I am with you - I find the the functional knives are great for me (Profinox,
Victorianox etc). I have also put the Lagostina pans away and replaced them
with the simple french steel pans, they are great and 1/8 the cost. If
restaurants use these items something must be working.

SDB

"Levelwave©" > wrote in message
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> Annaid wrote:
>
>> I am in the process of updating my cutlery. It has been ten years with
>> my inexpensive set and it is time to upgrade. I was looking at Henckel,
>> and Chicago Cutlery, but in my search I have been recommended to look
>> into Wusthof.
>>
>> Can anyone give me their personal opinions of the three? I have checked
>> out the rating sites such as epinions and I am really debating more
>> between The Henckel and Wusthof.
>
>
> If lose your house and decide to go the cheap route, Forschner by
> Vitorinox are great knives... inexpensive as well.
>
> ~john
>
>