Forget about everyone else; what do YOU want for Christmas?

[kilty55]

I do like the look of that set, very funny.

This is the knife I want

I was given a Chroma Type 301 FA Porsche knife by a customer and was looking to get the set but I think for the money I can get better

henkels are the knives i used to use also gustavs both worth the money and last a lifetime

 

[Colour Republic]

henkels are the knives i used to use also gustavs both worth the money and last a lifetime

What do you use now if you don't mind me asking mate?

My porsche one has started to rust which I was a bit suprised about but then I've been putting it in the dishwasher when I know I shouldn't😳

 

[kilty55]

hiya colour,,i dont chef anymore mate but if i was to buy a set of long lasting knives id get either gustavs,henkels or the wuhstoffs the globals are also amazing but they cost an absolute fortune and to be honest are designed for chefs using them 14 hours a day every day so for a household either of the 3 i named will last u forever at home. stay away from the cheaper sets these companys do with the rubber moulded handles thay aint as good quality.

dishwashers will rust your knives also and sometimes banana them with the heat just best washin in the sink

 

[kilty55]

a cheaper option but still a good knife is the victorinox range,get the wooden handled ones though much better quality,,these are a third of the price of the gustavs etc they wont last as long however but you will get a good innings out them.

 

[Colour Republic]

I have heard of all those but heard good things about the Henkels and sort of discounted the wooden handle ones. The Globals look beautiful and i didn't think they were much more expensive than Henkels, If i'm going to start buying them cost isn't really that much of a factor as I want them for life, I want to make the right choice on this one as it could be a costly mistake if I go for the wrong one.

Which would you say feels the nicest in the hand, balance wise?

A friend of mine runs Jamie Olivers Recipease in Brighton and they have some Japenese knives in there (not his own brand) that I want to try out, they do a knives skills course where you get to try them. Can't remember the brand now. I wouldn't buy them just because it's endorsed by Jamie but thought i'd give them a go

 

[kilty55]

hiya colour, i cost is no problem id be going for henkels or globals,personally i preffered a heavier knife for working so opted for gustav dropped forges,but the globals are the best i would say and also more pleasing to the eye to look at as they are all silver as oppose to black or rosewood handled knives.

not sure what these japanese knives are however i tried using both james martin knives and also anthony worrel thompson endorsed knives both were binned in a fortnight lol

 

[kilty55]

I have heard of all those but heard good things about the Henkels and sort of discounted the wooden handle ones. The Globals look beautiful and i didn't think they were much more expensive than Henkels, If i'm going to start buying them cost isn't really that much of a factor as I want them for life, I want to make the right choice on this one as it could be a costly mistake if I go for the wrong one.

Which would you say feels the nicest in the hand, balance wise?

A friend of mine runs Jamie Olivers Recipease in Brighton and they have some Japenese knives in there (not his own brand) that I want to try out, they do a knives skills course where you get to try them. Can't remember the brand now. I wouldn't buy them just because it's endorsed by Jamie but thought i'd give them a go

are you buying the knives online or from a local shop? you can ask to handle every knife before you buy it if you prefer to get the feelof the knife correct for yourselfs in the shop,,

 

[Colour Republic]

anthony worrel thompson endorsed knives both were binned in a fortnight lol

:lol::lol::lol: I bought the same set, I would have liked to bury them in him after buying them, he really does endorse some rubbish! I binned mine too in similar time. The knives in Jamie's aren't endorsed by him, he just stocks them and they are in the Heknels price range (can't find them on his site)

I know i should support the local shops but the mark up they put on them is just too much, I know they have rent and rates and offer a service but they can be as mush as 30% more on the high street. I won't try them in store as I know I have no intention of buying from them, I do have some morals:smilewinkgrin: So trying to do my research online

I'm a bit different I like quite a light knife (unless the type of knife calls for it to be heavy) The reason I discounted wooden handle ones is for ease of cleaning, I know with wooden handled knives i'd be tempted to chuck them in the dishwasher again as bits always get stuck where the handle meets the blade

 

[Bolter]

Ive had a set of Sabatier diamond edge knives for 12yrs or so. Best knife you can buy. I hope the company still make knives, Ive not looked for 12yrs! 🙂

edit: they do! 🙂
Sabatier knife - sabatier knives - professional knife - kitchen knife - traditional knife - Sabatier : The cook's diamond

 

[DHTiling]

I want a boiler that works...:incazzato: