ATOT Chefs - review my knife set w/pics

[theflyingpig]

I Cook everyday. Knives only need to Cut. The end result is what matters most for Cooking, not the Tools.

This is proof that you don't know what you are talking about. Nothing more needs to be said. Everyone knows this.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

If you do any cooking your knives are very important. Just like having a pan that doesn't do what you want the same holds true for your knife.

I Cook everyday. Knives only need to Cut. The end result is what matters most for Cooking, not the Tools.

Actually, you're both right. I use Henkels and Costco blades every day at work. Some blades are better for some things than others. The Costco blades won't last as long but, they were a lot cheaper.

 

[iGas]

OP, how many times have you use the cleaver?

I'm an avid cook, and thought the years I have pared down to 5 knives. 90% of the time I reach for my chef & santoku knives. I also have a Hattori cleaver that is very sharp that retain its edge for a long time, that I often use for cooking till I purchased a santoku. I have a slicer for bread, but it rarely get use. a curve paring knife is another knife that I often use beside the santoku/chef knives.

A chef knife & a paring knife are the 2 knife that I can't forgo if I must chose only 2 knife.

To me chef knife is very versatile, then santoku (awesome with most cutting/choping/dicing tasks, and my fave on vegetable), paring knife for peeling, chinese cleaver is awesome for quick preparation of large amount of food (very handy like a large santoku), slicer for bread/dressing meats, and the rest of the knives are almost useless in a residential kitchen.

 

[iGas]

Actually, you're both right. I use Henkels and Costco blades every day at work. Some blades are better for some things than others. The Costco blades won't last as long but, they were a lot cheaper.

Check Costco blades, because some of them are VG rating blade which are just as good or better than Henkels & the alike.

 

[Howard]

Check Costco blades, because some of them are VG rating blade which are just as good or better than Henkels & the alike.

The material of the blade is only one of the many factors that influence the knife's performance. I guarantee I could make a piece of shit knife with a Cowry-X blade.

 

[iGas]

The material of the blade is only one of the many factors that influence the knife's performance. I guarantee I could make a piece of shit knife with a Cowry-X blade.

I had 7 knives set Henkels pro series that I gave to my mom (after I had it for 8-9 years), because I didn't need that many knives and they are just as good as the Presidents Choice Santoku & chef knives that I have.

The Henkels are almost 20 years old, and they still last. I broke the tip off a 30cm chef Henkel but it still work well. My sisters all have newer Henkels and they retain their edge a bit longer than the older Henkels and to me they aren't any better than Presidents Choice/Cosco brand knives.

 

[lifeobry]

Miracle Blade. Never needs sharpening. Cuts things. Cheap.

 

[sandorski]

This is proof that you don't know what you are talking about. Nothing more needs to be said. Everyone knows this.

?...

 

[mugs]

Like I said, I felt compelled to fill all the slots..

That's what... he said

 

[eits]

they're henkels knives... you're fine.

 

[Poulsonator]

Anyplace in the kitchen with a 2 foot square piece of wall will do. When doing prep, you rarely need to switch blades in mid job so, they don't even have to be close to your work area. The block is just a chunk of wood taking up counter space.

Indeed. Here's my simple setup:

I rarely use the paring or bread knives as well, but I gots to have them. Love the magnetic strip.

 

[nerp]

Whats wrong with that

Nothing. Wustoff makes great stuff. Some prefer the lighter japanese style chef knives, like those from Global, but not everyone wants that. Yes, people can be knife snobs. It doesn't make you a better cook, though.

 

[Doodoo]

This is proof that you don't know what you are talking about. Nothing more needs to be said. Everyone knows this.

So what do knives need to do besides cut? While its nice to have alot of different knives...i grab my chef's knife 90% of the time.

 

[JoPh]

 

[PlasmaBomb]

What's that?

 

[JoPh]

what about this one

 

[bloodugly]

You need a hog splitter 😉

http://www.madcowcutlery.com/store/...ter-Cleaver-14-Heavy-Weight-Blade-74p1532.htm

 

[sandorski]

What's that?

Rainbow of Death

 

[hanoverphist]

oooo I'm jealous of the cleaver. I am going to get one of those and do everything with it, practical or not. I'll cut my pb&j's with it

i use my cleaver to cut sammiches all the time, its actually easier and more fun. its also greatly improved my hack n slash aim when chopping large meats down to smaller meat chunks.

 

[Abe Froman]

It's amazing how a nice set of knives can really make your cooking experience so much more enjoyable!

 

[Possessed Freak]

about the only "knife" I need when I "cook":

http://www.acemart.com/renderImage.image?imageName=graphics/00000001/products/WNCPWC-4.jpg

 

[sandorski]

about the only "knife" I need when I "cook":

http://www.acemart.com/renderImage.image?imageName=graphics/00000001/products/WNCPWC-4.jpg

hehe. When I first left home I spent a few years living mostly off Pizza. After awhile I grew tired of it, but those days were quite awesome.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

about the only "knife" I need when I "cook":

http://www.acemart.com/renderImage.image?imageName=graphics/00000001/products/WNCPWC-4.jpg

One of these might give you a different perspective. 🙂

 

[Regs]

Reminds me of the time some one gave me a serrated knife to protect myself with. I looked at them and asked, "what do you want me to do with this, saw their fingers off and hope they stay still while doing so?"

 

[ViviTheMage]

I have a set of wusthofs, they are amazing!