Posts by mikescookin

All-Clad has always made top quality products. I don't know anything about the LTD series, but it sounds good on paper, after reading about its construction.. There is a long thread on this or another cooking forum about cookware-pots...

Kershaw Shun's website lists a retailer in Ottawa that also sells online. http://www.kershawknives.com/large.htm Maybe there is one near you that isn't listed yet. They also list other US retailers. Many reliable online retailers...

I haven't used the Macs But, I have some Shuns (5 or 6) and a couple of other very good Japanese knives. I love my Shuns. Seem durable, feel good to me (some don't like the handke) take and keep a great edge (very good steel) and...

You can order one here: http://www.mexgrocer.com/9117.html Or, call Rick Bayless's restuarant in Chicago. They use them and should be able to tell you if they are available locally. Let us know where you find one. Good luck. Mike

I've never heard of them. But, that means nothing. Where did you see them? Website? What price range? Maybe you don't need a set, but just a few good knives. Forschner is a brand used by many restuarants. Good quality but not...

I bought a couple of Globals at Bed, Bath and Beyond to try them out a while back. I loved their appearance and they were very sharp and lighter weight than my 20 year old Henckels. But, I have large hands and I decided that the...

You can buy All Clad irregulars (minor cosmetic defects) at a substantial discount. See this thread- http://cheftalkcafe.com/forums/showt...light=all+clad If you decide on a set, you can always get 20% of at linens n things and BBB...

If you don't want to replace it, try this site for service and parts http://www.kitchenaid.com/custserv/service.jsp

Thanks for the informative reply. It seems like I learn something new every day. Mike

Nice to know someone is! But, why are you stuck on carbon blades that will rust and are harder to care for? Mike