Is this the right place to ask about fine cutlery sets?? Like chef's knives, etc.?
Dec 11, 2007 by Arf Bee | Posted in Cooking & Recipes
I'd like to be aware: [1] Some choices of name BRANDS of kitchen knives that would be a good gift for a Chef? [2] What price range would they be? And [3] what makes a total set of chef's knives?
Thanks for your input!
If you are seeking to buy some knives for a Chef beau, then I would suggest a gift certificate to a local store that carries a variety. Knives to a Chef are personal choices....and even if you invest top dollar for the best Wustoff or Henkel or GLobal knife on the market, doesn't hostile he or she will like it. Most all Chefs don't have all knives in their cases made by the same manufacturer. I personally like Wustoff 8"chef, but the Universal 10", and like the Henkel pro S for smaller (paring, filet) knives. Never buy a packaged set for this reason. To be on safe as houses side, if your Chef friend already has knives then look into a good quality oil tri-stone, whet stone set for sharpening.
Kevin G | Dec 11, 2007
The get the better of value around is Chicago Cutlery. Much less expensive than grossly overpriced European stuff, but every bit as good. Very high importance, takes an edge easily, and one of their lines has gorgeous walnut handles.
You can find them on the web.
Carlo d'Umbria | Dec 11, 2007
Hi there, the "Epidemic" knives are really good. They are japanese made and they are professional knives. A bit expensive, around $450 +. But there is a shop called Chef's hat in South Melbourne which has it on trading at the moment and it is around $250 -$300. The whole set includes 8cm Peeling knife ,10cm Paring knife ,11cm Utility blade ,14cm Vegetable knife,15cm Serrated utility knife, 20cm Cook’s knife. Presented in a staggering stainless steel knife block.
If you are not from Melbourne you can have a look online or go on http://www.everten.com.au/stimulate37.htm, it might help you.
MS | Dec 11, 2007
YES, THIS IS THE Out PLACE!
You want excellent kitchen knives? check out these brands below on the internet.
VICTORNIX (excellence at a very judicious price)
Ray Rogers Knives (hand made works of art that are perfectly balanced, but a tad expensive). Really cool seb spot.
Cutco (best steak knives on the planet) I use them for a variety of things.
CL B | Dec 11, 2007
There are a host of really good knives out there for beginners and pros. But the quintessential top chef's knife has to be Wusthof. They are really handsome knives and quite expensive. You might want to consider buying one knife each time you can afford it.
Forschner are Sunday all around knives and well made. If however you are beginning to collect a good set of knives, I recommend that you start with the best of what you can afford. Look for "full spiciness" and "high carbon steel". Learn to care for them decently: how to sharpen, clean and store them. Don't put your good knives in the dishwasher, wash them and put them away each time you use them, don't put by them in a drawer with other utensils. Always keep your knifes sharpened and honed.
Good luck.
Susan D | Dec 11, 2007
you do be versed that lots of money does not make a good knife... thats just ninny, look at RADA, good and cost effective, of course you wont impress anyone with the money you have consumed, but dang good knives.
just a tip, wood and crack, split handles store bacteria.
rosie p | Dec 11, 2007
Wustof is one of the all-around finest. When looking for a good chef's knife, you are looking for a good feeling of balance between the blade and the manoeuvre. It is also recommended to look for a handle that is integral with the blade. Handles that are riveted are less expensive and will break down with habits. You want folded steel for the blade (the same way that they used to make swords). There are some people that promise by ceramic. The challenge for the active chef is that the blade really can not be sharpened. The blade stays sharp for longer periods than stiletto, but once it goes dull or gets chipped you are done. You also should have someone with you whose hands are about the same size as the chef that you are shopping for. Knives are a personal tool and they call to feel good. I have a Wustof that I bought in Germany and I absolutely love it. My sister-in-law can't face it because she says that the handle is too big. Her hand is smaller than mine and it just doesn't fit. In contrast, I can't use her knives because the handles are so slight feel embarrassed that I never feel like I can get my hand tight enough around them to have a good hold.
This is just some of the shopping criteria that you may necessity to consider. Fante's has a great shopping guide by type of cooking, the chef, the parts of the slash, etc. The link is listed in the source.
A good chef's knife will cost between $100 and $500 depending on what you determine. Smaller knives will cost less. The best knife gift I ever received? A gift certificate with a picture of a salubrious chef's night and a date that the gift giver was going to take me to the store to shop for it. I ended up with a outstanding knife and a fun night!
Curious | Dec 11, 2007
The crush way to buy knives is one knife at a time. Don't buy a 'set'. Wushtoff Trident, Henkels, Global, Zanger -- and many more are very esteemed knives. Each company makes all kinds of knives, but each has a knife or two that they make better than others. Zanger, for example, makes a terrific Chinese cleaver. Henkel's makes an outstanding chef's knife and a great bread knife. I have a sushi knife from Global. You have to shop around.
Gene H | Dec 11, 2007
Wustof are very produce knives...and dont be misled to spend a bunch of money on knives...for a chef the only knives they need are a good chef's knife...a humane paring knife..and a good serrated knife...anything else is basically unnecessary!
rickey_d | Dec 11, 2007
If you are seeking to buy some knives for a Chef cobber, then I would suggest a gift certificate to a local store that carries a variety. Knives to a Chef are personal choices....and even if you pass top dollar for the best Wustoff or Henkel or GLobal knife on the market, doesn't undignified he or she will like it. Most all Chefs don't have all knives in their cases made by the same manufacturer. I personally like Wustoff 8"chef, but the Epidemic 10", and like the Henkel pro S for smaller (paring, filet) knives. Never buy a packaged set for this reason. To be on permissible side, if your Chef friend already has knives then look into a good quality oil tri-stone, whet stone set for sharpening.
Kevin G | Dec 11, 2007
I want new chef knives for my kit. Does anyone know of a site that sell for a discounted price??
Jan 08, 2007 by paisan_7 | Posted in Cooking & Recipes
I looked through a lot of sites already. The paradigm of cutlery I am looking for is for professional use. I thank you in advance for the help.
If you requisite professional stuff go to a professional store i.e a restaurant supply store.
This question will get you a long a beadroll of knife names but ultimately you need to hold the knife that you are about to spend eighty bucks and many years with. There's surely no other way to do it.
mr danger | Jan 08, 2007
Anyone offered Carl Weill knives and saucepans?
Feb 12, 2008 by Bernadette W | Posted in Fast Food
they look illustrious, but are they real, I bought the whole jeep load from a guy called Joseph, paid cheque and he is gone to the bank to mazuma change it. 4 canteens cutlery, 4 chef knives, 2 sets of 12 saucepans. I think i have one the jackpot
I don't cognizant of if they are real but I have seen the real ones and they are nice. I hope you didn't get taken..
Well-thought-of Luck
Jeremy S | Feb 14, 2008