Knives

by tim irvine 28 days ago

JustCharlie posited “fewer gadgets and smaller the batterie the better.” While I’m blessed with too much nice stuff, I’m inclined to agree. As I look around the room and take note of what I actual...

I'm pretty sure it's summer now.

by kaleokahu 1 month ago

So, how high will it go? Considering people have paid >$10k for a Kramer simply not to have to wait in line for theirs to be made, I think the pre-auction estimate of $4-6k is a little low. Haw...

by Hawashingtonian 2 months ago

I just picked up a 10" Ekco Eternal Chef's knife from Goodwill. The handle might need to be replaced and the edge is dull, but I can fix that. Anyone know if these are any good? I've never heard of...

by pinkmagnolia921 7 months ago

Spring 2019 Cookware Deals & Delights

by kaleokahu 3 months ago

Well, we're halfway through... What have you found, and what's been sold out? Hurry!

Me and my fiance are buying our first home this year and we're starting to collect some necessary cookware. We're set on Henckels flatware and would like to match Henckels knives, we're just that ...

I bought this beat up old knife for $10, I was wondering if anyone recognizes this brand.

My niece has the below knives: - Tojiro Shirogami ITK Gyuto 210mm - Miyabi Mizu SG2 kit (3.5‑in Paring Knife & 8‑inch Chef's Knife) She has this 1200 grit whetstone: https://www.amazon.com/...

From what I've read, CCK seems to be the best for cleavers and TI produces very good knives but I haven't seen any threads here discussing Thiers Issard (TI) cleavers. So, I was wondering would you...

I'm looking to add some more knives to my niece's collection. I seem to recall her mentioning a boning knife in passing one day so I am looking for the best one available. Currently, she has this o...

Our garbage disposal ate our Henckel Santoku. I have a regular chef knife which I had before I got a Santoku years ago. I prefer the feel of a Santoku for chopping over a chef's knife. Should I rep...

by Cam14 2 years ago

The 8" Chef's knife often gets stuck when cutting into acorn squash or other hard winter squash. Half the time I end up cooking the squash before cutting it in half. But I prefer to bake it with ...

I'm going to Japan soon, and am considering buy a couple of knives. My wife cooks Chinese food at home while I occasionally help with chopping and prepping. We currently have a cheap chef's knife a...

I'm looking to purchase a Wusthof 7" mezzaluna, but cannot decide between the single and double blade version. The double blade version is more expensive and looks like it can get the job done more...

by pinkmagnolia921 10 months ago

Let's continue the conversation here for the new year. 2018 posts: - Winter https://www.chowhound.com/post/2018-cookware-deals-delights-1068356 - Spring https://www.chowhound.com/post/spring-...

by drrayeye 7 months ago

Time was we went to look at kitchen knives up close and personal--got to hold them or even cut up a few carrots with one. It still happens sometimes with a limited range of knives--especially at S...

I had purchased three Wusthoff Classic Icon knives for my son for Christmas- a 9" serrated bread, 3.5" Paring and 7" Santuko knife, hoping that would take care of all of his needs. I asked for fee...

Brandless.com has a Santoku and a Nakiri for $3 each. At that price, is it likely they can even hold an edge? Have any of you tried any of the knives from them?

I am looking to replace me cheap knife set, was looking and the Shun knives and my online searches always kept coming up with people saying that I could do better... Looking for suggestions. The ...