Knives: Wusthof?

"Christine Dabney" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Hiya folks,

Okay, I am on a buying spree.. I have been saving up my money..LOL

I want a new chef's knife. I have read of some folks liking the
Wusthof Classic Wide chef's knife.

I want at least 10 inches. I have only one other 10 inch knife, and I
think I could definitely use another one.

I know the song and dance about trying them out to see how they feel.
I will say first off, that Sabatier feels pretty good in my little
hands, and I like my Henckels Santouko knife. That also feels pretty
good.

I have been around to various stores and looked at the knives, and I
haven't tried them out yet. The folks were too busy at most of the
stores, and I deferred testing them til later. I am talking about
Wusthof knives here..the testing of them.

Anyway, until I actually get to test them out maybe later this week,
how do you all think that Wusthof knives do? And how well do they work
with small hands? Are they usually too big and bulky?

Or should I just try to find another hard to find Sabatier Au Carbone
knife? I love the high carbon steel....

I have some Wusthoff knives. Mine might not be their typical ones since
they were manufactured specifically for the military stores. I had my set
less than a year when one of the blades snapped off while cutting a somewhat
soft block of cheese. I then checked the other knives and noticed a defect
in another knife. Seems the handles didn't hold up and cracked along the
length of the blade. They replaced two of the knives after many phone calls
to them and writing back and forth. I had to first prove that I had in fact
bought the knives. I had no actual receipt because I mail ordered them. I
had bought the knives in CA and was living in NY when I had the problem with
them. They couldn't decide which address I should send them to.

Eventually I did get the replacements. Took about 3 months. During that
time I needed more knives to use. So I bought cheap ones. The cheap ones
have worked for me every bit as well as the expensive Wusthoff ones. And
guess what? The replacement ones are beginning to crack. I took excellent
care of them too. Always washed them by hand and put them right back in the
knife block.

I would never buy that brand again.

Christine Dabney said:

Hiya folks,

Okay, I am on a buying spree.. I have been saving up my money..LOL

I want a new chef's knife. I have read of some folks liking the
Wusthof Classic Wide chef's knife.

I want at least 10 inches. I have only one other 10 inch knife, and I
think I could definitely use another one.

I know the song and dance about trying them out to see how they feel.
I will say first off, that Sabatier feels pretty good in my little
hands, and I like my Henckels Santouko knife. That also feels pretty
good.

I have been around to various stores and looked at the knives, and I
haven't tried them out yet. The folks were too busy at most of the
stores, and I deferred testing them til later. I am talking about
Wusthof knives here..the testing of them.

Anyway, until I actually get to test them out maybe later this week,
how do you all think that Wusthof knives do? And how well do they work
with small hands? Are they usually too big and bulky?

Or should I just try to find another hard to find Sabatier Au Carbone
knife? I love the high carbon steel....

Christine

We like our "Gerbers", not cheap thou.

Christine Dabney <[email hidden]> wrote in
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Or should I just try to find another har

I prefer cleavers...small 7 inch for veggies larger 10 inch for meat.
Slices. chops, dices, minces and smashes garlic clove to a fair thee well.

I also find that their wide blade assists in a safer cutting stroke.

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Christine Dabney said:

I have been around to various stores and looked at the knives, and I
haven't tried them out yet. The folks were too busy at most of the
stores, and I deferred testing them til later. I am talking about
Wusthof knives here..the testing of them.

Henckels makes a fine chef's knife too. Even a set of knives if you
prefer. After looking downthread, I had a Henckel's boning knife snap on
me ten years ago. Macy's replaced it after I found the right person to
talk to. The not-right person insisted on a ten year old receipt.

leo

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Christine Dabney said:

Hiya folks,

Okay, I am on a buying spree.. I have been saving up my money..LOL

I want a new chef's knife.

Or should I just try to find another hard to find Sabatier Au Carbone
knife? I love the high carbon steel....

Christine

I went on a buying spree a few months ago and bought 5 or more
Sabatier knives from

http://www.cutleryandmore.com/sabatier.htm?brand=58&FamilyBD=3

I bought the Grand Chef, if I recall. I've made several orders from
their online site. The knives I bought were all on sale for 50%
off. If you can wait, it's worth it. I saved as much as I spent ;-)

"Each Sabatier Knife and piece of cutlery we carry is of their premium
quality assortment, all made in France. Please be aware of other
Sabatier branded knives that are much less expensive, as those are
outsourced outside of Europe and are not of the same quality and
performance. The Sabatier Grand Chef and Provence series feature fully
forged razor sharp blades made of high carbon stainless steel, while
the Sabatier Au Carbone selection feature fully forged pure carbon
steel blades."

My hands are not strong, so I really like Sabatier. I would like to
have a few high carbon steel (not carbon steel ss) myself, but have
not made up my mind which one to buy.

I've also bought from www.fantes.com and they do have or they are on
back order or did have the Sabatier high carbon.

Dee Dee

On Sun, 15 Jul 2007 19:58:29 -0700, Dee Dee <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

My hands are not strong, so I really like Sabatier. I would like to
have a few high carbon steel (not carbon steel ss) myself, but have
not made up my mind which one to buy.

I've also bought from www.fantes.com and they do have or they are on
back order or did have the Sabatier high carbon.

Dee Dee

Thanks, Dee Dee

I love Sabatier. Really, really, really love them. They aren't the
most popular of knives these days, but they fit my hands well.

I first read about them years and years ago from Madeline Kamman. She
talks about her first Sabatier that she got from her aunt, who was a
well known restaranteur in France. Fortunately, I had already gotten
one or two, and I found some more when I was living in the DC area
then. I found a store that had the high carbon steel ones..at
fantastic prices. I wish I had gotten more then. They have lasted
and lasted. Discolored, yes... But such a sharp edge.

I still like the idea of the Wusthof Classic Wide knife. I might even
one. But I think I will order another Sabatier for myself from
Fantes. They have what I want...and I have been looking for some
time. Most places that advertise Sabatier don't have more than the
ham slicer. I know..I have been looking. 😉 And they don't have the
high carbon steel.

Christine

Christine Dabney said:

Thanks, Dee Dee

I love Sabatier. Really, really, really love them. They aren't the
most popular of knives these days, but they fit my hands well.

I first read about them years and years ago from Madeline Kamman. She
talks about her first Sabatier that she got from her aunt, who was a
well known restaranteur in France. Fortunately, I had already gotten
one or two, and I found some more when I was living in the DC area
then. I found a store that had the high carbon steel ones..at
fantastic prices. I wish I had gotten more then. They have lasted
and lasted. Discolored, yes... But such a sharp edge.

I still like the idea of the Wusthof Classic Wide knife. I might even
one. But I think I will order another Sabatier for myself from
Fantes. They have what I want...and I have been looking for some
time. Most places that advertise Sabatier don't have more than the
ham slicer. I know..I have been looking. 😉 And they don't have the
high carbon steel.

Christine

DH uses the Wusthof Classic Wide Knife -- we have two sizes. I don't
know what size they are, but they are too awkward and large for me. I
would certainly try them out for size, which I know you will. They
are probably more readily available to try out than Sabatier (as you
well know).

Be sure to let me/us know what particular Sabatier you buy when you
do.
Dee Dee

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Quoted message said:

Or should I just try to find another hard to find Sabatier Au Carbone
knife? I love the high carbon steel....

Quoted message said:

Christine

We like our "Gerbers", not cheap thou.- Hide quoted text -

Norvin,

Finally, somebody else who owns Gerber kitchen knives. As far as I
know, Gerber was bought-out (I believe by Fiskars) and the new owners
quit making kitchen knives. I'm lucky that I already had a pretty
complete set. (Mine are the Balance Plus.)

Ken

Christine Dabney said:

most popular of knives these days, but they fit my hands well.

That's worth almost more than anything. I spent big bucks for a
Global anD gave it away because the hanDle suckeD.

The only other criteria I think worth consiDering is the ability to
holD an eDge. It's one thing to put an eDge on a knife, it's quite
another for that knife to keep it for any length of time. That is an
inDication of quality. As always, I recommenD LamsonSharp. If you
prefer Sabatier anD it keeps an eDge, that's what you shoulD buy.

nB

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Dee Dee

Thanks, Dee Dee

I love Sabatier. Really, really, really love >them. They aren't the most popular of knives these days, >but they fit my hands well.

Christine,

That last sentence answers about 95% of the question right there. My
thought is that there are many quality blades out there, so buy the
one that fits your hand the best. You'll be using it for the next
many years, pick the one that feels comfortable in your hand. (That's
why I don't believe in buying knives over the 'net unless you've
already handled them.)

Let us know how you like your new knife/knives.

Ken

In article <[email hidden]>,

Christine Dabney said:

Hiya folks,

Okay, I am on a buying spree.. I have been saving up my money..LOL

I want a new chef's knife. I have read of some folks liking the
Wusthof Classic Wide chef's knife.

I want at least 10 inches.

Don't we all.

Quoted message said:

Christine

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-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
http://www.jamlady.eboard.com - story and
pics of Ronald McDonald House dinner posted 6-24-2007

Melba's Jammin said:

In article <[email hidden]>,

Christine Dabney said:

Hiya folks,

Okay, I am on a buying spree.. I have been saving up my money..LOL

I want a new chef's knife. I have read of some folks liking the
Wusthof Classic Wide chef's knife.

I want at least 10 inches.

Don't we all.

Smartass. 😉

Christine

Christine Dabney said:

Smartass. 😉

You'd prefer a dumbass? 😉

Get yer butt in chat!

nb

notbob said:

Christine Dabney said:

Smartass. 😉

You'd prefer a dumbass? 😉

Get yer butt in chat!

nb

I will only be half there if I come. I am doing mandatory testing for
my new contract. I have to complete this by tomorrow.

::::::::Sigh::::::::

Christine

Christine Dabney said:

I will only be half there if I come. I am doing mandatory testing for
my new contract. I have to complete this by tomorrow.

::::::::Sigh::::::::

Ahhhh!... the ol' "I have to study" ploy.

Ok, you get a pass. 🙂

nb

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Christine Dabney said:

Melba's Jammin said:

In article <[email hidden]>,

Christine Dabney said:

Hiya folks,

Okay, I am on a buying spree.. I have been saving up my money..LOL

I want a new chef's knife. I have read of some folks liking the
Wusthof Classic Wide chef's knife.

I want at least 10 inches.

Don't we all.

Smartass. 😉

Christine

I didn't have five older brothers for nothin'. <g>
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-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
http://www.jamlady.eboard.com - story and
pics of Ronald McDonald House dinner posted 6-24-2007

"Christine Dabney" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Hiya folks,

Okay, I am on a buying spree.. I have been saving up my money..LOL

I want a new chef's knife. I have read of some folks liking the
Wusthof Classic Wide chef's knife.

I want at least 10 inches. I have only one other 10 inch knife, and I
think I could definitely use another one.

I know the song and dance about trying them out to see how they feel.
I will say first off, that Sabatier feels pretty good in my little
hands, and I like my Henckels Santouko knife. That also feels pretty
good.

I have been around to various stores and looked at the knives, and I
haven't tried them out yet. The folks were too busy at most of the
stores, and I deferred testing them til later. I am talking about
Wusthof knives here..the testing of them.

Anyway, until I actually get to test them out maybe later this week,
how do you all think that Wusthof knives do? And how well do they work
with small hands? Are they usually too big and bulky?

Or should I just try to find another hard to find Sabatier Au Carbone
knife? I love the high carbon steel....

Christine

Check out the following sites before buying a knife.
http://www.japanesechefsknife.com/products.html $7 shipping for each order
not per knife from Japanese high end knives. 3 day delivery to US customs
and 2 days from there to you.

This place if you are on the West cost is located near Seattle, WA
http://www.epicureanedge.com/default.asp?websess=41154421746347

For those in the New York area there is http://www.korin.com/

All 3 are excellent to do business with as well as selling knives a lot
better than the typical soft steel German/French styles.

Joe Cilinceon

"Christine Dabney" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Hiya folks,

Okay, I am on a buying spree.. I have been saving up my money..LOL

I want a new chef's knife. I have read of some folks liking the
Wusthof Classic Wide chef's knife.

I want at least 10 inches. I have only one other 10 inch knife, and I
think I could definitely use another one.

I know the song and dance about trying them out to see how they feel.
I will say first off, that Sabatier feels pretty good in my little
hands, and I like my Henckels Santouko knife. That also feels pretty
good.

I have been around to various stores and looked at the knives, and I
haven't tried them out yet. The folks were too busy at most of the
stores, and I deferred testing them til later. I am talking about
Wusthof knives here..the testing of them.

Anyway, until I actually get to test them out maybe later this week,
how do you all think that Wusthof knives do? And how well do they work
with small hands? Are they usually too big and bulky?

Or should I just try to find another hard to find Sabatier Au Carbone
knife? I love the high carbon steel....

Christine

The Wusthoff is fine, and the 10" is a good choice, assuming it fits your
hands, which is why you should buy this in a store so you can heft the thing
before paying for it. Keep in mind that you can make a big knife smaller
when necessary, buy "choking up" on the handle. But, you can't make a small
knife bigger.

I use the 10" constantly, along with an 8" slicing knife and a paring knife.

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In article <[email hidden]>,

Christine Dabney said:

Hiya folks,

Okay, I am on a buying spree.. I have been saving up my money..LOL

I want a new chef's knife. I have read of some folks liking the
Wusthof Classic Wide chef's knife.

I want at least 10 inches.

Don't we all.

OMG... I don't believe you said that... LOL... whoda' thunk you would be a
.... oh... nevermind 😉

Michael

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off.
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