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Recommendation for sharp kitchen knives

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JerkintheMerkin · 05/02/2023 10:08

That don't cost the earth. Mine are as sharp as a dinner knife and I've had enough.

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NewNameForXmas · 16/02/2023 00:03

I've had a set of Sabatier knives since 1994 and they're still perfect... use a stone to sharpen occasionally. I think it was 60 quid then for 5 in a block.

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minipie · 16/02/2023 00:13

Wusthof Classic. I think this is their middle range, they also have an entry level range (not nearly as good) or a super expensive range.

I love mine. Really just need two small knives and a chef’s knife. I put them in the dishwasher (have a tray not a basket which helps) and have never sharpened them - guess I may need to after a few more years but going strong so far.

I don’t like the feel of Global knives, I don’t like the straightness of the handle shape and they feel too lightweight to me. It’s personal preference.

Be wary of buying a set - check it has the sizes you actually want. I bought a Wusthof set of 3 which had an odd mid sized knife in it, we hardly use it, would have been better to just buy the 2 I wanted.

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minipie · 16/02/2023 00:16

my favourite knife

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WhoNeedsSleepNotISaidMyBody · 16/02/2023 00:19

JerkintheMerkin · 05/02/2023 10:08

That don't cost the earth. Mine are as sharp as a dinner knife and I've had enough.

Spend £10 on an AnySharp & you can use your existing knives.

it realky is brilliant! Cheaply, easy to use, game changer!!

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peanutbuttertoasty · 16/02/2023 00:24

Wusthof

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Cynderella · 16/02/2023 00:37

Over the years, I have come to the conclusion that a couple of mid priced (not ceramic) knives and learning to sharpen is the way forward.

I have five knives on the wall - one Global, two Ikea, a Sabatier and a bread knife from Amazon. Every Saturday morning, I sharpen them all on a whetstone - using techniques picked up from a few YouTube videos. They are all sharp enough to slice a tomato, and it takes minutes.