Cast Iron Skillets. You dig them?

[blaise]

Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy!

And how much are you looking to spend? The basics of the CI article was that none of the blocks are worth it for money for the quality. Instead, they came up with a DIY set based on their highly recommended knives (one or two Wusthofs, Shun shears, and a few others) and one of those Kapoosh blocks. Total cost runs $375ish, if I remember correctly. A little shopping around and I'm sure you could find it cheaper.

Generally speaking, it just depends on what you like. Personally, I go for the Japanese blades. I really like the 15-degree blades better, and prefer their handling and sharpness.

I was looking at knives that run $150-$200 for a chef's knife or Santoku knife. For instance, they have a two piece Wusthof Chef's knife and paring knife for $150, and a Global Santoku for $200.
Not knowing much about them, I guess I'm wondering if one of the brands is considered cheap or somehow inferior in quality. Or, if you're getting one of their knives, even the entry level quality, is it considered pretty good?

I guess I'm sort of gathering from your post that maybe it's somewhat personal preference, and I just need to go down and hold a couple maybe and just see what feels better when it comes to the physical styling.

[Fire Me Boy!]

Originally Posted by blaise

I was looking at knives that run $150-$200 for a chef's knife or Santoku knife. For instance, they have a two piece Wusthof Chef's knife and paring knife for $150, and a Global Santoku for $200.
Not knowing much about them, I guess I'm wondering if one of the brands is considered cheap or somehow inferior in quality. Or, if you're getting one of their knives, even the entry level quality, is it considered pretty good?

I guess I'm sort of gathering from your post that maybe it's somewhat personal preference, and I just need to go down and hold a couple maybe and just see what feels better when it comes to the physical styling.

If you're looking specifically for a chef's knife or a santoku, check out www.japanesechefsknife.com or www.watanabeblade.com/english/. These guys rule. I have a Tojiro 8-inch chef's knife that I absolutely adore, and I have a santoku from Watanabe Blade that is my No. 2.

The Tojiro ran about $90, and it was the blade that got me really into quality knives.

As a brand, Global has the "top of the line" rep, and I don't think you'd go wrong there, but I'd check out one of the sites above. Masamoto makes a helluva knife, too. Check out their 210 Gyoto (Gyoto is chef's knife style).