Buying knives

Dizzyblonde · 30-01-2013 9:37pm

Threads merged.

BaZmO* · 30-01-2013 10:26pm

dickwod1 wrote: »

There used by professional chefs

Chefs use all brands of knives.

dickwod1 wrote: »

http://www.wusthof.com/desktopdefault.aspx/tabid-77/52_view-123/categories-123

http://www.sweeneyorourke.com/ebstore/so/product_list.asp?p_subcategory=so-wusthof-g

As it happens, I actually have this set. It's the first really decent set that I bought and you can really tell the difference, the quality is immense. I only bought and actual set because that's the combo of knives that I needed so it worked out much cheaper.

pickarooney wrote: »

How would you tell the difference between the 20 euro and 90 euro cook's knives? It'd be great if there was somewhere you could test out different knives for sharpness, weight and balance before buying.

Sweeney's have all their knives out on display so you can check them out before you buy them. I bought mine online but if I had've known beforehand that they carried such a big range I probably would've bought the set from them.

One thing I would recommend is knife protectors, especially if you're not using a block for storing them.

chriity139 · 31-01-2013 12:41am

Deise Musashi wrote: »

I can see after them if you would like? If you can post them to me and cover return postage that would be no bother.
I have a few videos up on youtube about sharpening, those might help if want to have a go yourself. It's well worth learning how. You might enjoy it, it's relaxing!

Ceramics can be sharpened, but usually using diamond paste as the ceramic is so hard. Here's a video Tom Blodgett did for a sharpening forum I am on, shaving with a ceramic knife. He is one supplier of good quality sharpening kit, stones, compounds, nano-cloth etc.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjqnkcPIuCY

that video is impressive but wouldnt be brave enough to try it

Pinky123 · 31-01-2013 10:24am

I bought the Jamie Oliver set on Amazon last week and they are fantastic, cost €125 incl delivery. I had forgotten the difference between using a basic set and a good set

dave1982 · 19-03-2013 7:28pm

I'm looking for a good set of knives for a while came across these today.

Can anyone recommend?

http://www.livingsocial.com/ireland/cities/1677-national-ireland/deals/642206-seven-piece-coloured-kitchen-knife-set

Dizzyblonde · 19-03-2013 9:02pm

Threads merged.

dave1982 · 19-03-2013 9:32pm

Dizzyblonde wrote: »

Threads merged.

Sorry

GastroBoy · 21-03-2013 6:46pm

dave1982 wrote: »

I'm looking for a good set of knives for a while came across these today.

Can anyone recommend?

http://www.livingsocial.com/ireland/cities/1677-national-ireland/deals/642206-seven-piece-coloured-kitchen-knife-set

I'm sure they would be okay, if taken care of properly, they look reasonable and its a good deal.

However the colors would do my head in, I much prefer classic silver with black.

dickwod1 · 21-03-2013 6:53pm

BaZmO* wrote: »

Chefs use all brands of knives.

I didn't say chef's exclusively use Wusthof knives and nothing else.

Seaneh · 22-03-2013 4:26pm

I maintian that the best value for money for 99.999999999999999% of people is to just buy 4/5 victorinox knives from a catering suppliers show (tommy varden etc), once you look after then they will last you years and they are brilliant kinves for the money.

For less than €100 you could have everything you need.

in fact, this kit is pretty much everything you could ever want, even if you are a professional, and it's €94.99 with an 8.5" cooks knife or you can get the same set with a 10" cooks knife for €99

http://www.nisbets.ie/Victorinox-Chefs-Knife-Set-and-Wallet/F221/ProductDetail.raction

dave1982 · 22-03-2013 7:09pm

GastroBoy wrote: »

I'm sure they would be okay, if taken care of properly, they look reasonable and its a good deal.

However the colors would do my head in, I much prefer classic silver with black.

Thanks the colors are whats putting me off them, but if they are good and they seem a bargain.

Seaneh · 23-03-2013 12:10am

dave1982 wrote: »

Thanks the colors are whats putting me off them, but if they are good and they seem a bargain.

I, personally, wouldn't touch them to be honest.

BaZmO* · 23-03-2013 12:12am

dickwod1 wrote: »

I didn't say chef's exclusively use Wusthof knives and nothing else.

I never said you did.

Deise Musashi · 28-03-2013 3:33pm

I would go for a nice basic victorinox set over any novelty coloured knives, get a feel for the size and shape you favour before investing in more knives.

The basic set may very well be all you ever need!

I thought I'd post this here as well...
I just finished refreshing the edge on this one for a boardsie, hope he likes it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3HfdbW4TTY

dickwod1 · 28-03-2013 3:53pm

You try to help someone out with info and this happens ...

dickwod1 wrote: »

IMHO Wusthof knives are the best knives you can buy for money
There used by professional chefs

BaZmO* wrote: »

Chefs use all brands of knives.

dickwod1 wrote: »

I didn't say chef's exclusively use Wusthof knives and nothing else.

BaZmO* wrote: »

I never said you did.

Okay, If you say so.

BaZmO* · 28-03-2013 4:31pm

dickwod1 wrote: »

You try to help someone out with info and this happens ...

Okay, If you say so.

Huh? Persecution complex much? :rolleyes:

The Hill Billy · 28-03-2013 5:08pm

Give it a rest. No more off-topic sniping thanks.

tHB

ScottStorm · 27-04-2013 5:12pm

Hi,

Can anybody tell me where to get a decent set of reasonably priced knives, My last set is on the way out (Judge Sabatier) and I want to replace with as good or better.

I'm not looking for fine japanese steel; more the kind of setup a trainee chef might purchase.

Any help or suggestions would be appreciated, I'm prepared to spend in the region of €200.

bhamsteve · 27-04-2013 5:26pm

Depends on your tastes but plenty to choose from at Nisbitts

Victorinox Rosewood Handle would be my favourite in that price range. Nice big handles, comfortable to use for hours on end, and easy to sharpen. Just watch them in a dishwasher, the handles will look worn after a year or two.

Or Dick knives look pretty stylish, high quality too. They are expensive though. Could start with 3 or 4 and add more later (the chef's knife in this set is a bit on the small side though).

A diamond steel will keep the knives very sharp on a daily basis and you can use a whetstone occasionally to put a new edge on them.

BTW, €200 is quite a lot to spend on a first set, you're likely to drop them, lose them or have them pinched at some stage.
A set of Swibo knives might be a good idea, yellow handles makes them stand out when you're looking for them.

Faith · 27-04-2013 5:28pm

Threads merged.

BeerSteakBirds · 28-04-2013 8:11pm

Any views on the knives of some firms named
''Taylor's Eye Witness'' and ''Splash'' or ''Apollo splash''

I never heard of them before but I see a reasonable deal for knife block sets in Tk MAXX.

http://www.apollohousewares.com/product/knife-block-set/ This one or example with some kind of fibre filled knife block.

Deise Musashi · 29-04-2013 1:57pm

Can anybody tell me where to get a decent set of reasonably priced knives, My last set is on the way out (Judge Sabatier) and I want to replace with as good or better.

Go in to Sweeney O'Rourkes and have a look at different brands of knives.
I like Victorinox and F. Dick in the fibrox handles, cheap and easy to sharpen.
Try a few knives out to see what you like, buy wherever you get the best deal.

McDonnel's are main agents for F. Dick knives.

Nisbets.ie have several choices as well.

''Taylor's Eye Witness'' and ''Splash'' or ''Apollo splash''

Taylor's Eye Witness are sheffield based and make a decent knife, never heard of the others, but I dislike coatings on kitchen knives.

rgiller · 03-05-2013 1:31pm

I've got a Taylor's Eye Witness chef's knife from TK Maxx. It's 3.5 years old now and still going strong. Great knife. I sharpen it about every 3 months - probably do a crap job but the knife still cuts through anything

Deise Musashi · 03-05-2013 1:46pm

rgiller wrote: »

I've got a Taylor's Eye Witness chef's knife from TK Maxx. It's 3.5 years old now and still going strong. Great knife. I sharpen it about every 3 months - probably do a crap job but the knife still cuts through anything

I can help you with that if you'd like? Drop me a pm if you want to chat about sharpening

Loire · 10-06-2013 11:06am

Was in BTs yesterday picking up some coffee and wandered over to the knife case. There was 20% of Heston's Global Knives but then I saw a glass case at the counter where they had selected Wustof's at 50% off. The one I've always wanted (8 inch chef's knife(model is Grand Prix II)) was there and I bounced out the door having picked it up for e52.50. Sliced an onion with it when I got home and it's simply amazing!!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/sthof-Grand-8-Inch-Cooks-Knife/dp/B0001WVZ3I/ref=sr_1_5?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1370858849&sr=1-5&keywords=wusthof+grand+prix+ii+cook

beertons · 29-12-2013 10:53pm

What's this knife set like?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00A1BZHNI/ref=s9_simh_gw_p201_d0_i5?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0WFW8K30DWHZPTB0GKW0&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=430153987&pf_rd_i=468294

Worth the money? I had a set from Argos a few years, 5 piece with a wooden block, but the handles are starting to come apart and the blade is a little shakey. They few reviews I have read are all good. I don't have a subscription to Which magazine, so can't check for reviews there.

Dizzyblonde · 31-12-2013 12:36am

Merged with the big Buying Knives thread.

Mr Magnolia · 31-12-2013 1:13am

beertons wrote: »

What's this knife set like?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00A1BZHNI/ref=s9_simh_gw_p201_d0_i5?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0WFW8K30DWHZPTB0GKW0&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=430153987&pf_rd_i=468294

Worth the money? I had a set from Argos a few years, 5 piece with a wooden block, but the handles are starting to come apart and the blade is a little shakey. They few reviews I have read are all good. I don't have a subscription to Which magazine, so can't check for reviews there.

Never heard of the but for that price I wouldn't expect the world. I've paid more than that for a few separate knives.

You get what you pay for from reputable sites with knives so find a knife you like and shop around reputable stores. Having tried a few my preference is
Wüsthof by a margin.

BaZmO* · 31-12-2013 1:51am

Yeah, if a deal seems too good to be true it probably is. You'd be better off spending all the money on one good all purpose knife and then add to that.

You have to ask yourself how many of the knives will you actually use.

I bought myself a Wusthof set (chefs knife, bread knife, and paring knife) last year and I haven't looked back. Only regret is that I didn't do it years ago. Spent years buying "bargain" knives only to replace every other year.

beertons · 31-12-2013 9:06am

I suppose I would use 3 of those 5 knives every day. Having the knife block is important, it's kept Up on the windowsill away from little hands. I'll have a look at the brand suggested. Not interested in buying them individually yet.

Nvm, I see they sell them with blocks too.

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