Texas Knifemaker's Suppy-Competition Cookoff blades???

[redtail]

I want to get some better kitchen knives. Texas Knifemaker's Supply's Competition Cookoff blades look good, and I like the idea of making my own handles. Before buying, however, I wanted to see if anyone knew how good they are. Any opinions?

 

[cmd]

I can't comment on that particular item but have ordered a few things from Texas Knifemaker's Supply and have had very good experiences with both customer service and the quality of the products each time.

That blade itself looks nice and if it is speaking to you, go for it.

Chris

 

[me2]

I think I had one a while back. It was the paring knife and was made by a fellow at a craft fare. The blade was good, a little thick at the edge, but it held an edge for a long time and refused to rust.

 

[redtail]

Thanks for the encouragement. I think I'll get one blade, put handles on it, and see how I like it. If I like it, I'll get a whole set. If not, I haven't lost much.

 

[brewthunda]

I have the Competition Cook-off fork and carver. I added red liners, green canvas micarta scales polished to a shine and mosaic pins. They look great. The steel is 440C - so the carver is pretty easy to sharpen and holds a nice edge. I'm 100% satisfied. I don't know what kind of steel they use on the other Competition Cook-Off items.

I also have the parer, but it's sitting in my basement waiting for scales.

I also bought a dozen of those $55/doz steak knives. Those things are fantastic. I've only finished 5 of them so far, but they get a lot of use - as both steak knives and general kitchen utility knives. They stay surprisingly sharp. On those I did black micarta scales with red liners and mosaic pins. The micarta is sanded to about 600 grit, but not polished. The micarta is really grippy, like unfinished wood.

 

[silenthunterstudios]

Not only am I looking at getting a good set of kitchen knives, I am looking at the Kershaws and William Henry series! I've got it bad, man.