Hot! Henckels Five-Star 9-Pc Knife Set w/Block, was $579, now $179!

[WolverineGator]

Shoot... I just use my teeth to cut food

 

[beatle]

Originally posted by: SuperShaz
Apparently the ABILITY (yes or no) to cut food is the only thing that matters, right? Why not just use butter knives to chop your onions? I'm sure it is possible. You could save a lot of money the next time you need knives, just use a butter knife and you are good to go. That is why I have never bought any steak knives. Everybody keeps telling me that a steak knife is really handy, but why would I use a steak knife when a fork and butter knife to cut my steaks.

There's more to it than the ABILITY. If you cook every night (or at least a few times a week) a good set of knives is a valuable investment. The weight, balance, construction, and materials all have an effect as to how EFFECTIVELY you're able to cut food. Try dicing tomatoes with a butter knife or carving a turkey. Slicing bread is much, much easier (no squished slices) with a proper knife. Even cheap knives that were designed for the purpose would do a better job.

The problem with cheaper knives is how well you're able to do something. Cooking becomes a chore and by the time you're done slicing your half-frozen chicken breast for the stir-fry, you're ready to go to sleep (or worse, the emergency room).

How much does it suck to use a crappy 15" monitor when you're used to a 19? Knives can be the same way.

 

[Hyperion1]

Originally posted by: beatle

Originally posted by: SuperShaz
Apparently the ABILITY (yes or no) to cut food is the only thing that matters, right? Why not just use butter knives to chop your onions? I'm sure it is possible. You could save a lot of money the next time you need knives, just use a butter knife and you are good to go. That is why I have never bought any steak knives. Everybody keeps telling me that a steak knife is really handy, but why would I use a steak knife when a fork and butter knife to cut my steaks.

There's more to it than the ABILITY. If you cook every night (or at least a few times a week) a good set of knives is a valuable investment. The weight, balance, construction, and materials all have an effect as to how EFFECTIVELY you're able to cut food. Try dicing tomatoes with a butter knife or carving a turkey. Slicing bread is much, much easier (no squished slices) with a proper knife. Even cheap knives that were designed for the purpose would do a better job.

The problem with cheaper knives is how well you're able to do something. Cooking becomes a chore and by the time you're done slicing your half-frozen chicken breast for the stir-fry, you're ready to go to sleep (or worse, the emergency room).

How much does it suck to use a crappy 15" monitor when you're used to a 19? Knives can be the same way.

you sound like an infomercial, very entertaining

 

[artist99]

girls get really impressed with guys that have good knives and cooking equipment, just like guys are when you have good tools. buy them to get their nipples hard.

 

[PullMyFinger]

Originally posted by: huesmann
Shows up at $349.99 for me...

Same here, $349.99. Are we missing something or has the price gone up in the last 12 hours?

 

[wjones]

The price just gone up. Maybe it will drop again like last night.

 

[JameyF]

Originally posted by: artist99
girls get really impressed with guys that have good knives and cooking equipment, just like guys are when you have good tools. buy them to get their nipples hard.

hmmm..."girls really impressed with guys that have...good tools...nipples hard." Yep, that sounds right.:Q

 

[RDaneel]

Nipples - hah! It's a good point - chicks dig a man that can cook. And, even if you can't cook, why not look like you can?

Also, the number one source of kitchen injuries is dull knives - so get decent ones, and keep them sharp!

 

[kissfan003]

One word.. Quality!

 

[Apex]

It's out of stock at Amazon, so orders placed now will be fulfilled by Cooking.com or KitchenEtc. That's why the $349.99 price, the lack of free shipping, and no $20 gift certificate with order now.

 

[JACKHAMMER]

Just wanted to chime in, I own these and I love them. My parents also own a set of 4 star, which are great as well. I like the curved handle, but to each his own. I do question consumer reports though, b/c the steel on the 4 and 5 stars are identical. I wonder why they said the 5 star will corrode more than others? Anyway, I have had mine for 2 years, and they are still like new.

 

[spinn]

I like the look of these knives, but I already have a full 4-star set. The 5-star doesn't have as many blade choices. I use a 10" chef and have a 9" slicer, which you cannot get with the 5-star.

 

[acx]

Any one used the Miracle Blades brand of knives? I just saw an infomercial that made the product look impressive. But that could just be the infomercial.

 

[puterman]

Now the Pro S 9pc set is $19...

go to Amazon and search for Henckels Pro S 9-Piece High Carbon Stainless-Steel Knife Set with Block

Originally posted by: puterman
Selling out quick...

Henckels Five Star 9-Piece High Carbon Stainless-Steel Knife Set with Block

List Price: $548.00
Price: $199.00
You Save: $349.00 (64%)
- $20 GC for $99 purchase on cutlery (scroll down for Special Offer)

Made in Germany
Includes six knives, shears, sharpening steel, and block
Forged high-carbon stainless-steel blades, full tang and bolster
Ergonomically designed polypropylene handle
Dishwasher-safe; full, lifetime guarantee

Sells for $350 most everywhere else, be SURE to click on Amazon's price (it might be hidden under "Buy New and USed" link) so that you don't pay $350 under the other stores.

 

[John]

Henckels Pro S 9-Piece High Carbon Stainless-Steel Knife Set with Block

List Price: $548.00
Price: $199.00
You Save: $349.00 (64%)

 

[longtalltexantoo]

To Buy - not to Buy - to buy - not to buy ...

 

[RagManX]

Oh

My

Gawd!

I wish I could get these. I have a rather nice set of Chicago Cutlery I've built up over the years. Some are about 10 years old. Manycould all stand a refresh (I didn't know how to take care of them properly when I first got them, and some have suffered as a result). My wife would kill me if I bought that Pro S set, but man, wouldn't that be sweet? People can say a knife is a knife, but as anyone who cooks a lot knows, cutting a tomato with a Henckels is soooo much better than cutting it with a Ginsu.

RagManX

RagManX