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Beginners Guide => Hints, Tips, Methods and so on.. => Cooking Equipment => Topic started by: chef1707 on October 13, 2009, 08:00 PM
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Hi,
intersted in the range on knives that you guys use......ive tried a few different from global and have 3 porche knives.
any recommendations on what you find best?
rgds
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Hi Chef1707,
There is a previous thread discussing chef's knives here: http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=1980.0 (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=1980.0)
Plus another general thread on knives here: http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=1259.0 (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=1259.0)
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I bought a set of 6 Globals in a block from Costco for ?169. Its one of the best things I've ever bought.
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last year santa got me a full set of carl weill knives, steak set the lot. best knifes ive ever used. not cheep you wont get much change from £600.00 for a full set :o
(http://www.carlweill.ca/images/thumbs/messen1.gif)
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Hi Cory Ander,
Thought I would post a thread as i was genuinely interested in what others used for cooking and their own knives......I was sharing knives from Txmax.....my...thread...was basically to ask others here what opinons were of knives.
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I use Victorinox knives, I prefer the rosewood handles ( but EHO dont), They make Microban handle knives that are good for cleaning.
These are a good all round knife and not too costly if someone else picks it up by mistake and never to be seen again.
With the Globals some of them were breaking or getting rust spots, I think they were sub grade or fakes. Not sure if this is still the case. I would recommend buying from a reputable catering supplier.
Chef
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Hi chaps,
My lovely wife bought me this gorgeous SANTOKU RAMSAY LIMITED EDITION 170mm blade length knife specially made in japan by a master knife maker Mr Takamura with Ramsays signature on the blade and layered 32 times with Damascus steel and a VG10 core- and when i say sharp boys - you can shave with this baby!!,
check it out on http://www.kinknives.com/2ramsay.htm (http://www.kinknives.com/2ramsay.htm)
But hurry these are limited edition (numbered made to order) ( £145.00 ).
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I bought a set of Henckels Twin Cuisine knives after being recommended them on here. I love them. They are quite heavy which I like and are still very sharp. I've tried Global, they seemed ok, just too light for me though & I don't think they suit my reasonably large hands.
I actually have a Sabatier chef's knife which I tried again very recently. I was very surprised how good it still is.
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my reasonably large hands
And you know what they say about people with reasonably large hands vindaloo?.....reasonably large gloves too! ;)
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I'm basically a pikey, I use Stellar Santoku style knives and a couple of German style ones. That's it, nowt posh!
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I'm basically a pikey
Thanks, that made me spit soup over my keyboad and screen ;D - LOL
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I'm basically a pikey, I use Stellar Santoku style knives ...
You can't be : Lidl don't sell Stella Santoku knives !
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I use a set o 5 "Sabatier" knives that I've had for over 30 years now, and I wouldn't change them for the world, not Even for the most expensive ones,
But the secret of good knives is to keep them sharp
HS
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Who said they were from lidl, could be nicked at the same time as the lead off the roof :)
I use a set of meyer analon which were ?100 from john lewis. They have a rubber grip handle which i prefer to the wooden for ease of grip. As hot stuff says as long as you have a half decent pair, and keep them sharp then they wil be much of a muchness (first time I have ever written that phrase!!).
Regards
Barry
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My favourite knife has 'George' written on it and cost me just over 3 quid. ;D
Actually I was quite surprised at how good it turned out to be. Flexible, holds an edge and is easy to sharpen.
Some of those Japanese blades look fantastic but I could never justify the expense, especially with the way my wife treats them. :o
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My favourite knife has 'George' written on it and cost me just over 3 quid. ;D
I hope George (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?action=profile;u=122) isn't of a nervous disposition ... !
Some of those Japanese blades look fantastic but I could never justify the expense, especially with the way my wife treats them. :o
Yes, the Samurai were noted for complaining that every time they had to dispatch yet another unwanted wife it took them two whole days to get the edge back on their Katanas. Great shame we're no longer allowed to import them : there were some beautiful specimens for sale when I was last in Kyoto (Katanas, that is, not unwanted wives).
** Phil.
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You crack me up Phil :D
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long as you have a half decent pair,
Regards
Barry
Steady on there Barry ;D ;D ;D
This is a family show
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My favourite knife has 'George' written on it and cost me just over 3 quid. ;D
I hope George (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?action=profile;u=122) isn't of a nervous disposition ... !
Some of those Japanese blades look fantastic but I could never justify the expense, especially with the way my wife treats them. :o
Yes, the Samurai were noted for complaining that every time they had to dispatch yet another unwanted wife it took them two whole days to get the edge back on their Katanas. Great shame we're no longer allowed to import them : there were some beautiful specimens for sale when I was last in Kyoto (Katanas, that is, not unwanted wives).
** Phil.
At least we have Kerry Katana ;)
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At least we have Kerry Katana ;)
OMG : you'd probably blunt seven Katanas trying to dispatch her if this (http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/05_03/KerrySplitXP1605_613x798.jpg)is who you mean !
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the very one! ::)
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Im still using my ever shrinking cheap as chips argos knife. It works ok as long as you keep it sharpened. But im still waiting for mr clause to deliver a nice one, at the moment its still just a pipe dream. :(
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Kai Shun Wasabi Nakiri Knife today in TK Maxx for ?14.99 had quite a range from this brand most places seem to be ?35+ elsewhere.
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Hi All,
I use Procook Kives, and have this 9 piece set here:-
http://www.procook.co.uk/shop/Knives/Knife-Sets/ProCook-Elite-Steel-Knife-Set-%26-Block/d35/sd264?code=S219 (http://www.procook.co.uk/shop/Knives/Knife-Sets/ProCook-Elite-Steel-Knife-Set-%26-Block/d35/sd264?code=S219)
Its the 2nd set ive had from them, the first being the rubber coated handle ones I had for 2 years, but the handles gave up(dishwasher use)so wrote a stinky letter and sent them back, to recieve a larger brand new set of elite knives for free, so was quite happy with that.
I have also had many sharpeners, and diamond fischer steels ect, but have now got one piece of equipment I urge you all to get!!!
Its the only sharpener I know of that is recommended by Global, and it makes the knife as sharp as a razor in seconds.Heres the link:-
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Plus-3-Black-Red-Sharpener/dp/B0015S0VN2/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Plus-3-Black-Red-Sharpener/dp/B0015S0VN2/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top)
I realise its quite pricey, but its cheaper than ruining a decent set of knifes everytime.
On that subject, one day I will get a really good chefs knife(Note to wife for xmas!!) and am locking at a Henckel or equivalent.Am tempted by Global, but personally dont like to follow the crowd, and feel they are very commercial, and chefs dont seem to recommend them(unless they are being paid by them!!!)
I have an Xmas Jamie Oliver DVD, and he recommends Henckel, Sabatier and one other(cant think of the name)
Definately give the sharpener a try though-I dont normally leave reviews on websites, but you can see on amazon, I did for this(a long time ago!!)
Matt
Matt
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Hi All,
I use Procook Kives, and have this 9 piece set here:-
http://www.procook.co.uk/shop/Knives/Knife-Sets/ProCook-Elite-Steel-Knife-Set-%26-Block/d35/sd264?code=S219 (http://www.procook.co.uk/shop/Knives/Knife-Sets/ProCook-Elite-Steel-Knife-Set-%26-Block/d35/sd264?code=S219)
Its the 2nd set ive had from them, the first being the rubber coated handle ones I had for 2 years, but the handles gave up(dishwasher use)so wrote a stinky letter and sent them back, to recieve a larger brand new set of elite knives for free, so was quite happy with that.
Pro cook is a brand I would avoid at all costs, having made the mistake of buying one of their "professional steel frying pans" which has all the heat conducting properties of an asbestos mat. It's the only frying pan I've ever used which can be left on the hob at full heat indefinately and still not reach a good frying temperature at the pan's surface. How that is possible I do not know, but certainly the special thick base which is the selling point of the pan is made of some inferior metal that is terrible at conducting heat.
My impression of their brand is that it is awful quality cookware described in dishonest terms to make it look like professional equipment which has been discounted.
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NJ,
I agree, and although it is a brand I use, note I did not recommend them! I have to say I was impressed with thier customer service though, sending a full set of knives FOC, and the chefs knife for the money is good value, as long as you have a decent sharpener.It does stay nice and sharp, saying that, as in my previous post I am looking forward to a really good quality knife(Again note to wife-Xmas is on way lol!!!)
Matt
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My knives are the cheapest - they retail at about 1.50 GBP (one and a half squid) a couple of reasons for that -
1. The wife kept taking the knives any knife she good just put her hands on and chopping stuff in the garden - banana trees etc etc
2. These cheap knives sharpen up like a surgical blade! fantastic for skinning and cubing chicken and all the other veg jobs - onions peppers chilies etc
the downside they are razor sharp and the blade edge is not hard, as you can see in the pic - the tip of the blade has been sharpened away!
best, Rich
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Blimey Rich,
?1.50! Where do you find them? For 1.50 it's worth a punt!
Regards
Matt
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Blimey Rich,
?1.50! Where do you find them? For 1.50 it's worth a punt!
Regards
Matt
Sorry mate i'm in Thailand but i'm sure there are some equally as good if not better - having standards in the UK - have you looked at the markets or the cheapish supermarkets? I dont get why a knife that is sharpened and used everyday has to cost 70 GBP (squid) my knives are abused and sharpened and they are like razors even today i have nicked a finger skinning chicken - so typing has been a pain with a plaster on! but needed a coffee break.
best, Rich
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Almost certainly the Thai knives are carbon steel, not stainless steel. They will take a far keener edge, but of course need a very different care regime to the stainless knives to which we have become accustomed in the U.K. A /good/ stainless knife can approach a carbon steel one for edge quality, but the majority are mediocre at best. And if they are poorly sharpened, so as to lose the basic edge profile, it can be almost impossible for an amateur to put that profile back, although a professional knife sharpener can to it in a trice (and at a price !) -- I have a Sabatier that I ruined using inappropriate sharpening technique, and it took a professional to restore the edge profile before it was ever the same knife again.
** Phil.
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DMT Knife Sharpening Guide
http://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/DMT-Knife-Sharpening-Guide-P11C16.aspx (http://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/DMT-Knife-Sharpening-Guide-P11C16.aspx)