Good Set of Kitchen Knives

[94mstng94]

I've seen it happen before, but not on Henckels specifically. I've actually seen it happen on $2-3000 sets of knives, but they are also used 12+ hours a day. I'd be willing to bet a well written email to Henckels would get you a nice new set. As long as you refrain from saying "this fucking pile of fucking elephant shit...." lol. And an extra set of knives never hurt anyone.

Those Calphalons look a decent set. Hard to give an opinion without holding one though. My next set will likely have rubber handles, or will be solid stainless with some type of perforation or texture in the handle. I have too many close calls with wet hands and slippage. If I ever achieve true baller status, I'm getting a set of these bad bitches.

http://www.kramerknives.com/ $300 an inch. Oh, and I do like Calphalon's cookware. Long lasting, quality.

How much for one of these??

[bcoop]

How much for one of these??

$300 an inch. So a 8" Chef's knife is $2400, a 10" would be $3000. That's a single knife, not a set. Depending on what all you require, a set could run well north of $15,000. And HIGHLY unlikely that you can even get a full set. Due to the amount of time it takes to manufacture, and the fact that he's a one man show, and the demand for his knives, you have to get on a lottery list to even get one. And even then, you're not guaranteed to get anything. Or you can bid via private auction on his site.

[BERNIE MOSFET]

$300 an inch. So a 8" Chef's knife is $2400, a 10" would be $3000. That's a single knife, not a set. Depending on what all you require, a set could run well north of $15,000. And HIGHLY unlikely that you can even get a full set. Due to the amount of time it takes to manufacture, and the fact that he's a one man show, and the demand for his knives, you have to get on a lottery list to even get one. And even then, you're not guaranteed to get anything. Or you can bid via private auction on his site.

Jesus. Does he forge them at Mount Doom?

[bcoop]

Jesus. Does he forge them at Mount Doom?

Watch this.



Then this.




This is a good one too.

[Lason]

$300 an inch? Thats retarded! It could cut through a solid plate of titanium then skin a tomatoe and still not be worth that IMO. Then again I obviously dont take cooking as seriously as you guys.

To the OP, I would also send a letter. I use cheap shit and have never had a knife break like that and Im using some old no name crap that my parents gave me when I moved out over 10 years ago.

[bcoop]

$300 an inch? Thats retarded! It could cut through a solid plate of titanium then skin a tomatoe and still not be worth that IMO. Then again I obviously dont take cooking as seriously as you guys.

Tools of the trade, my friend! For a Chef, or even aspiring Chef, it makes perfect sense. Look at the absurd amounts of money mechanics have tied up in tools and toolboxes. When I've got $20k or so to blow, I'll bite the bullet. A Chef using Kramers would likely never have to buy another knife in their lifetime.

[ceyko]

Henkel has a warranty, just looked it up...

http://www.j-a-henckels.com/en-US/sortiment/Cutlery--knives/Chapter--kapitel/J.A.-HENCKELS-INTERNATIONAL-Warranty--2680.html

[ceyko]

There are cheap Henkels too, but that does not appear to be one of them.

[BERNIE MOSFET]

That's actually really damn cool. I can see why they cost so much.

[bcoop]

That's actually really damn cool. I can see why they cost so much.

Yep. It's all in what a person's time is worth, and given that he doesn't have a whole lot of time left, I can understand the premium. And of course, supply and demand come in to play. He and his helper can only make so many a year, and they have more of a market than they can even serve.


This is a lost art, really. I can't think of another person like him, that has the grasp on that craft like he does. A dying breed for sure. It is definitely some cool shit. I want a set, but realistically, I just want to get my hands on a 10" Chef's knife before he checks out. I'd be happy with that.

[fordracing19]

I use a couple different Japanese knives and a wustof la cordon chef.
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[Vertnut]

Love my Henckel's, especially for the money.

[billybob81]

I am looking for a set of knives right now, and while I would love a high end set, they are just not in the budget right now. I did however come across these two sets and am trying to decide between the two.

I have never heard of these myself.....

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11588912&whse=BC&Ne=4000000&eCat=BC|90608|56625&N=4047402&Mo=8&No=1&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=54920&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C&topnav=

or

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11608543&whse=BC&Ne=4000000&eCat=BC|90608|56625&N=4047402&Mo=8&No=0&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=54920&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C&topnav=

Or if you have a different suggestion in the same price range, I would love to hear it.

[bcoop]

Or if you have a different suggestion in the same price range, I would love to hear it.

Like I said, as long as you're looking at sets that cover all the bases, forged, full tang (and both meet my criteria), etc, pick whatever is more comfortable in your hands. Personally, I'd go with the Henckels, out of the two sets you posted. But like I mentioned, I've got two sets of Henckels, and have no complaints with either one. I would like the blades to be a little thicker, but I hone my knives every time I pull them out of the block, so it's really not an issue.

[momo]

that looks like a henkles international.

you want the one with the two guys on it, thats the german made pimp ones.
the single guy logo is the international. those are just alright.