Comments on: Know Your Steel | Buying Kitchen Knives on a Budget

By: BGBG

BGBG — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:15:56 +0000

Just picked up a X50CrMo15 Bismarck carving knife at a retail sale, for $18 (AUD). About 30% of normal sale price. Beautiful knife. Very happy with it.

By: Peter

Peter — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:58:07 +0000

Anyone heard of or know Naifu knives? Are they any good?

By: Swftek

Swftek — Wed, 06 May 2009 15:43:26 +0000

This is the most accurate overview of the current state of the kitchen knife industry that I’ve seen so far.

Excellent attention to the proper details and giving the consumer the IMPORTANT facts to make an educated purchase.

Well done!

By: Knife Set or Knives à la Carte?

Knife Set or Knives à la Carte? — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:39:03 +0000

[...] of the advice I’ve laid out elsewhere — on sharpening, maintenance, and researching steel — holds true regardless of whether you decide to purchase a set or individual knives. [...]

By: Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 01:40:01 +0000

Thanks for the website. I was totally ignorant of the non-German/US options and cutlery steel choices beyond 440C.

In this article on steel you’re confusing “hardening” with “sharpening” in your text. A piece of steel is hardened to 63Rc, not sharpened to 63Rc.

I realize you’re trying to keep the article accessible, but I’m guessing that any steel that is hardened is also later tempered to add back in some ductility; it may be worth a mention.

By: The Best Kitchen Knives For Any Budget » Knives, Swords & Blades

The Best Kitchen Knives For Any Budget » Knives, Swords & Blades — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:12:42 +0000

[...] Don’t know anything about steel? Have no fear — read on to learn about the different types available and what type of steel you should choose. [...]