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The Pickled Pig
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I found a three knife Henckel Pro S set with honing steel at a pretty good price today. The store threw in one of the wooden knife blocks and told me that if I found a store coupon or got one in the mail to bring it in and they would give me back the appropriate amount.
The set includes an 8" chef's knife, a 6" "utility" knife, and a 4" paring knife.
The store was Bed, Bath, and Beyond of all places.
I also checked out some Wusthof and some Furi brand knives and saw some Shun brand. I liked the feel of the Wusthof slightly better than the Henckel, but I was able to get a better deal on the set by going with Henckel. The Furi brand knife felt really nice, but I just didn't want to by a Chinese made product if I could find something that I liked better.
I couldn't find any retailers that had Forschner in stock to try. I may order one online to have when I go take my show on the road.
Good choice. I cook a lot and use a complete set of Henckel Pro S and a 12" Forschener Kullenschliffe with a Granton edge (only because Henckel doesn't make a 12" slicer). They will last for several generations if properly cared for (never place in the dishwasher and have them sharpened semi-annually). I use my knives far more than I use my cookers so I consider them essential to good cooking and refuse to be overly budget conscious when it comes to cutlery. I figure since I already have thousands of dollars invested in BBQ, why not spend a few hundred dollars on essential tools.
As has been mentioned, you need to add the 7" Santuku as soon as possible. This is definitely my "go to" knife. I would also consider getting the 10" slicer for your briskets, the Henckel kitchen shears, and the Henckel peeler. I do not like the Henckel boning knives or the serrated bread slicer and would leave them off the wish list (I'll sell mine to you for cheap). Also, consider getting the Henckel knife roll so you can transport them conveniently.