MaveriK Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I know a few of you on here are either professional cooks or very good amateurs. What would be a good brand of knife to go for? http://chefsknifestore.co.uk/products/d67-5-piece-set-london Quite like the look of these, anyone used them before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I'm using these at present and I'm very happy with them. They're ridiculously sharp (which is fortunate I suppose) and I find the handle ergonomically spot-on. However, knives are quite a personal thing so I'd suggest test-driving some to see which feel best in your hand when doing a 'cutting' motion. Beware: buying kitchen knives is a VERY manly activity. You may find yourself having to light a fire, build a garage and then make the wife pregnant once you're home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Shun, but they are a touch expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Get the set that comes with a cook book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaveriK Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 Shun, but they are a touch expensive We need to discuss your use of "a touch". Gaz, i have looked at them as well, they get very good reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Gaz, i have looked at them as well, they get very good reviews. Get into John Lewis and try them out - they have 'testers' in store so you can try the weighting and handle design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 We need to discuss your use of "a touch". Gaz, i have looked at them as well, they get very good reviews. well, what I mean, is that for the price of the average set of knives, you have NO chance of buying a single Shun knife (not even a small one) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soopra Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 my son is training to become a chef and is lusting after these http://www.globalknives.uk.com/knife-features Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keener Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 The Robert Welch's are a good set but I really like the Kyocera ceramic knives - simply awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probrox Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 The Robert Welch's are a good set but I really like the Kyocera ceramic knives - simply awesome! I was looking to get some ceramic knives a few years ago, but couldn't find a set I liked. Where did you get yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_Strike Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I use globals, good knives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_e Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Globals are pretty much world renouned for sharpness etc ... I bought the full set of Porsche knifes (nothing to do with the car) full stainless steel , no separate handles so they cant come apart like other knifes, very sharp and easy to maintain. Cost me just under £850 but seeing as im a "proffessional" chef (without blowing my own trumpet too much) i needed a good set to last me many years, and they have done that 100% 5 years ive been using them and they are still sharp and straight to this very day Victorinox do very affordable and good knifes, i hear nothing but good reviews about there products. Good luck with the search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I see a lot of Victorinox in Switzerland Only issue I have with the ceramic knives, is that if dropped onto the point of blade the damage can destroy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Globals are my favourites - I've never had anything that's even come close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snooze Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I'm using Kitchen Devil Professionals at the moment. They're pretty good for the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I am thinking of stabbing someone, any advise would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I am thinking of stabbing someone, any advise would be appreciated. a sharp one is what you need, or a blunt one if you really hate them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I would really love a set of Global knives too. Their design, and materials used are really top notch. Not cheap though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lover Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Global here and no complaints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 A Stanley knife. Just snap the end section off each time it blunts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 How are y'all sharpening your globals out there in Supra land? I'd heard conflicting things about them, some say they have a curved profile rather than a V, others say they are sharpened at 10 deg, rather than the usual 20. I sharpen mine on a whetstone from time to time then use a steel in the kitchen. I dropped a one of our globals once, a smaller one. It hit the floor side on and promptly snapped in half. That was an expensive mistake, but we had been dishwashering them which apparently is a bad thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I use this for all my culinary adventures and it never let me down : http://thezombieplague.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/chainsaw.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I have owned a few sets of knives over my career including Global, Victorinox, Japanese 2 piece etc, Global were always difficult to keep very sharp, you will need a ceramic steel at least I have to say without doubt Victorinox would be my first choice now, amazing quality, stay sharp and lovely weight balance, they are quite good value as well. Buy a chefs knife and pastry knife and you wont look back ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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