On 2007-12-21, KLS > wrote:
> I'm trying to decide whether to buy a 12" Henckels Pro S chef's knife
> or pay more for the 10". I have the 8" and want a larger one, but I
> can't decide whether the 12" would be too much bigger. There's a good
> sale on the 12", whereas the 10" pricing is higher and not discounted.
>
> Any thoughts on one vs. the other?


Assuming your goal is to kill your spouse (which seems a reasonable
assumption, given the equipment you're shopping for), I'd go for the
12" model. Yes, it's going to be less maneuverable so you'll probably
have to make several attempts before you actually manage to penetrate
an important internal organ, but I think the main benefit is the
intimidation and fear it will instill in your prey.

Seriously, I used a friend's 10" knife a couple of times -- it was
either Wusthoff or Henkels, but I don't remember. The thing is
enormous. Granted, it has its uses, but if I had one, I would reach
for it instead of my 8" knife only a few times a year. I think 12" is
just excessive. But as others have said, put your hands on one before
buying, if at all possible.

Back in the days when battles were fought hand-to-hand, a 12" blade
would have been called a sword, not a knife. (Probably even true of
the 10" blade, actually.)

--
Randall