Steak Knives

[oregon]

These are the web special, 581 Ergohunter Boning Avid, 581 with 12C27Mod Sandvik steel. I haven't used them yet. It is rare for me to eat steak and when I do it is well-done and I like New York cut. But these are on the ready line.

No serrations Chris.

It is almost impossible for me to say the words "steak knives" without thinking about the same line in the terrific movie "Glengary Glen Ross" spoken by Alec Baldwin as he presented 2nd prize in a real estate sales pep talk where third prize was you are fired. One of my all-time favorite movies and there is cutlery. Very, scary, realistic if you have been around real estate professionals.

Notice that you can see the shiny silver steel of the full tang blade thru the lanyard hole in the butt end of the handle.

Pardon the size of the pics. ImageShack is fiddling with the software...

 

[Scott Hartman]

I love a good steak, and you're goin to love those knives. I bought 2 of those web special 581 Avids, gave 1 to my Mom, and I kept the other. Works wonders on meat, and glides threw the veggies. It's my new favorite in the kitchen.

 

[DesertChris]

These are the web special, 581 Ergohunter Boning Avid, 581 with 12C27Mod Sandvik steel. I haven't used them yet. It is rare for me to eat steak and when I do it is well-done and I like New York cut. But these are on the ready line.

No serrations Chris.

It is almost impossible for me to say the words "steak knives" without thinking about the same line in the terrific movie "Glengary Glen Ross" spoken by Alec Baldwin as he presented 2nd prize in a real estate sales pep talk where third prize was you are fired. One of my all-time favorite movies and there is cutlery. Very, scary, realistic if you have been around real estate professionals.

Pardon the size of the pics. ImageShack is fiddling with the software...

Hahaha!
I was moments away from following your lead, and ordering 6 of those.
Those look perfect for the task!
When I was ready to pull the trigger, they had already sold them all..... I was too slow....

My gal is a real estate agent.
You are right... some realtors are extremely ruthless!!!

 

[oregon]

I love a good steak, and you're goin to love those knives. I bought 2 of those web special 581 Avids, gave 1 to my Mom, and I kept the other. Works wonders on meat, and glides threw the veggies. It's my new favorite in the kitchen.

I've been using straight bladed and shorter bladed white handled Victorinox plain edge steak knives for years. It is kind of difficult to notice which edge is the sharpened edge until you try to cut! With these Buck knives the belly is ample so even in the dark you know which is the sharpened cutting edge. They look the business. Your Mother is lucky to have such a thoughtful son. WTG.

 

[oregon]

Hahaha!
I was moments away from following your lead, and ordering 6 of those.
Those look perfect for the task!
When I was ready to pull the trigger, they had already sold them all..... I was too slow....

My gal is a real estate agent.
You are right... some realtors are extremely ruthless!!!

Sometimes those webspecials will linger for months and sometimes they sell out within minutes/hours. A realtime inventory count would be helpful on those bargain-priced goodies.

I threw in with a RE Broker to do some work for a client and had an appointment to meet him at his office. I arrived early and sat outside the office/bull pen and couldn't help but listen to the pitch that he gave to the realtors. It was almost identical to that tirade by Baldwin in that movie I reference above. Shocking use of verbal stimulation likes of which I had never experienced before. Sort of like getting a dressing down by a marine corp. drill instructor I imagine. Motivating, frightening, heart pounding exciting, maybe barber college wouldn't be so bad after all mind altering, love the sales game or hate it brilliant practitioners are a real joy to watch work as is probably true of most professions. Can she motivate you without you even knowing that you bot her sales pitch?

 

[DesertChris]

I have seen realtors that range from one end of the spectrum to the other.
My gal is one that uses kindness as her favorite tool, and it works well
But..... I have seen her tear another realtor a new one, when they were being super jerky!

We have been together long enough that I am wise to her tricks now.... I think.... maybe.... I hope....lol

Oh.... Shhhhhh... don't tell anyone, but I may be considering serrations on steak knives afterall......
That 8" serrated slicer cuts french bread with no crumbs left behind... I am super impressed!

 

[338375]

Those look really comfortable...

 

[oregon]

Those look really comfortable...

I can't keep anything from you Mike. You couldn't be more right.

These handles are designed for righties. They swell then subside, only on the right side, as you follow the softish handle from tang to butt. The left side of the handle is flat with some diamond pattern raised area for the fingers to grip. So you righties, and I am one of those, get your palm filled and fingers placed with this asymmetrical handle. Brilliant IMHO and very comfortable in my right hand.

These photos might help a bit to show how this knive's handle favors the right-handed user:

The "BUCK" side of the grippy handle is flat compared to the non-insignia side of the handle.

 

[338375]

I can't keep anything from you Mike. You couldn't be more right.

These handles are designed for righties. They swell then subside, only on the right side, as you follow the softish handle from tang to butt. The left side of the handle is flat with some diamond pattern raised area for the fingers to grip. So you righties, and I am one of those, get your palm filled and fingers placed with this asymmetrical handle. Brilliant IMHO and very comfortable in my right hand.

These photos might help a bit to show how this knive's handle favors the right-handed user:

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The "BUCK" side of the grippy handle is flat compared to the non-insignia side of the handle.
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Thanks for the great pics Steve.
Those handles really are contoured. I've never look at an Ergo knife in person... I'm guessing the other Ergo knives are also contoured like your steak knives. It would make sense, considering the name of the knives lol. I just never really thought about it before.

I've always kinda skimmed over the Ergo series, but now I may have to pick one out with a blade design I like, and give it a try. I'm always up for checking out a new hunting knife.

 

[oregon]

Thank you for the kind words Mike. My pleasure. I really appreciate your observations as they illuminate and focus the discussion by opening all of our eyes to your point of view.

So many knives are symmetrical and non-ergonomic.

These take on what I call squeezed clay shape, if you squished a length of clay in your hand you would get something like this handle, filling the hollow of your palm and flattening against your fingers.

I am starting to get the hang of the new imageshack format so please pardon the changing photos.

 

[338375]

Thank you for the kind words Mike. My pleasure. I really appreciate your observations as they illuminate and focus the discussion by opening all of our eyes to your point of view.

So many knives are symmetrical and non-ergonomic.

These take on what I call squeezed clay shape, if you squished a length of clay in your hand you would get something like this handle, filling the hollow of your palm and flattening against your fingers.

I am starting to get the hang of the new imageshack format so please pardon the changing photos.

I like the squeezed clay analogy. Makes perfect sense.
That's actually a great idea. I had a custom hunting knife made last year. I used a knife I already had for a basic template, but downsized it a little, and it ended up fitting nicely.
If a person used the clay method, and allowed the clay to dry and take a set, it would make a great pattern for shaping the handle

 

[oregon]

Here are two photos of the prior steak knives, Victorinox white handle with minimal belly to their blades making them good for stabbing at the food, being intimidated by the surrounding Buck Ergohunters that intend to replace them:




I've seen thermoset earplugs, hearing aids and ski boots. Will we ever see hand-conforming thermoset resin knife handles? One problem I envision is how your hand changes over time and what about using your conformed knife in a different grip... Perhaps selector thermoset handles, one for each grip style, would solve this brain teaser. Could someone else use them? Maybe.