We need new kitchen cutlery. A friend is going to give me the Cutco presentation. I've purchased expensive knives before and found them not much better than the stuff I can get at WalMart.

Is Cutco really worth the price? Any other brand name suggestions?

This nixes the Cutco demo: Cutco Cutlery Knives | Kitchen Knife Review (http://www.onlyknives.com/category/brand/cutco/)

You wan't a knife with high carbon content. i.e. One that will rust. They are sharp as can be and will hold an edge seemingly forever.

I've got one like that and I have no idea how old it is.

I agree with KISS, if it ain't steel DON'T touch it.
(ok there are some great titanium knives but they cost a fortune)
How about the makers of the Swiss Army Knife: Victorinox Swiss Army (http://www.victorinox.com/content/cutlery/category/2)

I've had a couple of their knives for years and they keep an excellent edge and are a pleasure to use.

Of course there's always the pro equipment, at least in the UK, of Sabatier ( Sabatier knife - sabatier knives - professional knife - kitchen knife - traditional knife - Sabatier : The cook's diamond (http://www.sabatier.com/) )

Hi, RickJ!

My daughter swears by Chicago Cutlery. Wusthof would also appear to be right up there as far as quality is concerned.

Best Cutlery Sets - Cutlery Reviews - Wusthof - Chicago Cutlery - Top Rated Knife Set (http://www.galttech.com/research/buying-online/cutlery-sets-chicago-wusthof.php)

Thanks!

Thanks, all! Any other opinions out there?

Anyone whose business model includes doing a home demo is off my list of vendors. I know I'll either be seriously overpaying or some strong upsell is in the plans.

I love to cook though I do less complicated stuff now that the kids are quite active as am I. I have always gotten by on decent knifes/cutlery sets from stores like Sears, Costco, etc. well maybe not WalMart. :) Unless you're taking up the culinary arts it's wasted money. Spend it on good fresh ingredients.

Sums it up: High Carbon Steel vs Stainless Steel for Your Hunting Knife - Which is Better? (http://ezinearticles.com/?High-Carbon-Steel-vs-Stainless-Steel-for-Your-Hunting-Knife---Which-is-Better?&id=833414)

I have Chicago Cutlery and absolutely LOVE it!

Don't put it in the dishwasher though. Needs to be handwashed.

I didn't know that about Chicago Cutlery!

Good to know!

Thanks!

I use Lagositna (spelling?) and Oneida. I also have a few Hienkel and Paderno makes a good heavy knife.

I use Faberware cutlery and it works fine for me. I do hand wash it though.