Knives: Try NOT to chop your finger off (WARNING: Blood/injury pics)

[rammy]

Happened today (2nd Dec 2007). When you get yourself a set of new knives make sure you have your technique down and start off VERY slowly!!

I did at first, I was making a meal and tried them out on some onion chopping. Unbelievable sharpness. So I felt confident after the third onion, and tried out my fast chopping technique. This is the result!

It took the nail off cleanly with no resistance! I saw the nail fly out and carried on chopping for a few more seconds... no pain, then it registered in my mind what I had just done.

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This is the bugger! A Henckel Twin Cuisine Santoku Knife:

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I'm now scared of trying out the other 4 knives I bought with this one. One of them is a Professional S cleaver!! :lol:

I'm going to photography the healing process. 1 photo a week or so. I tried "googling" how fast nails grow and I didn't get a consistent answer. About half a millimetre a week apparently. Any one know the facts?

Oh, photography wise :-) both images shot with the 100mm Macro lens at F2.8 ;-)

[John_B]

Luckily it was just your nail....
It might be better to use a food processor? ???
At least you got a macro photo out of it ;)

[spcalan]

damn... what a photo.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Oddly, my mother just hacked into her finger the other day with a Santoku as well. Cut right down to her bone in her thumb, but luckily stopped there.

[the_incubus]

well it must have cut skin as well if it was bleeding right?

Wow those must be damn sharp. Gotta get some of those!

[rammy]

This knife is so smooth through anything that I'm not surprised it sliced straight through my nail. Ginger is quite difficult to cut and this beast went through it like a hot knife through butter. It has a laser controlled edge. i believe it!

Yes, it took the nail and the flesh underneath it out. It stopped bleeding after about 20 mins and I'm now letting the air get to it so it will build a crust.

Ronald, glad to hear that it does stop on the bone, and best wishes to your moms recovery!

I love playing with knives and a food processor "just doesn't cut it" :lol:

[rammy]

Oh. BTW, no alcohol (or any other substance) involved in this accident :-)

[John_B]

I love playing with knives and a food processor "just doesn't cut it" :lol:
That was the point ;)
I am glad your finger is still on you :)

[rammy]

That was the point ;)
I am glad your finger is still on you :)

Thanks for the concern John. I get it. Was trying to run before I could walk (or chop) with this new equipment.

Treat these tools with severe respect, is what I learnt today.

[salexande867]

My fiance's daughter cut the end of her finger off a few weeks ago with the dorm room door (heavy metal door). It took her nail about 3 weeks to grow back enough to seal the wound.

I am impressed with the knives, though. I have been looking for a new set and these are apparently plenty sharp ;)

[John_B]

rammy,
The sick part of it is gloves (ex. leather work gloves) probably wouldn't have helped hearing how darn sharp that knife is.
Sharp like a top quality prime lens :lol:

[rammy]

My fiance's daughter cut the end of her finger off a few weeks ago with the dorm room door (heavy metal door). It took her nail about 3 weeks to grow back enough to seal the wound.

I am impressed with the knives, though. I have been looking for a new set and these are apparently plenty sharp ;)

As sharp as the devil's tongue!

I applied no major force and they sliced straight through. To be honest with you I am so impressed with their edge and cutting ability that I probably won't buy a cheap knife ever again. They have a laser controlled cutting edge. Razor sharp apparently. Well, not apparently, ACTUALLY! :-)

Treat them with severe respect though.

rammy,
The sick part of it is gloves (ex. leather work gloves) probably wouldn't have helped hearing how darn sharp that knife is.
Sharp like a top quality prime lens :lol:

Yes John, you are right. Nothing could have saved me. I reckon a steel gauntlet would have suffered too :lol:

[WorkingClassHero]

Oh. BTW, no alcohol (or any other substance) involved in this accident :-)

Haha, that was my first thought. I was going to ask the question :D

[Grace]

great...now I owe my children an explanation as to why I just screamed HOLY ..POOP as I opened this...despite the warning!!!!

[rammy]

Haha, that was my first thought. I was going to ask the question :D

I was sober man! What the f*ck! I REALLY was concentrating too!

It affords you no Leah way (or whatever the spelling is) . No forgiveness, no sanctuary. It will taste the blood of the foolish and revel in its own glory!

[rammy]

great...now I owe my children an explanation as to why I just screamed HOLY ..POOP as I opened this...despite the warning!!!!

Sorry Grace. I I did try and warn you :-)

Keep them away from knives; cookies are good! Or Biscuits or cake. No knives needed. there :D

[Trainboy]

Yikes, that thing has a nastier bite than you would have guessed! You could go back to the middle ages and turn the tide of a minor war with that thing!
It affords you no Leah way (or whatever the spelling is) .
Leeway ;)

[rammy]

Yikes, that thing has a nastier bite than you would have guessed! You could go back to the middle ages and turn the tide of a minor war with that thing!

Leeway ;)


Thanks! :-)

I reckon it (The Santoku Knife) could compete with "The Subtle knife" By Philip Pulman :-)

Why oh why did they call it "The Golden Compass"? What is wrong with the "Northern Lights"?

[the_incubus]

The subtle knife was an awesome book. I first read it when i was 11 and loved it. Just read it again and was just as good. I didnt like the others as much though.

[Wazza]

Errrr, heh, I had seen "warning... " clicked it, adsl loaded the pic in a split second, before I registered what it was about.. Finger!

Glad your finger is ok though, wouldn't want to be less one finger for the camera ;)

I had my pinky run over once when I was ice skating. Someone pushed me. Fell over on my hands, and someone tried jumping my hand, but landed on the little finger - straight into the bone.

[rammy]

The subtle knife was an awesome book. I first read it when i was 11 and loved it. Just read it again and was just as good. I didnt like the others as much though.

Are you looking forward to the movie version then, or not?

I hated what they did with Lord of The Rings :-(

[rammy]

I had my pinky run over once when I was ice skating. Someone pushed me. Fell over on my hands, and someone tried jumping my hand, but landed on the little finger - straight into the bone.

OUCH! That sounds like pain! Glad you got over it.

Funnily enough, being cut by a sharp blade doesn't actually hurt. It's the throbbing afterwards that does :-)

[the_incubus]

Are you looking forward to the movie version then, or not?

I hated what they did with Lord of The Rings :-(

nah they are gonna ruin it. However, i loved the LOTR movies.

[dougbutch]

That was close......on a brighter note, you have good taste in knives

[cskn0125]

I use their knifes, and boy mine are sharp. Great knifes, but deadly if you make a slip, haha.

[Echo63]

that looks nasty
and it will probably hurt like hell for the next week or so - everytime you touch something - hope it heals quickly


i know what kind of damage "scary sharp" kitchen knives can do, and those Henckels count as scary sharp

the thing is though, once you get used to how easy they go through stuff, they are actually safer than blunt knives (you pay more attention, follow the basic rules, and dont have to use as much force, so you are less likely to slip)

to keep that beasty sharp i reccomend the spyderco sharpmaker too - it works wondefully on all my knives

[rammy]

nah they are gonna ruin it. However, i loved the LOTR movies.

Yep, probably will. Loved LOTR too.

That was close......on a brighter note, you have good taste in knives

Thanks, might as well invest in some decent ones, I've thrown away so many rubbish ones in the past.

I use their knifes, and boy mine are sharp. Great knifes, but deadly if you make a slip, haha.

Haha, yep. Luckily this slip wasn't too bad, will treat them up utmost respect from now on!

that looks nasty
and it will probably hurt like hell for the next week or so - everytime you touch something - hope it heals quickly


i know what kind of damage "scary sharp" kitchen knives can do, and those Henckels count as scary sharp

the thing is though, once you get used to how easy they go through stuff, they are actually safer than blunt knives (you pay more attention, follow the basic rules, and dont have to use as much force, so you are less likely to slip)

to keep that beasty sharp i reccomend the spyderco sharpmaker too - it works wondefully on all my knives

Thanks, it actually started hurting today. Throbs a lot.

Will look into the sharpener, not that I need it at the moment ;-)

[MDJAK]

Dude, that's a shame. My fingers are extremely important to me due to my job, so I especially feel for ya. Last winter my friend stuck his hand in his snowblower. The results of that were not pretty either.

Heal quickly.
me

[Beski]

Quick thinking under stress to use an unfortunate accident as a Macro photo opportunity !! Get well soon, and hopefully it’s not your “Shutter Release” finger !!

[Bootsie]

Ouch! I have been looking for a new set of knives though, looks like I might have found the ones. BTW where is the cheapest/best place to buy nice knives like these?

[rammy]

Dude, that's a shame. My fingers are extremely important to me due to my job, so I especially feel for ya. Last winter my friend stuck his hand in his snowblower. The results of that were not pretty either.

Heal quickly.
me

The snowblower sounds a lot more painful! I hope it does heal quickly, it seems to be attracted to every object around me and I keep banging it. Or maybe I just notice more.

Thanks.

Quick thinking under stress to use an unfortunate accident as a Macro photo opportunity !! Get well soon, and hopefully it’s not your “Shutter Release” finger !!

No it's not the shutter release finger. Left hand index finger and as you can see I can still operate the camera :-)

Ouch! I have been looking for a new set of knives though, looks like I might have found the ones. BTW where is the cheapest/best place to buy nice knives like these?

Stay away from these, they are lethal :lol: I got mine from the UK but you could try the following for the US:

http://www.chefknivestogo.com/henckelsknives.html

[Wazza]

So you don't like what they did with LOTR, but then you like it? :p
I'm confused.

Me personally, I like them. Proud of a great trilogy being filmed in many recognisable New Zealand locations :)

[Psychobiker]

Had a run in with a Sabatier cleaver some years ago, still half of my left index looks like it was just glued back on

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[rammy]

So you don't like what they did with LOTR, but then you like it? :p
I'm confused.

Me personally, I like them. Proud of a great trilogy being filmed in many recognisable New Zealand locations :)

What I don't like is the bits they missed out in the book that I liked and also how they seemed to focus most of the attention on the ring bearer. But then, I guess it would have turned into a 5 hour movie, per episode if they tried to include everything.

So, in the end, didn't like the scripting but loved the production and overall feel of it :-) Location wise, it was perfect.

Did you know that "familiars" is removed from the His Dark Materials movie?

[zacker]

so much for your fast chopping technique.... if it were up to par, you would have cut off the whole finger...lol,

good shot though.... thats gonna look funky when it heals.

[Mom27andblessed]

I did something similar a couple years ago and the darn thing wouldn't heal...after 4 months of nastiness...doc proclaimed I was allergic to the antibiotic ointment we had been slathering it with. I lost the nail completely and darn near lost the end of my finger...it took about 9 months for the nail to grow back to the end of my finger so I'd guess about 6 or 7 months in your case. Take care!

[Pete W]

Well thats my dinner all over the floor.... :shock:

And I only ate it an hour ago :lol:

Ohhhhhh Sharp Knife

[rammy]

so much for your fast chopping technique.... if it were up to par, you would have cut off the whole finger...lol,

good shot though.... thats gonna look funky when it heals.

I'm glad that it wasn't up to par :-)

I did something similar a couple years ago and the darn thing wouldn't heal...after 4 months of nastiness...doc proclaimed I was allergic to the antibiotic ointment we had been slathering it with. I lost the nail completely and darn near lost the end of my finger...it took about 9 months for the nail to grow back to the end of my finger so I'd guess about 6 or 7 months in your case. Take care!

Sorry to hear it happened to you too, glad you got back to full health (nail). I was looking up the speed of nails growing at it's about 2 millimetres a month so you're about right on the recovery period.

Did you have yours covered by a plaster etc all the time or did you leave it uncovered?

Well thats my dinner all over the floor.... :shock:

And I only ate it an hour ago :lol:

Ohhhhhh Sharp Knife

Sorry Pete. It is quite gruesome.

I shudder when I look at the knife. I have "got back on the saddle" and used it since.

[BillsBayou]

Two things:

1) Now that you have cut off a piece of living flesh, you should now name your knife. Do not allow anyone else to hold and name the knife, as it will no longer obey your efforts and may, in fact, continue to take bits off your hands, or worse. Once properly named, it will work well for you and when agreeably loaned, will work for others in your household. I would suggest "Nailbiter", but the naming should really be something significant to you.

2) I called the party planners for this years "Clothing Optional Christmas Cotillion" and the chefs don't want you in the kitchen with that knife.

[BillsBayou]

By the way, after looking at the injury photo, I was overcome with the urge to eat a cherry danish:
http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/824681/2/istockphoto_824681_cherry_danish.jpg

Really. Click the picture link and size the windows next to each other. Don't you see it? Mmmmm... cherry danish...

[rammy]

Two things:

1) Now that you have cut off a piece of living flesh, you should now name your knife. Do not allow anyone else to hold and name the knife, as it will no longer obey your efforts and may, in fact, continue to take bits off your hands, or worse. Once properly named, it will work well for you and when agreeably loaned, will work for others in your household. I would suggest "Nailbiter", but the naming should really be something significant to you.

2) I called the party planners for this years "Clothing Optional Christmas Cotillion" and the chefs don't want you in the kitchen with that knife.

Haha, thanks for the giggle :-)

1) That's probably a good idea, should I christen it with some more blood too? Maybe a pin prick and a drop or two. Hmm, I'll think of a name.

2) Oh well, I love cooking (in the nude). Is there no convincing them :-)

I'm actually more scared of those sushi knives, knowing what this kind can now do.

By the way, after looking at the injury photo, I was overcome with the urge to eat a cherry danish:
http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/824681/2/istockphoto_824681_cherry_danish.jpg

Really. Click the picture link and size the windows next to each other. Don't you see it? Mmmmm... cherry danish...

Weirdo! :lol: There's me looking at the pic everytime I click into the thread and shuddering! There's you doing a Homer and thinking of grub!

[Mom27andblessed]

When the doc removed my fingernail, I left it covered for a few days, then left it uncovered (well, just a bandaid) for the most part...to let it air. It looked pretty gross...but my boys were all into looking at it! creeps!

The nail grew all ridged and bumpy at first, but all is well now. Hope yours heals quick. Did you see a doctor? You might want to incase you need an antibiotic.

[BillsBayou]

Weirdo! :lol: There's me looking at the pic everytime I click into the thread and shuddering! There's you doing a Homer and thinking of grub!

Oh, come on! Take a good look at the cherry danish pic again.
http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/824681/2/istockphoto_824681_cherry_danish.jpg

Don't you see it? It's even got the little lumpy bits in there. Just like your finger. That's how you know it's good.

What you want is for the finger to move towards looking like an apple danish. Nice and healthy.
http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/3012957/2/istockphoto_3012957_apple_danish_2.jpg


If it begins to look like a cheese danish, seek medical attention.
http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/1871310/2/istockphoto_1871310_cheese_danish.jpg

[BillsBayou]

You might want to incase you need an antibiotic.

And here I'm thinking he just needs some icing.

[S.Horton]

You could get a very interesting title out of this.

:p

[rammy]

When the doc removed my fingernail, I left it covered for a few days, then left it uncovered (well, just a bandaid) for the most part...to let it air. It looked pretty gross...but my boys were all into looking at it! creeps!

The nail grew all ridged and bumpy at first, but all is well now. Hope yours heals quick. Did you see a doctor? You might want to incase you need an antibiotic.

No, I haven't seen the doc yet but now that you mention it I think I will. I don't think I would have if you hadn't mentioned it, men and all that on "it'll be alright" kind of thinking. Thanks "mom".

Actually, I am worried about what my mum will say at xmas time when I go up to see them in a few weeks. I might just plaster it and keep it hidden otherwise she will freak out.

I usually do the whole xmas meals for 10 people over xmas eve and xmas day. By myself BTW :-) I enjoy it. I'm hoping that my nieces will be great helpers this year. They helped out last year :-)

[BillsBayou]

Actually, I am worried about what my mum will say at xmas time when I go up to see them in a few weeks. I might just plaster it and keep it hidden otherwise she will freak out.

Are you going to carve the Christmas Goose? I'd really like to have someone there photographing THAT event.

Mmmm... Cranberry Sauce. Your finger is making me hungry.

Here it is, too! A recipe for Cranberry sauce with blueberry and orange:
http://www.beyondwonderful.com/recipes/sidedishes/vegetables/cranberry_sauce.htm

[Trainboy]

I think it's safe to say that I am never eating a cherry danish again. O___O

[rammy]

Are you going to carve the Christmas Goose? I'd really like to have someone there photographing THAT event.

Mmmm... Cranberry Sauce. Your finger is making me hungry.

Here it is, too! A recipe for Cranberry sauce with blueberry and orange:
http://www.beyondwonderful.com/recipes/sidedishes/vegetables/cranberry_sauce.htm

Nah, I reckon they would make great chipolatas with apple and cider sauce :-)Yummy!

Apparently, we do taste of pork, not sure who figured that out. Not by nibbling on a sliced finger nail, I can tell you that :-)

[rammy]

Oh, come on! Take a good look at the cherry danish pic again.
http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/824681/2/istockphoto_824681_cherry_danish.jpg

Don't you see it? It's even got the little lumpy bits in there. Just like your finger. That's how you know it's good.

What you want is for the finger to move towards looking like an apple danish. Nice and healthy.
http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/3012957/2/istockphoto_3012957_apple_danish_2.jpg


If it begins to look like a cheese danish, seek medical attention.
http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/1871310/2/istockphoto_1871310_cheese_danish.jpg


I'll do a blend, hold on....

[rammy]

Cheery danish finger with a dollop of cream! Lap it up!! :-)

Café Latte anyone? Starbucks, bite your finger off!

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[NZDoug]

Pretty gory, >:( Rammy,
I would recommend you take a cooking course and ask questions on knife technique,
or watch some of the billions of food shows on T.V. and see how the pros do it.
Never cook when drunk or stoned. :mrgreen: In your case excited by the thrill of the blade, perhaps?
Use the same rules as when working on your motorcycle, is what my better half says.;)
Im limited to the outside BBQ with simple stuff like hot dogs if rage-ing .:o

[rammy]

You could get a very interesting title out of this.

:p

Doubt it, I haven't said anything funny or silly, yet :-)

[BillsBayou]

See! It actually took me a moment to realize you had replaced severed flesh with delicious cherry bits.

[rammy]

Pretty gory, >:( Rammy,
I would recommend you take a cooking course and ask questions on knife technique,
or watch some of the billions of food shows on T.V. and see how the pros do it.
Never cook when drunk or stoned. :mrgreen: In your case excited by the thrill of the blade, perhaps?
Use the same rules as when working on your motorcycle, is what my better half says.;)
Im limited to the outside BBQ with simple stuff like hot dogs if rage-ing .:o

I've got another four new knives that I bought with this one that need "christening" too. And a cleaver! Eek!

I need to find a duck to christen them with, just like we do with new lenses! A live one too going by BillsBayou "new knife ceremony" :-)

Well I have another 7 fingers and 2 thumbs to chop up :-)

[rammy]

See! It actually took me a moment to realize you had replaced severed flesh with delicious cherry bits.

Stop it! I'm looking at it now and thinking, shall I lick it to see what it tastes like :D

[BillsBayou]

Here's a video on how to hold a knife. Notice how he keeps his finger tucked under when cutting. Personally, I'd like to count the scars on his knuckles.
http://www.jacquespepin.net/members/techniques/howtoholdaknife.html

[Trainboy]

Rammy, you are one sick profanity!

[S.Horton]

You could get a very interesting title out of this.

:p


Doubt it, I haven't said anything funny or silly, yet :-)


Absolutely you could! You didn't SAY anything silly, but a creative TF would have a field day.

By way of example:
"Ouch. I got a picture!"
"Don't eat if I cook for you."
"Finger Likin' Good"
"WARNING: Bloody/Injury Pics"

...and that's without trying hard! :lol:

You're out of control! :cool:

BTW, nice sharp shot. Good use of IS, one-handed, indoors. :p

[Bootsie]

Or something like

"Severed flesh with delicious cherry bits"

[S.Horton]

^^ I think POTN should allow polls for titles.

Anyone want to really abuse RAMMY by conducting one?

"Most gruesome thread of 2007"
"I gave blood for POTN"

.............. it could just never end!

[BillsBayou]

I've seen spider bites and more since joining POTN.

Does anyone remember the guy with the very large oozing lump on his arm? He had blood and other fluids running down his arm in some of the photos. Really nasty stuff. Who was that guy? It was in the past 6 months or so.

[rammy]

Here's a video on how to hold a knife. Notice how he keeps his finger tucked under when cutting. Personally, I'd like to count the scars on his knuckles.
http://www.jacquespepin.net/members/techniques/howtoholdaknife.html

But that is how I do it ;-) I am ambidextrous (got it from my mum) and I reckon my left index finger is jealous of the right one and wants some attention. It never "fingers" the shutter release. maybe that is what happened?

Rammy, you are one sick profanity!

You know you want to lick it! Just a little taste? Tingle on the tongue!?

Absolutely you could! You didn't SAY anything silly, but a creative TF would have a field day.

By way of example:
"Ouch. I got a picture!"
"Don't eat if I cook for you."
"Finger Likin' Good"
"WARNING: Bloody/Injury Pics"

...and that's without trying hard! :lol:

You're out of control! :cool:

BTW, nice sharp shot. Good use of IS, one-handed, indoors. :p

Pah, no way.

The 100mm doesn't have IS. I'm more committed to my photography than a doctor! :lol: I don't trust them, they would probably put a cast on it! Then who would I lick it! It would feel left out and alone! Seeking attention.

What's that phrase, "alien hand syndrome". Don't want that with a finger cause it would feel it needs to live up to something!!!!

Or something like

"Severed flesh with delicious cherry bits"

What is it with my cherry that you all are getting in to? BillsBayou's fault! He wants it, my precious, to lick and eat it! I'm getting quite scared of him now :-)

^^ I think POTN should allow polls for titles.

Anyone want to really abuse RAMMY by conducting one?

"Most gruesome thread of 2007"
"I gave blood for POTN"

.............. it could just never end!

Doesn't count though. eh? I didn't do this to get attention on POTN, or did I?

My left finger did, didn't it? It is jealous! It does have a mind of its own! It wants to be the trigger finger! Stay away from me! It may take over the world!

[BillsBayou]

I don't want to eat the finger. Ewwwwwww....!!!! (shudder)

I want a cherry danish!

[rammy]

I've seen spider bites and more since joining POTN.

Does anyone remember the guy with the very large oozing lump on his arm? He had blood and other fluids running down his arm in some of the photos. Really nasty stuff. Who was that guy? It was in the past 6 months or so.

Did you think of custard filled doughnuts on that one? :D

[rammy]

I don't want to eat the finger. Ewwwwwww....!!!! (shudder)

I want a cherry danish!

Cherry Danish and Coffeee OR Warm Milk OR Tea?

Tea and cake for me! Born and bred a british man! But I'm not an "englishman", I'm born and bred it, and love it! :-)

I really do love custard pies and tea!

[Mom27andblessed]

OMG you folks are SICK!!!!




must be what keeps me coming back! LOL!!

[S.Horton]

Hold the phone.

If I zoom in, that IS cherrys.

As you might say, you're winding us up!

;):p

[rammy]

OMG you folks are SICK!!!!

must be what keeps me coming back! LOL!!

We are not sick, just hungry! :-) Bill's probably had his danish by now. I had a custard tart this morning.

Hold the phone.

If I zoom in, that IS cherrys.

As you might say, you're winding us up!

;):p

I'll lick it and let you know what it tastes like. Actually, probably a bad idea knowing how many germs there are in our mouths.

[V8Rumble]

Hope it heals well. I did something similar with my thumb slipping into a bed sander, although it was on the tip and not nearly as worse. Got to be careful.

[rammy]

Just thought I'd show you on update on the healing progress. After about 6 weeks looks like it won't be long before the whole nail is back to normal :-)

Isn't the bodies recovery abilities great!

BTW - I didn't come up with a name for the knives, and I haven't used the new cleaver yet either ;-) :-)

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[Col_M]

Ouch! but it's good to see that it's healed up well :)

I invested in a good chef's knife a little while back and the sharpness compared to the cheapy ones I've had before is unreal, you can chop hard root vegetables almost with the weight of the knife.

[Wazza]

Looking much better :p

[rammy]

It doesn't annoy me as much either. I could feel the cold a lot on that finger and everytime I stubbed it, well it hurt. I'm amazed at how the nail has grown back over the exposed flesh and reconnected, I was worried that that area wouldn't gel back.

Sharp knives certainly are pretty amazing when you get to use them properly :-) I bought a diamond edged sharpner to make sure these keep the edge.

Here is a picture of my current knife set, all in the case, which I took up to my parents home at xmas time.

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[the_incubus]

wowza! Thats a pretty complete set. And the case. Boy what are you a chef?

[Bootsie]

I bought a set of Henkles Four Star series knives on new years eve, I love them, great knives. (I did not cut my finger off either :))

[rammy]

wowza! Thats a pretty complete set. And the case. Boy what are you a chef?

Haha, no, just a very keen cook ;-) :-) And, as we all know, you have to get the best kit if you are really getting into your passions :D

I'm looking to build a food/recipe blog soon with loads of pics.

I bought a set of Henkles Four Star series knives on new years eve, I love them, great knives. (I did not cut my finger off either :))

Congrats, the Henckels are very cool knives and the craftsmanship is superb. If I had to recommend just one of these knives it would have to be the one that bit me; the large Professional "S" Santoku knife, if you don't have one.

I'm looking to get a couple of Japanese knives soon, specifically for fish.

[Bootsie]

I tried out a few different sets , and i liked the "classic" style handle best for my style of cutting.

I just got a simple three knfe set (8in hollow edge Chef's knife, 6in utility knife, 3in paring knife, and a steel) I will get more knives as I develope my own style and figure out exactly what specific knives I need.

I really like them so far.

[rammy]

I just got a simple three knfe set (8in hollow edge Chef's knife, 6in utility knife, 3in paring knife, and a steel) I will get more knives as I develope my own style and figure out exactly what specific knives I need.

Sounds like a good set to start with. How good is the paring knife? I did that too. I had the 3 on the left hand side of the picture and a steel first for some time. When I learnt about the two main cutting techniques, I then got the Santoku knife and the larger chef's knife.

You don't need that many, speciality knives will be rarely used, just like me not having used the chopper yet. But knowing you have them at hand is good.

Where do you keep your knives? I bought the case because I do have a knife drawer with compartments for each knife but when I expanded and bought these, I ran out of space and didn't want them banging into each other. I'd rather not buy a magnetic strip to put on the wall as that will scar the edge.

I see it is your birthday too Bootsie, Happy Birthday!

[Bootsie]

I don't use them much right now. (Still live with my parents, so I usually use theirs)

But I have a magnetic strip to put them on when I have my own place. (what does it do to the edge, that is what the people I bought them from recommended because I don't have much drawer space.)

Thanks!

[zacker]

My wife sold "Cutco" a few years back so those are what we use... some serious cutting with those babies... lol although, i wanna get the pizza cutter but i might have to get a second mortgage for it.

[zacker]

I don't use them much right now. (Still live with my parents, so I usually use theirs)

But I have a magnetic strip to put them on when I have my own place. (what does it do to the edge, that is what the people I bought them from recommended because I don't have much drawer space.)

Thanks!

arent the knives Stainless Steel? if so, they shouldnt astick to a magnet

[Bootsie]

My wife sold "Cutco" a few years back so those are what we use... some serious cutting with those babies... lol although, i wanna get the pizza cutter but i might have to get a second mortgage for it.

I have heard of those, but they seem somewhat gimmicky to me. (Nothing against them, it might be because of the source I heard about them from) You know the infomercial kind where they cut through cement and stuff.

[Bootsie]

arent the knives Stainless Steel? if so, they shouldnt astick to a magnet

I am not sure actually, but I do know that they stick, it is a very popular way to store knives.

[rammy]

I don't use them much right now. (Still live with my parents, so I usually use theirs)

But I have a magnetic strip to put them on when I have my own place. (what does it do to the edge, that is what the people I bought them from recommended because I don't have much drawer space.)

Thanks!

I don't mean the cutting edge, sorry, I mean the flat side. I've seen friends knives that use a strip and they get rubbed now and then when you take off the knife so you get metal scraping on metal and streaking the side.

You can get a magnetic strip which has a palstic cover on the front which seems better to me.

[rammy]

arent the knives Stainless Steel? if so, they shouldnt astick to a magnet

Huh? Magnets stick to steel. The "stainless" bit means that it does not tarnish because of the way it has been treated.

[lostdoggy]

Stainless steel knives are generally sharp out of the package but are very difficult to sharpen and hold an edge after sharpening. Generally high carbon steel are used and surface with stainless metal finish. Its also not recommended to place quality knives in the dishwasher because they will spot and pit. I find the Chef Choice Pro knife sharpener to be the best for domestic knife sharpening and partically for those who don't know how to hone a knife on a stone.

Trident Wurstof is consider the best!!!

[Bootsie]

I don't mean the cutting edge, sorry, I mean the flat side. I've seen friends knives that use a strip and they get rubbed now and then when you take off the knife so you get metal scraping on metal and streaking the side.

You can get a magnetic strip which has a palstic cover on the front which seems better to me.

Ok, you scared me for a minute, my strip has a metal cover, but it is very smooth and doesn't have an edge like many do.

[Bootsie]

Stainless steel knives are generally sharp out of the package but are very difficult to sharpen and hold an edge after sharpening. Generally high carbon steel are used and surface with stainless metal finish. Its also not recommended to place quality knives in the dishwasher because they will spot and pit. I find the Chef Choice Pro knife sharpener to be the best for domestic knife sharpening and partically for those who don't know how to hone a knife on a stone.

Trident Wurstof is consider the best!!!

The people I bought mine from are great, and they do professional sharpening (on a stone) for free for life.

[zacker]

Huh? Magnets stick to steel. The "stainless" bit means that it does not tarnish because of the way it has been treated.

Maybe its the type of SS used in the knife industry..

i work with SS all day for the last 20 years, unless there is a high ferrite content, SS is not magnetic.. Im not sure what type of SS they are made of it could be a lesser grade because its gotta be hardened steel to actually hold an edge.. but the stuff we use in the Santary / Biotec world is not magnetic.

[zacker]

Ahhh here we go... we use 316L grade SS and knives dont..


"After substantial cold working Grade 304 may exhibit quite strong response to a magnet, whereas Grades 310 and 316 will in most instances still be almost totally non-responsive."

http://www.azom.com/details.asp?ArticleID=1140

[zacker]

I have heard of those, but they seem somewhat gimmicky to me. (Nothing against them, it might be because of the source I heard about them from) You know the infomercial kind where they cut through cement and stuff.

the cutco knives are a high end Knife not sold in stores... they come with a life time guarantee and free life tme sharpening..seriously? the knives we have are about 10 years old and are still razor sharp.. the only thing i dont like is the price!!!

http://www.cutco.com/home.jsp

[Bootsie]

This is the magnetic strip that I have...

http://www.amazon.com/MIU-Stainless-Steel-15-Inch-Magnetic-Storage/dp/B0006IVY7E/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1201116392&sr=8-3

[rammy]

Stainless steel knives are generally sharp out of the package but are very difficult to sharpen and hold an edge after sharpening. Generally high carbon steel are used and surface with stainless metal finish. Its also not recommended to place quality knives in the dishwasher because they will spot and pit. I find the Chef Choice Pro knife sharpener to be the best for domestic knife sharpening and partically for those who don't know how to hone a knife on a stone.

Trident Wurstof is consider the best!!!

I've got the Chef Choice Pro sharpener :-) I looked into the Wurstof but like the style of the Henckels better.

[rammy]

Maybe its the type of SS used in the knife industry..

i work with SS all day for the last 20 years, unless there is a high ferrite content, SS is not magnetic.. Im not sure what type of SS they are made of it could be a lesser grade because its gotta be hardened steel to actually hold an edge.. but the stuff we use in the Santary / Biotec world is not magnetic.

Ahhh here we go... we use 316L grade SS and knives dont..


"After substantial cold working Grade 304 may exhibit quite strong response to a magnet, whereas Grades 310 and 316 will in most instances still be almost totally non-responsive."

http://www.azom.com/details.asp?ArticleID=1140

Ah right, that's interesting.

[rammy]

This is the magnetic strip that I have...

http://www.amazon.com/MIU-Stainless-Steel-15-Inch-Magnetic-Storage/dp/B0006IVY7E/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1201116392&sr=8-3

Those squiggly black bits through the front, are those raised plastic/rubber bits or is that the magnetic bits?

[Bootsie]

Those squiggly black bits through the front, are those raised plastic/rubber bits or is that the magnetic bits?

I think that is just the magnet strip behind the metal cover, the metal cover has those squiggles cut out of it. I cannot remember for sure, I will have to look at it when I get home.

[BillsBayou]

Glad to see the finger is healing up nicely.

I'm gonna go get another cherry danish.

[rammy]

Glad to see the finger is healing up nicely.

I'm gonna go get another cherry danish.

:lol::lol::lol: Thanks Bill!

[lostdoggy]

Not to belittle Cutco cutlery, but I don't believe in claims that knives will hold its edge for years. Typically knives that makes that claim usually rely on serrated edge to cut and require special sharpening technique. Most Knives designed in this style also use welded harden steel for their cutting edge. For most quality steel knives a few swipes on the steel will quickly refresh the edge of the knives.