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Kitchen knives for newlywed couple?
- Thread starter Gwinnydapooh
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Some time ago I bought 3 Spyderco Kitchen knives (with plain blades) from James Mattis www.chaicutlery.com They instantly replaced all knives in our kitchen and I ordered more for my friends. I would recommend the small one just to try it and then if you like them (and I am sure you will) to get more.
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A.G. Russell http://www.agrknives.com/agrussell/agkt.html kitchen knives are very nice for the price, although I couldn't get an answer as to the steel that is used. They are very thin and hold a great edge.
I also have some Messermeister (German-made), which I have been very pleased with, but are significantly more expensive.
I'm looking forward to getting some Spyderco kitchen knives
I also have some Messermeister (German-made), which I have been very pleased with, but are significantly more expensive.
I'm looking forward to getting some Spyderco kitchen knives
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Sounds like the Spydies are my best bet. I want something good and I'm willing to pay for quality up to a point but let's just say we're marrying each other for love, not money. Besides, as someone said, they're Spydercos. What else do I need to know?
Mad Cow--I had to LOL at your post. I also cook most of my meals in a microwave, and my Folts Mantis is the one I go to for most cutting tasks. (Hope Alan isn't reading this!) It's a little pointy but it works pretty well.
It has also trained my friends to the point where I can pull it out in the cafeteria and they don't notice anymore.
Has ANYBODY tried the Cold Steel line? The handles look really strange, I don't know how comfortable they'd be, but the blade shape looks useful. OTOH, I've never learned to sharpen CS serrations.
The idea is one or two larger knives and a paring knife, at least to start with. Then we'll start buying the serrated Enduras for steak knives.
Mad Cow--I had to LOL at your post. I also cook most of my meals in a microwave, and my Folts Mantis is the one I go to for most cutting tasks. (Hope Alan isn't reading this!) It's a little pointy but it works pretty well.
Has ANYBODY tried the Cold Steel line? The handles look really strange, I don't know how comfortable they'd be, but the blade shape looks useful. OTOH, I've never learned to sharpen CS serrations.
The idea is one or two larger knives and a paring knife, at least to start with. Then we'll start buying the serrated Enduras for steak knives.
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Sounds like the Spydies are my best bet. I want something good and I'm willing to pay for quality up to a point but let's just say we're marrying each other for love, not money. Besides, as someone said, they're Spydercos. What else do I need to know?
Mad Cow--I had to LOL at your post. I also cook most of my meals in a microwave, and my Folts Mantis is the one I go to for most cutting tasks. (Hope Alan isn't reading this!) It's a little pointy but it works pretty well.
It has also trained my friends to the point where I can pull it out in the cafeteria and they don't notice anymore.
Has ANYBODY tried the Cold Steel line? The handles look really strange, I don't know how comfortable they'd be, but the blade shape looks useful. OTOH, I've never learned to sharpen CS serrations.
The idea is one or two larger knives and a paring knife, at least to start with. Then we'll start buying the serrated Enduras for steak knives.
Mad Cow--I had to LOL at your post. I also cook most of my meals in a microwave, and my Folts Mantis is the one I go to for most cutting tasks. (Hope Alan isn't reading this!) It's a little pointy but it works pretty well.
Has ANYBODY tried the Cold Steel line? The handles look really strange, I don't know how comfortable they'd be, but the blade shape looks useful. OTOH, I've never learned to sharpen CS serrations.
The idea is one or two larger knives and a paring knife, at least to start with. Then we'll start buying the serrated Enduras for steak knives.
Can she cook?
If yes, she knows what to pick.
If no: expect some future trouble.
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If yes, she knows what to pick.
If no: expect some future trouble.
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D.T. UTZINGER
I have sharpened the Henkels 4 star for some friends and the got really sharp and were made well. On the other hand, very expensive. I got a henkels eurocraft 4" parer for my parents for $13 and it takes an incredibly sharp edge. I'm talking shaving hair off my arm sharp out of the box and I was able to maintain the edge with an arkansas stone for a while and it touches up nicely. I also have a 4" parer and 6" utility from tramomtina. $14 and $18 respectively at Walmart. Consumer reports rated them 5th behind the Wustolph and henkels. I like them so far at college where I do a lot of stuff with chicken and use them for cutting meats, veggies, potatoes, etc. The edge they came with wasn't as impressive as the henkels. it was very course and the edge was thick, so I used my Lansky to think it out a little. Much sharper now and I can touch them up nicely. The overall finish is decent. they are user knives that are cheap enough to buy and use and if one breaks, oh well, they weren't that expensive. they have held up well under college use so far and are a decent starter set that doesn't cost too much. i would redo the edge, though. Not the best knives out there, but definetly not the worst and they have that traditional design with 3 rivets like the henkels. In fact, they look a lot like the Henkels 4 star or which ever series has the wood/plastic handles with 3 rivets. Have you thought of making a set of knives from Jantz or Texas knifemakers supply? They are relatively low in price, i think with plenty of styles and designs to choose from. You can also personalize them more with differetn handle materials and colors and stuff like that. From the kit that i did from jantz, it was fairly easy to make, but i didnt do a kitchen one with rivets. Jantz has an 11 piece kit that included handle material and rivets and stuff for $70. I don't know how the quality is, but it might be worth checking out.