My Chicago Cutlery knife set is really old and I want to replace it. Anyone have a fave cutlery they might want to pass on? I'm going to browse the archives but anyone with a real favorite manufacturer of knives would be welcome. Some things to think about; I do not consider myself a chef, gourmet cook or even close. I consider myself a foodie. I don't want to break the bank but by the same token I want a really decent set of knives. I also need a new meat cleaver. The one I have is really old and I don't even know the name of the maker. It's been old reliable for years but from the years of sharpening the blade is getting thinner that I would like.
Michael
-- Children today are tyrants. They contradict their parents, gobble their food, and tyrannize their teachers. - Socrates
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My Chicago Cutlery knife set is really old and I want to replace it. Anyone have a fave cutlery they might want to pass on? I'm going to browse the archives but anyone with a real favorite manufacturer of knives would be welcome. Some things to think about; I do not consider myself a chef, gourmet cook or even close. I consider myself a foodie. I don't want to break the bank but by the same token I want a really decent set of knives. I also need a new meat cleaver. The one I have is really old and I don't even know the name of the maker. It's been old reliable for years but from the years of sharpening the blade is getting thinner that I would like.
Michael
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I have a bunch of misc. knives that feel good to me. Some of the better knives seem to be: Forschner by Victorinox Henkles Sabatier Wusthof F [censored] Lamson Sharp Kershaw (Kershaw Shun) Trident Gerber Cutco
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My Chicago Cutlery knife set is really old and I want to replace it. Anyone have a fave cutlery they might want to pass on? I'm going to browse the archives but anyone with a real favorite manufacturer of knives would be welcome. Some things to think about; I do not consider myself a chef, gourmet cook or even close. I consider myself a foodie. I don't want to break the bank but by the same token I want a really decent set of knives. I also need a new meat cleaver. The one I have is really old and I don't even know the name of the maker. It's been old reliable for years but from the years of sharpening the blade is getting thinner that I would like.
Michael
Do you have a Bed Bath & Beyond store convenient to you?
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My Chicago Cutlery knife set is really old and I want to replace it. Anyone have a fave cutlery they might want to pass on? I'm going to browse the archives but anyone with a real favorite manufacturer of knives would be welcome. Some things to think about; I do not consider myself a chef, gourmet cook or even close. I consider myself a foodie. I don't want to break the bank but by the same token I want a really decent set of knives. I also need a new meat cleaver. The one I have is really old and I don't even know the name of the maker. It's been old reliable for years but from the years of sharpening the blade is getting thinner that I would like.
Michael
-- Children today are tyrants. They contradict their parents, gobble their food, and tyrannize their teachers. - Socrates
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My advise as a real knife nut is don't buy a full set of knives as half won't get used. Get a chef's knife and a paring knife to start. Then if you eat a lot of roasts, turkey, ham etc get a slicer and perhaps a utility knife something about 6" long. As for the Chef's knife get something in a length you will be comfortable with and chef's knife covers the santoku craze as well. If you eat a lot of hard crusted breads or eat a lot of cake get a bread knife. My favorite is the Shun Classic line for the bread and paring for the rest I use Chinese cleavers for the most part but do own about 40 different Japanese knives from various manufactures and some custom made in every style there is. I suggest you go to Bed, Bath & Beyond also and handle the different brands they have as well as William Sonoma then go to Cutlery and More on the net and buy what you want there as you will save some money even with shipping. You also need to think about how you will keep them sharp (steel doesn't sharpen a knife it just hones the edge). I know a good sharpener if you don't want to learn how to do it yourself (it isn't hard at all) that is reasonably priced with fast turn around times. You will have to ship them too him as he is in Pennsylvania. He is the only person I would allow to touch my knives other than myself.
My Chicago Cutlery knife set is really old and I want to replace it. Anyone have a fave cutlery they might want to pass on? I'm going to browse the archives but anyone with a real favorite manufacturer of knives would be welcome. Some things to think about; I do not consider myself a chef, gourmet cook or even close. I consider myself a foodie. I don't want to break the bank but by the same token I want a really decent set of knives. I also need a new meat cleaver. The one I have is really old and I don't even know the name of the maker. It's been old reliable for years but from the years of sharpening the blade is getting thinner that I would like.
My Chicago Cutlery knife set is really old and I want to replace it. Anyone have a fave cutlery they might want to pass on? I'm going to browse the archives but anyone with a real favorite manufacturer of knives would be welcome. Some things to think about; I do not consider myself a chef, gourmet cook or even close. I consider myself a foodie. I don't want to break the bank but by the same token I want a really decent set of knives. I also need a new meat cleaver. The one I have is really old and I don't even know the name of the maker. It's been old reliable for years but from the years of sharpening the blade is getting thinner that I would like.
Michael
-- Children today are tyrants. They contradict their parents, gobble their food, and tyrannize their teachers. - Socrates
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Amazon has a damaged box department called "warehouse_deals". I've picked up some real bargains there.
My Chicago Cutlery knife set is really old and I want to replace it. Anyone have a fave cutlery they might want to pass on? I'm going to browse the archives but anyone with a real favorite manufacturer of knives would be welcome. Some things to think about; I do not consider myself a chef, gourmet cook or even close. I consider myself a foodie. I don't want to break the bank but by the same token I want a really decent set of knives. I also need a new meat cleaver. The one I have is really old and I don't even know the name of the maker. It's been old reliable for years but from the years of sharpening the blade is getting thinner that I would like.
Michael
Check out a restaurant supply store. If they sell to local cooks and chefs you can probably find something that is serviceable. -- Susan N.
"Moral indignation is in most cases two percent moral, 48 percent indignation, and 50 percent envy." Vittorio De Sica, Italian movie director (1901-1974)
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My Chicago Cutlery knife set is really old and I want to replace it. Anyone have a fave cutlery they might want to pass on? I'm going to browse the archives but anyone with a real favorite manufacturer of knives would be welcome. Some things to think about; I do not consider myself a chef, gourmet cook or even close. I consider myself a foodie. I don't want to break the bank but by the same token I want a really decent set of knives. I also need a new meat cleaver. The one I have is really old and I don't even know the name of the maker. It's been old reliable for years but from the years of sharpening the blade is getting thinner that I would like.
Michael
Do you have a Bed Bath & Beyond store convenient to you?
Yes we do as well as Linens & Things. I think one or the other sells Henckel sets.
Michael
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My Chicago Cutlery knife set is really old and I want to replace it. Anyone have a fave cutlery they might want to pass on? I'm going to browse the archives but anyone with a real favorite manufacturer of knives would be welcome. Some things to think about; I do not consider myself a chef, gourmet cook or even close. I consider myself a foodie. I don't want to break the bank but by the same token I want a really decent set of knives. I also need a new meat cleaver. The one I have is really old and I don't even know the name of the maker. It's been old reliable for years but from the years of sharpening the blade is getting thinner that I would like.
Michael
Do you have a Bed Bath & Beyond store convenient to you?
Yes we do as well as Linens & Things. I think one or the other sells Henckel sets.
Michael
I don't know about Linens & Things, but BB&B sends me more coupons than I can ever use. 20% off one item. You can use multiple coupons together (one for each item), and it doesn't matter if they're expired. Their prices are pretty good to start with, and the coupons make them more so. If you're not on their mailing list yet, email me privately, and I'd be happy to send you a few.
As far as the knives, I wouldn't buy a set. Look at the knives you NOW use most often. You can probably narrow it down to two or three: A 10" chef's knife, an 8" carving knife, and a paring knife. I use Wusthoff "classics", I think they're called, because the handles felt right for me.
My Chicago Cutlery knife set is really old and I want to replace it. Anyone have a fave cutlery they might want to pass on? I'm going to browse the archives but anyone with a real favorite manufacturer of knives would be welcome. Some things to think about; I do not consider myself a chef, gourmet cook or even close. I consider myself a foodie. I don't want to break the bank but by the same token I want a really decent set of knives. I also need a new meat cleaver. The one I have is really old and I don't even know the name of the maker. It's been old reliable for years but from the years of sharpening the blade is getting thinner that I would like.
Michael
I got my husband new knives for Christmas last year... I've always been told that how comfortable the knife feels in your hand is very important.
We were in Bed, Bath, & Beyond last year and he happened to pick up an Anolon Advanced knife and commented on how good it felt.
I was off and running purchasing him new and badly needed knives!
Bottom line.... go to the store of your choice and see what feels right for you.
I don't know about Linens & Things, but BB&B sends me more coupons than I can ever use. 20% off one item. You can use multiple coupons together (one for each item), and it doesn't matter if they're expired. Their prices are pretty good to start with, and the coupons make them more so.
Agree. I recently bought a 3-set of Henckels there. The website price was less than the shelf price, so they gave me the website price, plus the coupon discount (I think 20%). This is what I bought and I am very happy with it so far:
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I don't know about Linens & Things, but BB&B sends me more coupons than I can ever use. 20% off one item. You can use multiple coupons together (one for each item), and it doesn't matter if they're expired. Their prices are pretty good to start with, and the coupons make them more so.
Agree. I recently bought a 3-set of Henckels there. The website price was less than the shelf price, so they gave me the website price, plus the coupon discount (I think 20%). This is what I bought and I am very happy with it so far:
That's exactly what I've got. Some people like the stubbier 6" chef's knife, but I never found I could get enough leverage with one of those, especially for dealing with tough stuff like squash. You can always make a big knife smaller, but you can't lengthen a small knife.
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My Chicago Cutlery knife set is really old and I want to replace it. Anyone have a fave cutlery they might want to pass on? I'm going to browse the archives but anyone with a real favorite manufacturer of knives would be welcome. Some things to think about; I do not consider myself a chef, gourmet cook or even close. I consider myself a foodie. I don't want to break the bank but by the same token I want a really decent set of knives. I also need a new meat cleaver. The one I have is really old and I don't even know the name of the maker. It's been old reliable for years but from the years of sharpening the blade is getting thinner that I would like.
Michael
By the way, I've never hefted various cleavers in a store to see which one felt best, and I've only owned one, received as a gift: Henckels 6" model 31734-150. Nice balance. I use it mostly for hacking thick vegetation into my compost bin. 5 years of this work and it's still in great shape.
My Chicago Cutlery knife set is really old and I want to replace it. Anyone have a fave cutlery they might want to pass on? I'm going to
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Michael, people swear by this place ('though I've never been) for their service and prices, noodling around I see they've got some NICE sets...and free UPS shipping over $75.00...:
"Northwestern Cutlery [aka "The Candy Store For Cooks"], located in the heart of Chicago, will help serve all of your culinary needs. We showcase a wide variety of quality products including Henckels, Wusthof, Forschner, and Messermeister Cutlery. Fine Japanese Knives from Mac and Shun. All-Clad Cookware, Pepper Mills from Peugeot, Zyliss and OXO Cooking Tools and more. We also provide Professional knife sharpening on site every day to guarantee the maintenance and care of your knives. The Staff at Northwestern Cutlery, takes pride in offering sales and service that unite old school traditions with a flair of new world technology..."
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My Chicago Cutlery knife set is really old and I want to replace it. Anyone have a fave cutlery they might want to pass on? I'm going to browse the archives but anyone with a real favorite manufacturer of knives would be welcome. Some things to think about; I do not consider myself a chef, gourmet cook or even close. I consider myself a foodie. I don't want to break the bank but by the same token I want a really decent set of knives. I also need a new meat cleaver. The one I have is really old and I don't even know the name of the maker. It's been old reliable for years but from the years of sharpening the blade is getting thinner that I would like.
Of course I like my Wustof-Trident's, but dollar-for-dollar, Cook's Illustrated rates Forschner-Victorinox above all else. You can generally get the best prices locally at restaurant supply houses.
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My Chicago Cutlery knife set is really old and I want to replace it.
Do you have the ancient Walnut Traditions (I think) Chicago Cutlery knives? Although I bought a Shun santuko ,and an inexpensive cleaver for heavier tasks, when I resharpened the old Chicago Cutlery, and cleaned up the handles, I realized they did what I wanted for the most part.
The Shun is a nice knife, but pick one up, and see how you like the feel. The handle is small, and D shaped, on my santuko. -- Dave S
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Do you have the ancient Walnut Traditions (I think) Chicago Cutlery knives? Although I bought a Shun santuko ,and an inexpensive cleaver for heavier tasks, when I resharpened the old Chicago Cutlery, and cleaned up the handles, I realized they did what I wanted for the most part.
I don't think that is the set I have. They were a gift from a relative decades ago.
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The Shun is a nice knife, but pick one up, and see how you like the feel. The handle is small, and D shaped, on my santuko.
I'm going to try several different knives to see what feels best. I don't think I'm going to buy a whole set. I'm going to do it a piece at a time.
Michael
-- Children today are tyrants. They contradict their parents, gobble their food, and tyrannize their teachers. - Socrates
The first one at the top is in Japan but 5 day shipping to the US max and $7 shipper per order not per knife. Korin's is in New York and EE is in Washington State.
