On Sun, 16 Mar 2008 15:11:27 -0400, John Kane >
wrote:

>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.

i have a fairly inexpensive boning knife (chicago cutlery) that i use
quite often, but rarely for boning. carbon steel, and easy to keep
sharp with a whetstone.

your pal,
blake