Knives
It is never worth buying a cheap knife.
(Smale is stuffed, Sun 3 Jul 2011, 13:39, 8 replies, latest was 14 years ago)

Also, learn how to keep them sharp
I thought I knew how to keep an edge on my kitchen knives until a chef friend came round, laughed disparagingly at my expensive "spoons" then showed me how to sharpen them properly.

Unfortunately, he didn't have time to show me how to chop safely, so I'm now mostly preparing meals based on red sauces.
( wakeupandsmellthebacon, Sun 3 Jul 2011, 13:58, Reply)

See also: irons/ironing boards. Worth spending £50 instead of £5.
(jajwhite, Sun 3 Jul 2011, 16:43, Reply)

There is no need to own an iron
or an ironing board.
( monster munch person, man, woman... camera... TV?, Mon 4 Jul 2011, 8:33, Reply)

and prostitutes
find a good one then smack the bitch up and make her yours
i once had a very good collection of ho's in Ipswich but that is a different kettle of bull all together
( fluffybunnykiller Is feasting on the clitoris of life, Sun 3 Jul 2011, 21:30, Reply)

correct, I tend to stick to the brand Wustof but I do have a Sabatier carving knife and fork set



This one's a nice set: www.amazon.co.uk/Wusthof-Classic-Piece-Knife-Price/dp/B000SNZZAE/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1309766899&sr=1-5
(Kip, Mon 4 Jul 2011, 9:08, Reply)

Remember that Sabatier is not a brand
Anybody can call a knife "Sabatier"; from cheap'n'cheerful, upwards. (See also Laguiole)
( Ghoti Fingers, Mon 4 Jul 2011, 19:52, Reply)

I know, the judge one are shit!

(Kip, Tue 5 Jul 2011, 11:27, Reply)

One of my most treasured items is a knife
An original Ray Mears Woodlore, Alan Wood Knife, maple handle, in a leather sheath with a magnesium striker.
Was once offered £600 to sell it, not a chance
(insomniac-surfer oh go on then, just this once, Tue 5 Jul 2011, 0:03, Reply)