Chef knives

[SilentTrigger]

Been looking on chef knives the last 3-4 hours (somewhat scary thought) and been dreeming away at knives by Ichiro Hattori (around $1000 a pop and several years waiting list)

Then I found a great knife (so I've heared/read) made by SEKI KANETSUGU and it's only $70!
Doesn't have the damaskus look and make but it's still a nice looking knife

Will try to order it from Seki, Japan next moth



Anyone else interested in cooking and knifes related to cooking?

$70 bucks is a bargin, if you campare to Global knies that cost almost the dubble and are not even near as sharp as these

[Erik]

It says PRO M as like PROM lol Yeah Im into cooking but don't have much time these days but Im big into grilling

[Scott]

Nope, my knives were $15 at Wal-Mart for a complete set... They seem to work fine ...

[Hellfighter]

i got my working at a cutlery 2ea butcher knifes, cost me around $285.00 that was back in 1998-2000, they still razor sharp as hell today.

no bleach soapy water for them! they turn black as hell

i love them and i still DE-bone and flay meat with them!

[SilentTrigger]

So did I, untill I tryed one of my fathers sharp knifes that I ware not allowed to use as a kid and ware sold, for me a good knife takes the cooking to the skies in comparance. And I love it! Guess I got it from my father

Sound great chief!

[Steve]

a decent set of knives is well worth it!
alas i can't afford a small fortune for knives, but i bought a decent set and worth every penny

[SilentTrigger]

Agreed Steve

Thinking of this one aswell:

[Lakie]

I sell em, including those I think

[VooDoo-]

having a good knife is well worth it ..

i have a real kick ass fellet (sp) knife for cutting up fish.. it really is needed.

and after years of searching for a decent way to sharpen my own knives, i've come across it. i bought this kit online that comes with two wheels. they're both dense cardboard wheels, but one has a grit on it that sharpens my knifes really well, and the other doesn't, and is used for polishing the blade.

three passes on each side of the blade and it'll make it sharp as all hell.. only thing was i needed to go out and get a cheap motor to spin the two wheels

[teej]

I have always been interested in cooking somewhat. I go through spurts of when I want to cook. Its like for about 2 weeks all I do is want to cook then for 4 or 5 months I dread heating up oatmeal in the microwave lol. I really considered going to school for culinary arts but after working at a restaurant and seeing the kind of stuff the cooks go through and how much work there is to it, I don't think I would really enjoy it. Sure, the creating of new dishes and new ideas is always fun but when the crowd comes in demanding food and you have 40 plates that need to be out asap, they do not look like they are having fun.

I say all of that because you asked is anyone interested in cooking or knifes at all lol. I thought I should share.

But the whole knife part, I never got that in depth with cooking to start choosing that kind of stuff. Plus I still live with my dad so I just use w/e utensils we have in the house.

[SilentTrigger]

Originally Posted by Mike

I sell em, including those I think

Awsome! Whats your price including shipping to Sweden? Are these good? Have you tried any of them? The last one is quite a bit softer steel then the first, not sure about that last one. Noticed that several manufacurers in Japan use Swedish Steel

having a good knife is well worth it ..

i have a real kick ass fellet (sp) knife for cutting up fish.. it really is needed.

and after years of searching for a decent way to sharpen my own knives, i've come across it. i bought this kit online that comes with two wheels. they're both dense cardboard wheels, but one has a grit on it that sharpens my knifes really well, and the other doesn't, and is used for polishing the blade.

three passes on each side of the blade and it'll make it sharp as all hell.. only thing was i needed to go out and get a cheap motor to spin the two wheels

Yeah I've seen those too, been thinking of teaching my self to sharpen knifes on whet stones. I would need a knife for chicken and fish aswell as these are not made for it, they're too thin

I have always been interested in cooking somewhat. I go through spurts of when I want to cook. Its like for about 2 weeks all I do is want to cook then for 4 or 5 months I dread heating up oatmeal in the microwave lol. I really considered going to school for culinary arts but after working at a restaurant and seeing the kind of stuff the cooks go through and how much work there is to it, I don't think I would really enjoy it. Sure, the creating of new dishes and new ideas is always fun but when the crowd comes in demanding food and you have 40 plates that need to be out asap, they do not look like they are having fun.

I say all of that because you asked is anyone interested in cooking or knifes at all lol. I thought I should share.

But the whole knife part, I never got that in depth with cooking to start choosing that kind of stuff. Plus I still live with my dad so I just use w/e utensils we have in the house.

Yeah I had about the same though and about the same reson I didn't peruse it. I'm happier to just privetly cook and enjoy it with out having to force out 40 plates of food at one single time during rush hours. Just don't see the apeal in it

[chef009]

I love to cook and also love knives. I own quite a few including Shun, Global and Henckels, they are all good knives been thinking about adding a few more to the collection. Give us a review on the knife when you can.

[SilentTrigger]

Just emailed Koki (owner of JCK www.japanesechefsknife.com) has decided to buy the Seki Kanetsugu PRO-M Will let you know what I think of it

[atholon]

Originally Posted by Scott

Nope, my knives were $15 at Wal-Mart for a complete set... They seem to work fine ...

Too true.

[SilentTrigger]

Just ordered it

[atholon]

wish I had that much cash to throw around, rich boy.

[Scott]

Originally Posted by atholon

wish I had that much cash to throw around, rich boy.

It all depends on your interests... I bet if you liked knives you'd find the money for it too

[atholon]

But then I wouldn't be able to upgrade my computer
.

[SilentTrigger]

Yes and I sit with a laptop that has an ATI 1300 mobility, so you see that I have prioratized a bit different

[MERMITE]

Victorinox Kitchen Knives Review

Victorinox knives were founded by Karl Elsener who began his career as an apprentice making knives and surgical instruments in Germany.
- In 1884 returned to his home town of Ibach, Switzerland; opened a workshop.
- in 1891 the famous Swiss Army Knife was created.
Today Victorinox is one of the leading knife manufacturers in the World. Victorinox knives are used by chefs and butchers worldwide.
Their main features are:
- The finest high carbon stainless steel
- Full tang (metal goes all the way through the handle)
- Taper ground from bolster to tip and back of blade to edge
- Beautiful African rosewood or non-slip Fibrox nylon handle
- Rosewood handle attached with three rivets
- Unique serrated blades will outperform many expensive brands
Victorinox cutlery have been used by generations of professional chefs and many claim that they are "Best knives they ever had" and yet they are very good value for the price.
Pros:
- Fantastic value for the price. Best buy, especially for a cost conscious cook or a catering student.
- Excellent lasting sharp blade
- The very extensive range with many specialty pieces
- Hygienic, safe and robust design, excellent hand protection
Cons:
- The chefs knife is too light for professional cooking, but ideal for home use
- The filleting knife lacks flexibility, but still does the job
- Sharpening is more difficult than that of more expensive lines. But the blade will keep the edge for a long time.
Tip: Not as dishwasher-proof as advertised.