Good knives?

generationgav

Sorry....OK

Stellar Sabatier @ £50 - http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10001_17978_515701_-1
(online and in store)

Richard Sheffield R-Sabatier (according to all research, but not 100%) @ £30 -
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/8421650/Trail/searchtext%3ESABATIER.htm
(collection only and not many stores have stock)

However, more on looks I went for Richard Sheffield R-Sabatier @ £75
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10001_61281_208045_-1
Plus I took out a store card and got 10% off. It's only £75 for today and tomorrow though! Then back up to £100.

hornetgirl

Can anyone recommend a decent make of knives please? I have been using old cheap ones that I have had for years and it's a bit like using hacksaws!

I don't mind paying for good ones, but want to be sure that they will be worth it.

Thanks.

mjoyeux

Can't you sharpen the ones you've got? I've found that keeping my knives sharp makes my (relatively) cheap set, a lot better,,,

Winky,_The_House_Elf

Personally I have Sabatier which I can really recommend, I've had them around 6 years and I adore them.

Take a look at the previous thread herehttp://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=290729&highlight=sabatier

Hope to help

Winky x x x

thriftmonster

I have a small serrated Kitchen Devils knife that was left in the house when we moved in 10 yrs ago which I use for everything. The only other knives I use are a bread and carving knife and a very lethal cleaver from the Chinese supermarket - superb for jointing chickens.

whatatwit

I've had a set of Sabatier ones in a block for over 17 years.
The two small paring/veg ones have broken....mainly because I dropped them and they landed point down and snapped. Although they had been sharpened many times and the points were getting thin.

I have just got a new little paring knife, it was from Makro Catermaster range with the colour coded handles
But do invest in a steel for sharpening, it really does make all the difference and to be honest, a blunt knife can be far more dangerous than a sharp one.

Penelope_Penguin

I've had my Sabatier knives for over 20 years, and they're still going stong

I'll add this to the existing knives thread to keep suggestions together

Penny. x

tigerfeet2006

Was thinking today as I was chopping my onion that I always use the same things for chopping and cutting. I have a drawerful of knives and and a knife block as well but all I use is

1. A cooks knife. Like this http://www.lakeland.co.uk/15223/Fully-Forged-Cooks-Knife I sharpen it with a steel every time I use it.

2. A pair of kitchen scissors. Like these http://www.lakeland.co.uk/4216/Soft-Grip-Kitchen-Scissors

3. A bread knife. Like this http://www.lakeland.co.uk/15224/Fully-Forged--Bread-Knife

I am looking to get an electric knife or meat slicer to see if they will help but I am dithering. I think the meat slicer will be brilliant for things like slicing my HM bread and stuff like Gammon.

What do you use mostly?

LondonDreamer

I have a Global cook's knife (was a present :j) and a Sabatier utility knife that are reached for first, then a couple of backup utility knives (just cheap ones from TK Maxx, but they're good) for when they're dirty. I would like a carving knife, as I prefer the blade shape for more delicate tasks over the chunky cook's knife.

I have a meat slicer which I always get out when I boil up a gammon joint as I find it hard to slice thinly enough for sandwiches by hand. Got it in a clearance sale, don't think I would pay full price for one. Depends how often you have joint meats though, I only get them when they're on a really good offer.

Incidentally, I saw an article on another forum that the IKEA knives are rated almost as high as the posh brands. Could be worth a try for anyone looking for a new knife.

Chris25

LondonDreamer wrote: »

a and a Sabatier utility knife that are reached for first, then a couple of backup utility knives (just cheap ones from TK Maxx, but they're good) for when they're dirty. I would like a carving knife, as I prefer the blade shape for more delicate tasks over the chunky cook's knife.

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I have a couple of Sabatier screwdrivers...........or rather that's what my husband thinks they are :mad:
all because he can't be bothered to go to the garage or shed! :cool: