Recent content by kyle0k

Can you, or someone else, recommend a specific ceramic honing rod on amazon thats in the 20-30 dollar range. Seems like alot of the well rated ones on Amazon are actually sharpeners, and are rated well by people that have no idea about knives..

OK so my cheap knife block set I bought for the steak knives came with a honing rod. Can I use this one, or does it have to be a decent quality one to not damage the knife?

The metal honing rod? No I do not. To be honest I've stayed away from that thing like the plague. I can't imagine me running my knife through it at the right or even the same angle every time. Seems like I would do more harm than good

A couple years ago I came here for help to find a good knife. I am the 'average' home user and probably use it to cut one thing a day, so not a lot of work. I ended up landing on a wusthof chef's knife. I also got an edgemaker kit as per you guys' recommendation. Out of the box it was...

a week or so ago, the knife got to the point of really dull. Obviously still sharper then piece of crap knives, but when cutting harder things like potatoes my GF was having a hard time. So I put it against the steel and it made it ALOT better for now. Today I ordered the edgemaker pro set of 4...

So I just wanted to update you guys... I love the choice Ive made. The cheap block set is useful with so many knives because for something quick O can quickly use one of them or use the scissors that are right there and handy in the block. Then for most of the things I use the wustoff knife and...

Isnt the warranty against "defects". So as long as I recieve the knife and its in tact since its not exactly an electronics item, thats it? Or do they cover accidental breakage from regular use and such things like that. Thanks for the reply though, Thats probably exactly what I will do :chef:

While I cannot tell the difference, that doesnt mean there isnt one, and I acknowledge that there is and thats exactly why Im here :rolleyes: So I bought the 8 inch wusthof classic :rofl: I'm excited for it to come in. Now my next questions have to do with maintanance. Can I use the steel that...

Ok I'm ready to pull the trigger and have one last qusetion about them, and this might sound like a dumb question. Just like all other higher end items, Are there fake ones out there? The reason im asking is most are in the 90-120 range, and I found one on ebay for 70, brand new in box. Seems...

ok, so I'm guessing gourmet is their garbage line, because I see its alot cheaper? Also their "cooks" knives are the same thing as their "chef's" knives correct?

Ok guys, So yesterday we went around stores to try whats most comfortable for us. We really fell in love with how the 8" wusthof's felt in both our hands. Is there specific lines we should stay away from, or any recommendations on which one of their lines we should get? I have expanded the...

I know you were being sarcastic :rolleyes:, but yes that is what I bought! And for the 1% of the time that I need anything but a chef's knife that set will actually not need to be sharpened and will due just fine! Thats why I am trying to find a good quality chef's knife

I guess when you say fasion accessory I see handbags not anything that you buy to look stylish/good. No arguments there, it is what it is. Thanks for that list of good companies, thats exactly what I was looking for. Is Zwilling J.A. Henckels TWIN® Signature Chef's Knife, 8" - Chefs Knives...

Also are there palces I can go to see and feel all these name brand knives. I know I saw them at bed bath and beyond , but they are either just in boxes or all screwed into the block. The problem is that I am 6' and my GF is 5'2"(with our hands proportionate to our heights) So I could easily go...

Woah Andy, think your getting a little serious there! Its not a fashion accessory.. But I doubt I am the only one here that puts looks into account when buying kitchen items... Most would not get a bright pink refrigerator just because its the best, unless they are very big enthusiasts, which I...