[time-nuts] OT: Knifephoolery

Rasputin Novgorod priapulus at yahoo.com
Sat Apr 21 23:34:36 EDT 2007


>> Hmm.  ...and I just bought a set of three Chef's knives for my
>> kitchen for $500.
>> /b

--- Jack Hudler <jack at hudler.org> wrote:
> Just please tell me they're not serrated, know how to use a steel,
> and you keep them holder or leather pouch.

Hi Jack:

I love cooking, as a hobby (and surprisingly, it's
a chick magnet). I've always wanted a good set of knives
but didn't know what to buy, so didn't.

This summer I've signed up for a professional French chef class
and we are required to own and bring a good set of four
knives: Chef, Boning, Paring and Scalloped Slicer.

They recommended several different makes and models,
in different price ranges. mine came with a Knife carrying
Case: 16 Slot, fake leather. My knives (“S” series Henkels): 
<http://usa.jahenckels.com/index.php?subcategory=5>

• 9” Chef Knife  
• 6” Boning Knife
• 3.5” Paring Knife
• 10” Scalloped Slicer
• 10” Sharpening Steel 
• vegetable peeler
• 7" Carving Fork

We will spend three days on knives:
1) care, sharpening and then cutting vegetables.
2) cutting up and de-boning chickens.
3) cutting up fish.

I've refrained from sharpening until the class, even
though I'm a cabinetmaker and trained in sharpening 
chisels and plane blades, so know how to use a water stone.
I've been using them for a few days, and what a joy they
are to use. If you cook, get yourself a good set of knives;
at least, spend $100 and get a good 9" chef's (french) knife.
You'll have and use it for the rest of your life.

/b


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