Modern kitchen knives

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I haven't seen many knife threads on here that discuss the newest of kitchen knife technologies and trends. Since I'm shopping for a decent knife set and have around £400 for a combination, I thought I'd try and find out people's thoughts on the kitchen knife market today.

All the classic brands (Wusthof, Henckels, etc.) are now trying to keep up with the Japanese fashion of thinner blades and reduced bolsters.

We have from Wusthof the new Classic Ikon range, with reduced bolster and updated handle:

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Also from Wusthof, the range that bridges the gap between the classic shaped handle with triple rivet and the fine blade and reduced bolster of the Japanese style - the "Le Cordon Bleu" range.

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Lastly and most outrageously, the new Henckels Twin Cermax, with modern handle technology and an incredibly hard and sharp steel blade, to go with sufficiently high prices (£135 for a 10cm paring knife).

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http://usa.jahenckels.com/index.php?subcategory=39

As you can see I'm partial to the idea of German manufacturing and steel in a slightly Japanese style. Has anyone any experience of any of these knives and what are people's thoughts on these knives versus the classic full bolster traditional knives? Perhaps you believe that if you're going to go East Asian, you may as well go for the likes of Shun and Global?
 
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i'v never used (or even hread of) any that you've listed. But im always amazed when using my dads Global knives. Its like you dont need to put any pressure on the top of the knife and it just slides through anything but i do find some of the handles (mostly the larger knives oddly enough) are too small for my hands.
 
I personally use Globals, but i can see why people dont like them as the handles wouldnt be so great for long periods of use.

I would like a few Shuns though!
 
Skull said:
Why do you need a £100 knife?
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because most knives in the £100 range would be considered to be some of the best in the world

if you want the best then its going to cost


I`m going to get a decent knife and £100 is probably my limit
 
Skull said:
Why do you need a £100 knife?
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I wouldnt personally spend crazy money on knives, but if someone is into cooking and preparing food, then a good knife would be very important for them.

If it gets used daily, then a decade of using a 100 quid knife isnt a bad investment
 
Skull said:
Why do you need a £100 knife?
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If you had ever used one you would know why. They are sharper than you think they are and they retain there edge over a long period of time. A quick swipe with a steel and they are razor sharp again.

I have two each of the Globals and Wusthoff. Out of the box I would say the Globals were sharper but the Wusthoffs have a better feel in the hand for me.
 
i spend a lot of money on my main cooking knife

i use it for everything and it was one of the best things i have bought

its like everything, you get what you pay for.

if your really into your cooking a good knife is a must
 
Well I am no expert, but the misus is a pro-hairdresser, and she uses a £100 pair of scissors, I offered to buy her some £800 designer samurai-type scissors and she said dont bother, they are no better than the £100 ones.

Its all about buying "reasonably decent" blades, and looking after them properly. She sends them off once every few years to get them sharpened by a pro.
 
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