Joe Cilinceon wrote:
> "blackhead" > wrote in message
> ...
>> I'm in two minds to buy a 29.99 knife block set with 15 knives from
>> Argos - is there really a need?
>>
>> What do you recommend as a knife set?
>
> Don't buy any set get knives that you need and the best for your needs. All
> most cooks even pro chefs need is a chef's knife (size you feel comfortable
> with), 3.5" paring and if you do a lot of roast etc perhaps a carving or
> bread knife if you eat a lot of hard crusted breads. Other than that perhaps
> a 5 to 6 utility knife. Buy a set and most of the knives you won't use but
> what you need and you can get better knives.
>
> Joe Cilinceon
>
>
I think most professional cooks would include a boning knife but it's
probably overkill for home use.

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John Kane, Kingston ON Canada