I too am a Wusthof ho. I like the Grand Prix II series.
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I have Global knives and they are great. You can get them in a set of 3 that works for pretty much anything you need. You can also look at Misen knives. They are more direct to consumer so you can get them a bit cheaper but are still quality IMO.
They have a tendency to harbor bacteria and mold in the slots. Better off getting a magnetic block or magnetic strip.What is wrong with the counter top blocks?
I would say.....don't do that.
Get her something she wants.
Then also buy the knives because it is a family type gift.
Just my worthless penny. My guess is your evening might be a bit more interesting then....
Great choice! Just make sure at all costs you hand wash them and never put them in the dishwasher as it can cause the handle to crack over time. If you do that, those knives will last you a lifetime +.Thanks for all the input guys. I bought a 3-piece Shun Premier set after finding a decent deal on it. I think she'll love it.
I have a set of Wusthoffs from when I got married. They are great.
This $25 knife I have beats the crap out if it though. I don't use anything else. Sharpen every couple of times and hand wash it. Sharp as anything I have ever used.
Great questionSince it appears that the OP has received the best of recommendations and chosen a set to start with, can I semi-hijack the thread and ask a related question: I understand that keeping a knife sharp is job 1, so for those of you with knives that you've had for years how often are you sharpening them? My understanding is that you should hone a knife on its steel before/during every use, so at what point are you actually sharpening?
I'm curious because I have a set of Chicago Cutlery that dulls just by me looking at them. I'm definitely going to look into Wusthof, but if I'm going to spend the money I want to be able to maintain them
Thanks for all the input guys. I bought a 3-piece Shun Premier set after finding a decent deal on it. I think she'll love it.
Since it appears that the OP has received the best of recommendations and chosen a set to start with, can I semi-hijack the thread and ask a related question: I understand that keeping a knife sharp is job 1, so for those of you with knives that you've had for years how often are you sharpening them? My understanding is that you should hone a knife on its steel before/during every use, so at what point are you actually sharpening?
I'm curious because I have a set of Chicago Cutlery that dulls just by me looking at them. I'm definitely going to look into Wusthof, but if I'm going to spend the money I want to be able to maintain them
Cutco is stupid expensive although from what I've heard they have a stupid good warrantee to make up for it.My brother has an expensive set, Henckels or something like that. They are very nice and very sharp.
I'm not sure how expensive a Cutco set is, but they are nice and so sharp that they scare me!