Knives - out

[George K]

@Copper said in Knives - out:

Our knives are so dull that new ones would only cause trouble.

Sharp tools are safe tools.

Dull tools are dangerous.

[Mik]

I have some Henkels and some Sharper Image and some Analon and some and some. Two of the knives I use most are two that MFR had when we met. One is a Chicago Cutlery wood handles 6" knife and the other is a cheap white plastic handled restaurant boning knife she got at some trade show. I use all of them, and I can tell you I see no particular advantage in the expensive knives. I just sharpen them with a Henkel pull through and it does just fine for me. I would not invest in a $400 set.

[George K]

Tell me more about the Henkel pull-through, please!

[Horace]

Completely agree with your strategy of buy cheap and replace. I use that same strategy for non-stock pans, where I think it makes even more sense.

[George K]

@Horace said in Knives - out:

Completely agree with your strategy of buy cheap and replace. I use that same strategy for non-stock pans, where I think it makes even more sense.

Funny you should mention. When I retired, the hospital gave me a gift certificate for various items I could get from a catalog they mailed me. I opted for a set of Calphalon non-stick cookware. It's been fine, but it's tarting to show it's age. I believe the retail price was about $180 or so.

It's been 3 years, and I'm thinking of replacing it as well.

$60 a year?

Good value if you ask me!

[Mik]

Has worked for many years now.

https://www.amazon.com/Zwilling-Henckels-Twinsharp-Knife-Sharpener/dp/B00008WURJ

[George K]

@Mik thanks!

[George K]

Ordered this:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VFFM4JK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

(D2 requested this for a birthday gift and she's pleased)

I'll get back to you in 2 years...

[Mik]

Looks nice.

[Catseye3]

I use this one: https://www.amazon.com/AccuSharp-ACCU-001C-001C-Knife-Sharpener/dp/B00004VWKQ/ref=sr_1_36?crid=1GU609BB36U0U&dchild=1&keywords=knife+sharpener&qid=1599181291&sprefix=knife+%2Cgarden%2C230&sr=8-36

The copy says it's also good for sharpening axes and machetes -- should, y'know, your life take an unexpected turn in a different direction.

[Aqua Letifer]

@George-K said in Knives - out:

Ordered this:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VFFM4JK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

(D2 requested this for a birthday gift and she's pleased)

I'll get back to you in 2 years...

She'll be all set for any manner of domestic disturbances, patient zero encounters, and/or gremlins. Also bad news against telekinetic villains, but all kitchenware has its pros and cons.

[George K]

@Aqua-Letifer said in Knives - out:

set for any manner of domestic disturbances, patient zero encounters

(re-reading "Dune")

Yeah, but if you're gonna penetrate the personal shield, you gotta thrust slowly....

[Aqua Letifer]

@George-K said in Knives - out:

@Aqua-Letifer said in Knives - out:

set for any manner of domestic disturbances, patient zero encounters

(re-reading "Dune")

Yeah, but if you're gonna penetrate the personal shield, you gotta thrust slowly....

Tell her to remember the tooth!

[Jolly]

I use three brands of knives...

Cutco. Simply great knives.

Chicago Cutlery. Got a couple of old chef's knives that I really like.

Old Hickory. I've had four or five of those for forty years. They take more care, but they are easy to get a good edge.

For sharpening, I use these:

[taiwan_girl]

@George-K said in Knives - out:

Ordered this:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VFFM4JK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

(D2 requested this for a birthday gift and she's pleased)

I'll get back to you in 2 years...

Not quite two years, but wondering on your feedback on these knifes.

I am looking to get a good set of kitchen knifes.

[George K]

@taiwan_girl said in Knives - out:

@George-K said in Knives - out:

Not quite two years, but wondering on your feedback on these knifes.

I am looking to get a good set of kitchen knifes.

"Page Not Found"...but I remember the knives. She's happy.

I just go with the Amazon Basic - good enough for me, and when I can't sharpen them any more, I pitch 'em.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R3Z3ZF2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

[Klaus]

@George-K said in Knives - out:

THoughts?

I'd say it depends on whether you clean your knives in the dishwasher or by hand.

If it is the dishwasher, I'd definitely go with the cheapo set. Knives look terrible after a few years of dishwasher. If you clean by hand, then I'd go with the expensive knives - but learn how to sharpen them!

I'm a big fan of knifes that are not stainless steel. Yes, they look ugly and rusty after a while, but their big upside is that they can be made razor-sharp again in a few seconds.

edit: uh, I see that this is from two years ago!

[Klaus]

@Jolly said in Knives - out:

For sharpening, I use these:

I have exactly the same set. It's terrific!

[taiwan_girl]

@George-K said in Knives - out:

@taiwan_girl said in Knives - out:

@George-K said in Knives - out:

Not quite two years, but wondering on your feedback on these knifes.

I am looking to get a good set of kitchen knifes.

"Page Not Found"...but I remember the knives. She's happy.

I just go with the Amazon Basic - good enough for me, and when I can't sharpen them any more, I pitch 'em.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R3Z3ZF2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

Ah okay, i thought it was because I was trying to access from overseas. LOL Thanks for the update.

[taiwan_girl]

@Klaus said in Knives - out:

@Jolly said in Knives - out:

For sharpening, I use these:

I have exactly the same set. It's terrific!

@Jolly

What is the name of the sharp set? Thanks!!