I'm in the market for a set of kitchen knives. How does Mundial
compare with other more commonly sold brands? They have several lines,
such as "Elegance" and "Traditional." Is there a difference between
them? Are these knives "high-carbon stainless steel?" Is that the
preferred material in kitchen knives? There's a site called "Cutlery &
More" that is offering a set of 4 Mundials (10" carver, 8" chef's, 6"
boning and 4" utility) for about $85 and they throw in a free 10"
diamond steel. Sounds like a deal if the knives are worth it. Also,
given the 4 knives listed above, are these 4 a reasonable "set?" I.e.
would you suggest I add another knive to make the set more useful? I'm
afraid I'm an amateur (very!) and may be asking some stupid questions
here.

Any comments?

"MIFrost" > wrote in message
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> I'm in the market for a set of kitchen knives. How does Mundial
> compare with other more commonly sold brands? They have several lines,
> such as "Elegance" and "Traditional." Is there a difference between
> them? Are these knives "high-carbon stainless steel?" Is that the
> preferred material in kitchen knives? There's a site called "Cutlery &
> More" that is offering a set of 4 Mundials (10" carver, 8" chef's, 6"
> boning and 4" utility) for about $85 and they throw in a free 10"
> diamond steel. Sounds like a deal if the knives are worth it. Also,
> given the 4 knives listed above, are these 4 a reasonable "set?" I.e.
> would you suggest I add another knive to make the set more useful? I'm
> afraid I'm an amateur (very!) and may be asking some stupid questions
> here.
>
> Any comments?

My local restaurant supply store sells Mundial knives, stamped blades and
"plastic" handles, suitable for food service use. I have a slicer, a bread
knife, and a diamond steel. They are quite satisfactory. And they can go
in the dishwasher. Reasonably priced too.

You might look at the Forstner-Victornox knives also stamped with composite
handles. I have the 10 inch chef knife and it too is quite satisfactory.
Forstner does well in Cook's Illustrated comparisons.

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