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Tojiro Senkou knives - better than Global??

Julesgirl, 1 May, 2008 at 14:55 Posted on Off Topic Posts 0 24

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I just received an email from John Lewis advertising their new kitchen range and in the email is an advert for these knives with the tagline "as used by Heston Blumenthal"

I'm planning on treating myself to a set of knives with our John Lewis vouchers [we have a JL credit card] but have always thought "Global are the ones to go for."

Can anyone enlighten me?

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Latest activity by Peaches, 1 May, 2008 at 19:00

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NickJ · 1 May, 2008 at 14:57
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Global schmobal. ceramic knives are the way forward.
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kierenthecommunity · 1 May, 2008 at 15:00
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quote:Originally posted by NickJ
ceramic knives are the way forward.
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unless you drop them. then you're fooked
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geekypants · 1 May, 2008 at 15:01
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I would go and test them out.

I really, really wnated Global knives until I held one and it just wasn't as comfortable as the equivalent Wusthof. The Global on paper had more going for it, but wasn't for me.
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Kekepania · 1 May, 2008 at 15:02
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Sorry to jump on your thread JG, but I need some recommendations as to what knives to buy. MrK loves cooking and wants some really good knives, so I thought I#%92d buy some for his birthday (I know, I know, we have a thrilling life ?) I have no real idea of budget but it's his 30th so I'm prepared to splash out. And yes, he really does want knives for his 30th ?

What are these ceramic knives you speak of Nick?

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NickJ · 1 May, 2008 at 15:02
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quote:Originally posted by kierenthecommunity
quote:Originally posted by NickJ
ceramic knives are the way forward.
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unless you drop them. then you're fooked
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yes, but i dont drop them ?. only cut myself, which is obviously more economical. duh.
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barongreenback · 1 May, 2008 at 15:33
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The Tojiro are nice enough but when I tried them I preferred the feel of the global.
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NickJ · 1 May, 2008 at 15:34
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My globals are currently sitting looking very forlorn on e bay ?
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kierenthecommunity · 1 May, 2008 at 15:36
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quote:Originally posted by NickJ
my globals are currently sitting looking very forlorn on e bay ?
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ooooh, which models?

you haven't got a serrated one perchance?
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NickJ · 1 May, 2008 at 15:37
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I do yes. 2 in fact. ones the tomato knife, and the other is the GS 14-L
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Peaches · 1 May, 2008 at 15:38
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I don't understand the hype with Global knives. They're horrible to hold IMO
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NickJ · 1 May, 2008 at 15:41
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quote:Originally posted by Peaches
I don't understand the hype with Global knives. They're horrible to hold IMO
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yes, if you have pigs trotters for hands ?
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kierenthecommunity · 1 May, 2008 at 15:41
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quote:Originally posted by NickJ
and the other is the GS 14-L
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the scalloped 15cm utility? this is the very one i want ?

how much is bidding up to?
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Sairedy · 1 May, 2008 at 15:44
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I love my global knives I must have pigs trotters for hands ?
mind you i did slice into my finger with my tomato knife the other day and end up in casualty as it wouldn't stop bleeding ?
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NickJ · 1 May, 2008 at 15:45
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I m not telling you. make me a decent offer and i might end it early.
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kierenthecommunity · 1 May, 2008 at 15:46
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quote:Originally posted by NickJ
i m not telling you. make me a decent offer and i might end it early.
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how old is it?
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NickJ · 1 May, 2008 at 15:49
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3yrs. blade is in tip top condition.
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Julesgirl · 1 May, 2008 at 15:49
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Is it worth getting a knife block or will I not need enough knives to fill a knifeblock?

I am pretty sure I won't need a breadknife
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Peaches · 1 May, 2008 at 15:50
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quote:Originally posted by NickJ
quote:Originally posted by Peaches
I don't understand the hype with Global knives. They're horrible to hold IMO
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yes, if you have pigs trotters for hands ?
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I didn't like the knobbly handles! And they just didn't sit right .. does that make sense?!

I'm sticking with my ones .. a Heinz 47 variety and a sharpener! ?
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NickJ · 1 May, 2008 at 15:52
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quote:Originally posted by Julesgirl
Is it worth getting a knife block or will I not need enough knives to fill a knifeblock?

I am pretty sure I won't need a breadknife
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knifeblock is really handy if you have a view, otherwise dont bother.

also wouldnt bother spending a lot of money on a breadknife. we just have a bog standard one, its absolutely fine.
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geekypants · 1 May, 2008 at 15:52
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Knifeblocks make your knives all blunt.

Get a magnetic rack instead. You can get ones you don't need to wall mount.
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NickJ · 1 May, 2008 at 15:53
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quote:Originally posted by geekypants
Knifeblocks make your knives all blunt.

Get a magnetic rack instead. You can get ones you don't need to wall mount.
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depends on the rack. mine is wooden, and the knives go in upside down, so no effect at all. i d never have a magnetic one, too dangerous.
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geekypants · 1 May, 2008 at 15:56
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Fairy nuff.

I'm vain, and love the look of magnetic racks. No falling incidents yet, but then I keep my knife collection minimal.
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kierenthecommunity · 1 May, 2008 at 15:57
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Definately a gs15 15cm scalloped blade?

three years old? i'd probably go up to abut £20 on the bay tbh. incl postage. they're only about £38 new...

jules, i have a global knife block gathering dust. make me an offer. ??
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NickJ · 1 May, 2008 at 15:58
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I must admit i like the look of them as well, but i d never have one.
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Peaches · 1 May, 2008 at 19:00
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After seeing someone pick up a knife displayed on a metal rack and hold it to someone's throat, I've never had knives on display. Although I do like the looks of them either on a rack or in a block. They're in a drawer out of sight - which, of course, wouldn't stop anyone wanting to open the drawer and grab one, but it makes me feel better!

Besides, I've more chance of being shot here than having a knife wielded at my throat - but hey!
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