[Culverin]

Originally Posted by winson604

School me please. Slowly piecing together pieces for new home and my focus is on kitchen items now. I will start off by saying I enjoy cooking but I'm far from culverin or anyone who takes that craft seriously. Just treat me as an average joe who wants to buy a knife or 2 which means I don't feel like or find the need to spend $300 on a knife but I ain't just going to settle for some random knife at Canadian Tire either.
LAWLS.
I don't take this seriously. I just try to screw around in my play space just enough to give myself an excuse to buy new shiny toys.
Unless you're an actual pro who makes a living from this, don't worry about comparing.
Have fun. Dick around.
Watch youtube videos. Dick around some more.


1. How many different types of knives do you think are absolutely necessary to have? Must haves?
Chef (8" aka 210mm)
Bread (longer the better)
Paring (between 3" - 4")


2. Good places either locally or online to buy?
Local almost NEVER beats online.
But going in person lets you hold it in your own hands.
Locally, Ming Wo or Cook Culture for best prices.
Williams Sonoma for best quality.

Amazon is good.
chefknivestogo.com is better.


3. Of course, recommendations?
This is my recommendation for your "base" knives.
Chef Knife - Tojiro DP 210mm gyuto
Bread Knife - Victorinox Fibrox bread knife
Paring Knife - Victorinox Fibrox paring knife


4. Anything else I should know

Knives don't stay sharp forever.
Consider how you are going to keep them sharp. DIY vs having somebody else do it for you.
It's cheaper if you DIY. Takes about 15 minutes every month or 2. Can you be bothered?
Car analogy:
You can have the most powerful Bugatti Veyron in the world,
Won't do you dick all if you're running shitty tires.


Ceramic hone. This straightens your edge.
Car analogy:
You can have your Veyron with good tires. But if they are flat, you're not going anywhere.
The hone ensures your sharp edge is pointed in the right direction.
Do this before every use.

Thanks in advance!

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