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    Jul 5, 2010, 05:24 AM
    What is the best (or at least a very good) brand of cutlery?
    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?
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    Jul 6, 2010, 11:49 AM

    This nixes the Cutco demo: Cutco Cutlery Knives | Kitchen Knife Review

    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.
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    Jul 6, 2010, 01:33 PM
    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

    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 )
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    Jul 6, 2010, 01:37 PM
    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

    Thanks!
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    Jul 7, 2010, 04:51 AM

    Thanks, all! Any other opinions out there?
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    Jul 7, 2010, 05:17 AM
    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.
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    Jul 7, 2010, 10:07 PM

    Sums it up: High Carbon Steel vs Stainless Steel for Your Hunting Knife - Which is Better?
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    Jul 7, 2010, 10:30 PM

    I have Chicago Cutlery and absolutely LOVE it!

    Don't put it in the dishwasher though. Needs to be handwashed.
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    Jul 7, 2010, 10:33 PM
    I didn't know that about Chicago Cutlery!

    Good to know!

    Thanks!
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    Aug 5, 2010, 08:37 PM

    I use Lagositna (spelling?) and Oneida. I also have a few Hienkel and Paderno makes a good heavy knife.
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    Aug 6, 2010, 05:04 PM

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