Mmmm.... just bought the Wüsthof Classic 8" Chef's knife, $90.
Wow, it's like a whole new world of sharpness and fun. My first work has been simple mincing and chopping of green onions, peeling oranges and the like, nothing super tricky, but the ease of use and results have been fantastic.
Basically, I've learned that I use 2 knives - a big one and a small paring one.
I'd say get at least one good one so you can compare your current assortment of odds 'n' ends knives such as what I have used.
NOW I realize what a great knife can do.
I picked the Wüsthof over the Henckel for two reasons. Ultimately, they seemed very similar, but the Henckel was heavier and had a thicker handle, which seemed a bit less comfortable to my grip, as well as my wife's smaller hands.
There's not a Wüsthof website as far as I can tell, but this website at least gives some info on the Wüstof knife-making history.
Good cooking!
Posted by BilFish at March 10, 2004 08:50 AM