Kitchen knife set foe under 200???

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My fiance wants a new kitchen knife set, so i figure i can get away with buying some nice knives i really like, disguised as her xmas present!!


we dont really need any of the big ones yet, so to begin a nice set of steak knives and maybe one bigger one would do


what's some good things to know when buying kitchen knives? can i use my sharpmaker on them? i assume so

Is my price range too low for a nice set of 6 or so steak knives and one bigger one?

Where do I go to find the top-notch kitchen knives? i wanna make sure they are impressive so she likes them and i get off cheap this year lol

any metal excel in the kitchen?
 
Knife set? I wouldn't.

Start by buying a good chef knife or a Santoku. Then go with your needs.

You won't have a good set for 200$ anyway.
 
I don't think I'd spend a lot on steak knives. They are just going to grind on your ceramic plates.

You could get a pretty good kitchen set of Forschner knives for about $200.

I have a 20-yr old set of 4 star Henkels. I also have a Forschner chef's knife with rosewood handle. It holds an edge better than my Henkels and the ballance is very good.
 
There was another recent thread on the subject you may want to read:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=509203

There are LOTS of good brands at all price points, but you might keep in mind a few points as you choose:
1) The best knife in the world is a waste of money unless you keep it sharp. Yes, a Sharpmaker will work, but matching up the bevels, then maintaining big, heavily used knives is going to be some work.
2) The knives that get used the most and see the most wear and tear on the edges are the chef's knife and/or the santoku. Boning knives can also see rough use. These types need to have the best steel.
3) Unless you're going to spring for wood steak plates, stick with cheapo serrated steak knives for use with ordinary dinnerware.

Enjoy your shopping!
 
Agreed... most sources will tell you that the chef's knife (8" to 10") is the "workhorse" of the kitchen, and combined with a good paring knife, you'll meet the majority of your needs. I'm very happy with my Wusthof Classic, but if I were in the market for a new one, I'd also check into Global. Actually, if it were me, I'd definitely look into a Wusthof Classic 9" WIDE (not so common) chef's knife. Just be sure to handle whatever you're going to get before you get it... no use in spending lots of money for a knife that you can't stand using!! The Wusthof is rather heavy with a squarish handle, whereas the Global is light with a rounded and tapered handle... the only person who can tell you if it feels right in your hand is you. I thought you'd have to spend more, but for right about $200, it looks like you could get (if you went Wusthof Classic) an 8" chef's, a paring knife and a set of steak knives. Don't forget to get a good cutting board (or two... one for raw meat and one for everything else).

Here are some good resources:
* http://www.consumersearch.com/www/kitchen/kitchen-knives/review.html
* http://www.cookingforengineers.com/article/39/Kitchen-Knives
* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitchen_knife
 
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