Good quality kitchen knives.
Discussion
I did a search but only found one thread on kitchen knives. Basically we want to upgrade our most used kitchen knives and get something decent. A quick google presents a bewildering array of brand and description, but we don't need a full set, only the chefs knife, utility and pairing ( or even just the utility and pairing).
Our current knives have been acquired over the years but we only use a 12cm utility knife in the main for preparing vegetables and meat for cooking but it's needing replacing . Carving and bread knives are ok.
Any recommended makes or what to look for, budget about £100 or thereabouts? Wusthof and Global seem to be well thought of if possibly a bit expensive? Any other good makes to consider please?
Our current knives have been acquired over the years but we only use a 12cm utility knife in the main for preparing vegetables and meat for cooking but it's needing replacing . Carving and bread knives are ok.
Any recommended makes or what to look for, budget about £100 or thereabouts? Wusthof and Global seem to be well thought of if possibly a bit expensive? Any other good makes to consider please?
Some threads to give you ideas http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=site:+pistonheads...
Usual advice tends to be try and have a feel of knives, what suits some doesn't suit others.
Usual advice tends to be try and have a feel of knives, what suits some doesn't suit others.
The Jamie Oliver knives are good quality, sharp and very nice to hold, very pleased with mine.
http://www.pots-and-pans.co.uk/jamie-oliver-3-piec...
http://www.pots-and-pans.co.uk/jamie-oliver-3-piec...
I asked at the cook shop and they suggested I give this a go and cannot really fault it. But they are cheap, (as in not silly money, they are well made and hold an edge and sharpen really well), so will not be endorsed here 
Made in UK as well methinks? Not that I was really aware of that when I bought it.
Made in UK as well methinks? Not that I was really aware of that when I bought it.
As others have said. Do research, I made the mistake and got what I assumed were a good set but the 'salesman' had a good gob on him. All the sound of brilliant knives.
GF got me some nice ones for Christmas, they are Sha Ra Ku Mono. Seem to be doing well so far, sharp ad light weight.
GF got me some nice ones for Christmas, they are Sha Ra Ku Mono. Seem to be doing well so far, sharp ad light weight.
www.japanesechefsknife.com and choose whatever takes your fancy and fits your budget. Everything they sell is good, even the cheapest lines like the Fujiwaras.
uncinqsix said:
www.japanesechefsknife.com and choose whatever takes your fancy and fits your budget. Everything they sell is good, even the cheapest lines like the Fujiwaras.
Excellent website - thanks! Steven Quas
Hamburg
Edited by Steven Quas on Friday 15th March 14:20
Currently looking at a set of five Global knives at Costco in a block, which look a good price, or considering the Porsche Chroma 301 knives which I have only sen online. has anybody had experience of the Chroma 301's and Global that can offer objective opinions? I appreciate about handling the knives myself, problem is actually finding a deal near where I live ( north east) to try them all.
steveatesh said:
Currently looking at a set of five Global knives at Costco in a block, which look a good price, or considering the Porsche Chroma 301 knives which I have only sen online. has anybody had experience of the Chroma 301's and Global that can offer objective opinions? I appreciate about handling the knives myself, problem is actually finding a deal near where I live ( north east) to try them all.
Do you need a set of 5 knives? Think carefully about whether you're going to end up with 2-3 knives in the set that you'll hardly ever use. 95% of what you'll do in the kitchen will be done with a large (20-25cm) chef's knife and a small (8-12 cm) paring knife. For a given budget, you may be better off buying really good examples of chef's and paring knives and cheaper (i.e. Victorinox) versions of the types that you use less often (boning, filleting, carving etc). These are excellent: http://www.japaneseknifecompany.com/
We have two of the JKC Damascus 63 which are superb
We have two of the JKC Damascus 63 which are superb
LeftmostAardvark said:
These are excellent: http://www.japaneseknifecompany.com/
We have two of the JKC Damascus 63 which are superb
They sure know how to (over)charge!! Compare with Hattori HDs from Japanesechefsknife.comWe have two of the JKC Damascus 63 which are superb
I only use Sebatier knives when cooking, I have had them for almost 10 years and they have always been fantastic.
Like all proper knives they do need a proper sharpening steel, which I use to make them razor sharp!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Richardson-Sheffield-Sabat...
Like all proper knives they do need a proper sharpening steel, which I use to make them razor sharp!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Richardson-Sheffield-Sabat...
Whatever you do, get a decent sharpener. I have the Minosharp 3-wheeler, and it will sharpen up any old knife.
steveatesh said:
Currently looking at a set of five Global knives at Costco in a block, which look a good price, or considering the Porsche Chroma 301 knives which I have only sen online. has anybody had experience of the Chroma 301's and Global that can offer objective opinions? I appreciate about handling the knives myself, problem is actually finding a deal near where I live ( north east) to try them all.
Although I have various Globals amongst others the Porsche 301s are more comfortable to use and well balanced. I'd probably lean towards them for everyday general use.Gassing Station | Food, Drink & Restaurants | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff