We use Grohman knives that are made in Pictou, NS Canada and they are very good knives made from imported German stainless steel, with the exchange rate advantage (35%) of the US dollar right now they would be a very good buy. Grohmannknives.com and they sell via their web site.
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BTW, since you're in Canada, look at KnifeWear who are also in CA. No import hassles etc https://knifewear.comComment
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Too many things with that website. First off, the price. Just over $1200 marked down to $362. But then it says the set is $499. Second, the website claims to use "Japanese Steel". But this is like saying "American Steel". Are we talking 420 (stainless steel with very high "toughness" meaning it bends without breaking, very good corrosion resistance, is very easy to sharpen, but cannot hold an edge at all) or S90V (used mostly by Benchmade, extremely high edge retention which is good because it is also quite difficult to sharpen, is on the brittle side so don't drop the blade because it could snap, but is as corrosion resistant as 440). Point is, there is not a single grade of "Japanese steel". It ranges from less expensive alloys to quite expensive alloys - with the "best" one dependent on intended use.
Another thing I noticed was that the website says "The Kuro Series knives are extremely sharp and made out of zirconium dioxide". Zirconium dioxide is not steel. It is a pigment used in paint, and I think it is used to make "fake diamonds" (cubic zirconia) and is also used in the formulation of hard ceramics, so the blade could be made of the stuff - although then it would be a ceramic knife and not "Japanese steel". By the way ceramic knives are known to be crazy sharp with extremely high edge retention - but they can shatter like....you guessed it ceramic.
The website does say this. "Due to the hardness of the blade, the knives may chip or snap if excessive pressure is applied improperly to the knife's flat surface.".
Sounds to me like the knives use some kind of very high carbon stainless steel. This will make them easy to sharpen, give OK edge retention (I think edge retention is overrated unless you are talking about a utility pocketknife you carry around all the time - but for kitchen knives what is the big deal using a chefs steel after each use).
However for the price, and the red flags - I would pass. Not unless I could see the knifes somewhere and feel the weight and balance.Comment
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Thank you all for the replies!
I bought a set of three Dalstrong knives - two butcher knives and a chef's knife. Also got a ceramic hone.
They have arrived, and look fantastic!Comment
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I was looking at knife sets for myself, dreaming really, and this set caught my eye...
I like the blue handles... They would look real nice next to your Pit Boss griddle Panhead John !
The price says $240.00 for blue, but, if you look under other retailers it can be purchased for $159.00. Welcome to capitalism...
Anyway, a more obtainable goal.
Here's the link, with any luck...
Authentic XYJ Since1986,Professional Knife Sets for Master Chefs,Chef Knife Set with Bag,Case, Scissors,Culinary Kitchen Butcher Knives,Cooking Cutting,Damascus Laser Pattern,Stainless Steel (Blue) https://a.co/d/3IkD1il
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I'd be careful of that set, Allon. A "Damascus Laser Pattern" blade isn't really Damascus steel ... it's just a Damascus-looking pattern etched by a laser on an otherwise plain blade. Instead, I'd stick to getting a few good blades that you'll really use like those from Mercer, Victorinox, or (if you want to get a just a little fancy) Dalstrong. -
Thanks gentlemen.
I did see it was laser etched.
To better understand our blade usage, one of us will try to cut just about anything with just about any knife. Metal, plastic you name it...
The second type of use is prying things apart. We have a couple shorter butter knives as a result.
I've tried to repair\sharpen them but there comes a point where it's a lost cause.
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Thanks gentlemen.
I did see it was laser etched.
To better understand our blade usage, one of us will try to cut just about anything with just about any knife. Metal, plastic you name it...
The second type of use is prying things apart. We have a couple shorter butter knives as a result.
I've tried to repair\sharpen them but there comes a point where it's a lost cause.
So rather than try to hide them, I'll get a bunch and keep a few for me in a separate draw.
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