Knife Blasphemy

[bakerman]

Well I have this set of Wusthof Classic knives that were a gift from my sister, it is the Chef's Attache case with 10 knives and assorted garnishing tools. Well I used to use it, but my mom came to visit and ran them through the dishwasher damaging the logo on the handles a bit. I was so upset about this that I packed them up and haven't used them in 6 years!!

Well since I got the awesome Kapoosh Knife block for christmas, I have decided to put them back in to use. I took out the chefs knife and broke down a pork loin into boneless chops with such ease. I had forgotten how great these knives felt in the hand, and how well they worked in comparison to the cheap knives I have been using (Rada knives, they work ok but are not at all balanced like the Wusthof knives). I just have to get a santoku knife to make the set perfect, I love this style of knife.

Just thought I would share this with you, I will put them back in to hiding when mom visits!

MAC

[radiodugger]

Bakerman, I've always been a fan of the Wusthof Classic set. The price has always been prohibitive, for me anyway.

When I worked in the industry, we always had Dexter-Russell...the Sysco people delivered those. I got to like the white plastic handled chef's knife, so I went and bought an 8" and a 10" Dexter-Russell chef knife with steel. I paid $20 each, plus $12 for the steel.

The only other knife I own is a Chinese cleaver (choy doh).

You're right, I won't let ANYONE touch my Dexter-Russells, especially my roommate/landlord. He uses his knives on a GLASS cutting board. Needless to say, his knives ain't worth a darn.

Still, the Wusthof Classic is one of the finest.

Radio Doug

[bakerman]

I have used the Dexter-Russell and they are a great knife, they can take a beating. Our local restaurant supply carries those, if only I could convince people to buy those at a good price rather than the crap that most department stores sell.

I have read your other posts about this guy, good lord he sounds like any serious cook's nightmare.

I couldn't afford this set myself, my sister is in the army and used to be a cook, she won these in a military cooking competition. When she gave these to me I almost fainted, talk about generous, I was on cloud nine.

MAC

[Food Network Fan]

We had a Nephew that was selling Cutco several years ago and got drawn into that supporting him. Someday I would like to have a really nice set of Shun.

[bakerman]

Shun are awesome, but have you held a Wusthof chef knife in hand, it is almost orgasmic, ok not quite but almost!

MAC

[Food Network Fan]

I have a cheeper version of one that came as a freebie with my emeril roasting pan. It's a carving set with the fork too. Nice, but not as nice as the high end ones I am sure.

[Chefnot]

Well, I'm a knife freak you might say. Have a collection of probably a couple hundred and a ton of variation. And I don't know how many steels and stones I have. Nothing nicer than a sharp knife and one that feels good in your hand.

Oh, then there is the pocket knife collection.

[Chap]

The kids bought me a 7" Shun Santoku for father's day. Cost them around $200. I love it. Queenie's dad was a butcher so we are still using his old knives. Couldn't tell you who made them though. I will have to check out the Wusthof next time I get a chance. What would you suggest to buy first if I start my collection one at a time?

[bakerman]

Well a chefs knife would be a good first choice, then a paring knife, and maybe a bread knife. For me these seem to be the most used knives since you already have an awesome santoku knife.

MAC

[Chap]

Chef's knife.............any size suggestions? I'm seriously open for comments here. That's sounds like a nice logical next choice. We have a usable bread knife and I have 2 paring knives I like and use. Good enough for now.