"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> sf wrote:
>>
>> Honestly, I don't know how so many people know about inferior
>> products. I've only heard those names here. Say Ecco and I'll know
>> what you're talking about. My particular "inferior" product has
>> lasted for 40 years and works as well as every knife that cost me 30
>> times what I spent on the Ecco.
>
> I have some very cheap knives that I use most often. My most expensive
> set of knives is 6 made by Chicago Cuttlery. It came as a gift and
> with a wooden storing block. I use the large chef's knife and keep it
> sharp but most other times, I use cheap $1.oo knives for quick
> cutting.
>
> I do realize too the Chicago Cuttlery is not highly rated???
>
> Bottom line...my cheap knives work for me. I don't (and won't) spend
> the extra money on the "cool kid" knives like Wusthof or Henkle
> (sp>). Good for professional chefs but not necessary for the good
> home cook, in my stupid worthless opinion. heheh
>
> G.

My favorite knives are cheap, about 12-14 dollars each, Farberware Santuko
bought at Wal-Mart I have four and they are the ones I use most. They
sharpen up well too.

Cheri