Janet Wilder said...

> Bob Terwilliger wrote:
>> Michelle wrote:
>>
>>> My kitchen knives are getting old and I was thinking of replacing them
>>> soon. I'm not bothered about sets but I would like a good all-rounder.
>>> Do you have any favourite brands, and why? Not worried about prices.
>>
>> I just got a great chef's knife made by Victorinox. It wasn't all that
>> expensive, either. The handle is made of a textured plastic which
>> doesn't slip and which fits my hand well. The blade can take an
>> extremely-sharp edge. I like the weight of it too.
>>
>> http://www.amazon.com/Forschner-Vict...Handle/dp/B000
>> 0CF8YO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1239876822&sr=8-4
>>
>> or http://preview.tinyurl.com/c8lqc6
>>
>> Bob
>>
>>
> I am extremely partial to Forscshner knives, too. They just seem to fit
> my hand and their "heft" is perfect for me. That said, I think each cook
> needs to feel a knife to make sure it fits their hand and is comfortable
> for their personal use. There are some great knives out there that I
> won't use because they aren't comfortable. I have small hands.
>
> BTW, I usually purchase my Forschner knives at Cutlery and More
>
> http://www.cutleryandmore.com/
>
> I have never had a problem with them and they usually throw some neat
> freebee in with my order.
>
> I have my eye on the Fibrox 12" slicer which was rated the best by ATK


I'm no expert about knives but after watching Ming Sai (TV chef) using the
ceramic knives, I kinda/sorta bent over backwards and bought one.

It is very lightweight and can handle most food prep stuff like a warm
knife through butter.

I need to find a better carving knife.

Andy