Recommend me a set of knives

[stu1984]

Hey all! Looking for a cheap set of knives. Don't really want to spend more than 50-60 pounds. A serrated knife and three other knives of varying size would be ideal. Any good deals going around or any brands to avoid or look out for? Cheers Stu

[grumbledoak]

I have a set of these as cheapies:

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/8...

and I would recommend them. Spend the change on one good Japanese knife.

[paolow]

grumbledoak said:

I have a set of these as cheapies:

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/8...

and I would recommend them. Spend the change on one good Japanese knife.

£8 for a knife set? That really is quite something

[grumbledoak]

Sheffield steel. 15 year manufacturers warranty.

[stu1984]

That's what I have been thinking. Maybe get a set of cheap knives for less than 20 quid and spend 30-40 on one good small/medium sized knife.

Thanks for the suggestions so far

[pad58]

These have never let me down.

[Du1point8]

I like various ones...

Stellar knives.
Some cheapo but razor sharps cleavers from the Chinese supermarket.
Finnish Knives thanks to OH.
Odd funky Japanese one.

No way I go near global unless on some magical 80% off sale.

[stu1984]

Ha, I bet pad58 that looks like a good set Where is the best place to get a reasonably priced Japanese blade then?

[stu1984]

Du1point8 said:

I like various ones...

Stellar knives.
Some cheapo but razor sharps cleavers from the Chinese supermarket.
Finnish Knives thanks to OH.
Odd funky Japanese one.

No way I go near global unless on some magical 80% off sale.

Excuse my ignorance what is OH? Cheers

[stu1984]

This looks OK....

http://www.millyskitchenstore.co.uk/TojiroShaRaKuM...

[Tanguero]

stu1984 said:

Ha, I bet pad58 that looks like a good set Where is the best place to get a reasonably priced Japanese blade then?

http://japanesechefsknife.com/

Slightly "idiosyncratic" looking website but the service is second to none - 3 days for delivery from Japan for $7 delivery charge! I have bought a number of knives of truly outstanding quality from them.

Edited by Tanguero on Monday 10th February 22:01

[Du1point8]

stu1984 said:

Du1point8 said:

I like various ones...

Stellar knives.
Some cheapo but razor sharps cleavers from the Chinese supermarket.
Finnish Knives thanks to OH.
Odd funky Japanese one.

No way I go near global unless on some magical 80% off sale.

Excuse my ignorance what is OH? Cheers

OH = SWMBO

got me onto these

http://www.marttiini.fi/epages/MarttiiniShop.sf/en...

[Cotty]

stu1984 said:

That's what I have been thinking. Maybe get a set of cheap knives for less than 20 quid and spend 30-40 on one good small/medium sized knife.

As suggested. This is what I have from that site
http://japanesechefsknife.com/MolybdenumSeries.htm...

[Mobile Chicane]

Knives are a very individual thing.

Try a few different brands, decide which you like the 'feel' of, then buy one good knife and sharpen it religiously.

[Cotty]

Du1point8 said:

OH = SWMBO

Other half

[pad58]

The reason I posted my butcher knives is they are cheap £8 for a boning knife they do a lot of work and last ages.
I can't use the kitchen knives that have been mentioned elsewhere on here with my hands that are like shovels they don't fit the handles.

[Cotty]

Mobile Chicane said:

Try a few different brands, decide which you like the 'feel' of, then buy one good knife and sharpen it religiously.

Dam site just bought a Whetstone (Grit #1000 & #4000) to keep my knives sharp
http://japanesechefsknife.com/WhetStonesForSale.ht...

[pad58]

I use a Indian oil stone for the perfect edge.
And a steel to bring the edge back.

[Pferdestarke]

For cheap yet good try 'knife society'

[evoivboy]

these http://www.nisbets.co.uk/4/Kitchen-Chefs-Knives-Vi...
or
these http://www.nisbets.co.uk/3/Kitchen-Chefs-Knives-Gl...

its what we use in the trade