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Question: Pros and con's of chicago cutlery?

(Posted by: Lolcat on 2008-01-15 14:01:00)

Posted by: David C on 2008-01-15, 14:08:12

I got a set @10 years ago. It's OK stuff but it doesn't hold an edge worth a !!*$!^%(!*%^. It served it's purpose of an inexpensive starter set. Now I have replaced most with either Wustoff or Global. I have to physically resharpen the chicago every 3 months and put an edge on them every use. I have yet to resharpen my wustoffs or Globals.

Posted by: Coffeebuzz on 2008-01-15, 15:21:53

I concur with the previous answer. Pros: Inexpensive, works well when new Cons: They don't last! I used to have some - I'd need to sharpen them before each use after about a year. I too now use Wusthof. I've been using them for 4 years now and have never sharpened them (I do hone them every once in a while). They're more expensive, but they will never need to be replaced. <edit>: Just a bit more advise to aid you in your knife shopping since it is a fairly significant investment. I don't know if Chicago Cutlery comes with other style handles, but I've never cared for the bulky feel to the wood handles. Wusthof (and other high end knives) have a better feel in the hand. The handle is more comfortable and the weight of the knife feels more balanced as you hold it - just a more natural feel when using it. When you're in the store, ask a salesperson to take some of the knives you are considering out of the case so you can compare what feels better for your hands. Enjoy!