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Anyone know anything about knives?

That is the exact set that my wife and I have right now, couldn't be happier... she has a family friend who at one point before retiring was the single largest importer of Wusthof knives in the US, so they were free as well.

Wusthof is a good brand, I've never had any problems with them, I'd say go ahead and get that set.

As far as the extra $100 for two more knives, having the extra (I'm assuming) steak knives can't hurt to have around... so if you can afford it, I'd say go ahead. Though, I can see the point in not wanting to spend $100 more on just two more knives.
 
stonyc said:
That is the exact set that my wife and I have right now, couldn't be happier... she has a family friend who at one point before retiring was the single largest importer of Wusthof knives in the US, so they were free as well.

Wusthof is a good brand, I've never had any problems with them, I'd say go ahead and get that set.

As far as the extra $100 for two more knives, having the extra (I'm assuming) steak knives can't hurt to have around... so if you can afford it, I'd say go ahead. Though, I can see the point in not wanting to spend $100 more on just two more knives.
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How well do they hold an edge?
 
I have that exact set and they're great - got it from W&S as well.

You need to get one of the sharpeners that you draw the knife through - they have two sides, one for rough sharpening and one for fine sharpening - W&S should have that as well.

They come out of the box like razors, but soon they're not as sharp and you can't do anything to get them back there - however, they're still very sharp, especially if you sharpen them regularly.

Wustof is worth it and I'll never go with out decent knives again.

D
 
Mr. Anderson said:
I have that exact set and they're great - got it from W&S as well.

You need to get one of the sharpeners that you draw the knife through - they have two sides, one for rough sharpening and one for fine sharpening - W&S should have that as well.

They come out of the box like razors, but soon they're not as sharp and you can't do anything to get them back there - however, they're still very sharp, especially if you sharpen them regularly.

Wustof is worth it and I'll never go with out decent knives again.

D
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OK - I think that is what I will do. I hate giving gifts that don't last a long time, which is why this looks good to me. Problem is, like our new silverware, I'll get bitched at every time I get near them. :D :rolleyes:

I'l get him one of those double sided sharpeners as well - thanks, D.

Working on your report now, Trevor. :cool:

I actually hit a milestone last week. 70,000 images in 5 months. :eek:
 
Those are a good set.

Things to look for in a knife set are full tangs, which means the entire knife blade and handle are made from a solid piece of steel. Balance is important as well, so it's best to check them out in person. You also want to check for fit and finish, such as the rivets completely flush with the handle.

These types of knives, especially the chopping knife are designed to be sharpening each time it's used. That's why they've included the sharpening rod.

As with any good knife set, you'll periodically need to get them professionally sharpened.

Henckels are another good well-known brand.

Here's to the Crazy Ones ​
 
And, IMO, good knives like this should be professionally sharpened once a year. The rod sharpener and the little box sharpener can only help smooth out a rough edge, they cannot really "sharpen" (e.g. flatten a bent edge).
 
They are competitors. wusthof and Henckels.

They are both great. I'm a professional chef and I use wusthof. That is what I was issued at cooking school. If I was looking for new knives, I would look for the ones with the best price.

They need to be sharpened fairly often. If they are sharpened correctly they will last a very long time. Every time they get sharpened, they lose a little of the metal so they won't last forever.
 
iGary said:
I changed the link...
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So you did.. pretty sneaky sis!

(a cookie if anyone knows that reference)

I have that exact set (and a buncha steak knives).. I like them a lot. It was my wife's first foray into the world of real knives (she's been a cheap serrated knife user up unti then) and now she swears she'll never go back. I really need to get them sharpened though and add a couple more. You should also shop around a little, the same set costs less other places. At W&S, you're paying for 'l33tn3$$'.
 
These are very good knives

My father was a professional chef for a while, and I got to see and use a bunch of great knives. Wüsthof is a great brand. I actually prefer them to the Henckels (which are good as well).

The best thing to do is take him in and have try them out. Cooking tools are very specific to each individual. I personally like knives with a little heft to them.

I'll stop my rambling now and just answer yes, they are very nice set.
It's a good deal, but I personally prefer a 10" chef's knife instead, The heavier the knife is, the easier it is to cut with.
 
njmac said:
connect four :D
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Well done! Quickly too!

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njmac said:
They are competitors. wusthof and Henckels.

They are both great. I'm a professional chef and I use wusthof. That is what I was issued at cooking school. If I was looking for new knives, I would look for the ones with the best price.

They need to be sharpened fairly often. If they are sharpened correctly they will last a very long time. Every time they get sharpened, they lose a little of the metal so they won't last forever.
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Check out the sharpening method using carbide paper and a glass plate (or other very flat, hard surface). More if you Google on "Scary Sharp"

I find this superior to wet stones etc.
 
CanadaRAM said:
Check out the sharpening method using carbide paper and a glass plate (or other very flat, hard surface). More if you Google on "Scary Sharp"

I find this superior to wet stones etc.
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That looks great, $10.00 worth of sandpaper! :cool:

I have a diamond stone and it doesn't sound like it gets as sharp as the Scary Sharp method. Plus its much more $$

doumbek said:
The best thing to do is take him in and have try them out. Cooking tools are very specific to each individual. I personally like knives with a little heft to them.

I'll stop my rambling now and just answer yes, they are very nice set.
It's a good deal, but I personally prefer a 10" chef's knife instead, The heavier the knife is, the easier it is to cut with.
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Very true, its a matter of personal preference. I like the feel of the wusthof grand prix handle better than the classic wusthof handle. I vastly prefer an 8" chefs knife over the 10".
 
Wustoff vs. Henckels

I have Wustoff knives, just personal preference. They are both expensive and both OK for the home chef. You can save money by only buying the knives you need instead of buying a set which will include some things you will rarely use. The knives I use most are an 8" chef's knife and a 4-1/2" utility knife. I have several others, 8" Santuko, carving, boning and the sharpening steel.
The important thing when using your knives, is to clean up the edge with the steel before each use. This will maintain the sharpness of the knife for a long time. When they get noticeably dull you can get them sharpened by some butcher shops. The Central Markets in Texas do this for about $.50/inch. An alternative is to buy a sharpener. I have a unit called the Chef's Choice ($129.00) which does a good job as it maintains the correct angle on the blade edge and has three sharpening wheels, coarse, fine and honing. Stay away from the draw-thru sharpeners, they can do more harm than good. If you are going to spend a lot of money on your knives, don't skimp on keeping them in good condition.
 
njmac said:
Very true, its a matter of personal preference. I like the feel of the wusthof grand prix handle better than the classic wusthof handle. I vastly prefer an 8" chefs knife over the 10".
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I can absolutely understand the love of the 8". It's a great all around tool, and you don't have to put it down to grab something else when you are in the weeds. It's just that most of the time I even get a chance to touch my knives, I'm usually just breaking down larger cuts. It seems the only things I use now are a cleaver, and scimitar.
 
I wouldn't complain if someone bought me that set. I could definitely use some new kitchen knives. As far as sharpening goes, I keep all my knives (not just kitchen ones) razor sharp (theres a little bald spot on my arm where I test them). I've used Lansky's and what not but Spyderco makes a descent sharpener that's pretty much fool proof. The tri-angle sharpenmaker or something like that, I've had very good results with both kitchen and hunting/utility knives. You can adjust the angle appropriately, too.
 
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