Rasputin Novgorod wrote: >>> Hmm. ...and I just bought a set of three Chef's knives for my >>> kitchen for $500. >>> /b >>> > > --- Jack Hudler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Just please tell me they're not serrated, know how to use a steel, >> and you keep them holder or leather pouch. >> > > Hi Jack: > > I love cooking, as a hobby (and surprisingly, it's > a chick magnet). I've always wanted a good set of knives > but didn't know what to buy, so didn't. > > This summer I've signed up for a professional French chef class > and we are required to own and bring a good set of four > knives: Chef, Boning, Paring and Scalloped Slicer. > > They recommended several different makes and models, > in different price ranges. mine came with a Knife carrying > Case: 16 Slot, fake leather. My knives (“S” series Henkels): > <http://usa.jahenckels.com/index.php?subcategory=5> > > • 9” Chef Knife > • 6” Boning Knife > • 3.5” Paring Knife > • 10” Scalloped Slicer > • 10” Sharpening Steel > • vegetable peeler > • 7" Carving Fork > > We will spend three days on knives: > 1) care, sharpening and then cutting vegetables. > 2) cutting up and de-boning chickens. > 3) cutting up fish. > > I've refrained from sharpening until the class, even > though I'm a cabinetmaker and trained in sharpening > chisels and plane blades, so know how to use a water stone. > I've been using them for a few days, and what a joy they > are to use. If you cook, get yourself a good set of knives; > at least, spend $100 and get a good 9" chef's (french) knife. > You'll have and use it for the rest of your life. > > /b > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > > _______________________________________________ > time-nuts mailing list > [email protected] > https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts > > The problem I have with some brands is that they were designed for use by someone with significantly smaller hands than mine, Its about time a choice in handle sizes was available. The one size fits all isn't satisfactory.
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