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GeoffCapes said:
I think I need a meat slicer. What I carved was a little thick.
#firstworldproblems.
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Bought my wife a German GRAEF slicer. Best thing there is. Flawless and quiet.
(Don’t mention the war, I did it once but I think I got away with it)
 
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philw696 said:
Sushi knives are the best I have come across.
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Some of them can be excellent but often they are sharpened only on one side, so very biased to one hand or another. They can be non-stainless steel, so have to be kept scrupulously clean and dry. They also (as most Japanese knives do) tend to balance differently. If one is ready for all that, they can, indeed, be utterly fabulous.

I'm rather fond of my Globals but with the lack of a bolster they can get uncomfortable after prolonged use and I have managed to slide forward over the heel of the blade and nicked myself when I switched to a more western grip.

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We now use Kai Shun knives in both households. They are superb but do need to be kept sharp. We previously, as Catman, used Global knives and I encountered the same issue, often slipping through your hand.
 
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Bebs said:
We now use Kai knives in both households. They are superb but do need to be kept sharp. We previously, as Catman, used Global knives and I encountered the same issue, often slipping through your hand.
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They are lovely, and why would I expect any less from you :)

There is a good argument, that the whole idea of Damascus steel or shita-kitae is completely irrelevant in modern knife making. Looks lovely, thought :)

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Bebs said:
GRAEF slicer. Best thing there is.
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Maybe Graef have a certain pose value but in reality they are overpriced toys. Berkel are widely considered the best. They make short work of almost anything. Including frozen. German knives though are my preferred choice and Henckels my favourites. Weighty & traditional.
 

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No idea if Graef has any pose value.. I’ll take your word for that.
Looks good that Berkel though, perhaps a tad industrial for a residential home.
 
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Pose value = a polite way of saying form over function. Slicers, etc. are tools nothing more. I wouldn't choose a Graef over a decent knife. That said, I keep all my bits & bobs in a dedicated room. Out of sight until required.
 
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Yes I think I understand the word pose.
Each to their own, I certainly would not choose a knife over a slicing machine for certain things.
Keep all our utility machines in a dedicated room too - so little chance of any pose value.
 
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Anyway, back to this thread.. taking a break from cutting, lacquering, and hanging the slide mechanism for a walnut sliding door

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Bebs said:
Yes I think I understand the word pose.
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I was reasonably confident you would. Again, trying to be being polite, I wouldn't choose a knife over a decent slicer either. Nice to have the choice though. Even though you are happy with the Graef perhaps try something better. You would very quickly notice the difference.

Back to the thread indeed as that Kronenbourg is the perfect Graef metaphor. Its okay but 1664 is so much better. Enjoy.
 
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I have to report the sad demise of a dear friend. Opened 4 days after Henry was born, emptied 19 and a half years later.
 

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