Knives - out

[George K]

About 2 years ago, I "invested" in a set of cheapo "Amazon Basics" knives - it was cheap ($70) and I thought, "Well, when this wears out, I'll just buy another cheapo set."

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

It's served me pretty well, but the knives are no longer holding an edge, and despite my efforts at honing, using a "sharpener," they're just not (ahem) cutting it any more.

So, I'm going to "upgrade" to another cheapo cutlery set. The way I figure, I can spend $400 (or more) for some really, really, good knives and keep them forever, or I can invest $70 for some functional knives and pitch them after two years. After 5 cycles, I'm probably breaking even (probably better, when you consider the costs of professional resharpening). And, after another 5 two-year cycles, I'll be at the age where I really don't care.

THoughts?

[Rainman]

Can't help. I'm only allowed to use plastic knives for some reason.

[Loki]

Many people buy for the looks and the brand which gives them enormous pleasure, or so they think. If you don’t care you have a great plan.

[Friday]

If it's working out for you, then keep using the cheaper set. We got a set of Cutco knives for our wedding, and have been using that for the last 23 years. If we had to pay for it ourselves, we probably would have gone the cheapo way as well. The chef knife would have been different though. If I didn't like how a cheapo chef knife felt in my hand, I would have been willing to spend more money to get one that I liked.

[Copper]

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

[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.