Knives

[gladcow]

Mod Note:

This Knife thread was split from Holiday Food (http://www.veganrepresent.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7563)


Oh, and Dandelion is already wearing one of the band-aids I got him for Christmas, because while chopping veggies for the stock, he already cut himself on the other present that he's had for all of an hour, a professional sudoku-- er, I mean, santoku-- knife. AWww, poor Dandy... :p
I got a santoku knife for Christmas, too! :D Feel better and enjoy the wonderful food! And happy anniversary!

[Dandelion]

I got a santoku knife for Christmas, too! :D Feel better and enjoy the wonderful food! And happy anniversary!
the knife was on the board and i reached to grab a carrot and my little finger just leaned slightly on the blade. instant cut. gawd what a beautiful knife. :)

[gladcow]

gawd what a beautiful knife. :)
wordy mcword. Hubby got me a chef's knife, santoku knife, magnetic knife rack, and a new digital scale. *swoon* :happy:

[quagga]

the knife was on the board and i reached to grab a carrot and my little finger just leaned slightly on the blade. instant cut. gawd what a beautiful knife. :)

Inquiring minds want to know - is that santoku still sharp? If it is, how do you sharpen it?

I'll bet it's still fun to use.

[Dandelion]

Inquiring minds want to know - is that santoku still sharp? If it is, how do you sharpen it?

I'll bet it's still fun to use.
still the same. (http://www.veganrepresent.com/forums/showpost.php?p=110633&postcount=3325) It is getting duller, I have to get a sharpener, no idea how yet. I love pulling it off the magnetic knife holder. It makes an awesome *shhhing* sound.

[herbi]

Yeah, it's a very sharp good knife that is still satisfying to use, it's just not so sharp it'll cut you for lookin' at it anymore. It's not great with tomatoes, like he said, but it's amazing the difference between it and our crappy old knife for cubing potatoes. MINIMAL effort required. :heart: :)

(If anyone holds the Secrets To Sharpening Knives At Home, please do tell!)

[quagga]

Yeah, it's a very sharp good knife that is still satisfying to use, it's just not so sharp it'll cut you for lookin' at it anymore. It's not great with tomatoes, like he said, but it's amazing the difference between it and our crappy old knife for cubing potatoes. MINIMAL effort required. :heart: :)

(If anyone holds the Secrets To Sharpening Knives At Home, please do tell!)

It is said that a dull knife is more dangerous in the kitchen than a sharp one.

I, too, have yet to learn the mysteries of knife-sharpening. In another era weren't there itinerant knife sharpeners? One of the local supermarkets will sharpen your knife for you for free. Of course that means handing over your virgin knife to a butcher.

[quagga]

Bump!

In my never-ending fascination with sharp objects, I'm checking in again on that santoku of yours, Dandy! I somehow lost one of my chef's knives at the FS Celebration for the Turkeys and am now thinking about replacing it.

[Dandelion]

Bump!

In my never-ending fascination with sharp objects, I'm checking in again on that santoku of yours, Dandy! I somehow lost one of my chef's knives at the FS Celebration for the Turkeys and am now thinking about replacing it.
oh yeah that blade is all bent up to hell. still sharper than any other knife i have and a joy to use. i gotta get that sharpened!

[gur]

i have a santoku! i loooooooove it!! it's all steel, not the ceramic kind but super lightweight. sharpest thing in my kitchen and it works so well! though i find that it gets rust spots if i don't dry it toute suite! after washing it.

[grog]

A thread from another forum discussing knives (http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/cookware/msg0122105925871.html)

Article about Japanese Knives (http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2005/Jan/26/il/il20ataste.html)

Handmade and Artisan Knives (http://bladegallery.com/) (I may have just spent a lot of money there :uhoh: )

[grog]

As I understand it, a "santoku" is a style of knife, those of you with them, who is the maker?

[bluedawg]

As I understand it, a "santoku" is a style of knife, those of you with them, who is the maker?
the one i have is a henckels, but i think several different manufacturers carry santokus.

http://www.cutleryandmore.com/prodlist.asp?BrandID=2&FamilyID=7

in other news, i CONSTANTLY mispronounce and call it a "santuko." i'm not sure how that started but it's completely ingrained. thank god i never have to talk about it in public.

[mamaquilla]

hehe Bluedawg I always say "sanduko"

[Dandelion]

As I understand it, a "santoku" is a style of knife, those of you with them, who is the maker?
Henckels here too.

[bluedawg]

hehe Bluedawg I always say "sanduko"
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