Handmade kitchen knives (not necessarily custom)

Walking Man

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I am kind of in the market for a few handmade (not really custom) kitchen knives, and I thought that I would turn to you kind folks on this forum. I've notice that George Tichborne has quite a selection, and I'll probably get one or two of his. But before I do, I thought I'd ask some friendly people for advice.
thanks.
Ed Rozenbom
 
Have a look at my website, along the top of the first english language page is a link to more pics and info of the new line of kitchen knives I have. I'm calling them Ryback Tactical Chef's Knives... :-)

www.wilkins-knives.com
 
I have a Tichbourne or two in my kitchen. They are excellant knives made in the traditional German pattern. If you like Wustoff and Henckels, you will like his knives as well.

Thomas Haslinger knives are awesome. I don't own one yet but, I will someday soon. His 6 inch chef's model feels good in the hand.

I really like the Murray Carter Muteki knives I have. Very sharp and a joy to use but, they are not what I think of as a handmade knife.

Shinichi Watanabe from Japan made a Santuko for me that is simply awesome. The edge on that knife is incredible. The burned Chestnut handle is a joy to hold and use. The wrought iron laminate on carbon core holds up very well to the use I put it too. Japanese knives like this have a very thin edge which make for a super edge geometery but, it is not forgiving of inappropriate use (hacking on frozen vegtables, deboning meat, etc.). For $78 delivered, it was a great value. I got a Kiyotaka Gyutou from him as well which is an awesome cutter. It is more of a traditional European chef's knife but, it cuts better.

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P. J. Tomes has some really nice, moderately priced kitchen knives. I use one that works wonders on soft tomatoes. :)
 
I have four of Steve Mullin's Pack River Knives. Very nice. Check out his website.

http://www.mullin-custom-knives.com/

I have a paring knife, 8" Japanese style chef's knife, 9" slicer, and a santoku.

All the knives have cocobolo handles and all VERY sharp. They are a joy to use. Relatively cheap as well, especially for the quality of the product.

His Pack River line is hand made but not custom. Anyway, you could do worse.

Homero
 
Thanks for the information.
It is greatly appreciated.
You've given me ALOT of options,
almost too many.
thanks.
 
My P J Tomes paring knife gets probably 50% of the cutting work in my kitchen. Sharpens up to a lazer sharpness & is comfortable in the hand. Good prices to boot- nice fellah that Tomes- pleasure to do business w/ him.
 
I'll second (or are we up to third?) PJ Tomes' blades.
I have a paring and chef's knives from him.
They get used alot.
Good stuff!
Thanx for showing me the way PhilL
:D
 
Wow - a lot of great sources for kitchen knives. Now I want some more.

Murray Carter, MS makes some nice and reasonably priced san mai type kitchen knives - Western and Japanese style. They are his "Muteki" line which is his entry level knife. His forged kitchen knives cost a deal more. Very thin and sharp edges.

Kevin W. - gorgeous knives.
 
I've heard only good things about Murray Carter's kitchen knives. I hope to get one or more some day.

Until then, I'll just have to get by with these old things...cocobola handles, 440V on the big one, D-2 on the small. Made by some ole hillbilly in Indiana ;)

BTW, does George Tichborne have a web site that shows his kitchen knives?
 

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