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05-13-2009, 10:01 AM
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#1 | | | | | | | Assistant Cook
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Im shopping for a new Knife set, and I need some help. Im currently still using the set they gave us in culinary arts school and they work fine (albeit a little dull) but Id really like an all-purpose, durable (sharp duh!  ) knife set. Any suggestions on a reasonably priced, good set to pump up my collection??
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05-13-2009, 10:04 AM
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#2 | | | | | | | Certified Pretend Chef
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Could you sharpen the set you have?
Check out our knife forum. There are numerous discussions about kitchen knives.
The key is to select knives that are comfortable in your hand. Also, you probably already realize you really only use 3 or 4 knives regularly. Perhaps you don't need a whole set.
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05-13-2009, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Andy M.  Could you sharpen the set you have?
Check out our knife forum. There are numerous discussions about kitchen knives.
The key is to select knives that are comfortable in your hand. Also, you probably already realize you really only use 3 or 4 knives regularly. Perhaps you don't need a whole set. | Thats true, and I have little wrists and hands, so I know I dont need to be playin around with any "machete" lookin knives. lol
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05-13-2009, 10:16 AM
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#4 | | | | | | | Assistant Cook
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I've always loved Calphalon and they fit well in my hand. Cooking is just a hobby for me though, so I'm not an expert. :)
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05-13-2009, 11:38 AM
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#5 | | | | | | | Sous Chef
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I don't get this "fits well in the hand" stuff. The only handles I've so much as noticed are cracked, broken, swollen, shrunken, or Shun Alton's Angles. When I use a proper pinch grip (for control) it doesn't make any difference.
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05-13-2009, 11:39 AM
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#6 | | | | | | | Chief Eating Officer
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Originally Posted by buzzard767 I don't get this "fits well in the hand" stuff. The only handles I've so much as noticed are cracked, broken, swollen, shrunken, or Shun Alton's Angles. When I use a proper pinch grip (for control) it doesn't make any difference. | Not everyone uses the pinch grip though. Most people do not use the pinch grip so fitting in their hand is quite important.
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05-13-2009, 12:12 PM
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#7 | | | | | | | Certified Executive Chef
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Back when I used to make knives I used to make handles purposly biger than normal. I just like fat handle. Some women with small hands would definitely not like that.
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05-13-2009, 12:17 PM
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#8 | | | | | | | Assistant Cook
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Originally Posted by CharlieD Back when I used to make knives I used to make handles purposly biger than normal. I just like fat handle. Some women with small hands would definitely not like that. | lol my dad has some knives, that when I try to use them I feel like Im chopping with a block of wood! Very uncomfortable! But he Loves them!  | | |
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05-13-2009, 12:23 PM
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#9 | | | | | | | Sous Chef
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Originally Posted by GB Not everyone uses the pinch grip though. Most people do not use the pinch grip so fitting in their hand is quite important. | Most people don't have zip for other knife skills either.
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05-13-2009, 12:34 PM
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#10 | | | | | | | Certified Pretend Chef
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Originally Posted by buzzard767 Most people don't have zip for other knife skills either. |
What's your point relative to GB's post?
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