Time for new Cutlery,20 yr of Chicago, Any good brands you recommend ?

Question

I have been looking at sets but some are junk and some can run as high as $500 or more a set.Have you bought and used any that are actually sharp when you buy them ! I'm going crazy with all the ads on these from Chicago to Hampton Forge. I want a good blade and the only reason I want new ones is my wooden handles are falling apart on my Chicago Cutlery

Answer 1

Kasumi of Japan

Most traditional Japanese knives are made by forge welding together a piece of hagane and a piece of soft steel or iron. This construction is called "kasumi." Kasumi means misty or foggy and the term refers to the iron which takes on a frosty appearance after heat treatment. Kasumi is easier to manufacture and less expensive for the cook to buy. It is easier to maintain because the hagane is thinner.

Answer 2

I have some Chicago Cutlery and I like it, but I LOVE my chef's knife from Wustof. It was pricey, but worth every penny. I can't wait to add to my Wustof collection.

When you shop for knives, look for a knife that is heavy for it's size. It should be balanced - you should literally be able to balance the knife (lengthwise!) on your finger. And the handle should feel good to hold. Look for knives that are forged, not pressed. The tang should run the full length of the handle - not stop at the edge.

Be prepared to spend money if you want good knives - you get what you pay for. But it's an investment - a good knife will last a lifetime if you care for it well.

So speaking of caring for your knives: never, ever no matter what the label says, never put your knives in the dishwasher. Most good knives are temperture treated to hold thier edge. Harsh chemicals and heat of your dishwasher destroy the edge permanently, and ruin the handles if you have wooden ones. And never use glass or marble cutting boards. They'll ruin your knives, too!

Answer 3

Cutco. I have had their knifes for over 15 years and still sharp. Also alot of times if you go to local Fairs in the fall they have a booth there where you can get discounts. That's what we did.

Answer 4

I like Williams Sonoma stuff - a little on the pricey side, but their stuff lasts. (sorry, don't know what brand it is, think their own) And, if you're on a budget, get some tin foil & cut the foil with the knife - it sharpens the blade. Hope this helps.

Answer 5

What ever you do, do NOT buy Cutco. They have a sales pitch that is a bunch of crap. Henkels is the best ever. Make sure that the tang runs the length of the knife and that it is balanced.

Answer 6

Try target and get the sets made from steel and are one piece. They run about 50 bucks and they last. They also come with a knife block.

Answer 7

We use faberware. It's a walmart brand, but we are on a budget. If your on a budget that's a good brand to use. If money isn't a problem use cutco.

Answer 8

H.J. henkels.
Te trure knives for the true cooks.
Life time garentee come in varrious price ranges

Answer 9

Don't Know ......however buy from a reputable source and remember the old saying of "You get what you pay for"and alternatively "If the offer looks to good to be true, then it probably is"

Good Luck

Answer 10

H.J. henkels. has been the best in my experience. They seem to stay really sharp for a long time.