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Originally Posted by bcrdukes
Don't mean to steal winson604's thunder, but I have a question as well.
Recently received some Ikea knives as a gift (here is one for example - IKEA 365+ Vegetable knife - IKEA)
How are these in peoples experience? I don't want to turf it as it was a gift, but wanting to see what I can (and cannot) do with it. Thanks in advance! |
I've never used these in person. But for an average person, a good knife should get the reaction of "omg, holy shit, this knife IS SHARP. So dangerous!"
A crappy knife might do that new out of box.
A decent knife will still do that 2 weeks after use.
Aside from comfort, ergonomics and fit/finish, you primarily judge a knife based on 2 qualities:
- The ability to take an edge (how sharp it gets)
- The ability to hold an edge (how long will it stay sharp)
Think about getting paper cut.
It goes through your finger like nothing. That's sharp.
But instead of your finger, try a carrot. It can't do anything because it can't hold an edge.
Now consider a butter knife.
It'll be difficult cutting through a bag of carrots.
But it'll be just as difficult from the 1st carrot until the last, because it can hold an edge.
You're looking for a happy balance on those 2 properties.
If you are amazed every time you use it like "omg, this knife is so sharp, it's effortless to cut through stuff",
and it stays that way after extended use.
Then the knife is pretty good.