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Tojiro DP Cobalt Alloy 3-Layered Chef Knives F-807 and F-808
These two Tojiro DP Cobalt Alloy 3-Layered Chef Knives F-807 and F-808 are my favorite all-around no-nonsense knives, 7 and 8 inch respectively. Actually I use mostly the shorter 7-inch F-807, in my humble opinion it's second only to Wüsthof CLASSIC Extra Wide 16cm 4584/16, judging by performance, ergonomics, maintenance and universality. The Tojiro DP Cobalt Alloy 3-Layered … [Read more...] about Tojiro DP Cobalt Alloy 3-Layered Chef Knives F-807 and F-808
Bone Choppers
I keep this bunch of old knives for any heavy duty/bone chopping jobs. Arcos cleaver, generic Chinese high-carbon carver and Rosso santoku spare their more expensive brethren from any potential edge damaging hazards. … [Read more...] about Bone Choppers
Toledo Kitchen Knives
Visiting Spain I could not miss opportunity to get acquainted with the Spanish kitchen knives. Spain is the home of Arcos, one of the oldest European knife manufacturers. Toledo has been know for centuries for its steel, swords and artisans. Almost every historic novel I read in my childhood featured a rapier or a sword "made from the finest Toledo steel". Well, I started … [Read more...] about Toledo Kitchen Knives
Bob Kramer Knife at 1,995 Euro
I saw this knife in a display window of the Zwilling knife shop at Marienplatz, Munich. While the price of 1,995 Euro is beyond my perception of any knife's value, I could not help myself not admiring its shape, balance and finishing. It's definitely more piece of art than a kitchen tool. … [Read more...] about Bob Kramer Knife at 1,995 Euro
F.Dick 1905, Paring Knife (Officemesser), 9cm or 3 1/2″
Bought on my recent trip to Munich, the F.Dick 1905 paring knife is everything one can expect from a paring knife - versatile, small and extremely sharp. The handle has these distinctive and easily recognizable F.Dick brandmark steel rings. I bought it for 40 euro which is bargain considering the knife quality. Actually I regret not buying as well the F.Dick chef's 8" knife … [Read more...] about F.Dick 1905, Paring Knife (Officemesser), 9cm or 3 1/2″
Making Honesuki out of Ikea Santoku Knife
Honesuki is the Japanese boning knife with characteristic extremely sharp triangular pointed tip. The angular knife shape is designed for cutting through the cartilage and tip for separating meat from the bone in nudging movement. The honesuki is great for breaking down chicken, deboning chicken, trimming beef and pork tenderloin and butterflying leg of lamb. The branded … [Read more...] about Making Honesuki out of Ikea Santoku Knife
Victorinox Cutlery 9-Inch Wavy Edge Bread Knife
Bread knife should not be expensive. Bread knives go long way without any maintenance. I'm pretty happy with Victorinox Cutlery 9-Inch Wavy Edge Bread Knife, Black Polypropylene Handle. The knife slices effortlessly through tough breads, has a good balance and a comfortable grip. The offset handle keeps you clear of the cutting board. … [Read more...] about Victorinox Cutlery 9-Inch Wavy Edge Bread Knife
Miyabi 5000DP Gyutoh 200 Chef Knife 8-Inch
The Miyabi 5000DP Gyutoh 200 chef knife 8-Inch is the latest addition to my growing collection of kitchen knives. This knife is a typical Japanese Gyutoh knife manufactured by Zwilling J.A. Henckels Japan, the most universal chef's tool with VG-10 core (actuall it goes under CMV60 designation which is pretty much the same as VG-10) at about 60 Rockwell hardness, sandwiched … [Read more...] about Miyabi 5000DP Gyutoh 200 Chef Knife 8-Inch
Small Kitchen Knives
My latest acquisitions of small kitchen knives: Mercer Culinary Genesis 2-1/2-Inch Forged Peeling Knife Wusthof Classic 4" Extra Wide Paring Knife Mercer Culinary Millenia M22003 3-1/2-Inch Paring Knife While Wusthof definitely keeps edge better than Mercer knives, Mercers are hard to beat when it comes to price and ergonomics. Wusthof Classic 4" Extra Wide … [Read more...] about Small Kitchen Knives