05-07-2018, 03:18 AM
I purchased a set of Henckel Four Star kitchen knives twenty eight years ago. I have always considered them high end cutlery, not the most expensive, but still a quality product. I have no complaints with them.
In the past few years, I also purchased a few inexpensive kitchen knives for sharpening work. These are grocery store knives in the $10 to $15 US price range. A couple of these have migrated to the kitchen and are now on regular duty. To my surprise, they have performed well.
If I was buying kitchen knives today, I do not think I would opt for the expensive bolster pattern Henckels. Unless my budget was very tight, I would not choose the grocery store knives. I think I would choose knives in the $30 range, like the Victorinox line, quality at a budget price. These are probably overkill for my simple home kitchen, however, I enjoy using good tools.
I agree, "new high-end cutlery" may be too accurate a term, however, it is just a guide.
Ken
In the past few years, I also purchased a few inexpensive kitchen knives for sharpening work. These are grocery store knives in the $10 to $15 US price range. A couple of these have migrated to the kitchen and are now on regular duty. To my surprise, they have performed well.
If I was buying kitchen knives today, I do not think I would opt for the expensive bolster pattern Henckels. Unless my budget was very tight, I would not choose the grocery store knives. I think I would choose knives in the $30 range, like the Victorinox line, quality at a budget price. These are probably overkill for my simple home kitchen, however, I enjoy using good tools.
I agree, "new high-end cutlery" may be too accurate a term, however, it is just a guide.
Ken