store. If there is a meatpacking area near where you live buy a the place where the meatpackers go.

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bo44

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Sat Aug-14-04 11:40 AM
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15. Remember the recommendations and check the Segundas before you go

to retail that sells brand new stuff. I pick up really nice quality knives by picking through the offerings at the many Segundas around here. A good knife will feel solid and balanced in your hand. It will have a blade that tapers from the handle to point and not be over flexible. Also, if you see any staghorn carvers buy them. They're cool.

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Cheswick2.0

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Sat Aug-14-04 11:44 AM
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17. cutco ...you can cut stone with their knives and 10 years later

they are still cutting. They will relace or sharpen any knife for no cost.

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WillyBrandt

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Sat Aug-14-04 05:02 PM
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18. I just bought a Henckel's

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000DBIKI

Fantastic!

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