Buying knives

Deise Musashi wrote: »

I could regrind the tips and make the knives functional again.
To make them all match I would have to grind them all down to match the worst affected blade.
I'll do that if it's what you want lad? I can also freshen up any serrations they have while I'm at it.
Do you want them table knife sharp or proper sharp?

Sure let me know, and I can send you my postal address if you want to proceed. You can see the sort of things I do in the youtube videos in my signature.

Cool. I'll send you a PM when I get a chance with pics.

Deise Musashi is it possible to repair steak knives?

I have a set of good steak knives that I got years ago, and a few years ago a housemate ruined about 3 of them. Well, when I say "ruined" I mean he broke off a small bit of the tip and/or slightly bent the tips.

I was thinking that it might be possible to grind the tips of them all so they all had the same profiles? Is that possible?

I could regrind the tips and make the knives functional again.
To make them all match I would have to grind them all down to match the worst affected blade.
I'll do that if it's what you want lad? I can also freshen up any serrations they have while I'm at it.
Do you want them table knife sharp or proper sharp?

Sure let me know, and I can send you my postal address if you want to proceed. You can see the sort of things I do in the youtube videos in my signature.

Padraig Mor wrote: »

BTW I do still have the Wusthof block - you interested beertons? If not, it's Bazmo's.

Just replying to an earlier message. I bought them on Amazon, through Richmond Cookshop. They should stick in a pack of plasters with them I think, be just a little extra touch. Picked up the big carver earlier to cut some cheese.I just laughed as it went down. Ended up with 8 slices on a sambo, I couldn't stop.

Padraig Mor wrote: »

BTW I do still have the Wusthof block - you interested beertons? If not, it's Bazmo's.

I got a block set, so fire ahead with Baz. Thank you though.

BailMeOut

I just recently replaced my cooks knife after 15 years of great service. Shopped around a bit and ended up taking a punt on a 8" Heston Blumenthal. Been using just a few weeks and I absolutely love it. Perfect balance and weight and a the handle grip feels great. Really good value too at less than €50.

Deise Musashi is it possible to repair steak knives?

I have a set of good steak knives that I got years ago, and a few years ago a housemate ruined about 3 of them. Well, when I say "ruined" I mean he broke off a small bit of the tip and/or slightly bent the tips.

I was thinking that it might be possible to grind the tips of them all so they all had the same profiles? Is that possible?

BTW I do still have the Wusthof block - you interested beertons? If not, it's Bazmo's.

Deise Musashi wrote: »

I'm at your service if you like? I have videos and posts up on site so you can see what I do.

Drop me a message if you want to lad.

Cheers DM - will drop you a message.

Padraig Mor wrote:

Must get mine sharpened actually.

I'm at your service if you like? I have videos and posts up on site so you can see what I do.

Drop me a message if you want to lad.

BaZmO* wrote: »

If beertons doesn't take it, I'll take it off your hands. My budget didn't stretch to a block.

No problem. I'd better check to see if I still have it - I may have given it away at some stage!

This is my old ad for it, to give an idea of what it's like:
http://www.adverts.ie/kitchen-appliances/wusthof-beechwood-knife-block/832103

Padraig Mor wrote: »

Did you get a block as well? I have a vague idea that I have an extra Wusthof block lying around (I got two with my set for some reason) - yours if you want it.

If beertons doesn't take it, I'll take it off your hands. My budget didn't stretch to a block.

Loire

Padraig Mor wrote: »

Must say I find mine fine (think it's a 10"), but I have big hands!

Your name gives that away

beertons wrote: »

Ordered these on the 6th, delivered today. How have I gone so long without them, I'll never know.

Looks like the exact set I have for the last couple of years. They do make a difference don't they! Where did you order from? Must get mine sharpened actually.

Did you get a block as well? I have a vague idea that I have an extra Wusthof block lying around (I got two with my set for some reason) - yours if you want it.

I bought a Wusthof chef's knife a few months ago. There's no doubting it's a quality product and it also keeps sharp. However, I'm finding it a bit unwieldy - it's a bit elongated and a bit heavy for me. I have an Ikea chef's knife that I find I'm going back to again and again - it's just lovely to work with. Spent 55e on the Wusthof so anytime herself is in the kitchen I make sure I use it instead of the Ikea one, otherwise I fear it'll be used on me

Must say I find mine fine (think it's a 10"), but I have big hands!

Loire

I bought a Wusthof chef's knife a few months ago. There's no doubting it's a quality product and it also keeps sharp. However, I'm finding it a bit unwieldy - it's a bit elongated and a bit heavy for me. I have an Ikea chef's knife that I find I'm going back to again and again - it's just lovely to work with. Spent 55e on the Wusthof so anytime herself is in the kitchen I make sure I use it instead of the Ikea one, otherwise I fear it'll be used on me :eek::pac:

Ordered these on the 6th, delivered today. How have I gone so long without them, I'll never know.

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Mrs Fox

Mr Magnolia wrote: »

As regard awkward, I do indeed mean the blade not seated and also the cylindrical handle, I've never used a knife like that.

This. I don't feel comfortable holding one. Maybe it's just one of those things you need to get used to.

I wonder if this would work?

Fill an old box with skewers to make an all-purpose knife block

oscarBravo

Doing some cooking in the house we're staying in; not a sharp blade in sight. Predictably, with such blunt knives, I've cut a chunk out of one of my fingers already. I miss my knives

Pang

I have had my Wusthof knife set since I was in college and they are as sharp now as they were seven years ago. I absolutely love them especially my fillet knife. It does a super job every time it's use is required.

Mr Magnolia

Thanks sincerely for that very kind offer Deise Musashi. I may just take you up on it. As regard awkward, I do indeed mean the blade not seated and also the cylindrical handle, I've never used a knife like that. I'll hop you on a PM soon and thanks again!

Loire

I was in Arnotts the other day and they have a great sale on knives. In particular Henkel.

MissFlitworth

Deise Musashi wrote: »

Kitchen Devil Parer ( one of the best I've used, also like the Mora Flexiknife)

I have this, it was in our new house when we moved in and I cocked quite the snoot at it when I saw it (I think 'Ugh, stupid infomercial knife, soon you shall go to the special farm for unwanted knives, THE BIN!!' were my exact words.) It's so good, really impressed/surprised by it.

Which ones look awkward? Or is it all of them?
I'm assuming it's the Watanabe's with the traditional handles, they look like they are not seated all the way home?

I find when cutting using a pinch grip, that my hold on the blade is the most important bit, the handle is there to apply some leverage comfortably, but not for gripping in the conventional sense. I lift the handle with my little finger to apply some downforce at the edge, but steering is done with the pinching fingers, and drawing/pressing movement comes through the shoulder.

On my hunting and butchering knives the handle and grip feature far more prominently in the list of needful things, I like textured G10 or Micarta for those.

If you would like a go Mr Magnolia, PM me your postal address and what knife (knives?) you want to try.
I've seen you post on Boards often enough to know you'll be around long term.
I'll properly sharpen and polish your selection and send it on for a trial session, just mind the fingers!

If you have some Wussties need a bit of attention, send them on and I'll give them the same procedure I give to my J Knives.

Happy New Year lads and Ladies!

Mr Magnolia

I'd love to try those knives and they look fantastic but they look as awkward to me. Just shows that you really need to feel/handle a knife and be at home with it before making a purchase.

My main kitchen tools would be a seven inch santoku, a paring knife, sometimes a petty and very occasionally a more specialized tool like a cleaver or a longer slicing knife or ten inch european chef's knife.

I popped a few of my knives into a block from another knife set, just to keep them handy.

They are, from the top,
Watanabe Sujihiki (carver)
Watanabe Santoku (all purpose Chef's)
Hattori Damasteel Santoku (Three Virtues)
Shun Petty (paring/utility)
Korin? Petty made with Tamahagane steel (samurai sword steel)
Kitchen Devil Parer ( one of the best I've used, also like the Mora Flexiknife)

I also use a fillet knife and cleaver, and often whatever knife I'm using that day.

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.

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.

Mr Magnolia

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.

Dizzyblonde

Merged with the big Buying Knives thread.