"Zippy P" > wrote in message
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> Oh, and to answer your question, if you have to ask what type of knife to
> buy, you're not experienced enough to be using a 10" knife. Especially
> with
> small hands. Use a 6" or 8".


That's silly. You get experience by using one.

Christine Dabney wrote:
>
> 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

My French Sabatier knives are my favourites other than my Chinese
cleaver (which I left behind). My father sprang for one knife and a
great steel; he thought I was nuts at the time but realised why I wanted
them.

In article >,
Christine Dabney > wrote:

> On Mon, 16 Jul 2007 17:07:43 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
> > wrote:
>
> >In article m>,
> > Dee Dee > wrote:
>
> >> That was not the interesting remark -- the interesting part was the
> >> 'brothers' part. That doesn't make sense to me. Don't explain.
> >> Dee Dee
> >
> >Geez, I never thought of it THAT way and now I AM compelled to
> >"explain." I got my gutter mind and potty mouth from having grown up
> >with five brothers who (at least two, anyway) had pretty much the same
> >gutter mind and potty mouth.
>
> I knew what you meant.
>
> Back on topic.....
> I just ordered a Sabatier knife today, from Fantes. I am still
> looking to test out the Wusthof knives sometime later this week..still
> thinking about the Wusthof Classic Wide chef's kniffe. And yes, I
> want at least 10 inches.
>
> Christine

I have a Wusthof 'sandwich knife' that I like well enough. I really
like my Henckels (Four Star?) I'm content with the 6" and 8" blades.
Ten inches would be too big to be comfortable in my hand. (*^:^*)
--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
http://www.jamlady.eboard.com - story and
pics of Ronald McDonald House dinner posted 6-24-2007

On Jul 16, 1:55 pm, Norvin > wrote:
> Gerber got out of the kitchen knife market some time ago and they now
> produce hunting knives, and the like. I got a complete set with a walnut
> case as part of a 25th year thing with IBM back in 1986. A brushed SS
> carving set with steak knives and a complete every day set of kitchen
> knives. At the time it was rumored that the set was in the $1200-1400
> range. They get used daily and have had not one problem. Good stuff.
> Every once in a while something shows up on Ebay.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Norvin,

In either 1986 or today's dollars, that's a very nice 25th year gift.
I think if I last 25 years, they give me some little lapel pin.
Needless to say, I'd rather have the knives.

Ken

> That's silly. You get experience by using one.
>

That's like saying you'd teach a 16 year old to drive by putting her in an
indy car. No.

Christine Dabney > wrote:
>I want a new chef's knife. I have read of some folks liking the
>Wusthof Classic Wide chef's knife.

How about a "bone splitter"?

http://www.metrokitchen.com/item/WU-4690-26/

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

The Wusthofs will be good. The question is which style
of Wusthof should you choose?

The main differences are the shape of the handle and
whether there is a full bolster.

Classic: block handle, full bolster
Gourmet: block handle, no bolster
Grand Prix: molded handle, full bolster
Silverpoint: molded handle, no bolster

And there's the new one with the curved block handle.

--Blair

"Zippy P" > wrote in message
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>> That's silly. You get experience by using one.
>>
>
> That's like saying you'd teach a 16 year old to drive by putting her in an
> indy car. No.


Well, let's put it this way: According to two very accurate surveys since
the year 2000, just over 50% of the population is dangerously stupid, and
shouldn't be allowed in the same room as a soup spoon. The rest of us can
handle new kitchen tools without poking our eyes out.

On Mon, 16 Jul 2007 19:34:49 -0600, Arri London >
wrote:


>My French Sabatier knives are my favourites other than my Chinese
>cleaver (which I left behind). My father sprang for one knife and a
>great steel; he thought I was nuts at the time but realised why I wanted
>them.

I just ordered another Sabatier, Arri. I love them too. I think
they handle exceptionally well...and these keep an extremely sharp
edge. Yes, they take more care, as they are prone to rust, but it is
made up for in the edge they take.

Christine

On Mon, 16 Jul 2007 21:17:54 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
> wrote:


>I have a Wusthof 'sandwich knife' that I like well enough. I really
>like my Henckels (Four Star?) I'm content with the 6" and 8" blades.
>Ten inches would be too big to be comfortable in my hand. (*^:^*)

I saw that!!!

Well..I love my 10 inch Sabatier and use it for jobs that seem to
require a bit more heft. I am looking at the Wusthof Wide for that
reason.... Plus I like the wide blade. Seems in some ways to be a
cross between a cleaver and a regular chef's knife.

I just got a cleaver...from the Wok shop, but something about the
Classic Wide is speaking to me. Now I have to try one out..or at
least a hefty Wusthof. Can't do it til Friday or Saturday though...

Christine

Christine Dabney > wrote:
>I just got a cleaver...from the Wok shop, but something about the
>Classic Wide is speaking to me. Now I have to try one out..or at
>least a hefty Wusthof. Can't do it til Friday or Saturday though...

I'm a compulsive cleaver buyer. Especially when the
Lee Lee supermarket has something simply beautiful and
impressive for under ten bucks.

--Blair

On Tue, 17 Jul 2007 06:22:01 GMT, Blair P. Houghton > wrote:


>
>The Wusthofs will be good. The question is which style
>of Wusthof should you choose?
>
>The main differences are the shape of the handle and
>whether there is a full bolster.
>
>Classic: block handle, full bolster
>Gourmet: block handle, no bolster
>Grand Prix: molded handle, full bolster
>Silverpoint: molded handle, no bolster
>
>And there's the new one with the curved block handle.
>
> --Blair

I bought a fish-filleting, bread and Chef's knife - from the Wusthof
Culinair range (steel handles). Like them very much. Only quibble is
that the little logo (button shape with the Wusthof symbol) has
dropped off on two knives. They are not put in the DW so this seems a
bit poor......

ffflick <gh> wrote:
>On Tue, 17 Jul 2007 06:22:01 GMT, Blair P. Houghton > wrote:
>>Classic: block handle, full bolster
>>Gourmet: block handle, no bolster
>>Grand Prix: molded handle, full bolster
>>Silverpoint: molded handle, no bolster
>>
>>And there's the new one with the curved block handle.
>
>I bought a fish-filleting, bread and Chef's knife - from the Wusthof
>Culinair range (steel handles). Like them very much. Only quibble is

I forgot all about the Culinars.

>that the little logo (button shape with the Wusthof symbol) has
>dropped off on two knives. They are not put in the DW so this seems a
>bit poor......

The little logo stickers on the Classics wear off, too.

--Blair

> The little logo stickers on the Classics wear off, too.
>

Heh.. I think those are supposed to be removed.

Zippy P > wrote:
>> The little logo stickers on the Classics wear off, too.
>>
>
>Heh.. I think those are supposed to be removed.

Yeah, sure, like the swooshes on Nikes.

--Blair