Life Looking for a set of kitchn knives for my wife

Msmith · 07-18-2010, 10:57 PM

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?

Priest31kc · 07-18-2010, 10:58 PM

Antifreeze.

Jk. I have no idea bro.

KCrockaholic · 07-18-2010, 11:01 PM

Whew. At first I thought this was a suicide thread.

Dante84 · 07-18-2010, 11:01 PM

DONT DO IT / oj

**Gonzo** · 07-18-2010, 11:03 PM

I love my Onyx knives, they were a gift so I don't know price range. Mahogany handle, smoked steel blade. Sharp as hell man.
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**Bugeater** · 07-18-2010, 11:04 PM

07-18-2010, 11:18 PM

If you're only spending $200-300 just buy her an incredible chef's knife along with a couple utility knives. If you keep spending mediocre money you'll keep getting mediocre performance. I'd rather have 2 or 3 incredible knives than an entire set of moderate cutlery - and I do.

http://www.williams-sonoma.com/produ...utility-knives
http://www.williams-sonoma.com/produ...utility-knives
http://www.williams-sonoma.com/produ...key=ccutchfchf

I don't have all the above but I have a couple and the others are on my wish-list.

NewChief · 07-19-2010, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

If you're only spending $200-300 just buy her an incredible chef's knife along with a couple utility knives. If you keep spending mediocre money you'll keep getting mediocre performance. I'd rather have 2 or 3 incredible knives than an entire set of moderate cutlery - and I do.

http://www.williams-sonoma.com/produ...utility-knives
http://www.williams-sonoma.com/produ...utility-knives
http://www.williams-sonoma.com/produ...key=ccutchfchf

I don't have all the above but I have a couple and the others are on my wish-list.

Damn. Shun. Phil rolls like that.

I've got Henckel... but I'll probably start slowly picking up some Shun as I get the inclination. My Henckel set is pretty sweet, though. I use my chef's knife for just about everything, though I occasionally switch to my paring knife for small work.

For peeling stuff (apples, peaches and other fruit), I seriously like the shittiest knives I have. They're little cheap paring blades, but they're serrated which really helps to get the skin off.

The point being, as others have said, find out what knife is her primary knife and buy her a badass one. For me, it would definitely be my chef's knife. I'd like to have a good santoku as well to start working with... but I haven't invested yet.

Saccopoo · 07-26-2010, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by NewPhin

The point being, as others have said, find out what knife is her primary knife and buy her a badass one. For me, it would definitely be my chef's knife. I'd like to have a good santoku as well to start working with... but I haven't invested yet.

I was doing some reading on new knives due to this thread, and came across the JA Henckels Miyabi products. Apparently, they purchased a knife making facility in Seki (the knife making capital of Japan), employed some of the top craftsmen there and are putting out some insane shit.

The Fusion line just came out (June 2010 was the debut), uses the VG10 steel (same stuff used in the Shun Classic line), but has double the layering (64 layers compared to 32 on the Shun) and a ridiculously razor sharp 9 to 12 degree edge tolerance.

The line is being offered through Sur la Table exclusively, and I just checked their site and it looks like they are offering the Santoku at a very nice introductory price:

http://www.surlatable.com/product/cu...ortby=ourPicks

Apparently, Henckel Japan gave one to Zknives for review and then was confident enough in the blade to let it go for a pass around through the knife forum members.

Here's the initial review:

http://www.zknives.com/knives/kitche...00dgy270.shtml

For $90, I'm going to go down to the Sur la Table store here and pick one up today. That's ridiculously cheap for what is theoretically being offered on this knife in terms of build quality, the type of steel and the edge. I'll put it through the paces this week and let you know how it stacks up against my Shun's.

**loochy** · 07-26-2010, 08:27 AM

For what it's worth, I got these Anolon knives from Costco for Christmas and I love them. The edge is holding well and they do a great job with all of my cutting needs:

http://www.amazon.com/Anolon-Advance...0154302&sr=1-1

They might not be expensive enough for you knife snobs, but I sure do like them.

Fish · 07-26-2010, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Saccopoo

I was doing some reading on new knives due to this thread, and came across the JA Henckels Miyabi products. Apparently, they purchased a knife making facility in Seki (the knife making capital of Japan), employed some of the top craftsmen there and are putting out some insane shit.

The Fusion line just came out (June 2010 was the debut), uses the VG10 steel (same stuff used in the Shun Classic line), but has double the layering (64 layers compared to 32 on the Shun) and a ridiculously razor sharp 9 to 12 degree edge tolerance.

The line is being offered through Sur la Table exclusively, and I just checked their site and it looks like they are offering the Santoku at a very nice introductory price:

http://www.surlatable.com/product/cu...ortby=ourPicks

Apparently, Henckel Japan gave one to Zknives for review and then was confident enough in the blade to let it go for a pass around through the knife forum members.

Here's the initial review:

http://www.zknives.com/knives/kitche...00dgy270.shtml

For $90, I'm going to go down to the Sur la Table store here and pick one up today. That's ridiculously cheap for what is theoretically being offered on this knife in terms of build quality, the type of steel and the edge. I'll put it through the paces this week and let you know how it stacks up against my Shun's.

That's a really good looking blade. I may have to check one of these out. Thanks.

Saccopoo · 07-30-2010, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by KC Fish

That's a really good looking blade. I may have to check one of these out. Thanks.

Real pics:

greg63 · 07-19-2010, 12:09 AM

I'd be afraid to give my wife a set of sharp kitchen knives.

CoMoChief · 07-19-2010, 12:40 AM

Ginsu's are ok knives from what I've dealt with, considering your price range.

Saccopoo · 07-19-2010, 12:42 AM

I've got a couple of Shun, which have gained a lot of popularity of late.

The defacto German steel is from Wustof and Henckel, and that competes against the Japanese steel of Global, KAI and Hattori (among others). Then you have the ceramic knives from Kyocera. All are excellent quality and will be generational items if treated correctly. You can find them on sell at your higher end kitchen supply stores all the time.

If you buy the Cutco shit, you are a ****ing noob and your wife should stab you in the heart with one because you failed her as a husband.

If you want a really good set of knives and don't want to pay out the ass, I'd recommend the KAI Pure Komachi 2 block set. It's cool in terms of the color and look, and it's pretty darn good steel. As well, they have all the right knives in the block set. (IMO, it's the best block knife set available in terms of knife blade variety.) It's got some funky colors that might not be up your alley, but the variety is outstanding. (Try getting a good tomato knife in any other block set.) And it usually sells for less than $100 for the set.

http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/st...ml?s=KSABS0900

07-18-2010, 10:57 PM	Topic Starter
Msmith Veteran Join Date: Jan 2004 Casino cash: $9128035	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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Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	If you're only spending $200-300 just buy her an incredible chef's knife along with a couple utility knives. If you keep spending mediocre money you'll keep getting mediocre performance. I'd rather have 2 or 3 incredible knives than an entire set of moderate cutlery - and I do. http://www.williams-sonoma.com/produ...utility-knives http://www.williams-sonoma.com/produ...utility-knives http://www.williams-sonoma.com/produ...key=ccutchfchf I don't have all the above but I have a couple and the others are on my wish-list.
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loochy Hey Loochy, I'm hooome! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PooPooKaKaPeePeeShire Casino cash: $2140752	For what it's worth, I got these Anolon knives from Costco for Christmas and I love them. The edge is holding well and they do a great job with all of my cutting needs: http://www.amazon.com/Anolon-Advance...0154302&sr=1-1 They might not be expensive enough for you knife snobs, but I sure do like them.
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07-19-2010, 12:42 AM	#15
Saccopoo Kindness in words... Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Zion Casino cash: $10025483	I've got a couple of Shun, which have gained a lot of popularity of late. The defacto German steel is from Wustof and Henckel, and that competes against the Japanese steel of Global, KAI and Hattori (among others). Then you have the ceramic knives from Kyocera. All are excellent quality and will be generational items if treated correctly. You can find them on sell at your higher end kitchen supply stores all the time. If you buy the Cutco shit, you are a ****ing noob and your wife should stab you in the heart with one because you failed her as a husband. If you want a really good set of knives and don't want to pay out the ass, I'd recommend the KAI Pure Komachi 2 block set. It's cool in terms of the color and look, and it's pretty darn good steel. As well, they have all the right knives in the block set. (IMO, it's the best block knife set available in terms of knife blade variety.) It's got some funky colors that might not be up your alley, but the variety is outstanding. (Try getting a good tomato knife in any other block set.) And it usually sells for less than $100 for the set. http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/st...ml?s=KSABS0900
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