Buying a new knife - What to buy?

 So you are going to buy a kitchen knife and you are not sure what to get, you know that there some nice knives at Paderno or Cucina Moderna but you are not quite sure what to get. You also saw that set of knives at the local Canadian Tire or Walmart for 75.00 for 9 knives and a honing steel, not to mention the really nice wooden block they come in. 

Here is my advice and remember, I feel qualified to provide advice because I have been there and learned the hard way, I now know exactly what you need. 

I can promise you this: If you opt for that block of knives because it seems like a good deal you will be disappointed, frustrated and using dull, low quality knives that you don't even need.  Don't do it.

If money is a factor, i.e. if you are not filthy rich like me and this purchase is an important one than here is what you do.

(I'm not filthy rich by the way :) 

1. Purchase ONE GOOD knife and if you can swing it get two, a large one and a small one, it is that simple. Instead of buying a block of crappy knives get one good one, spend $100.00 or so, give or take a little and buy yourself one good Chef knife. Pick up a Grohmann, MAC, Global, Henckels, Shun or Wusthof. Just get good knife. You will find that it is adequately sharp when purchased, especially the Shun and MAC, they have a very nice edge right out of the box. The other knives are sharp as well.

If you are a vegetarian and all you cut is vegetables then pick up a nice veggie knife like the one here:

This Wusthof was only about $110.00 and it is my wifes favourite knife, it is very easy to sharpen and we love it. This knife will keep you happy for a very long time, the rest of your life unless you damage it.  

Wusthof Vegetable Knife

Globals

Here is a couple of nice Globals, two knives and everything you need in the kitchen. Now isn't this better than a big block of knives that are low quality and take up room on the counter. Trust me, in no time you will be disappointed because you will end up with 9 dull knives that you don't like using and every time you do use them you will be reminded of the choice you made.

Shun Chefs Knife

 Here is my personal collection of knives. I started with one knife only, and we used that one knife for years.
















Remember, all knives will become dull after a while, regardless of the quality of the knife. All you really need to too keep them sharp is one nice little Japanese Water Stone like the one I started with below. I picked this up for $28.00. 

Don't be fooled by the block of 10 knives that seem like a good bargain, you will regret it.

Never hesitate to contact me if you want to discuss knives and how to keep them sharp.


Thanks for reading this.