Lets see your knives please :)

[DanP]

I was responding to the swiss army knives thread and I thought i'd like to see other peoples collections here and share my kitchen knives with you guys . I got some Shuns and Globals and 1 Mac boning knife. Sorry for the pic qualitiy it was taken with my cell at work, but damn these get the job done and then some. I think the Shuns would be the rolex's of the chefs knife world and the globals would probably be the omega. I'd like for anyone to share their favourite blades here and have some good chatting! enjoy

[DanP]

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[Goodwatch]

I love the Santoku, that would be the only knife I need. May I be so bold as to ask what you paid for it as I know what it costs over here. The are mine, Dreizack, Zwilling and one small Sabatier:

[BigHat]

Well this is an interesting find as I was thinking of buying a new set for the kitchen last weekend.

If I may:

1)If the Shuns are the Rolex, what are the AP, PP, Lange equivalents? I like the Shuns, but not know much about them, also looked at the Wustoff high-end models, IKON something. Any thoughts on them?

2) Any suggestions on place of purchase?

[DanP]

Originally Posted by BigHat

Well this is an interesting find as I was thinking of buying a new set for the kitchen last weekend.

If I may:

1)If the Shuns are the Rolex, what are the AP, PP, Lange equivalents? I like the Shuns, but not know much about them, also looked at the Wustoff high-end models, IKON something. Any thoughts on them?

2) Any suggestions on place of purchase?

A: As a Chef of 13 years experiance I can tell you:
The shun range of knives are from a company called kershaw ,more importantly kai is the provider of the metals. they are made like no other chefs knife out there for the price basically. They are the sharpest Chefs knives out there PERIOD!. What makes them so sharp is the quality of the metals being molibdinum (did I spell that right) and a cobalt steel alloy wich gives them extremely hard edge that almost never seems to fade. with those good metals in place next comes the folding of them wich shun are masters of . The end result is layers of tiny layers on the blade wich gives it a nice wood grain apperance. As well the blade is soooo sharp because it is honed to an edge of 16 to 17 degrees roughly, when compared to a european knife like say wustoff trident or a henkell that has an edge of 20 to 22 degrees, and require more care ,and also are not to my liking (and yeah Ive used them all b4. just my preferences im not slagging and one of them ) . secondly shuns are very expensive compared to others,unless you work in the foodservice industry or know someone who does, and can get them roughly 1/2 price than msrp. even then its still alot! the shuns also come with the most comfy handles ever on a chefs tool imo. They are made from a laqured indian wood called pakka wood and can be tailored to eregonmically fit a rightie or leftie. But basically you cant got wrong with any higher end chefs knife. But the shuns are the rolexe's belive me sir . they are in my hand just as much as mine is on my wrist wich is more than 15 hours a day
check them out and see wich you like at www.kershawknives.com
Thanks!

[BigHat]

Originally Posted by DanP

A: As a Chef of 13 years experiance I can tell you:

check them out and see wich you like at www.kershawknives.com
Thanks!

Thanks Dan. Appreciate it. I'm still learning about these kitchen knives and this was really good info.

[DanP]

Originally Posted by BigHat

Well this is an interesting find as I was thinking of buying a new set for the kitchen last weekend.

If I may:



2) Any suggestions on place of purchase?

Sorry i forgot to answer this one ,but again if your in the industry or got a work card from someone who is(and say you are them , they wont check) you cant go wrong with house of knives. you would get a 25% discount and no tax! sweet deal.

[Goodwatch]

Try Wahoo Sekizo and Goldhamster. Or Boker Ceramic. I buy my knives at a very large store specialized in cookware because, like watches, you must get 'the look and feel' in person. And the store is 5 minutes from my home and I know their 'knife man' personally. It is like an AD!

[BigHat]

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Try Wahoo Sekizo and Goldhamster. Or Boker Ceramic. I buy my knives at a very large store specialized in cookware because, like watches, you must get 'the look and feel' in person. And the store is 5 minutes from my home and I know their 'knife man' personally. It is like an AD!

Good advice. Everything I read said it's really a personal thing, hand size, balance etc. Also, if not a big time cook some of the exotic models can be overkill and "painful" of you screw them up sharpening / dropping them, etc.

I do have another question for you if I may as you seem to know a bit on the subject:
Some say the big block sets aren't needed and you only need 3-4 knives max -- 10" Chef's, a boning, a paring, and maybe a slicer. Your thoughts? Thinking that spending x on four higher quality knives would be better then x on nine knives etc.

[DanP]

Originally Posted by BigHat

Well this is an interesting find as I was thinking of buying a new set for the kitchen last weekend.

If I may:

1)If the Shuns are the Rolex, what are the AP, PP, Lange equivalents? I like the Shuns, but not know much about them, also looked at the Wustoff high-end models, IKON something. Any thoughts on them?

2) Any suggestions on place of purchase?

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Try Wahoo Sekizo and Goldhamster. Or Boker Ceramic. I buy my knives at a very large store specialized in cookware because, like watches, you must get 'the look and feel' in person. And the store is 5 minutes from my home and I know their 'knife man' personally. It is like an AD!

I havent heard of those ones ill check em out thanks! Yeah I agree with you you gotta check em out and see what feels good. Thanks for sharing I wasnt sure if anyone would reply to this thread and went out shopping came back and saw all these nice responces. I love TRF!!!

[astcell]

[dubyatf]

Originally Posted by astcell

Nice knife. My wife bought me a Gerber - opens with the flick of a finger. It's amazingly sharp too!

[yankeefist]

Well, since you asked so nicely. Here are my scores from Blade 08.

[BigHat]

Originally Posted by yankeefist

Well, since you asked so nicely. Here are my scores from Blade 08.

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Oh boy! Look at that.

[Jocke]

Here is a few ones of my toys.



Jocke

[BigHat]

Originally Posted by Jocke

Here is a few ones of my toys.

Jocke

You are just too damn good with a camera. Nice knives too.

[yankeefist]

Here is a few ones of my toys.

I couldn't get past the red lettered Sub

Those Reeves Sebbies are very nice, and especially the Maandi

[explodingtaco]

Originally Posted by Jocke

Here is a few ones of my toys.



Jocke

Always with the red sub in front, why must you taunt us so?!?!

Jocke ---> <--- Rest of TRF

[Goodwatch]

It is a personal choice, and some blocks can be a good deal but I only use 3 models on a regular basis. A paring knife (called office knife in Europe), a very, very sharp serrated bread knife that doubles as a carving knife and a medium (10") sized cook's knife. I will replace the cook's knife model with a Santoku, that's the fourth knife from the right in the first picture because it is a truly all-round knife.

[redshirt1957]

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

It is a personal choice, and some blocks can be a good deal but I only use 3 models on a regular basis.

Damn Frans, I though for a minute you were talking about wives. To think that we could have been related!

[mgm]

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

It is a personal choice, and some blocks can be a good deal but I only use 3 models on a regular basis. A paring knife (called office knife in Europe), a very, very sharp serrated bread knife that doubles as a carving knife and a medium (10") sized cook's knife. I will replace the cook's knife model with a Santoku, that's the fourth knife from the right in the first picture because it is a truly all-round knife.

I agree that there are few knives needed. After that, you're just filling the holes in your block. Unless, of course, you're the sort of person who owns twenty watches, but that's called collecting, I believe.

[BigHat]

Well it was nice to learn something about kitchen knives here. An unexpected treat.

Here's an all together different type of knife. Made for me and featured years back in BLADE magazine as I recall. Maker named it the "Killer Bee." I can take better pics if anyone cares.

[East Bay Rider]

We bought a block with Henckels 4 star knives soon after we were married. I don't know if they're considered "good" or not but they work fine for what we need.

[astcell]

Applegate-Fairbairn has a rich history. There was also a Banks-Fairbairn. I also have a WWII Sykes-Fairbairn, the granddaddy of them all.

[DanP]

Originally Posted by astcell

Applegate-Fairbairn has a rich history. There was also a Banks-Fairbairn. I also have a WWII Sykes-Fairbairn, the granddaddy of them all.

Yeah a very intimidating blade. If that knife could talk....

[DanP]

another one for you guys and gals. My Zero Tolerance scout knife by kai. Made in the good ol U S of A ! Great little legal (well here in canada at least) pocket knife . Oh and great pics everyone I am really enjoying this thread

[fear]

Sure. I sold off the Stider GB about a year ago, too finicky. I have a whole bunch but here are a few .

[Welshwatchman]

No more taking the piss with the weapon pics please.

This is a kitchen knife thread and the rules are quite clear about weapons.

[explodingtaco]

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

No more taking the piss with the weapon pics please.

This is a kitchen knife thread and the rules are quite clear about weapons.

The rules say no knifes. So if it LOOKS like a weapon it is out of bounds? But if it does not look like a weapon it is ok? IE:

THIS ONE OK?




THIS ONE NOT OK?



And just for the record most "kitchen" knifes are WAY more deadly than a pocket knife that LOOKS mean.

[Rockrolex]

Originally Posted by explodingtaco

The rules say no knifes. So if it LOOKS like a weapon it is out of bounds? But if it does not look like a weapon it is ok? IE:

THIS ONE OK?

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THIS ONE NOT OK?

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And just for the record most "kitchen" knifes are WAY more deadly than a pocket knife that LOOKS mean.

Don't press your luck, Jeff. You remind me of the kid who has to touch the just painted bench with the WET PAINT sign on it.