Sharp Knives

[bainbrig]

I want to sharpen kitchen knives - is there a drill attachment that would help?

BB

[bainbrig]

Eccles - tell ummmm.

[bainbrig]

Alright, (pace ummm), ceramic knives aren’t my answer, so how much should I pay for good quality steel knives?

My requirements are for the preparation of vegetables - no flesh, fish or fowl.

Any ideas?

BB

[dannyk13]

If you are only going to cut vegetables then a cooks knife will suffice.Pay as much as you can afford.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_2_11?url=search-alias%3Dkitchen&;field-keywords=cooks+knife&sprefix=cooks+knife%2Caps%2C153&crid=3T9E561FBP18A

[corylus]

My grandma always used to sharpen her kitchen knives on the stone wall outside her front door.
It worked, I just use a steel regularly like the butchers do.

[melv16]

I was given a Robert Welch, 14cm, Santuoku knife some years ago. I've found it an excellent all rounder. A quick sharpen with a steel keeps it razor sharp. I think it cost about £40-00.

[Kidas]

As much as you can afford.

I have a set of Wüsthof Dreizack knives (added to over the years) going back well over 30 years. I take care of them (though stupidity and carelessness has made me cut myself more than a few times).

They remain an absolute pleasure to use. My nephew who is a professional chef (and consulting chef) likes that brand.

I think decent ones in that brand now cost £40-£80 each, depending on size. They were nothing like that when I bought them.

other brands in that class are Zwilling,

[EcclesCake]

Bainbrig, I don’t feel the need to tell Ummmm anything. If that is your opinion on another’s view then I will leave to you it.

[melv16]

https://www.robertwelch.com/m/kitchen/kitchen_knives/signature_knives/signature_santoku_knife_14cm.htm
Now costs £46-00

[Bazile]

In my younger days , i recall a bloke coming around on the road in his van , offering a knife / garden shears / scissors sharpening service .

Anyone else recall ?

[dannyk13]

Actually saw one in the street about a year ago.

[maggiebee]

Was just going to say that Bazile. We had an old bloke who came round the doors with his grinding stone and would sharpen knives, garden shears etc. Oh for the good old days!

[youngmafbog]

I use a Waring to sharpen my ***.

[youngmafbog]

Ah, I see a professional brand name of knife is banned !!!

Rhymes with "picks"

[Islay]

To find the best knife you need to feel the knife hold it and see how it balances in your hand.
I have a set of Sabatier V that were bought for me when I commenced my training over 25 years ago - cost my parents well over £400 at the time.
However I have tried more recently the 'fashion' brands of knife and don't find them at all well constructed or balanced.
Got to a cook shop and ask for a hold.

[Bazile]

maggibee

//...Oh for the good old days!//

I know what you mean
There use to be a traditional cobbler up the road from us , where we had our shoe repairs done - properly .
I remember the dad , then the son taking over the business .

I recall one day going into the 'shop ' with my shoes to be repaired ; to be confronted by workmen , who advised me that the business was no longer .

It was a bit of a shock , i recall , after them being there for donkeys

[RobNorth]

Nowadays, the most important thing when buying knives is to ensure that they have a name - "Made in Sheffield" no longer cuts the mustard....

[EcclesCake]

Completely agree with Islay, we are both trained chefs and consequently frequently asked to recommend a knife. The look of disappointment on the face of the questioner is obvious when told to go and handle knives to find one that is comfy in your hand.

[bainbrig]

Yes eccles, ("I don’t feel the need to tell Ummmm anything. If that is your opinion on another’s view then I will leave to you it.") but I tried that already and she didn't believe me. Thought you might have more credibility. Don't be cross.

[Islay]

This is going to sound sad but I love going and feeling and holding knives - the elation of finding the perfect balanced one is second to none.

[Kidas]

Ha! all the knife fetishists coming out of the woodwork now!

I'll admit to a slightly unhealthy love for my knives. It's knowing that the edge is so keen, and the feel of it in your hand when you slice through a...

Sorry guys. W-a-a-a-y to much information. I'll just go and hide under a knife block for a few minutes...