I recently broke the blade of a knife in our kitchen and we need a replacement for peeling fruit, chopping vegetables, etc.
I presume it's as a result of recent knife attacks that ordinary kitchen knives seem to have vanished from the usual shops and from online
sources as well. Does anyone have any ideas?
I recently broke the blade of a knife in our kitchen and we need a replacement for peeling fruit, chopping vegetables, etc.I presume it's as a result of recent knife attacks that ordinary kitchen knives seem to have vanished from the usual shops andfrom online sources as well. Does anyone have any ideas?-- Clive Page
I recently broke the blade of a knife in our kitchen and we need a replacement for peeling fruit, chopping vegetables, etc.
I presume it's as a result of recent knife attacks that ordinary kitchen knives seem to have vanished from the usual shops and from online
sources as well. Does anyone have any ideas?
On 07/03/2025 19:04, Clive Page wrote:
I recently broke the blade of a knife in our kitchen and we need a
replacement for peeling fruit, chopping vegetables, etc.
I presume it's as a result of recent knife attacks that ordinary
kitchen knives seem to have vanished from the usual shops and from
online sources as well. Does anyone have any ideas?
Not so. Kitchen knives are on sale everywhere - just look at the range
in Argos for instance. You cannot buy them if you are underage, or look underage (proof of age may be required).
I believe what has been banned from general sale is Zombie or fantasy
knives (knives used in Si-Fi TV series, computer games, films, blades
over a certain size etc.)
You just have to decide on what type of kitchen knife you want. 30+
years ago I went for some expensive Japanese one piece all steel knives
and I'm still using these today. For this type of knife you may need to find specialised on-line seller.
I recently broke the blade of a knife in our kitchen and we need a replacement for peeling fruit, chopping vegetables, etc.
I presume it's as a result of recent knife attacks that ordinary kitchen knives seem to have vanished from the usual shops and from online
sources as well. Does anyone have any ideas?
I recently broke the blade of a knife in our kitchen and we need a replacement for peeling fruit, chopping vegetables, etc.
I presume it's as a result of recent knife attacks that ordinary kitchen knives seem to have vanished from the usual shops and from online
sources as well. Does anyone have any ideas?
On 07/03/2025 19:04, Clive Page wrote:
I recently broke the blade of a knife in our kitchen and we need a
replacement for peeling fruit, chopping vegetables, etc.
I presume it's as a result of recent knife attacks that ordinary kitchen
knives seem to have vanished from the usual shops and from online
sources as well. Does anyone have any ideas?
Is there John Lewis locally? See here: <https://www.johnlewis.com/browse/home-garden/food-preparation/kitchen- knives/_/N-dsx#intcmp=ic_20241022_foodprepkitchenknives_cp_hom_a_aw>
Lots of single knives there.
Also, is there a kitchenware shop within a reasonable distance. If so,
they will sell single knives.
I recently broke the blade of a knife in our kitchen and we need a replacement for peeling fruit, chopping vegetables, etc.
I presume it's as a result of recent knife attacks that ordinary kitchen knives seem to have vanished from the usual shops and from online
sources as well. Does anyone have any ideas?
On 07/03/2025 21:16, alan_m wrote:
On 07/03/2025 19:04, Clive Page wrote:
I recently broke the blade of a knife in our kitchen and we need a
replacement for peeling fruit, chopping vegetables, etc.
I presume it's as a result of recent knife attacks that ordinary
kitchen knives seem to have vanished from the usual shops and from
online sources as well. Does anyone have any ideas?
Not so. Kitchen knives are on sale everywhere - just look at the range
in Argos for instance. You cannot buy them if you are underage, or
look underage (proof of age may be required).
I believe what has been banned from general sale is Zombie or fantasy
knives (knives used in Si-Fi TV series, computer games, films, blades
over a certain size etc.)
You just have to decide on what type of kitchen knife you want. 30+
years ago I went for some expensive Japanese one piece all steel
knives and I'm still using these today. For this type of knife you
may need to find specialised on-line seller.
Well I tried a fairly large Tescos and they had taken them off display
so you had to ask at the enquiry desk. The only one they could find was larger than we wanted and cost more than expected, so I assumed other supermarkets would be similar. We've used Dunelm before for kitchen utensils but now they had only large knives on the shelves (and there
you had to take a voucher to the cash desk for any knife).
I hadn't thought of Argos but just looked: I can't find an individual
knife for sale, all they have is 5 or 6-piece sets which includes a lot
of stuff I don't want for a rather higher price. May have to use Amazon
I suppose. Thanks for the suggestions.
Clive Page wrote:I don't think so yet (no legislation including the word 'knife' this
I presume it's as a result of recent knife attacks that ordinary
kitchen knives seem to have vanished from the usual shops and from
online sources as well. Does anyone have any ideas?
I don't think its the law.
On 07/03/2025 19:04, Clive Page wrote:
I recently broke the blade of a knife in our kitchen and we need a
replacement for peeling fruit, chopping vegetables, etc.
I presume it's as a result of recent knife attacks that ordinary kitchen
knives seem to have vanished from the usual shops and from online
sources as well. Does anyone have any ideas?
Is there John Lewis locally? See here: <https://www.johnlewis.com/browse/home-garden/food-preparation/kitchen- knives/_/N-dsx#intcmp=ic_20241022_foodprepkitchenknives_cp_hom_a_aw>
Lots of single knives there.
Also, is there a kitchenware shop within a reasonable distance. If so,
they will sell single knives.
which is odd because its the large knives that are banned.
On 07/03/2025 19:04, Clive Page wrote:
[quoted text muted]
Is there John Lewis locally?
On 2025-03-07 22:24, Jeff Layman wrote:
On 07/03/2025 19:04, Clive Page wrote:Yes, noticed when I was looking for cutlery recently, that in the local
I recently broke the blade of a knife in our kitchen and we need a
replacement for peeling fruit, chopping vegetables, etc.
I presume it's as a result of recent knife attacks that ordinary
kitchen knives seem to have vanished from the usual shops and from
online sources as well. Does anyone have any ideas?
Is there John Lewis locally? See here:
<https://www.johnlewis.com/browse/home-garden/food-preparation/kitchen-
knives/_/N-dsx#intcmp=ic_20241022_foodprepkitchenknives_cp_hom_a_aw>
Lots of single knives there.
Also, is there a kitchenware shop within a reasonable distance. If so,
they will sell single knives.
John Lewis all of the non-table knives were in a separate glass cabinet
in the kitchenware area.
On 07/03/2025 21:16, alan_m wrote:
[quoted text muted]
Well I tried a fairly large Tescos and they had taken them off display
so you had to ask at the enquiry desk.
I recently broke the blade of a knife in our kitchen and we need a >replacement for peeling fruit, chopping vegetables, etc.
I presume it's as a result of recent knife attacks that ordinary kitchen >knives seem to have vanished from the usual shops and from online
sources as well. Does anyone have any ideas?
On 07/03/2025 19:04, Clive Page wrote:
[quoted text muted]
Not so. Kitchen knives are on sale everywhere
On 07/03/2025 19:04, Clive Page wrote:
I recently broke the blade of a knife in our kitchen and we need a
replacement for peeling fruit, chopping vegetables, etc.
I presume it's as a result of recent knife attacks that ordinary
kitchen knives seem to have vanished from the usual shops and from
online sources as well. Does anyone have any ideas?
Amazon doesn't seem to have any shortage, though I'd expect you might
need to provide ID on delivery.
I recently broke the blade of a knife in our kitchen and we need a replacement for peeling fruit, chopping vegetables, etc.shop for kitchen knives.
I presume it's as a result of recent knife attacks that ordinary kitchen knives seem to have vanished from the usual shops and from online
sources as well. Does anyone have any ideas?
TK Maxx always have a great selection and at big discounts. My go to
good place for quality knives is Ikea
On Fri, 07 Mar 2025 21:16:01 +0000, alan_m wrote:
On 07/03/2025 19:04, Clive Page wrote:
[quoted text muted]
Not so. Kitchen knives are on sale everywhere
Not really.
I had a long long search for a filleting knife.
On 08/03/2025 17:07, David wrote:
good place for quality knives is Ikea
Ikea and quality in the same sentence?
Bless!
On Fri, 07 Mar 2025 21:16:01 +0000, alan_m wrote:
On 07/03/2025 19:04, Clive Page wrote:
[quoted text muted]
Not so. Kitchen knives are on sale everywhere
Not really.
I had a long long search for a filleting knife.
And as for a grapefruit knife ("Do what mate ?").
And people wonder why real shops are dying.
On 08/03/2025 07:56, David Wade wrote:
which is odd because its the large knives that are banned.
Large kitchen knives are not banned.
On 08/03/2025 08:17, alan_m wrote:
On 08/03/2025 07:56, David Wade wrote:
which is odd because its the large knives that are banned.
Large kitchen knives are not banned.
What's the point (erm) of a kitchen knife having a point?
By the time things get to the kitchen, they are dead?
On 09/03/2025 10:11, Adrian Caspersz wrote:
On 08/03/2025 08:17, alan_m wrote:They still need stabbing from time to time
On 08/03/2025 07:56, David Wade wrote:
which is odd because its the large knives that are banned.
Large kitchen knives are not banned.
What's the point (erm) of a kitchen knife having a point?
By the time things get to the kitchen, they are dead?
To make sure
On 08/03/2025 17:07, David wrote:
good place for quality knives is Ikea
Ikea and quality in the same sentence?
Bless!
On 08/03/2025 08:17, alan_m wrote:
On 08/03/2025 07:56, David Wade wrote:
which is odd because its the large knives that are banned.
Large kitchen knives are not banned.
What's the point (erm) of a kitchen knife having a point?
By the time things get to the kitchen, they are dead?
On Sun, 3/9/2025 6:11 AM, Adrian Caspersz wrote:
On 08/03/2025 08:17, alan_m wrote:
On 08/03/2025 07:56, David Wade wrote:
which is odd because its the large knives that are banned.
Large kitchen knives are not banned.
What's the point (erm) of a kitchen knife having a point?
By the time things get to the kitchen, they are dead?
Let's see you cut a Winter Squash. The green ones,
the skin on them is like armor. You have to push the
point of a knife into them, to start the cut. You
can't get through one of these, by "sawing at it".
I'm pretty sure a band saw would work.
On Sat, 08 Mar 2025 22:11:36 +0000, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
On 08/03/2025 17:07, David wrote:
good place for quality knives is Ikea
Ikea and quality in the same sentence?
Bless!
Have you ever been to Ikea and looked closely at the kitchen knives?
Or are you just having a bad day?
Cheers
Dave R
I recently broke the blade of a knife in our kitchen and we need a >replacement for peeling fruit, chopping vegetables, etc.
I presume it's as a result of recent knife attacks that ordinary kitchen >knives seem to have vanished from the usual shops and from online
sources as well. Does anyone have any ideas?
On Fri, 7 Mar 2025 19:04:39 +0000, Clive Page <usenet@page2.eu> wrote:
I recently broke the blade of a knife in our kitchen and we need a
replacement for peeling fruit, chopping vegetables, etc.
I presume it's as a result of recent knife attacks that ordinary kitchen
knives seem to have vanished from the usual shops and from online
sources as well. Does anyone have any ideas?
I bought a hacksaw on Saturday. I had to wait while the assistant
called the supervisor and took a photo of the supervisor's identity
badge as part of the sale.
On 09/03/2025 13:13, David wrote:
On Sat, 08 Mar 2025 22:11:36 +0000, The Natural Philosopher wrote:Everything I have ever seen from Ikea - I have never purchased anything myself - has been of shit quality. I see no reason why their knives
On 08/03/2025 17:07, David wrote:
good place for quality knives is Ikea
Ikea and quality in the same sentence?
Bless!
Have you ever been to Ikea and looked closely at the kitchen knives?
Or are you just having a bad day?
would be any different
On 10/03/2025 11:55, Scott wrote:
On Fri, 7 Mar 2025 19:04:39 +0000, Clive Page <usenet@page2.eu> wrote:
I recently broke the blade of a knife in our kitchen and we need a
replacement for peeling fruit, chopping vegetables, etc.
I presume it's as a result of recent knife attacks that ordinary kitchen >>> knives seem to have vanished from the usual shops and from online
sources as well. Does anyone have any ideas?
I bought a hacksaw on Saturday. I had to wait while the assistant
called the supervisor and took a photo of the supervisor's identity
badge as part of the sale.
How old was the assistant? If underage they themselves are not permitted
to sell certain items (such as alcohol and perhaps blades) without the >physical presence of a supervisor.
On 09/03/2025 13:13, David wrote:
On Sat, 08 Mar 2025 22:11:36 +0000, The Natural Philosopher wrote:Everything I have ever seen from Ikea - I have never purchased anything myself - has been of shit quality. I see no reason why their knives
On 08/03/2025 17:07, David wrote:
good place for quality knives is Ikea
Ikea and quality in the same sentence?
Bless!
Have you ever been to Ikea and looked closely at the kitchen knives?
Or are you just having a bad day?
would be any different
I sleep on an Ikea bed which is falling to pieces. A gift from a
previous occupant
I should hot glue it back together sometime
Cheers
Dave R
In many cases its just functional if not subject to abuse.
On 09/03/2025 13:13, David wrote:
On Sat, 08 Mar 2025 22:11:36 +0000, The Natural Philosopher wrote:Everything I have ever seen from Ikea - I have never purchased anything myself - has been of shit quality. I see no reason why their knives
On 08/03/2025 17:07, David wrote:
good place for quality knives is Ikea
Ikea and quality in the same sentence?
Bless!
Have you ever been to Ikea and looked closely at the kitchen knives?
Or are you just having a bad day?
would be any different
I sleep on an Ikea bed which is falling to pieces. A gift from a
previous occupant
I should hot glue it back together sometime
On 10 Mar 2025 at 10:54:21 GMT, "The Natural Philosopher" <tnp@invalid.invalid> wrote:
On 09/03/2025 13:13, David wrote:
On Sat, 08 Mar 2025 22:11:36 +0000, The Natural Philosopher wrote:Everything I have ever seen from Ikea - I have never purchased anything myself - has been of shit quality. I see no reason why their knives
On 08/03/2025 17:07, David wrote:
good place for quality knives is Ikea
Ikea and quality in the same sentence? Bless!
Have you ever been to Ikea and looked closely at the kitchen knives?
Or are you just having a bad day?
would be any different
I sleep on an Ikea bed which is falling to pieces. A gift from a
previous occupant I should hot glue it back together sometime
Odd, one of my Ikea double beds is 45 years old. The other, around 30.
Both still going strong.
On 08/03/2025 10:17, Jethro_uk wrote:
On Fri, 07 Mar 2025 21:16:01 +0000, alan_m wrote:
On 07/03/2025 19:04, Clive Page wrote:
[quoted text muted]
Not so. Kitchen knives are on sale everywhere
Not really.
I had a long long search for a filleting knife.
Try a tackle shop that sell sea fishing gear. Doesn't have to be near
the sea. I got mine from a tackle shop that is about as far from the sea
as you can get.
On 10/03/2025 11:55, Scott wrote:
On Fri, 7 Mar 2025 19:04:39 +0000, Clive Page <usenet@page2.eu> wrote:
I recently broke the blade of a knife in our kitchen and we need a
replacement for peeling fruit, chopping vegetables, etc.
I presume it's as a result of recent knife attacks that ordinary kitchen >>> knives seem to have vanished from the usual shops and from online
sources as well. Does anyone have any ideas?
I bought a hacksaw on Saturday. I had to wait while the assistant
called the supervisor and took a photo of the supervisor's identity
badge as part of the sale.
How old was the assistant? If underage they themselves are not permitted
to sell certain items (such as alcohol and perhaps blades) without the physical presence of a supervisor.
On 10/03/2025 12:20, alan_m wrote:
On 10/03/2025 11:55, Scott wrote:
On Fri, 7 Mar 2025 19:04:39 +0000, Clive Page <usenet@page2.eu> wrote:
I recently broke the blade of a knife in our kitchen and we need a
replacement for peeling fruit, chopping vegetables, etc.
I presume it's as a result of recent knife attacks that ordinary kitchen >>>> knives seem to have vanished from the usual shops and from online
sources as well. Does anyone have any ideas?
I bought a hacksaw on Saturday. I had to wait while the assistant
called the supervisor and took a photo of the supervisor's identity
badge as part of the sale.
How old was the assistant? If underage they themselves are not permitted
to sell certain items (such as alcohol and perhaps blades) without the
physical presence of a supervisor.
It normally only requires someone over 18 to verbally okay the under 18 >assistant to go ahead with the sale. Anything more is likely something
the shop has put in place themselves.
It normally only requires someone over 18 to verbally okay the under 18 assistant to go ahead with the sale. Anything more is likely something
the shop has put in place themselves.
SteveW wrote:
It normally only requires someone over 18 to verbally okay the under 18 assistant to go ahead with the sale. Anything more is likely something
the shop has put in place themselves.
And we know how much they like doing that sort of thing, e.g. it's legal
for children of any age to buy 0.5% shandy, yet Tesco still want to ID
me for buying 0% beer
SteveW wrote:
It normally only requires someone over 18 to verbally okay the under
18 assistant to go ahead with the sale. Anything more is likely
something the shop has put in place themselves.
And we know how much they like doing that sort of thing, e.g. it's legal
for children of any age to buy 0.5% shandy, yet Tesco still want to ID
me for buying 0% beer
On 09/03/2025 13:42, Paul wrote:
On Sun, 3/9/2025 6:11 AM, Adrian Caspersz wrote:
On 08/03/2025 08:17, alan_m wrote:
On 08/03/2025 07:56, David Wade wrote:
which is odd because its the large knives that are banned.
Large kitchen knives are not banned.
What's the point (erm) of a kitchen knife having a point?
By the time things get to the kitchen, they are dead?
Let's see you cut a Winter Squash. The green ones,
the skin on them is like armor. You have to push the
point of a knife into them, to start the cut. You
can't get through one of these, by "sawing at it".
I'm pretty sure a band saw would work.
Or try opening packaging. Yes, you can use a Stanley knife, but I don't keep one of those in the kitchen and the blade will just rust if washed.
On 10/03/2025 19:56, Andy Burns wrote:
SteveW wrote:
It normally only requires someone over 18 to verbally okay the under
18 assistant to go ahead with the sale. Anything more is likely
something the shop has put in place themselves.
And we know how much they like doing that sort of thing, e.g. it's legal
for children of any age to buy 0.5% shandy, yet Tesco still want to ID
me for buying 0% beer
I've pointed out the stupidity of wasting my time and theirs in doing an
age check at the self-service tills when I am buying 0% beer in our
local Sainsburys.
On Sun, 3/9/2025 5:27 PM, SteveW wrote:
On 09/03/2025 13:42, Paul wrote:
On Sun, 3/9/2025 6:11 AM, Adrian Caspersz wrote:
On 08/03/2025 08:17, alan_m wrote:
On 08/03/2025 07:56, David Wade wrote:
which is odd because its the large knives that are banned.
Large kitchen knives are not banned.
What's the point (erm) of a kitchen knife having a point?
By the time things get to the kitchen, they are dead?
Let's see you cut a Winter Squash. The green ones,
the skin on them is like armor. You have to push the
point of a knife into them, to start the cut. You
can't get through one of these, by "sawing at it".
I'm pretty sure a band saw would work.
Or try opening packaging. Yes, you can use a Stanley knife, but I don't keep one of those in the kitchen and the blade will just rust if washed.
I keep those in the kitchen.
A Stanley. And a box cutter.
Not for food prep though.
On Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:23 +0000, SteveW <steve@walker-family.me.uk>
wrote:
On 10/03/2025 19:56, Andy Burns wrote:
SteveW wrote:
It normally only requires someone over 18 to verbally okay the under
18 assistant to go ahead with the sale. Anything more is likely
something the shop has put in place themselves.
And we know how much they like doing that sort of thing, e.g. it's legal >>> for children of any age to buy 0.5% shandy, yet Tesco still want to ID
me for buying 0% beer
I've pointed out the stupidity of wasting my time and theirs in doing an
age check at the self-service tills when I am buying 0% beer in our
local Sainsburys.
Is it not the case that persons under 18 are not allowed to buy
alcohol free beer in case it encourages a liking for the real thing?
If so, the requirement to check will be the same irrespective of
alcohol content.
Is it not the case that persons under 18 are not allowed to buy
alcohol free beer in case it encourages a liking for the real thing?
If so, the requirement to check will be the same irrespective of
alcohol content.
On Sun, 3/9/2025 5:27 PM, SteveW wrote:
Or try opening packaging. Yes, you can use a Stanley knife, but I don't keep one of those in the kitchen and the blade will just rust if washed.
I keep those in the kitchen.
A Stanley. And a box cutter.
On 09/03/2025 13:42, Paul wrote:
On Sun, 3/9/2025 6:11 AM, Adrian Caspersz wrote:
On 08/03/2025 08:17, alan_m wrote:
On 08/03/2025 07:56, David Wade wrote:
which is odd because its the large knives that are banned.
Large kitchen knives are not banned.
What's the point (erm) of a kitchen knife having a point?
By the time things get to the kitchen, they are dead?
Let's see you cut a Winter Squash. The green ones,
the skin on them is like armor. You have to push the
point of a knife into them, to start the cut. You
can't get through one of these, by "sawing at it".
I'm pretty sure a band saw would work.
Or try opening packaging. Yes, you can use a Stanley knife, but I don't
keep one of those in the kitchen and the blade will just rust if washed.
One single comment for that Japanese knife on the Sainsburys
website -
"I would rate -1 if I could It was first wash in Dishwasher and came out
with rust marks."
On 09/03/2025 21:27, SteveW wrote:Hmm. We have that problem with a set of Japanese stainless cutlery
On 09/03/2025 13:42, Paul wrote:
On Sun, 3/9/2025 6:11 AM, Adrian Caspersz wrote:
On 08/03/2025 08:17, alan_m wrote:
On 08/03/2025 07:56, David Wade wrote:
which is odd because its the large knives that are banned.
Large kitchen knives are not banned.
What's the point (erm) of a kitchen knife having a point?
By the time things get to the kitchen, they are dead?
Let's see you cut a Winter Squash. The green ones,
the skin on them is like armor. You have to push the
point of a knife into them, to start the cut. You
can't get through one of these, by "sawing at it".
I'm pretty sure a band saw would work.
Or try opening packaging. Yes, you can use a Stanley knife, but I
don't keep one of those in the kitchen and the blade will just rust if
washed.
One single comment for that Japanese knife on the Sainsburys
website -
"I would rate -1 if I could It was first wash in Dishwasher and came out
with rust marks."
On 12/03/2025 23:25, Andrew wrote:
One single comment for that Japanese knife on the Sainsburys
website -
"I would rate -1 if I could It was first wash in Dishwasher and came
out with rust marks."
All my knives (cheap and expensive), except one are free of rust.
The exception is an expensive Japanese made fillet knife. I have 5 other knives made by the same manufacturer which over many decades of being
left in water or a drained sink show no signs of rust. Why is this one
knife different - probably because its made from a different grade of (stainless) steel to make the blade very flexible/bendy.
If I use this one knife it is hand washed and dried immediately.
On 13/03/2025 08:45, alan_m wrote:
On 12/03/2025 23:25, Andrew wrote:
One single comment for that Japanese knife on the Sainsburys
website -
"I would rate -1 if I could It was first wash in Dishwasher and came
out with rust marks."
All my knives (cheap and expensive), except one are free of rust.
The exception is an expensive Japanese made fillet knife. I have 5 other
knives made by the same manufacturer which over many decades of being
left in water or a drained sink show no signs of rust. Why is this one
knife different - probably because its made from a different grade of
(stainless) steel to make the blade very flexible/bendy.
If I use this one knife it is hand washed and dried immediately.
I have a vague recollection that the best knives, that retain the
sharpest edge, are carbon steel, not stainless steel and so will need to
be washed and dried immediately.
On 13/03/2025 08:45, alan_m wrote:
On 12/03/2025 23:25, Andrew wrote:
One single comment for that Japanese knife on the Sainsburys
website -
"I would rate -1 if I could It was first wash in Dishwasher and came
out with rust marks."
All my knives (cheap and expensive), except one are free of rust.
The exception is an expensive Japanese made fillet knife. I have 5
other knives made by the same manufacturer which over many decades of
being left in water or a drained sink show no signs of rust. Why is
this one knife different - probably because its made from a different
grade of (stainless) steel to make the blade very flexible/bendy.
If I use this one knife it is hand washed and dried immediately.
I have a vague recollection that the best knives, that retain the
sharpest edge, are carbon steel, not stainless steel and so will need to
be washed and dried immediately.
On 13/03/2025 08:45, alan_m wrote:
On 12/03/2025 23:25, Andrew wrote:
One single comment for that Japanese knife on the Sainsburys
website -
"I would rate -1 if I could It was first wash in Dishwasher and came
out with rust marks."
All my knives (cheap and expensive), except one are free of rust.
The exception is an expensive Japanese made fillet knife. I have 5
other knives made by the same manufacturer which over many decades of
being left in water or a drained sink show no signs of rust. Why is
this one knife different - probably because its made from a different
grade of (stainless) steel to make the blade very flexible/bendy.
If I use this one knife it is hand washed and dried immediately.
I have a vague recollection that the best knives, that retain the
sharpest edge, are carbon steel, not stainless steel and so will need to
be washed and dried immediately.
On 13/03/2025 09:12, SteveW wrote:
On 13/03/2025 08:45, alan_m wrote:
On 12/03/2025 23:25, Andrew wrote:
One single comment for that Japanese knife on the Sainsburys
website -
"I would rate -1 if I could It was first wash in Dishwasher and came
out with rust marks."
All my knives (cheap and expensive), except one are free of rust.
The exception is an expensive Japanese made fillet knife. I have 5
other knives made by the same manufacturer which over many decades of
being left in water or a drained sink show no signs of rust. Why is
this one knife different - probably because its made from a different
grade of (stainless) steel to make the blade very flexible/bendy.
If I use this one knife it is hand washed and dried immediately.
I have a vague recollection that the best knives, that retain the
sharpest edge, are carbon steel, not stainless steel and so will need
to be washed and dried immediately.
I do have to sharpen my expensive stainless steel knives on a regular
basis but its only a couple of strokes through the fine grade sharpener
- grinding wheels running in a water bath.
On 13/03/2025 10:33, alan_m wrote:
On 13/03/2025 09:12, SteveW wrote:
On 13/03/2025 08:45, alan_m wrote:
On 12/03/2025 23:25, Andrew wrote:
One single comment for that Japanese knife on the Sainsburys
website -
"I would rate -1 if I could It was first wash in Dishwasher and
came out with rust marks."
All my knives (cheap and expensive), except one are free of rust.
The exception is an expensive Japanese made fillet knife. I have
5 other knives made by the same manufacturer which over many
decades of being left in water or a drained sink show no signs of
rust. Why is this one knife different - probably because its made
from a different grade of (stainless) steel to make the blade
very flexible/bendy.
If I use this one knife it is hand washed and dried immediately.
I have a vague recollection that the best knives, that retain the
sharpest edge, are carbon steel, not stainless steel and so will
need to be washed and dried immediately.
I do have to sharpen my expensive stainless steel knives on a
regular basis but its only a couple of strokes through the fine
grade sharpener
- grinding wheels running in a water bath.
I had thought of getting one of those diamond sharpening blocks
specifically for sharpening those stainless-steel kitchen knives
that are supposed to 'never need sharpening'.
Does anyone use these for kitchen knives ?.
I usually resort to using my Norton wetstone block with the
proper oil but I struggle to keep the angle correct.
On 12/03/2025 23:25, Andrew wrote:
On 09/03/2025 21:27, SteveW wrote:Hmm. We have that problem with a set of Japanese stainless cutlery
On 09/03/2025 13:42, Paul wrote:
On Sun, 3/9/2025 6:11 AM, Adrian Caspersz wrote:
On 08/03/2025 08:17, alan_m wrote:
On 08/03/2025 07:56, David Wade wrote:
which is odd because its the large knives that are banned.
Large kitchen knives are not banned.
What's the point (erm) of a kitchen knife having a point?
By the time things get to the kitchen, they are dead?
Let's see you cut a Winter Squash. The green ones,
the skin on them is like armor. You have to push the
point of a knife into them, to start the cut. You
can't get through one of these, by "sawing at it".
I'm pretty sure a band saw would work.
Or try opening packaging. Yes, you can use a Stanley knife, but I
don't keep one of those in the kitchen and the blade will just rust
if washed.
One single comment for that Japanese knife on the Sainsburys
website -
"I would rate -1 if I could It was first wash in Dishwasher and came
out with rust marks."
purchased around 1970. Still in use but occasionally there will be rust
spots on the knives from the dishwasher. Only the hardened blades. Forks
and spoons are fine.
You just have to decide on what type of kitchen knife you want. 30+
years ago I went for some expensive Japanese one piece all steel knives
and I'm still using these today. For this type of knife you may need to find specialised on-line seller.
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