In article >,
"James Silverton" > wrote:

> Dasco wrote on Mon, 9 Mar 2009 16:17:36 -0000:
>
> > Can anyone recommend a good brand name of cooking knives. They
> > will be used for general household, bbq-ing etc. I'm looking
> > for something that won't blunt after 10 mins use!
>
> > Thanks - Dave
>
> Henkels and Chicago Cutlery are quite good. You should also learn how to
> use a steel; it's not difficult.

Agreed. I use a steel all the time to hone my edges when they start to
dull. Just takes seconds and returns them to razor sharpness.

My favorite knife is my Kiwi brand chinese chef's knife, seconded by a
$10.00 fillet knife from the sporting goods section at Wal-mart. I
think it's "Eagle Claw" or something like that.

Honestly, knives don't have to be expensive to be good, or at least
that's my personal experience. The Kiwi was also $10.00 from the asian
market and I've used it now for a few years.
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