Wusthof Epicure 6-Piece Block Set $481.89 + $42.50 Delivery ($0 Prime) @ Amazon US via AU

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Jaystea on 25/07/2021 - 15:38 amazon.com.au (4900 clicks)
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I'm not sure if there's a catch here, but I was looking for a set of knives, and found this deal. Bought once, still in the crying process. Includes:

• Solid acacia wood block
• 20cm Cook's knife
• 17cm Santoku knife
• 9cm Paring knife
• Scissors
• Sharpener

From their higher-end line of knives, the Epicure normally has a RRP of $460 for a cook's knife alone and don't often go on huge Baccarat/Global type sales. This set is great in that it includes all the knives you'll use for 99% of the average home cook who has the above-average budget for a set of knives.

FAQ:

• How does this compare to global?
  It's better.

• What is the rockwell hardness rating of their steel?
  58

• Will this make me a better chef?
  Bold of you to assume you're a chef.

• Is there a review of this?
  Sure is.

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        MickMonk on 30/07/2021 - 17:22

        I'm with you on buying cheaper knives. I had a Henkels set and spent most of my time treating them like they were newborn children.
        Eventually the biggest of the knives developed a stress fracture and cracked. something which has never happened on any other knife I have ever owned.

        The fact I can lob cheaper knives around and generally abuse them a lot more to me means they are a more valuable tool in the kitchen than some set which sits in the corner looking nice and having to be treated with kid gloves.

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  namanuu on 25/07/2021 - 23:05

  +2

  I used to buy these knives for about 60 or 70 each in Germany and bring them for presents

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    ely on 26/07/2021 - 08:01

    +2

    Yeah, huge Australia tax on these - great knives, but so much cheaper in Europe. The wife brought back some from Germany a few years ago for a fraction of what they cost here.

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      vash5 on 26/07/2021 - 09:23

      +1

      Great tip!! Thank you 🙏

      …… Not that traveling at the moment is exactly ideal 🙈

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    entropysbane on 26/07/2021 - 08:06

    Carry on?

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      vash5 on 26/07/2021 - 09:23

      +1

      Only if you want to be carried off the plane 😂

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  Newgod on 26/07/2021 - 02:52

  Which brand is better between Wusthof and Zwilling? Happy with my Zwilling but this set looks great

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    vash5 on 26/07/2021 - 09:25

    +1

    Its personal.. depends how it feels in the hand.

    A tool will only be as good as the skill set of the wilder.

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    [Deactivated] on 02/08/2021 - 20:27

    +1

    They are comparable in my experience. Each are excellent IMO. (and believe me, I know).

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  Maz78 on 26/07/2021 - 09:27

  +1

  These seem expensive. Have a set of the classic Wusthofs and block for about 10 years and paid low mid $200~. (Yeah inflation and all that, but I don't particularly think ~$500 is a deal because they're "epicure")
  Y'all need to stop jerking each other over the technicalities of sharpening/honing. These things help cut your your fruit, veg and meat. Don't overthink it!

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    Jaystea on 26/07/2021 - 09:33

    +4

    Did I pay for quality and heritage? Probably.

    Did I pay more for looks, branding, and a sense of elitism? Absolutely.

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  kiitos on 27/07/2021 - 12:34

  +1

  Is a steel better for sharpening/honing than those ceramic offset wheel sharpeners? I have the latter and it's easy to use without needing to pay attention to angle, and it sharpens well, but thinking now it may not be the best solution.

  Edit: I have this brand, similar to this model https://www.amazon.com/MinoSharp-3-Sharpener-Black-Red/dp/B0…

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    abadacus on 04/08/2021 - 17:07

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    If you want your knives to last a long time, you will steer clear from these pull through sharpeners.

    Steels do not sharpen the knife edge but realigns it. Sharpening is the act of intentionally removing metal from the knife edge to reshape the edge whereas honing doesn't remove any metal (intentionally).

    Regular use of a steel will increase the time between required sharpening.

    My favourite knife is a Mundial chef's knife constructed from a very similar steel. Have owned it for 6 years and through looking after it properly + regular use of a steel, it hasn't required sharpening, even after daily use. Mates always remark at how sharp it is and don't believe me when I tell them I've never sharpened it.

    tl:dr
    Yes, buy a steel and learn now to use it properly - this will prolong the life of your knife.
    Pull through sharpeners are junk

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