What's your kitchen knife situation?

[Axtremus]

I have been using a Ginsu 16-piece set for over a decade. All the ones with metal handles are part of the Ginsu set. The kitchen shears (green handlers) have been replaced as the Ginsu shears wore out. The two cleavers with wooden handles have been around for a long time as well, but I do not remember when they came into my possession. :man-shrugging:

[mark]

We have a full set of Globals and they are probably close to 20 years old or more. They have never let me down although the handles are just a bit small for my hands. Also have a set of Japanese Damascus steel with some nice wood handles and love them.

[Catseye3]

My main ones are two ginzu-style knives that look just like the second one from the right in Ax's photo, though I don't think they are ginzu; they have no markings and were probably too cheap. One cook's knife sized and one several inches shorter. They work fine and sharpen easily.

Then I have a never-needs-sharpening paring knife I've had most of my life, and still holds a sharp edge.

Lastly, I have a sole remaining survivor from a set like this: https://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-4-Piece-Classic-Paring-Straight/dp/B005LRYOJU/ref=sxin_9_sn-rev-1-na_959a72af5d6373e99cc942bc1628f31da0d043e7?cv_ct_cx=knives&dchild=1&keywords=knives&pd_rd_i=B005LRYOJU&pd_rd_r=c04fc4e4-4f17-4176-93a0-9c9872215ac2&pd_rd_w=uO4qF&pd_rd_wg=4QGWD&pf_rd_p=2f905be3-bf11-4075-9edc-74dc6b15713f&pf_rd_r=FT2TRE0V4C1YPYDK4P6N&qid=1597782180&s=home-garden&sr=1-3-c6d1e124-78d4-46de-a286-0e075d587cf2

-- except smaller with a paper-thin blade, that I pick up several times a day, often to pry into narrow spaces, like between the counter and the stove to clear out the grunge. Don't know whether to recommend them; they may be too fiddly for men's hands.

[jon-nyc]

I have a cheap set I don’t love. I got it when I was setting up my apartment 18 months ago and had to buy a lot of stuff quickly. I keep meaning to upgrade them one by one but never get around to it.

[Friday]

A set of CutCo that we've had for over 20 years; Global chef knives that we've had for over 15; a Kyoku chopper that we rarely use.

Ax, I love your cleavers.

[Jolly]

Talking about the Ontario made Old Hickory line... Mine are 40 years old and I hope they still make them the same way today. They do have good points and bad points. They're carbon steel and will rust if not taken care of. They dull faster than stainless knives. OTOH, they're easy to sharpen, will come back quickly with few strokes on a butcher's steel and they're very inexpensive.

[Jolly]

Another knife that I bet Aqua has used...

https://dexter1818.com/

[Aqua Letifer]

@Jolly said in What's your kitchen knife situation?:

Another knife that I bet Aqua has used...

https://dexter1818.com/

Oh wow. Been awhile, but oh yes, many times.

[Mik]

@jon-nyc said in What's your kitchen knife situation?:

I have a cheap set I don’t love. I got it when I was setting up my apartment 18 months ago and had to buy a lot of stuff quickly. I keep meaning to upgrade them one by one but never get around to it.

You could do a lot worse than Enowo, and they are very inexpensive for the quality. Just got my steak knives this morning. I was not aware that the set, $18, also included a serving fork and a carving knife along with 4 steak knives.

Take a look at the link below. There are several options, all very inexpensive, but very good quality.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08NJX7M9R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[jon-nyc]

Mik - I ordered two Rada knives yesterday. The tomato slicer and the paring knife

[Jolly]

You may or may not like the paring knife. I find the handle a bit small.

[jon-nyc]

They’re so cheap if I end up replacing it it won’t be a big deal.

[Mik]

You will love the tomato knife, especially if, like me, you live on tomato sandwiches in the summer. Their grapefruit knife is great too.

I think this week's task is culling the herd in the knife drawer. Just no room for anything new.

[Jolly]

RADA also makes a pretty handy little knife sharpener.

[George K]

@Jolly said in What's your kitchen knife situation?:

RADA also makes a pretty handy little knife sharpener.

Yup. I posted a "project farm" video looking at knife sharpeners. Based on his recommendation, I bought one. It's great.

[jon-nyc]

We got a guy who comes once a month to the local farmers market who sharpens knives on the spot.

[Jolly]

If you can't sharpen a knife, we're gonna revoke your Man Card.

[Mik]

I have a Henkel sharpener - zip, zap, done. Puts a nice edge on.