what Knifes do people use?

Glaucus · 29-06-2008, 22:53

I've had global, sabatier and Kershaw Wasabi.

The wasabi is by far the best blade, but it's treated in something which makes everything stick to the blade and that makes it useless. I'm not a fan of the globals. The sabatier is a good solid knife, but lacks blade hardness so needs frequent sharpening.

Thinking about trying one of these next
http://www.cooks-knives.co.uk/acatal...efs_Knife.html
http://www.cooks-knives.co.uk/acatal...fe___Blue.html

what have you guys got, if you want to show of by all means show pics. WHat do you guys want?

Flibster · 29-06-2008, 23:14

I'm a exclusively Global person. I've got at the moment:
GSF-24 - 15cm forged utility knife.
GSF-22 - 11cm forged utility knife.
G-17 - 27cm cooks knife
G-7 - 18cm Deba
G-14 - 30cm Sashimi knife *my favourite*
and 2 of the 30th anniversary knifes. These are the ones we use most often. Ideal for veg and fruit and even some meats.

I know that some people don't get on with the grip shape of them. I've yet to have any problems with them.

I used to use Sabatier - but after being given a Global as a present, I sold them all and got Globals instead. Difference is immense. The Globals hold their edge so much easier. I used to sharpen the Sabatiers around 2 to 3 times a week, The Globals get sharpened once a week. I use a proper whetstone just to keep the edge sharp. Takes about 1min per knife.

If you want to try something different, take a look at the Ceramic knives. They are a complete bugger to sharpen, but you don't need to do it that often. I would take them to a specalist to get it done though.

Not tried the Kershaw knifes so can't comment on them. It may well be worth trying to find a proper cooks shop nearby and going down and trying their knife range. The one I use has 3 floor to celing cabinets filled with knifes and are willing to let people try the display models.

Belmit · 30-06-2008, 15:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flibster

G-17 - 27cm cooks knife

This!

It doesn't get sharpened as often as it deserves though.

Jonny69 · 30-06-2008, 15:36

Not a fan of Globals myself, don't like the handle. Had a set of Sabatiers that my mum nicked and they needed a lick over the steel every few times but were easy to keep an edge on. Replaced them with a set from one of the department stores that I deemed high enough quality, nice knives but they are a bit broad and they need a regrind. I'm thinking of replacing the big ones with some new Sabatiers to be honest.

Also got a really nice quality cleaver, not a bone hacker but a thin slicer/chopper and it's probably my favourite knife out the lot and it holds such a good edge and I know it would have someones arm off if it had to.

Justsomebloke · 30-06-2008, 15:48

Poor taste. Thought about it & slapped myself. Apologise to anybody who saw it

lostkat · 30-06-2008, 20:44

I've just got a set of "professional" ones I bought from Boots when I used to work there. They're OK, but I'd love a proper knife that I could actually keep sharp. Think I'll be asking for one for my Bday, so also keeping an eye on this thread

LeperousDust · 30-06-2008, 21:12

My mum has the same ones as Jon, as said they're a little soft, but i've got her into the habbit of keeping it sharp. They all sit on the magnetic rack, with the sharpener next to it. When i was home recently i made sure she took them our local nice butcher who really brings them up too (for free as well!

). Lovely knives for the price without doubt. But they're not the high end professional knife some people might want. I couldn't afford anymore for her birthday though

Will · 30-06-2008, 21:20

I;ve got a really nice set from Habitat that I got about 10 years ago - really wonderful set.

Matblack · 01-07-2008, 10:14

We now have 3 Global knives, a GS-11 Flexible, a G-2 and a G-9 bread knife.

MB

Jonny69 · 01-07-2008, 10:20

Forgot I had a photo of my three faves:

It's the big one I think I'll replace with a Sabatier, the little paring knife and the cleaver are awesome.

29-06-2008, 22:53	#1
Glaucus Absinthe Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,855	what Knifes do people use? I've had global, sabatier and Kershaw Wasabi. The wasabi is by far the best blade, but it's treated in something which makes everything stick to the blade and that makes it useless. I'm not a fan of the globals. The sabatier is a good solid knife, but lacks blade hardness so needs frequent sharpening. Thinking about trying one of these next http://www.cooks-knives.co.uk/acatal...efs_Knife.html http://www.cooks-knives.co.uk/acatal...fe___Blue.html what have you guys got, if you want to show of by all means show pics. WHat do you guys want? __________________

29-06-2008, 23:14	#2
Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	I'm a exclusively Global person. I've got at the moment: GSF-24 - 15cm forged utility knife. GSF-22 - 11cm forged utility knife. G-17 - 27cm cooks knife G-7 - 18cm Deba G-14 - 30cm Sashimi knife my favourite and 2 of the 30th anniversary knifes. These are the ones we use most often. Ideal for veg and fruit and even some meats. I know that some people don't get on with the grip shape of them. I've yet to have any problems with them. I used to use Sabatier - but after being given a Global as a present, I sold them all and got Globals instead. Difference is immense. The Globals hold their edge so much easier. I used to sharpen the Sabatiers around 2 to 3 times a week, The Globals get sharpened once a week. I use a proper whetstone just to keep the edge sharp. Takes about 1min per knife. If you want to try something different, take a look at the Ceramic knives. They are a complete bugger to sharpen, but you don't need to do it that often. I would take them to a specalist to get it done though. Not tried the Kershaw knifes so can't comment on them. It may well be worth trying to find a proper cooks shop nearby and going down and trying their knife range. The one I use has 3 floor to celing cabinets filled with knifes and are willing to let people try the display models. __________________

30-06-2008, 15:36	#4
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	Not a fan of Globals myself, don't like the handle. Had a set of Sabatiers that my mum nicked and they needed a lick over the steel every few times but were easy to keep an edge on. Replaced them with a set from one of the department stores that I deemed high enough quality, nice knives but they are a bit broad and they need a regrind. I'm thinking of replacing the big ones with some new Sabatiers to be honest. Also got a really nice quality cleaver, not a bone hacker but a thin slicer/chopper and it's probably my favourite knife out the lot and it holds such a good edge and I know it would have someones arm off if it had to. __________________

30-06-2008, 15:48	#5
Justsomebloke The Night Worker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,228	Poor taste. Thought about it & slapped myself. Apologise to anybody who saw it __________________

30-06-2008, 20:44	#6
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	I've just got a set of "professional" ones I bought from Boots when I used to work there. They're OK, but I'd love a proper knife that I could actually keep sharp. Think I'll be asking for one for my Bday, so also keeping an eye on this thread __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

30-06-2008, 21:12	#7
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	My mum has the same ones as Jon, as said they're a little soft, but i've got her into the habbit of keeping it sharp. They all sit on the magnetic rack, with the sharpener next to it. When i was home recently i made sure she took them our local nice butcher who really brings them up too (for free as well! ). Lovely knives for the price without doubt. But they're not the high end professional knife some people might want. I couldn't afford anymore for her birthday though __________________

30-06-2008, 21:20	#8
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	I;ve got a really nice set from Habitat that I got about 10 years ago - really wonderful set. __________________ *No No!*

01-07-2008, 10:14	#9
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	We now have 3 Global knives, a GS-11 Flexible, a G-2 and a G-9 bread knife. MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

01-07-2008, 10:20	#10
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	Forgot I had a photo of my three faves: It's the big one I think I'll replace with a Sabatier, the little paring knife and the cleaver are awesome. __________________