Topic: I've bitten the bullet and bought the best knife in the world!!

[chewytikka]

Hi Gongalo
Catering supplies again for these knives, I have a Genware, a Shogon and a new Zinel, which
needs running in as its "Too Sharp" and sticks to the chopping board.
I think they could be classed as a Tomato/Veg knife.

The Bengali Chefs/Cooks chop onions in different way to sane people.
They have the chopping board on the edge of the bench, have a big container at their feet.
Use these knives in a vertical, downward stroke, very - very fast, then just wipe the chopped onion
off the board into the container.
It is impressive to watch a skilled Chef doing this without even looking most of the time.

I'll grab a quick video clip sometime to add to this thread.
cheers Chewy
p.s. Wouldn't recommend any of the Zaal five attempting this method. ;D ;D ;D

[DalPuri]

Never been a fan of serrated knives even when it comes to slicing crusty bread. If your knife is sharp enough, it'll cut through anything with ease!
I'd rather have straight edged knives made from quality steel which i can sharpen easily than one that is either for the bin or for getting out the chainsaw files. 

For anyone else, here's a list of serrated knives for general purpose put through their paces:
http://www.cooksillustrated.com/equipment/overview.asp?docid=12388

[Salvador Dhali]

i use one of theses to put the edge on the knife, then a diamond coated steel just to re- fresh when needed.
 these are sold on ebay about a fiver, when you drag your knife across the V do it very lite it puts a razor sharp edge on.
i have Global knife sharpener (35 quid) not been used for 2 year  :

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Worlds-Best-Selling-Global-Knife-Sharpener-Brand-New-2-Blade-/181008552931?pt=UK_Kitchen_Accessories&hash=item2a24f353e3

Beware, as I've just bought one from the above eBay seller and it's a fake. See: http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php/topic,11970.0.html

[Peripatetic Phil]

Sh1t :  that is who I bought mine from --

Seller: bigbagprosto ( 129 )
 Seller information:      Creative Kitchen   
   szymon slebioda   
   29 equity chambers   
   bradford, West Yorkshire bd1 3nn UK

** Phil.

[Salvador Dhali]

Sh1t :  that is who I bought mine from --

Seller: bigbagprosto ( 129 )
 Seller information:      Creative Kitchen   
   szymon slebioda   
   29 equity chambers   
   bradford, West Yorkshire bd1 3nn UK

** Phil.

Bottom line is that ALL the cheapo 'AnySharp' knife sharpeners on eBay are fake, Phil. (I ended up getting my fake one from another of the many sellers: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130900763276?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649)

I guess alarm bells should have rung after I saw that the cheapest price on Amazon is around

[goncalo]

I guess alarm bells should have rung after I saw that the cheapest price on Amazon is around

[Peripatetic Phil]

Oh G@d, I've just bought a new laser printer; how on earth can I now justify a new knife sharpener to SWMBO ?!
** Phil.

[Gav Iscon]

Oh G@d, I've just bought a new laser printer; how on earth can I now justify a new knife sharpener to SWMBO ?!
** Phil.

What a coincidence, so have I and its mint. Will check the sharpener I bought for work when i get back but even if its fake can it be worse that the real one.  If someone with a real one can comment if it doesn't leave metal filings on a hard sharpen I'll hang my head in shame at being conned.

Mind i nearly took the end of my finger off the other day slicing onions after the El-Cheapo knives (the ones where the handles match the colour of the chopping boards) at work after it had been sharpened and a previous butcher commenting on the fact that it had been the only work location he had been to with sharp knives.

[Sverige]

Wonder how madmatt is getting on with his expensive knife and whether in the long term it's been worth it? Cheaper knives for me, although I must admit I have to sharpen them often as the edge doesn't seem to stay.

[littlechilie]

I'll grab a quick video clip sometime to add to this thread.
cheers Chewy
p.s. Wouldn't recommend any of the Zaal five attempting this method. ;D ;D ;D

That would be a good video to post Chewy, I've seen it first hand and it's mesmerising to watch, Bertie Basset posted a similar clip in which they were messing about for the camera.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EKwwXmlpSM0

Ok, I just noticed the date of the above post and thread. Apologies