Knife Sets

[nin9abadga]

overpriced though due to being the "in thing"

what are some good alternatives to global knives then?

 

[Visage]

what are some good alternatives to global knives then?

Anolon do some decent knives at reasonable prices. Not top of the range, but better than the rubbish you get in most high street stores.

 

[theNude]

Throwing knives actually or you could go for
http://www.cooks-knives.co.uk/acata..._Classic_9_Piece_Knife_Set_and_Block_283.html

I have these knives!

They are really well built. obviously knives loose there sharpness from use, especially incorrect use.

the sharpening steel that comes with it is quite good.

i got mine from house of fraser i think.

 

[camels5]

Before you buy your mum knives are you sure she wants them for xmas? only asking because my children are banned from getting me anything for the kitchen for xmas, I'm not being mean to them it's just that if i needed a knife i would buy one, xmas is a time for personal pressies.

 

[Jonny69]

I wrote a thread on it: http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17731099

 

[wez130]

I recommended it in another post and i shall here too, for a decent set of knives for the home, you cannot beat TK Maxx, decent set of sabatiers etc for about £45 complete with block. I personally use the finest knives (IMO) money can buy, Shuns but then i'm a chef so i would

 

[PaulStat]

I have a nice set of Lion Sabatier knives, they truly are the muts nuts

A set of 5 knives for ~ £160

 

[dannyjo22]

overpriced though due to being the "in thing"

They are expensive but they are for a reason. They are the best knives I have used. Like anything it's all down to personal feel.

Buying sets of knives are money wasted anyway. You only need to buy a decent chefs knife and a smaller vegatable knife anyway. The rest are padding to look good.

 

[FC1983]

Can anyone recommend a good knife sharpener?

 

[oneilldo]

for globals I think the milo (or miko) water sharpener is recommended if you don't fancy going down the block route.

 

[Cr0fty]

Chroma Type 301 P-8 Boning Knife 140mm

Immature..but
I lol'd
I think it was the word boning

 

[Jonny69]

Can anyone recommend a good knife sharpener?

My one. Sabatier. Get used to what is good steel and what isn't by the colour and feel and don't buy a crappy one like a Kitchen Devils or your knife will shave it bald.

 

[dannyjo22]

Can anyone recommend a good knife sharpener?

I use the chantry knife sharpener...

http://www.cookware-online.co.uk/ishop/930/shopscr1479.html

It's not as good as being able to do it yourself with a steel but I just plull it through once before use and the blades stay sharp. Its a far better option than ruining an expensive knife with my poor sharpening skills.

I keep meaning to buy a cheap blade to practice with.

 

[Hyper]

First of all, are you 18 because you have to be to buy knives

 

[Glaucus]

Can anyone recommend a good knife sharpener?

Wusthof Knife Sharpener
And a global wet stone to take out any dents or big defects.

 

[Cold_And_Miserable]

I would wait for the new ferrium C69 steel to be available for the ultimate knife.

 

[ganesh]

I can recommend Global, amazing knives. Though as for sharpening implements i believe that some japanese brands (including Global) are set at a different angle, so it is generally best to buy specialist sharpening tools. E.g. The Minosharp.

 

[alexakasloth]

Stellar Sabatier set with a minosharp.

 

[scratch]

I recommended it in another post and i shall here too, for a decent set of knives for the home, you cannot beat TK Maxx, decent set of sabatiers etc for about £45 complete with block. I personally use the finest knives (IMO) money can buy, Shuns but then i'm a chef so i would

Another vote for TK Maxx. Bought my mum some Sabatiers for Mother's Day and she loves them. Tend to be about half the RRP as well.

 

[MaX_PoWah]

just looked at the global knives in John Lewis, they really do look rather nice, but £50 for a knife lol, having said that i still mite buy one