Cutlery

[jabeech]

Hello, I am interested in purchasing a set of knives and I was wondering if any of you could tell me about the Sabatier line?

[Mezzaluna]

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[cajunjoe]

oh

well, I'll be honest I have not used a sabatier, I've seen them and have felt their edge(s). they certainly seem adequate and competent to work professionally. I'm not aware as to where their steel is originated or formed, so I am not an authority!
I'd be very interested in what type of knife and how it does perform and to what extent.

[jabeech]

Thanks for the input from both of you. I already own a set of Sabatier Chefstar knives, and they are 100 % better than anything I have ever owned(nothing special) but I would like a real professional set to own for the next 20-30 years(hopefully)
I have narrowed it down to the Wusthoff Classics and Sabatier
Grand Chef. Both look the same 3 rivits, full Tang, except I don't know how the Sabatier line is made.
It is something small to fret about but it is important to me to know.
Thanks again for the info. I will let you know if I find anything more out.

[coolJ]

I couldn't tell you anything about Sabatier, I'm a Henckels guy, i have a set of the twinmaster knives.

[kokopuffs]

Jabeech:

If you can, get the Sabatier carbon steel knives made way back in the '70's and earlier. Upon examining a carbon steel blade made during the eras I specified, you'll see pitting on the surface of the blade. The new carbon steels have a surface resembling that of stainless and they neither sharpen nor cut as well as the older models. The old ones can be procured at ebay.

[chefboy2160]

I am just going to say Forschners , the price and the way they feel just keep going . You might have to replace one every now and then but isnt buying a new knife fun ? Kinda like having a new baby is how I look at it . Just my opinion though , Doug ...........................

[jabeech]

I think it is nice that all of you are being so helpful. I have a ten month old daughter that doesn't give me much time to be online, so if my replies are short or it takes me awhile to reply I am not trying to be unsociable. Has anyone been to Amazon.com? There are alot of knife sets for great prices. that is why I am wanting information on Sabatier. I want my knives to be an investment. I have more important things to spend money on, so I am always looking for a good deal. Quality is important.
Thanks again for the help, the baby is hanging on my leg gotta go.

[Vito]

Hei, have you ever tried italian Due Buoi knives?
They are as good as Wusthoof and much better than Henckels.

[jabeech]

I finally broke down and got the 6 piece Wusthof set. I actually went to the local dealer and tried one out and I liked the size and how they felt in my hand. I decided on the 6 piece set because I figured if I needed anything more I could purchase them one at a time, and I am pretty sure I wont need any less. I also purchased a magnetic bar, I heard that the blocks could keep germs and bacteria inside the slots. So thanks for all your information, and I will let you know how I like them.

[cajunjoe]

Other sources to consider,
price-wise, e-bay.

I, I should say, my wife orders from knifemerchant.com, for my gifts. They carry a wide range and usually a good price overall.

I am fond of the Masahiro, although I see they carry the Shuns and Glestains now.

Regardless, good luck with your purchase and endeavors.

Congrats on your baby. I have 15 month old boy, it's the greatest! I love watching him eat, sometimes he enjoys it so much, that he starts to wiggle and dance in his seat.

Yesterday I made him angelhair pasta and squash bloosom flowers with refrito. Maple baked beans & beef brats & pineapple. Salisburry with rutabega-yukon mash (dash of horseradish).

As for carbon steel, I've worked with some (very talented) guys that swear by carbon. Always an option!

[cajunjoe]

Always, work clean, wipe your knife after each slice if working with proteins, keep solution on station. Smell your knife. Congrats