blake murphy wrote:
> 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

I am not sure that a boning knife is accepted in the best serial killers
circles but far be it for me to dictate fashion.

I am a bit puzzled though. What would one normally use a boning knife
for (in the kitchen) other than boning?

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John Kane, Kingston ON Canada