Knife Thread

Perywinkle · 22 Jun 2018 at 18:06

Get yourself on this forum https://edgematters.uk/
There are a few suppliers of belts on there and answers to any questions you could dream of

I mainly use ceramic belts as they are good bang for buck.

2013 · 25 Jun 2018 at 01:41

strop vs steel or is it two different things ?

Steampunk · 25 Jun 2018 at 08:47

2013 said:
strop vs steel or is it two different things ?

Two different things. A strop is used to sharpen the last bit of fine edge to make a blade very sharp. A steel is used to straighten an edge that's become bent or folded during use, especially in the kitchen.

Barnox · 16 Jul 2018 at 16:51

I'm going to be moving into a place of my own soon, and won't be bringing any kitchen utensils with me. So I'll be looking to buy a new set.

I'm not much of a cook, but given I'll be living away from family, it'll have to happen. I'll won't be looking for a chef-grade set, and would want to save, but won't want to cheap out and regret it. In terms of what I'll want, at least a small knife for fruit/other small jobs, something for larger jobs (cuts of meat, slicing cake) and a bread knife. Possibly with spares for if I'm cutting different things.
The set I'm currently looking at is ProCook Gourmet X30 6 Piece Set, which seems to cover all that, and a stand to hold them (looking at this one currently).

Any opinions on that set, or others of better quality for the price?

zazelamel · 16 Jul 2018 at 17:41

Hey Barnox, the procook set you're looking at for the price isn't the best, they knives are fine but they are very soft, HRC of only 52. for not much more you can get Richardson Sheffield Kyu 5 Piece Knife Block Set https://amzn.to/2KYJlNE . these are HRC55 rated and for the money are a really good set. comes with a knife block too so you don't have to worry about buying that separate.

Perywinkle · 8 Sep 2018 at 07:39

Latest kitchen knife finished up for a customer

170mm blade, 300mm overall. 01 tool steel.
Bocote handle and saya with a peened copper bolster

peterwalkley · 9 Sep 2018 at 10:34

Not normally one to put ads onto the forum, but this (from the Economist) looks a very good deal:

https://uk.kamikoto.com/products/kanpeki-knife-set-1000-3000-toishi-whetstone

Its 4 Japanese Knives for just under £200. The original offer was 3 plus a whetstone, but they ran out of whetstones so provided a Santoku in replacement.

monkentage · 9 Sep 2018 at 13:41

Haha that marketing.

Mark M · 20 Sep 2018 at 13:35

I still haven’t been able to find anyone to sharpen my Global knives that I trust to do the job properly so Ive been looking at doing it myself with this - https://www.kitchenknives.co.uk/kni...s472-combination-stone-sharpening-kit-ms-472/

Is that ok or is there better options out there? Thanks.

Jony27 · 25 Sep 2018 at 22:57

Looking for a new budget set from Amazon. Any recommendations for a 5 piece set around £40? Or at that price is it pretty much the same for every one?

Raikiri · 25 Sep 2018 at 23:39

Spend £40 on one good knife (maybe two).

Victorinox are generally very good and relatively cheap.

Edit: http://japan-blades.com/products/kc-952-santoku-165mm-by-kanetsune-seki/

I bought a knife from this site by the same brand nearly ten years ago, has been used heavily in both professional kitchens and at home and has performed very well.

Cleisthenes · 26 Sep 2018 at 09:22

Treated myself to a wusthof classic cooks knife for the new flst. Can't wait to use it.

I'm considering having a third party come in to sharpen all of my knives professionally, as I can't be doing with whetstones myself. Has anyone else done this before and how was your experience?

firstborn · 29 Sep 2018 at 16:38

I use a wusthof diamond sharpener with mine ( I ave 4 Wusthof classic Ikon). Couple of swipes is all it takes. Does not get them factory sharp, but perfectly sharp enough to use.

*Minor edit, meant to say does not get them factory sharp

ThriceNightly · 30 Sep 2018 at 17:03

This is a cheap entry level knife I picked up recently from tkmax liked the weight and feel of it.

10" long and weighs 182g

Was wondering what tasks this design is best suited

bJN · 1 Oct 2018 at 07:13

Santoku style so veg prep?

Mr_Orange · 11 Jan 2019 at 13:36

I got a Flint and Flame 6" santoku for Christmas. It's my first decent knife so all I can say is that it's miles better than the set I had before. I've managed to slice through my thumb already so it looks like I'll have to start looking up vids on how to use a knife properly!

Cleisthenes · 11 Jan 2019 at 14:53

Mr_Orange said:
I got a Flint and Flame 6" santoku for Christmas. It's my first decent knife so all I can say is that it's miles better than the set I had before. I've managed to slice through my thumb already so it looks like I'll have to start looking up vids on how to use a knife properly!

That's a pricey first proper knife! Someone was treating you

Mr_Orange · 11 Jan 2019 at 15:54

Cleisthenes said:
That's a pricey first proper knife! Someone was treating you

Flint and Flame had a stall at Bath Christmas Market and the prices were half what they are online. Still pricey, I must have been a good boy!

monkentage · 14 Jan 2019 at 19:10

Does anyone know where I can buy a carbon steel meat cleaver in the UK or EU?

hughtrimble · 15 Jan 2019 at 12:11

monkentage said:
Does anyone know where I can buy a carbon steel meat cleaver in the UK or EU?

Unfortunately they're typically stainless. I can only think of antique/bric-a-brac shops where I've seen carbon steel examples.

Could always see if @Perywinkle is game to make one?