Knives - is this a good buy?

*Honey*

I've read the sticky about buying knives and I know this brand was recommended but I assume the more expensive end of the range... however, I found these online and thought them good value but are they just a cheap version and not worth it? I'd appreciate your input (we really need new knives at home, I'm so sick of the ones we have).

Thanks

http://www.kitchendresser.net/wusthof-silverpoint-knife-block-set-2891-p.asp

rocknchef

they look ok for home use but will you use all the knives at home some times you are better off buying the 2 or 3 knives you need. or as i say to my commis buy 1 or 2 knives every month and after a year you will have a nice collection

and a good steel to keep them sharp

CombatCow

Yeah I was surprised how cheap and flimsy those silverpoint knives are, im not being a knife snob but the wusthof classics are way better quality wise.

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manflick

I got a brand called J.A.HENCKELS, Japanese, has a picture of a little man on it, in TK Maxx, about €20 or less each, RRP is €90-€120, they are amazing. Id never buy anything else. You can slice a whole turnip like its butter. Then get a magnetic wall holder in a kitchen/ catering suppliers

Sparks

For cheap knives, I'd second the TK Maxx recommendation. I prefer my Sabatier for meat and any really finicky stuff, but the cheap (€12) santuko I got there a few months ago has held its edge well and I tend to use it quite a lot for veggie work. It won't last forever, but I'll get a year out of it and then I'll go buy a proper Shun or something, now that I know I like the basic santuko shape.