knives: newest toy
I have a problem. I freely admit this. 18 years ago I bought my first house. Fortuitively there was a department store going out of business at the same time so I was able to buy most of the stuff I needed for the house at 65% - 80% off. This included an inexpensive set of silverware. Soon after my parents bought me a nice set of Cutco Knives as a housewarming gift.
That's how things stood for 17 years. Those knives and a pretty but inexpensive set of silverware. Then came Amazon's Friday Sale. And my fascination with shiny metal objects found its nest.
Last year I bought another set of knives, Sabatier this time-- but ones made in China, not the high quality French ones. And soon after I replaced my old silverware set with even prettier ones--and fairly nice ones this time. And now, a year later, I bought even more knives. Cuisinart this time-- a little nicer and also prettier than the Sabatier. That's them over to the left. Below, you can see the knives arrayed on my cutting board. The knife at the far left is a steak knife and there's 6 of those.
Do you see a theme here? I like silver and gray colors in metal and that's what I got.
Did I need them? No. Are they really nice? Not really. Again, good name but made in China. Very sharp, great metal but not as thick or sturdy as the really nice knifes--but I can afford these.
And did you notice how shiny they are? I should have been a magpie!
That's how things stood for 17 years. Those knives and a pretty but inexpensive set of silverware. Then came Amazon's Friday Sale. And my fascination with shiny metal objects found its nest.Last year I bought another set of knives, Sabatier this time-- but ones made in China, not the high quality French ones. And soon after I replaced my old silverware set with even prettier ones--and fairly nice ones this time. And now, a year later, I bought even more knives. Cuisinart this time-- a little nicer and also prettier than the Sabatier. That's them over to the left. Below, you can see the knives arrayed on my cutting board. The knife at the far left is a steak knife and there's 6 of those.
Do you see a theme here? I like silver and gray colors in metal and that's what I got.Did I need them? No. Are they really nice? Not really. Again, good name but made in China. Very sharp, great metal but not as thick or sturdy as the really nice knifes--but I can afford these.
And did you notice how shiny they are? I should have been a magpie!
Comments
Here from michele
LOL... I love knives, but I only have two. My dad bought me a chef's knife and a paring knife and that's all I ever use. They are really nice, though. Much nicer than I would buy for myself!
Yours are very pretty! Michele sent me.
rashbre
OK, so what I came here for:
1. Yes, the meaning of #96 was all too clear. Or maybe I'm just not that sheltered. I told Champs about #96 and your comment and he laughed heartily... yes, we got it :-)
2. That could make me say things about how nice it is to know that your a flexible kind of guy, but I won't go there.
3. I wanted to thank you for your comment on my phone search. Verizon is faring very well in my informal poll, so I may just stay right where I am... that is, after I compare all the other companies, find the best deal and then get Verizon to match it for me... I know, I'm evil. I think it is called being a savvy consumer.
I like kitchenware stores. One of these times I'm going to get one of those two handled ones that rock.
I don't think I'm a magpie, more one of those Australian birds with a penchant for blue things. Cobalt blue. Oooh. Gimme.
I love good sharp knives. They make such a difference in cooking skills!
Michele
Shiny and pointy. How could you resist?
Here from Michele's
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Thanks for all the kind words over at my place. Glad you got to see SNL. It was REALLY fun. I've posted about it tonight. Come over and check it out!
michele says hi!
Thankfully, my wife is a virtuoso cook. And she appreciates good knives, and knows what to do with them too.
It's a wonder I don't weigh 300 pounds...I love her cooking.
Hmm, maybe I won't fear them so much if I take the time to photograph them. Ya think?
I destroyed more tripods over the years than I care to remember. I always got inexpensive, lightweight ones because I never saw the need to spend the money on a big, honking one.
I broke down last week and bought a great one when I picked up the new camera. It's a Manfrotto. It's triple the price of anything I've ever bought before, but you can feel the difference in its construction. I won't be destroying this one anytime soon.
still willing to take those cutcos off your hands... hahaha!
Of course, I basically never cook, so the need for knives at our house is not that great, but seeing yours makes me want to go to a store right now and buy some pretty, shinny ones. Becuase even though I don't cook, I love to look at and buy kitchen stuff. I know, I'm crazy!
I have like three knives...two steak knives, and a bread knife. Not at ALL suitable for a dinner party as we have to pass the steak knives around the table so everyone can eat. Don't ask me how we cut whole chickens or a roast. It's creative cutting.
You've inspired me to get some new ones!
Saying hello again from Michele's.
Looking at those pretty shiny knives not only makes me want to go "kitchen shopping", but they are also reminding me that I didnt' eat breakfast and now I'm feeling a little hungry.
Here from Michele's.
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