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Old 07-18-2010, 10:57 PM  
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Looking for a set of kitchn knives for my wife

I brought a set of knives for her several Christmas seasons ago, around $80 from JC Penny. I am thinking to get her a new set. I can't afford a set like Cutco's (around $1000) but $200-$300 is the price range. Any recommendation?
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Old 09-21-2010, 09:27 AM   #61
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it's all about the quality, the best knife I owned I oddly found at TJ Maxx, Aubein, I think was the brand. It was badass and made in Belgium, i believe.
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Old 09-21-2010, 09:31 AM   #62
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After couple months of research, I have come to the decision to buy the following items for my kitchen set. I must say this: your suggestions are extremely helpful and I am grateful for you people to take time to post in this thread.

I am going to order from this online company, CutleryandMore for the free shipping.

1. the Chef knife: Tojiro 8.25" Damascus blade for $120. The alternate is the Miyabi 8" knife for $100. The concern I have about this blade: it is designed by a celebrity, Miyabi Morimoto which sometimes a product like this may not be a successful design.
FYI... there's some confusion in the bolded sentence. First, Miyabi is the name of a company. Morimoto is the name of a chef, Masahuru Morimoto. And Morimoto is a chef and knife maker first. He would only be considered a celebrity due to his amazing knowledge of knives and the fact that he starred on Iron Chef. This is hardly like some Hollywood celeb slapping their name on some crappy product they know nothing about. Morimoto is about as knowledgeable about the art of blades as anybody. Which is why Henckels chose him to help bring Japanese tradition and knowledge to a normally "German" line of knives. Morimoto is a brilliant guy, and a very cool cat on top of that.

And in my opinion, the Miyabi blade is hands down better than the one you chose in many different ways. While still being cheaper.
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Old 09-21-2010, 09:36 AM   #63
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Probably already mentioned,, but J.A. Henckels are very good.
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Old 09-21-2010, 09:45 AM   #64
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KC Fish, thank you for the clarification. I was thinking the substandard Wusthof Emerilware when I made that comment.

cdcox, there is a research article about wood vs plastic. The finding is wood is more sanitary than plastic.
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Old 09-21-2010, 10:40 AM   #65
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I worry about bacteria from meat in a wood cutting board.
The studies are pretty clear that although a NEW plastic cutting board (HDPE) is excellent at being able to be cleaned, that it's not very long before the cuts start to harbor the bacteria and prevent them from staying clean.

The mechanism in wood cutting boards is different. The end grain is more or less self healing and the tanins in the wood are very adept at killing bacteria.

It's not magic, and bacteria is dangerous, but there are benefits to the wooden cutting board in this realm.

Then again, you can't (or shouldn't) just plop it in the dishwasher, either.
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Old 11-25-2015, 02:18 PM   #66
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One of the all time best threads, should be in hall of classics. I am finally getting around to ordering some good knives. Oh, and they are for me, my wife could care less.
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Old 12-27-2015, 06:54 AM   #67
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Thanks to this thread I received a Global G-2 cooks knife for Christmas. Wow, I had no idea a knife could be this nice.

You don't dare touch the edge to check for sharpness, but when it cuts you it doesn't really hurt.

I peeled a ripe banana, then held the banana out without support and cut it up without the banana breaking.
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Old 12-27-2015, 07:21 AM   #68
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Thanks to this thread I received a Global G-2 cooks knife for Christmas. Wow, I had no idea a knife could be this nice.

You don't dare touch the edge to check for sharpness, but when it cuts you it doesn't really hurt.

I peeled a ripe banana, then held the banana out without support and cut it up without the banana breaking.
I don't know why exactly - considering the steel prices. But good knives have really dropped in price.
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Old 12-27-2015, 07:40 AM   #69
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Thanks to this thread I received a Global G-2 cooks knife for Christmas. Wow, I had no idea a knife could be this nice.



You don't dare touch the edge to check for sharpness, but when it cuts you it doesn't really hurt.



I peeled a ripe banana, then held the banana out without support and cut it up without the banana breaking.

Congrats! A good knife is worth it. Unfortunately, it now introduced you to the wonderful world of really nice knives. My first Japanese blade took me down a rabbit hole for a few years.

I'm sure you already know this, but if you sharpen or have them sharpened locally, make sure they will use the proper angle. Eastern blades are at 15 degrees, not 20 or 22 (and I think Global specifically is like 12.5, but not sure).
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You could always go custom, a few pieces at a time. This is a place near me, they do awesome work. http://rapidriverknifeworks.us/
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Old 12-27-2015, 09:58 AM   #71
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I don't know why exactly - considering the steel prices. But good knives have really dropped in price.
Competition would be my guess. I spent at least two full days researching the darn things, there are a lot of great options mentioned in this thread that lead to more options. I must have changed my mind a half dozen times, but this one has the latest thumbs up from the cooks.


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Congrats! A good knife is worth it. Unfortunately, it now introduced you to the wonderful world of really nice knives. My first Japanese blade took me down a rabbit hole for a few years.

I'm sure you already know this, but if you sharpen or have them sharpened locally, make sure they will use the proper angle. Eastern blades are at 15 degrees, not 20 or 22 (and I think Global specifically is like 12.5, but not sure).
Like the old engineer saying, not only did I not know, I didn't even suspect.

I haven't read all the paperwork that came with it yet, but by your post I would guess using my craftsman grinder to sharpen it is not a good idea?

I do know not to put it in the dishwasher!
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I've purchased a bunch of knives/sets over the years. They span the price gamut. I've kept the best of each, the others sit in a drawer or were trashed.

Chef's knife - Calphalon Santoku 10" blade. 15 years old and the best knife ever.

Bread knife - A generic "never needs sharpening" knife. Still sharp as hell after many years. Cuts the softest bread without pressing.

Boning knife - Same as the bread knife. Flexible and sharp as hell.

Tomato knife - Faberware knife that has some serration, but is not a serrated knife. Perfect slices without pressing on fruit.

Raw meat knife - Victorinox Breaking Knife.

Five knives that serve every possible scenario.
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