Okay,
So just got back from running around with the wife. We went back to S-W and returned the Shunions and my wife was able to fondle the Wusthof Classics and Classic Ikons, and the Shun Classics. She was stuck between the Wusthof classics and Ikons. I knew that we could get the Classics at Bed, Bath and Beyond for much cheaper (20% off coupon) and the people at S-W started giving me grief about how the knives sold at those stores are inferior to those at S-W, and that's why S-W is more expensive. Sounds like a load of crap to me: Wusthof Classics are Wusthof Classics, no?
Wifey wavered and waffled and finally, at BB&B, decided on the 23 piece set. I know, people, but what can a man do. Gotta keep the wife happy. : D
Anyway, those will be delivered to our home sometime in the next two weeks. 850$ shipped versus 1080 out the door at W-S. A crapload better than 1650$ for the Cutcos. ; )
So sometime within the next two weeks I'll update with my cooking impressions of the Wusthof Classics. I dare say I won't be let down. Now I just hope the set comes complete and in good order. Anyone wann buy some cheap chinese kitchen knives and a set of stainless Henckels steak knives? : D
Just kidding...
Jason
Oh, and sometime within the week you'll hopefully be seeing some pics of my latest INFI acquisitions. Yeah!