Kitchen Knife Discussion - Buying, Using & Maintaining Sun, 17 May 2026 00:04:17 +0000 Sun, 17 May 2026 00:04:17 +0000 The Kitchen Knife Fora https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/forums/the-kitchen-knife.9/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:25:07 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/how-to-store-knives.8704/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/how-to-store-knives.8704/ invalid@example.com (Toothpick) Toothpick I don't want them all willy nilly in a drawer. The only thing that seems to make sense are those magnetic wall mount holders. Any other options?]]> 10 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 23:33:13 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/happy-thanksgiving.8695/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/happy-thanksgiving.8695/ invalid@example.com (Jim) Jim View attachment 19439]]> 2 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:32:58 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/what-has-been-your-go-to-knife-for-the-last-week.8654/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/what-has-been-your-go-to-knife-for-the-last-week.8654/ invalid@example.com (Taurahe) Taurahe
The handle is also interesting, as it is square on half and rounded on the other.... It is...

What has been your go to knife for the last week ?]]> 38 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:29:50 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/this-is-correct.8664/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/this-is-correct.8664/ invalid@example.com (Taurahe) Taurahe 4 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:09:13 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/pictures-of-your-new-acquisitions.183/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/pictures-of-your-new-acquisitions.183/ invalid@example.com (Antonio) Antonio
I'll start with:
240 mm Shigefusa Kasumi Yo-Gyuto with died maple handle.
Not quite new but first time showing it
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View attachment 19319]]> 9 Sat, 31 May 2025 03:12:43 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/good-set-of-bbq-knives.8626/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/good-set-of-bbq-knives.8626/ invalid@example.com (Toothpick) Toothpick Not trying to spend a few hundred bucks right out of the gate. But just a decent set to get me through the learning stages.

I found this guy and his knives seem OK. Seems like the perfect 3 piece. Any better options?

https://h2qshop.com/collections/barbecue-knives/products/just-cuttin-up-valentines-day-bbq-gift-set

View attachment 19264]]> 4 Mon, 07 Oct 2024 23:50:48 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/saw-a-unique-%EF%BC%A7yuto-with-a-deer-antler-handle.8552/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/saw-a-unique-%EF%BC%A7yuto-with-a-deer-antler-handle.8552/ invalid@example.com (Tonyknifeloverrrrr) Tonyknifeloverrrrr https://yanpingknifesword.com/en/co...filter.p.m.custom._brand=Settsu No Kuni Shoji

I think this combination is quite special and uncommon, like a classic RANDALL MADE handcrafted antler handle paired with a Japanese-style Gyuto.

Kurouchi is my favorite finish, and the knife has stainless steel cladding with Aogami...

saw a unique Ｇyuto with a deer antler handle]]> 2 Sat, 14 Sep 2024 22:43:34 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/michael-may-6-utility-from-sheffield.8538/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/michael-may-6-utility-from-sheffield.8538/ invalid@example.com (roaduck) roaduck






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Michael May 6" Utility from Sheffield]]> 2 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:33:04 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/3-very-strange-santoku-s.8537/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/3-very-strange-santoku-s.8537/ invalid@example.com (roaduck) roaduck





They made a nice paper face.

Erm I`m an Etsy member and they know I love sharpies so they sent me a...

3 VERY STRANGE SANTOKU`S]]> 2 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 05:47:08 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/granton-sheffield-commercial-knives.8531/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/granton-sheffield-commercial-knives.8531/ invalid@example.com (roaduck) roaduck



I have an admiration and respect for Granton knives which have been made continuously in Sheffield, North West England since 1601.
The indentations upto the very edge of the blade are copyrighted and stop a lot...

Granton - Sheffield commercial knives]]> 6 Sat, 17 Aug 2024 05:24:03 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/my-favourite-choppers.8534/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/my-favourite-choppers.8534/ invalid@example.com (roaduck) roaduck


I learned to do EVERYTHING with these in China - I adore them all - big and small - fat and thin.]]> 1 Fri, 16 Aug 2024 16:10:44 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/i-love-santoku-s.8533/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/i-love-santoku-s.8533/ invalid@example.com (roaduck) roaduck


My girlfriend and I both love santoku`s because of their size, profile and versatility; if the balance and weight is good and they`re thin and sharp they can be potential dream knives.
I have a couple of decent ones but I bet you discerning guys can spot the budget ones haha !
The ceramic one with the black blade is a...

I love santoku`s]]> 2 Tue, 30 Jul 2024 18:38:54 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/mundial-6-inch-cleaver.8530/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/mundial-6-inch-cleaver.8530/ invalid@example.com (roaduck) roaduck
Just got this today - It`s a Brazilian budget Mundial 6" cleaver in an unspecified high-carbon stainless.
It is 2mm full tang, triple-riveted but is a bit heavy at 277 grams but for the pittance - £12, I am not going to be churlish and nit pick.
I am so used to budget knives; if I`m not happy with it I can always thin it and change the geometry ; softer steels help the process but my diamond-wheeled Tormek sorts them out...

Mundial 6 inch cleaver]]> Sat, 13 Jul 2024 19:39:06 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/handmade-sheffield-michael-may-6-utility.8526/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/handmade-sheffield-michael-may-6-utility.8526/ invalid@example.com (roaduck) roaduck


I love budget knives as you guys have no doubt gathered - hehe but I decided to push the boat out a little bit today.
I ordered a Michael May 6" utility knife - handmade in Sheffield, Yorkshire UK.

The specs are :

UTILITY KNIFE – YORKSHIRE...

Handmade Sheffield - Michael May 6" Utility]]> 3 Wed, 03 Jul 2024 20:04:39 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/good-quality-steak-knives.8523/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/good-quality-steak-knives.8523/ invalid@example.com (roaduck) roaduck



Got another two Chinese 67 layer damascus steak knives - that were less than $15 for two all inc - now the price has tripled to over $45 for three but they are still very good value.
Even though the magnolia handles are slightly curved the polished rivets follow the wood contours precisely being 100% flush on the...

Good Quality Steak Knives]]> 2 Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:32:26 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/no-room-anywhere-so.8520/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/no-room-anywhere-so.8520/ invalid@example.com (roaduck) roaduck



The cheapie Chinese bread knives are in vases on the windowsill.
I just touched up the middle plain one a bit.
All one piece of paper - I like paper sculpting when I`m bored.
Quite thin and sharp too - What do you want for four dollars haha ?]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:05:17 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/my-gf-wanted-to-cheer-me-up-and-treat-me-so.8519/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/my-gf-wanted-to-cheer-me-up-and-treat-me-so.8519/ invalid@example.com (roaduck) roaduck




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My GF wanted to cheer me up and treat me so...]]> 3 Wed, 05 Jun 2024 00:41:02 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/spatula-sale.8507/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/spatula-sale.8507/ invalid@example.com (Jim) Jim https://a.co/d/d1I1Wbq

I have found this to be super effective tool. This is a good value.
Enjoy]]> 2 Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:15:12 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/got-more-chinese-cheapies-but-good-uns.8479/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/got-more-chinese-cheapies-but-good-uns.8479/ invalid@example.com (roaduck) roaduck



I have miles too many bloomin knives and I am doing my best for the Chinese economy getting loads of budget sharpies from Aliexpress, Alibaba, DHgate and Banggood and my friends in Chinatown etc - I like a...

Got more Chinese cheapies - but good `uns !]]> 5 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:18:04 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/another-chinese-cheapie.8480/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/another-chinese-cheapie.8480/ invalid@example.com (roaduck) roaduck I am not going to criticise it for the paltry outlay.

quoted specs are :

JUMCSONG 5-inch Utility Knife
Total length: 245mm
Handle length: 124mm
Blade length: 122mm
Blade thickness: 2.0 ± 0.2mm
The widest part of the blade: 30mm
Blade hardness: 60 ± 2 HRC
Net weight: 80 grams...

Another Chinese Cheapie]]> 3 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 08:52:58 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/two-more-utilities-arrived.8481/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/two-more-utilities-arrived.8481/ invalid@example.com (roaduck) roaduck





Mmm the two cheapie Chinese ones landed today and they are both gorgeous IMHO - they surpassed my expectations by a mile...

Two more utilities arrived]]> 2 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 14:50:16 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/english-savernake-8-inch-chef-s.8458/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/english-savernake-8-inch-chef-s.8458/ invalid@example.com (roaduck) roaduck
An English Savernake DNA 24 Range - DC 21 8 inch chef`s knife in British Sheffield SF100 steel at HRC-60 with an ergonomic denim/white micarta handle.
It is handmade in Wiltshire, South West England.It takes 42 processes to make one and they are not that expensive considering the World class quality.According...

English Savernake 8 inch chef`s]]> 5 Sun, 10 Dec 2023 07:05:36 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/to-me-the-perfect-butter-and-cheese-knife-is-this.8462/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/to-me-the-perfect-butter-and-cheese-knife-is-this.8462/ invalid@example.com (roaduck) roaduck
When I was a teenager I picked up an all-stainless parallel bladed 5 inch table knife up at a flea market for twenty pence (about 25 cents)
It was an English Sheffield made knife from the 1930`s or 1940`s (top right pic) and I use it two-three times a day at least.
It`s been used as a screwdriver and a chisel so the hollow handle is split and lets water in because my brother used a hammer on it on some frozen...

To me the perfect butter and cheese knife is this...]]> 3 Sun, 03 Dec 2023 18:46:52 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/huge-sabatier-carbon-and-two-other-massive-knives.8460/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/huge-sabatier-carbon-and-two-other-massive-knives.8460/ invalid@example.com (roaduck) roaduck The second one down is a German 22inch Dick kebab knife I got because I...

Huge Sabatier Carbon and two other massive knives]]> 2 Sun, 03 Dec 2023 18:36:49 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/savernake-8-chefs-carbon-opinels-etc.8461/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/savernake-8-chefs-carbon-opinels-etc.8461/ invalid@example.com (roaduck) roaduck
My English Savernake DC21 DNA 8 inch chefs (bottom piccy) came yesterday after a long wait - the courier lost the first knife so it had to be re-sent.
It was worth the wait though - it`s Sheffield SF100 stainless steel at HRC-60 - so 6% harder than most Sabs, Wusties and Globals.
I`ll have to take some better piccies of the Savernake - I think it`s quite pretty.
The handle is denim micarta and it`s a dream to use -...

Savernake 8" Chefs, Carbon Opinels etc]]> 2 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 13:55:55 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/english-savernake-8-inch-chef-s.8455/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/english-savernake-8-inch-chef-s.8455/ invalid@example.com (roaduck) roaduck
An English Savernake DNA 24 Range - DC 21 8 inch chef`s knife in British Sheffield SF100 steel at HRC-60 with an ergonomic denim/white micarta handle.
It is handmade in Wiltshire, South West England.It takes 42 processes to make one and they are not that expensive considering the World class quality.According...

English Savernake 8 inch chef`s]]> 1 Tue, 21 Nov 2023 06:10:56 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/sabatier-5-forged-serrated-utility-knife.8440/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/sabatier-5-forged-serrated-utility-knife.8440/ invalid@example.com (roaduck) roaduck
I ordered this little knife weeks ago and forgot about it until it turned up the other day.
It was only £17 delivered and is not bad quality for a budget model.
Of course it is made in China but is nevertheless heavy for it`s size at 69 grams or roughly 2 1/2 ounces.
It is full-tang 3 rivets with full bolster and black plastic handle like a lot of classic French, German, English and American kitchen knives....

Sabatier 5" forged serrated utility knife]]> 10 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:17:28 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/vintage-sheffield-walker-hall-carving-set.8457/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/vintage-sheffield-walker-hall-carving-set.8457/ invalid@example.com (roaduck) roaduck

I came across a vintage English carving set for a song the other week with a view of giving it away for Christmas.
The set was in remarkable condition with a lovely blue custom fitted cardboard box and I am assured it is from the fifties.
It comprises of a 9" inch carving knife and fork which has an integral lever to hold the slices in "Non Stain" stamped on the knife blade; it doesn`t say stainless steel.Also...

Vintage Sheffield - Walker & Hall - Carving Set]]> 1 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 07:11:10 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/a-little-tlc-for-a-cheapie-8-inch-beater.8456/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/a-little-tlc-for-a-cheapie-8-inch-beater.8456/ invalid@example.com (roaduck) roaduck


A chefie friend gave me a Chinese budget knife that was mis-ground and abused so I had a little go at it when I had the spare time just to get it functional again.It was going to go in the bin so I thought sod it - sort it out for the junior chefs to use at the...

A little TLC for a Cheapie 8 inch beater]]>