Good Set of Kitchen Knives

[ceyko]

I thought about that too, but I figure I would get a complete set for a change. I have a bunch of cheap knives in drawer. I will still keep some of my older ones just in case and probably give rest away or something.

We did the same thing and kept old ones around. Maybe once every 2 years we have something that they come in handy. They don't take a lot of space and it's nice that someone at least has something to cut with.

[sdun]

Cutco any good? My wife had 2 big sets when we got married 7 years ago. I think that they will sharpen them for as long as you own them free. Some dude came out about 4 years ago and went through all of them.

[bcoop]

Cutco any good? My wife had 2 big sets when we got married 7 years ago. I think that they will sharpen them for as long as you own them free. Some dude came out about 4 years ago and went through all of them.

I'm not a fan of the handles, or their marketing, but yes. They carry a lifetime warranty too.

[8mpg]

old thread but Im a fan of Shun knives.... Dont need a set...just a couple.

[CJ]

I have a set of cutco, been pretty good knives.

Anyone have a ceramic knife?

[Vertnut]

I have a set of cutco, been pretty good knives.

Anyone have a ceramic knife?

I have a set of Cutco steak knives (8) with gorgeous handles that look and cut like brand new. They are in the same solid maple presentation box (that does not look new) that my grandmother bought them in. In 1960. Phenonmenal quality, and we still use them occasionally. Cutco was a door-to-door sales item back then, and were highly regarded.

[bcoop]

I have a set of Cutco steak knives (8) with gorgeous handles that look and cut like brand new. They are in the same solid maple presentation box (that does not look new) that my grandmother bought them in. In 1960. Phenonmenal quality, and we still use them occasionally. Cutco was a door-to-door sales item back then, and were highly regarded.

Yeah, my grandmother has a full set of kitchen knives, that she bought in the 60's. We just sent them off to be sharpened. My parents have a full set they bought in the 80's, still look brand new. One had to have a handle replaced (and it was my Mom's fault it broke), but flawless other than that. Can't beat lifetime warranty or $3 to sharpen the whole set.

I just don't like the way the handle feels in your hand on the sets we have. And unless something has changed, they are still sold door to door. Though they have opened up to online retailers, etc in recent years.

[Silverback]

I have a set of cutco, been pretty good knives.

Anyone have a ceramic knife?

I got a couple of ceramic knives for christmas, no major brand or anything. I've used the small knife for minor kitchen duties, but haven't used the chef's knife yet.

[CJ]

I was looking at the kyocera ceramic knives.

[BajaBob]

I frequent the use of my henckels, they are really good if you keep them sharpened. That being said, I don't run any of my knives through the dishwasher, I really strive to keep the stress of all that heat and moisture away from all my cutlery, not to mention the harmful chemicals found in most detergents.

The one knife I do not let a single soul use in my kitchen is the Shun chef knife I got as a wedding present from my favorite in law. It is the thinnest sharpest knife I have ever held in my hands, and is unrelenting in the hands of those who are not careful. It features layered Damascus steel with a striking, hand-hammered finish (known as 'Tsuchime' in Japanese) and a hand-hammered finish that reduces drag when cutting, keeping foods from sticking to the knife blade.



My collection ranges from camping/utility to Rachel Ray (the rubberized orange handles), to the henckels and the Shun. All really serve a good purpose in my kitchen. I also received the Rachel Ray knives as a wedding gift, and I have to say they are a real treat when your hands are covered in blood or other slick residues. Still need a good meat cleaver, and I would love to get a ceramic paring knife one of these days.

[momo]

shun is badass.
i have a set of calaphalon wannabes but i added 1 shun santoku.

[Jester]

I am so jealous of your Shun. I will eventually get me a very nice damascus blade chef knife.

[Wicked98Snake]

Money can't buy knives!

[Randy]

Money can't buy knives!

That's right it cant..... my job just hooked me up with these... FO FREE!!! I'm excited, these should hold me off for a while. Im so stoked!!!

http://www.cutleryandmore.com/wusthof-classic/starter-knife-set-p11233

[bcoop]

That's right it cant..... my job just hooked me up with these... FO FREE!!! I'm excited, these should hold me off for a while. Im so stoked!!!

http://www.cutleryandmore.com/wustho...ife-set-p11233

Solid. Id be exchanging them for the Ikons though. The Classics are nice because they have a fingerguard, but the weight in the handles on the Ikons rock.