Favorite Knives?

[dheafey]

I think the most important first step when buying a knife is to handle as many brands as you can. This kitchen tool is in your hand more than most and I think it's important to find one that balances well and feels good in YOUR hand. I tried Wusthof, Henckel, and Shun, ultimately ending up with the Wusthof because it felt better in my hand.

Because I didn't have gobs of money to spend, I decided to spend as much as I could on as few knives as possible - quality over quantity. I got a 7" Santoku, Paring knife, and a 5" utility knife. I'm able to accomplish 90% of what I need with those 3 knives.

Last but not least, learn how to sharpen your own knives; there's plenty of good Youtube videos on the subject. A dull knife is far more dangerous than a sharp one.

[sullysue]

My mom gave me a 7" and a 5" Santoku, both Calphalon, for Xmas two years ago. Best knives I've ever used. Perfect balance. I use them for just about everything. They make quick work of any kind of chopping or slicing. I have a sharpener that is basically a handle with two criss-crossed sharpening thingies that is a must.

[East New York]

...not these.

[LiveToCook]

(07-22-2012 05:50 PM)East New York Wrote:  ...not these.

Cute knifes and I love your moto on cats... I am owned entirely by 6 cats.

[ladykemma2]

wusthof chef's knife

rada tomato knife