Was wondering what other members use for their kitchen cutlery, what they thought of them, and would they recommend them or purchase them again.
I've been using Henckles 5 Star Series for about 18 years now and while I like them I would probably look for something better if I was going to buy a new set. I like how easy they are to sharpen and the edge I can get on them. I like that they are robust and rust has never been an issue even when I wasn't very kind to them. And I like the way they feel in my hands. I would like if they held their edge better, I frequently touch them up to maintain the edge even after light use and while I don't mind I'd much prefer a stronger edge. I don't like that they don't always cut very well despite being very sharp. I've thinned out the metal behind the edge to help but wedging and snapping is still an issue with certain foods like carrots and squash (I'm thinking this is due to the knife's grind and perhaps a thinner ground knife would suit me better). I've read the newer Pro Series is thinner in overall grind, wonder if that makes wedging and snapping less of an issue. Overall I'd say they're good but not excellent (IMO).
I've been using Henckles 5 Star Series for about 18 years now and while I like them I would probably look for something better if I was going to buy a new set. I like how easy they are to sharpen and the edge I can get on them. I like that they are robust and rust has never been an issue even when I wasn't very kind to them. And I like the way they feel in my hands. I would like if they held their edge better, I frequently touch them up to maintain the edge even after light use and while I don't mind I'd much prefer a stronger edge. I don't like that they don't always cut very well despite being very sharp. I've thinned out the metal behind the edge to help but wedging and snapping is still an issue with certain foods like carrots and squash (I'm thinking this is due to the knife's grind and perhaps a thinner ground knife would suit me better). I've read the newer Pro Series is thinner in overall grind, wonder if that makes wedging and snapping less of an issue. Overall I'd say they're good but not excellent (IMO).
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