I'm fed up with my poxy blunt knives.
Would need to be available to buy or deliver in the UK...
Any ideas?
2006-08-02 02:20:17 · 10 answers · asked by Noodle 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
I'm a chef. I use global knives both at wor kand at home.
However, it is improtant to find a knife that suits you - go into a store where you can handle them, they should feel 'balanced' in your hand. Take the handle like you would someone's hand if you were offering a firm, businesslike handshake (none of this fingertip girly rubbish). Then loosen your grip a little, does the knife 'balance'?
If you go to a professional chef suppliers they will advise you on the best knives for you and the correct way to care for them so that you prolong their lives and their sharpness. A medium sized global knife costs around £40 so you should see it as a life time investment.
2006-08-02 05:35:51 · answer #1 · answered by Leapling 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My personal choice is Global knives, however, the price, name, etc does not mean a thing. You need to find a knife that feels comfortable in your hand. We can recommend every knife in the world, but you might pick it up and say, 'Ugh! Too Heavy!' or too light or uncomfortable or awkward...etc.
Go out shopping. Any kind of good cookware store will let you "test drive" a quality knife before you buy it. Don't order online unless you've held it in your hand. What's the sense in buying a $100+ knife if you get it home in your hand and hate it?
2006-08-02 02:51:48 · answer #2 · answered by gojenni714 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had Sabatier knives for years, but didn't look after them properly (no-one told me you have to sharpen them - you should sharpen knives every 4th use!!) so they are beyond help now!
I now have Pampered Chef knives - each has it's own case with a built-in sharpening mechanism! They come with a life-time warranty and I will never have to buy another sharp knife again.
2006-08-02 02:47:01 · answer #3 · answered by anchan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chicago Cutlery~ebay
2006-08-02 03:09:45 · answer #4 · answered by All 4 JR 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just bought an Eclipse knife set from eBay for 29.00 was delivered in 2 days, wickedly sharp!
2006-08-02 03:34:21 · answer #5 · answered by loulabelle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gustav emil ern are the knives any one who calls themselves a chef use !
2006-08-02 04:23:40 · answer #6 · answered by absteve1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm happy with J. A Henckels. I don't have the set. I only buy what I use regularly
2006-08-02 02:27:18 · answer #7 · answered by Pam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shogun watch QVC they sell loads at good prices & guarentined
for life
2006-08-02 02:42:52 · answer #8 · answered by Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
argos do a decent set for a tenner with chopping bored, check it out!
2006-08-02 02:45:48 · answer #9 · answered by loopy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sabatier knives - unbeatable
2006-08-02 02:26:16 · answer #10 · answered by g8bvl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋