channy
Posts:6
 | | 06 Jul 2008 9:34 PM |
| | I think we need the opportunity to try a new line of kitchen knives because i have gone out and bought numerous different sets of knives which say they are the sharpest, stay sharp etc, and then find within a couple of weeks to months, the knives wont even cut butter. I would like to see a quality knife set brought out that will actually stay sharp and last a few years as I am sick of replacing them because of 'broken promises!' | | | |
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fluttrgrl
Posts:8
| | 07 Jul 2008 2:31 PM |
| Choice have a really good report on kitchen knives.
Personally I am a huge advocate of Global knives. You can get them cheaper than retail through Victoria's Basement and Peters of Kensington (check their websites). I also like Fuji knives.
And please, if you cook a lot, do not let extra cost put you off buying good knives. It makes such a difference to the speed in which you can prepare a meal and the enjoyment you get out of it through lack of frustration with blunt knives.
It also pays to invest in a good stone knife sharpener. | | | |
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pygmygirl
Posts:3
| | 07 Jul 2008 8:00 PM |
| | You are right. I work part time as a kitchen hand, and I always thought good knives were a bit of hype. Wrong!!! Good knives are fantastic, and now that I have splurged and bought myself some {I get to claim them on tax for my work : ) } I absolutely hate having to use cheapo crappy knives. I would love to try out different brands too. | | | |
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Snoopy
Posts:161
| | 08 Jul 2008 1:12 PM |
| | What a great idea. I'm sick of buying knives that go blunt really quick or were never sharp in the first place. I think they are more dangerous than a sharp knife. | | | |
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reet57
Posts:5
| | 08 Jul 2008 7:35 PM |
| | My husband is a chef and we have had a variety of knives over the years. It comes down to being able to recognise what sort of steel the knives are made of. He can tell by feel whether the knives will sharpen well or not! | | | |
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natnat
Posts:41
| | 12 Jul 2008 4:53 PM |
| | We have a few global knives and they are great. They may be more expensive, but they last so much longer than cheaper ones | | | |
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jadelaide
Posts:333
| | 17 Jul 2008 1:26 AM |
| | Yes global are the brand I used when I was working as chef...there are a couple of other brands too..expensive..and worth every penny! | | | |
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Snoopy
Posts:161
| | 18 Jul 2008 8:34 AM |
| | I was told recently that Victorinox knives are good knives. | | | |
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penny
Posts:2
| | 18 Jul 2008 10:57 AM |
| | I would love to try a good kitchen knife as well. I got frustrated as some knifes couldn't even cake a tomato properly. Instead of having a sharp clean cut, the knife actually squash the tomato. | | | |
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jadelaide
Posts:333
| | 21 Jul 2008 4:47 PM |
| | Yes, Victorinox are the standard knives in hospitality and cheaper to purchase than the others $150.00 for the set when I had them as starting out in industry. Probrably more $ to buy now though. | | | |
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jadelaide
Posts:333
| | 25 Jul 2008 6:27 AM |
| I would like to try a new brand of electric knives too.
They are handy for home baked bread and carving meat. | | | |
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purplelion
Posts:385
| | 20 Aug 2008 2:35 PM |
| | I am hoping to get some Wusthof knives soon, they seen to be really balanced and good quality | | | |
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