Breech Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 Here is a deal that won!t break the bank. Seemingly good quality. http://tinyurl.com/2hxh3e Also comes with a 10% cupon towards a future Wolfgang Puck purchase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanny Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 I bought Wolfgang Puck's knife block set years ago, when it was made by Henckels. That's the German company with the little stick figure, right? Anyway, I have used it happily for years. Seems this guy puts his name on good stuff, usually. Of course, YMMV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Those are awesome looking knives for $29. You can zoom in really close and take a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisLinkletter Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Now $39.90 but probably still a good value.. Those are awesome looking knives for $29. You can zoom in really close and take a look. Now $39.90 but probably still a good value.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sesquipedalian Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 yes, they were a daily special so they are higher now. also carbon stainless steel which I think will stain if left wet. I ordered a set, as Sanny said he does usually put his name on good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Re: Now $39.90 but probably still a good value.. Those are awesome looking knives for $29. You can zoom in really close and take a look. Now $39.90 but probably still a good value.. Wow...that was quick, but still a good value...never leave your knives wet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majestik Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 Happy Find Well, all this talk about knives made was giving me some knife envy. We've had the same crappy knives for ten years or more. I think we got them at the fair. Or Wal-mart. I really don't recall... but they suck. So I was going to order those Wolfgang Puck knives just to have something slightly useful. Then, lo and behold, at BJ's this evening I found this four-knife Wolfgang Puck set for..... $20. So, even if they're not the world's greatest, they are far, far superior to what I've been working with. They're sharper than Gerard's sarcasm. Color me pleased! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanny Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 Hey, great deal! The special on HSN was $30 for 3 knives. You did $20 for four! Well done. I like sets like the special to keep on hand for gifts. Never know when an event will come up and you'll need something. And the presentation in the cutting board is good. But for home? I like the set you got! Cutting boards I have. I'd rather have more knives. My set from years ago doesn't have the WP on it. It's two chef's knives, a paring knife, a bread knife, and a serrated utility knife. Wood block. Shears (I use those every day!), and a sharpener built into the block. I'm sure there are better knives out there, but they're perfect for what I need. I like the idea of the two little knives in the set Majestic got! That's the size I use most. Just little things to cut usually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breech Posted December 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 Thanks, I will go to BJ!s tomorrow and see if they have any of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2PLT Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 Cutting Boards Cooks Illustrated and other sources have rated Bamboo cutting boards as the best. SAMS in TX is carrying a beauty 2 sided with SS band and handles for $38. You can find cheaper and smaller at Target. But this one is really nice and large and I have used it and it is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanny Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 I've got a small bamboo cutting board - perfect for grabbing and using quickly (not the big block one). It really is great. Light, wears well, stores easily, cleans up nicely. I don't ever feel like it's going to get angry if I leave it damp by accident. And easily renewable material, too. That stuff grows like weeds! Strongly recommended! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumrtym Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 I've heard bamboo is a bad choice for cutting boards due to the hardness that it really tends to be hard / bad on the knives, requiring frequent sharpening.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanny Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 I've heard bamboo is a bad choice for cutting boards due to the hardness that it really tends to be hard / bad on the knives' date=' requiring frequent sharpening....[/quote'] Could be. But the current issue of Cooks Illustrated doesn't indicate that about the ones they tested. They did comment on that with regard to the glass cutting board, and one of the others tested. I guess, as with all things, YMMV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breech Posted December 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 My local BJ!s does have the knives which I would prefer with the knife block but I am wondering if it is worth it. I would get stuck paying the ship to me and return shipping charge to send these back, probably a total of over $10.00 so I am thinking it over. Wish I had of seen them before I bought these online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer John Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Sams Club On-line Sams club on-line has different sets in stock. Just ordered mine (5piece) at $19.84 and the kids the complete set at I think $59.00 I could be off on the prices but the deal was good and they are already shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanny Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 Wow, Wolfgang Puck gets around! Hussy... HSN, Sam's, BJ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast Freddie Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 I have a set of Wolfgang Pucks, that I bought at Costco, and they are terrible. For competition I bought a seven piece set of Shun knives. They are razors on steroids, but very expensive and well worth it. http://www.cutleryandmore.com/prodlist.asp?BrandID=87&LineID=143 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeDJ16 Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 I have a set of Wolfgang Pucks, that I bought at Costco, and they are terrible. For competition I bought a seven piece set of Shun knives. They are razors on steroids, but very expensive and well worth it. I am with you on the Shun!! Love mine! viewtopic.php?t=2010 -=Jasen=- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majestik Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 Yah... The Pucks are no good. Must be sharpened prior to each use. Still, sadly, better than anything else I have. Alas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisLinkletter Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 BTW Diamond sharpener When I clicked on Fast Freddie's link and saw the same sharpener I bought in July at Costco. I can't remember exactly what I paid for it but is was not any where near $80. I'm very pleased with it for taking a knife from reasonably sharp to a very sharp. http://www.cutleryandmore.com/details.asp?SKU=11130 Model 316: Electric Knife Sharpener for Asian Knives Stage 1: Honing - Fine 100% diamond abrasive. Stage 2: Polishing - Ultrafine 100% diamond abrasive. Precision guides sharpen at 15 degrees. Resharpen with ultrafine diamonds - knives last longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
