"Bob Terwilliger" > wrote in message
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> 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.


The Forschner/Victorinox knives are consistently among the very highest
rated by Cook's Illustrated. Every review I've read has them dominating the
best value category.

Hasta,
Curt Nelson