Best Knife Set? $20 vs $250 Japanese Knives
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- Опубликовано: 15 июн 2024
- Brands: Martha Stewart, ZWILLING, Global, Wizeka, Henchels, Astercook, Cuisinart, Imarku, Yatoshi, McCook, Farberware and Hunter.Dual. Knives compared for initial sharpness, sharpness loss after use, blade edge retention after forming a 15 degree blade angle, blade tip durability, knife handle comfort, and corrosion resistance.
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Thing's I've bought over the years based off of your reviews: Car battery jumper for my truck, car battery jumper for my wife, car air compressor for tires, oil, rechargeable AA batteries, non-rechargable batteries, chainsaw blade sharpener, and most recently windshield water repellent for all our vehicles. Your videos are invaluable. Please never change. Thank you for the service you provide us.
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
I bought the Greenstone pan because of your review. Even though it’s a cheap pan I imported it from the US to the UK. 😅
@@ProjectFarm 1:33 Do you see how they try to imitate the logo of the famous brand "Zwilling"? 🤭
I haven't got a lot, but I did get the tire inflator from Harbor Freight, and it's been fantastic.
Thanking goes so far. Why not let us know what you have donated to his channel? With that list, should be a few hundred dollars, yes?
And the Wizeka knives went from $96 to $140 in under 5 hours from release of this video! Very impressive!! 😆
Thanks for sharing!
Amazon, ripping all of their customers off one sale at a time. Oh and they even screw over their retailers too.
Damn it to hell! I was going to buy a set of them.
my amazon shows a set for $90 with $10 coupon atm
@@jamesbyrd3740 Amazon shows different customers different prices depending on the results of their algorithm. Which determines how much they think they can rake anyone in particular over the coals. It's all rather predatory on the face of it.
Your incredible ability to be thorough is shown when damn near all knives you sharpened hit 115. That shocked me more than anything else in this video, and I have to give you a gold star for consistency.
Thanks!
I thought it was pretty consistent as well. I wonder if going to cerium oxide would be enough to drop out some of the test subjects.
This is hands down the best youtube channel. As a man, a consumer of goods for use around the home and a depreciating dollar, I hope you live forever. What is a guessing game is now clear to us when consuming products thanks to you.
Thanks so much!
Agreed
Also, 5:20, you can spot how that "folded" Damascus look is lasered on and just for aesthetics.
Edit: As a lot of you points out, its not "damascus" and as I replied in the comments below, I'm not much into forging and knives. However, the manufacturer obviously wants a look of folded steel, but instead printed it on.
yep. sad to see.
Chinese will fake anything to make a few more dollars.
An Amazon reviewer of the product pointed that out as well.
This is not Damascus look, it's rather a look of a pattern forging/welding
I saw that as well, but I also knew it immediately. A single Damascus blade sells for more than the whole set.
The best value knife is Victorinox Fibrox Pro. We use it all the time in restaurants. Nothing fancy, just non slip comfy handle, retain blade sharpness, and it's affordable.
Thanks for sharing!
and we should not forgot to mention that Victorinox knives don't fall on the ground much due to not being handle-heavy like SOOOO many table knives are. That's a BIG thing for older people.
Mercer is another kitchen supply brand with great knives. $20-50 for various designs of 10" chefs knife
I have a Victorinox set and I'm VERY happy with them been 10 years now and still going strong
Victorinox not being included is a big miss. It’s consistently highly recommended for quality for the price.
About 50 years ago I purchased a set of Zwilling 4-star knives at a local department store. Not long out of college, I was very reluctant at the price. But the clerk assured me these would last a lifetime. For what I paid they would have to. And so far I have been very happy with them and could not have made a better purchase. They way things are going, they will outlast me.
As for a nostalgic retrospective, this was back in the day when you actually received good service from store employees who knew about the products they were selling.
Thanks for sharing.
Yes. I love the ones who know their product and can give honest advice, not based on the price or profit.
@@sofronio. Agreed. Most stores such as AutoZone now just have their employees push merchandise on customers without actual experience with them, or having done any research. My brother hates this, as He knows a lot of stuff there is crappy, and places like RockAuto have much better quality for much cheaper. I also appreciate places like Harbour Freight as they don't try to push their products on you, and a lot of the employees actually have experience with the tools in the store from using them at work and at home.
Sincerely,
JS
@sofronio. Agreed. Most stores such as AutoZone now just have their employees push merchandise on customers without actual experience with them, or having done any research. My brother hates this, as He knows a lot of stuff there is crappy, and places like RockAuto have much better quality for much cheaper. I also appreciate places like Harbour Freight as they don't try to push their products on you, and a lot of the employees actually have experience with the tools in the store from using them at work and at home.
Sincerely,
JS
I would be skeptical that the new knives would be as good as your older set.
Getting all of those knives that sharp takes an enormous amount of patience and skill. Well done!
I guess I have much skill but not patience as I wouldn't waste my time on many of those POS. I have Henckels, Zwilling and a few hand made Japanese knives from different makers. I have used Global abit in the past but prefer Zwilling now and not the crap shown. I use the Classic,Pro and Four Star and Henckel Classic and a few not made anymore. I just show my Japanese knives to a tomato and it slices itself. There are so many GREAT Japanese maker it's impossible to name them
Butcher here! A sign of a good quality knife is a combination of its ease of use and comfort of the grip (lowers accident risk), sharpness retention (strength of the steel), rigidness or flexibility of the blade (depending on the type of knife), and its lifespan against re-sharpening. Knowing the correct use of a knife helps extend the lifespan too. A high-end single boning/breaking butcher knife will only cost about $75 a knife but will last you years of daily use for hours each of those days. A normal home user could have it for 20+ years and use it every day. "High end" does not mean designer names or fancy pattern knives either. You'd be surprised how many Damascus knives online are fakes too. I've had two Victorinox butcher knives in my home kitchen for about 15 years now; one is 6" and the other 10". They've both lost about an inch over the years of resharpening and running them against a steel. In the shop they last us about a year but in that year we'll process 200+ cattle, 500+ hogs, and more on that one knife. And anytime a celebrity or social media person puts their face or name on something, it's usually a gimmick. Martha Stewart, Rachael Ray, Emerl, Babish, and more. All junk. Now even Guga put his name on a Walmart set. You know how well that must work.
100% agree with you. Victorinox fibrox is THE workhorse for a professional setting. Basically indestructible, easy to hone, good grip, and inexpensive. For the home there is an argument for more expensive, harder and thinner blades, which require much more care and careful handling, but are more pleasurable to use. But as a rule of thumb, I'd avoid anything from China. It's just too easy to cheat on steel and heat treatment quality.
The length of blade is also a factor how many of those in the sets tested were 10inches or more?
gonna keep this in mind for when i move out and get into cooking for myself.
@@thorwaldjohanson2526 Victorinox are awesome. If anybody's considering buying a knife set, I'd suggest just picking a decent Chef's knife that suits what you like - and then just pick up everything else from Victorinox. I've got some I picked up a decade ago that were meant to be temporary, which I've become quite attached to and can't imagine why I'd ever replace them.
Plus just buying a matching set (especially with steak knives), makes you look like a right amateur :)
I have about 8 victorinox pairing knives, I like to use that knife most for not only cutting food for prep but it's a good size for eating with meals as well. Pretty cheap, they don't hold the best edge in the world but they're stainless and with just regular kitchen use some of them are 10+ years old. Really good bang for your buck knives for sure.
If this youtube thing doesn't work out, you can open a knife sharpening company. "115 Knife Sharpening "
Thanks!
Tbh I would glady buy a knife set that got the projectfarm treatment
I grew up in a very rural area. I'm not sure if it's because of that, or anything else. But I've known 2 guys who obsessed over knife sharpening. One guy demonstrated that he could literally split hairs. The problem was that I considered both the kind of psychos who I could very much imagine having several dead bodies buried on their property. The obsessive knife sharpening was only one part of a gestalt vibe.
They both knew each other, had nothing against each other, but rarely interacted. I got the impression it was like two predators agreeing to respect each others territory.
I'd pay to have you sharpen my knives!!
At 3.2 million subscribers, I'd say it's working out very well.
Hi, Project Farm
I just wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for your honest and trustworthy reviews. In a sea of online content, your integrity and transparency truly stand out. You're the only reviewer I trust, and your insights have been invaluable in helping me make informed decisions about products. Keep up the fantastic work!
Thank you!
Thanks, will do!
I’m impressed that you don’t have bandaids all over your hands after all that knife work. Very impressive!
Thanks!
I've been using Global in several professional kitchens, for about 12 years. Glad to see them still holding to their standards.
Interesting because I bought a set of Global Knives 21 years ago at a Williams Sonoma (for home) and the only blade I still use is the bread knife. The rest are junk, and like you I’ve worked as a fine dining chef for 27 years. If you are using a knife 6+ hours a day (which home cooks are not doing), you need excellent knives, which set you back a few hundred per knife. Kikuichi 8” blade $300.
Thanks for the feedback.
Alright, settle down. @@marksd5650
We've had had a set of Globals for many years, so I know what is required to take to take care of them and absolutely cringed when I saw the drop test coming! But, their blade quality has always been excellent. The only criticism I have is that I wish the handle diameter was a little wider.
@@marksd5650 globals are not ideal. Japanese blue steel or super steel.high carbon steels 1-1.5% carbon. no SS or very little. they can be sharpened to razor like edge and hold their edge. downside they rust so you must keep wiping them during use.i have one such knife.they develop a nice patina over time. new steel compositions are now being produced that look promising and may even outperform the traditional Japanese steels.
This is exactly why I subscribed. No BS videos, No BS testing, No BS comments.
Thanks!
BS! 🤣
Yeah, and no irrelevant, stock video footage or annoying 80s techno music soundtrack.
Great review! My Henckels and Zwilling knives have been passed down through generations and still work and look great.
You give the most through product reviews, hands down. I've enjoyed watching your channel grow over the years. I've purchased many products based on your non bias test results. Thank you for your dedication Todd!
Wow, thank you!
My pleasure!
Any knife that says "Never needs sharpening" usually means if you keep them in the package and never use them
Thanks for the feedback.
I hoped for a jab like "...and it seems they adhere to that in the factory"
What it really means is that it's a serrated knife and will work well for slicing (rather than chopping) for a long time but you'll never be able to sharpen them. You could potentially grind the serrations off and put a real edge on it but they make those knives out of the cheapest SS so it will be garbage really quick.
Pro tip. Don’t buy sets-there’s always odd ball knives included that you’ll never use. Buy three knives that you’re comfortable with and hone your skills with those. Plus it keeps the clutter of ugly knife blocks off your counter. Also, don’t buy serrated, except for bread and/or tomato knife. They are nearly impossible to get sharpened.
Thanks for sharing!
Serrated knives are easy to sharpen
@@VVrayth how do you sharpen a serrated knife? Especially a finely serrated knife, not one like a bread knife?
It's a sharpening rod
I bought 2 knives a while back. A henkles french chefs knife and santoku. I used the chefs knife once and have since converted over to japanese knives. Much thinner profile and slice way better. I have a shun veggie cleaver, a 10in chefs and a a henkles 12” super slicer for briskets. Don’t need much beyond that. Would like a traditional scimitar though
This channel is such a valuable resource. The depth of the reviews and testing methodology is outstanding and the presentation is concise and to the point.
Thanks!
Ya He SoLd me Some $50 White Knives, i'm😢Scared Of Exessive ShArp 1's.
I can’t believe you did a video of my suggestion! Thank you!!
You are welcome!
From shop to kitchen. Got us covered!
Thank you!!
Hey PF, I just want to say thank you for all of the amazing content over the years. I've been with this channel since around the 300k mark and, I just have to say, you have grown exponentially and in the best way possible.
And the fact that you've never taken a sponsor deal from any company, shows a lot of character and honesty coming from a time where misinformation spreads like wildfire. Every time you upload something new and it shows up on my feed, it's like a breath of fresh air. Knowing someone actually cares about what others are purchasing.
Thanks again, PF. You do an amazing job! And Happy Fathers Day!!!
Thanks so much!
I bought an older version of the Martha Stewart knife set back in 2008. The sales person at Macy’s was emphatic about how they were an incredible value and punched well above their weight price-wise. I have been very pleased with their performance over the years. Though they say to hand wash them, they have survived fine with the occasional use of the dishwasher as well. It’s good to see that this later rendition of the Martha Stewart knives are holding up well, and hopefully means that my set was indeed the value claimed by the sales person at the time! Thanks as always for your very thorough and balanced testing / reviews!
You are welcome!
Your channel is phenomenal! content is not over complicated or over engineered - its very concise!
Thanks!
I really like my Wusthof knives.
I have had them for decades and they are still great.
Thanks for the feedback.
German stainless kitchen knives are just workhorse, however, I don't like the full bolsters. Luckily they offer some series now with half bolsters.
Wusthof are my favorites as well but my set was over 1200
I was wondering how Wusthof would have fared in this contest. They're amazing.
It's like you're in my house looking for things to replace.
lol!
@@ProjectFarm knife sharpener review????????
@@eriknulty6392 he's done multiple i believe
@eriknulty6392 he has a Knife sharpener video. But maybe an updated one would be nice.
He already has 2@@eriknulty6392
First place I go when making a purchase that I intend to use for awhile (such as knives). I appreciate the testing with controlled set-ups and unbiased facts.
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RUclipsrs like yourself are freaking amazing. I actually have used your vids to make buying decisions. Keep up the AWESOME work!!
Thanks, will do!
I bought a set of Henckels over 30 years ago. They are used daily, and they still look great. In fact, this just inspired me to go sharpen them....
Thanks for the feedback.
I bought a smaller Henckeks set about 20 years ago which has been solid. Recently bought a new set which is garbage: flimsy feel and rusts. We’re currently building our Wusthof collection; so far so good.
We as well have been using our Henckel set for well over 20 years
Can we take a moment and thank Todd for the 4 plus hours of hand sharpening these blades? Also what ever sharpener your using is really consistent. 110-115 that’s impressive!
Thats a called a Wicked Edge knife sharpener they are probably the best sharpener out there.
Tod did a comparison of knife sharpeners a little while back
Check out Todd's review on knife sharpeners if you want to know which one he is using in this video.
Another great test! Thanks
His dedication shines through when he says "I'll spend the next 4 hours sharpening all the knifes"
Thanks and you are welcome!
I recently moved homes after living with my parents all my life. My mum always said she finds sharp knives "scary" (even though a dull knife is way more dangerous)
Now I can finally get my own set, and this review, your sharpener reviews, and others like your non stick pan videos have all been invaluable, many thanks to you!
You are welcome!
The chef hat is the chef's kiss of this video. VERY IMPRESSIVE
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Yeessss. Happy father's day Todd!!
Thank you very much, and I wish you the if you're a father!
@@ProjectFarm I am! Thank you. Now take the rest of the day off 🫡
I have been using Henckels for 40 plus years. I am a fan of the classic series.
Thanks for the video and review brother.
You are welcome!
Great review, as always! Can't tell you how much I appreciate your comparisons, I've used your results on multiple occasions without any regrets! I'm in the process of deciding on which track saw I should buy and would LOVE to see the results of you testing the various options available. Keep up the awesome work!
Thanks, will do!
So glad you posted this as I am currently searching.
Hope this helps!
Whustof classic, hands down for quality, finish and durability. True heirlooms at a reasonable cost. Mercer Genesis for a similar quality option on the cheap.
Please look into a single chefs knife. You'll save space and have a better quality knife. I love Dalstrong, but any good name will be more than you ever need at home. Knife sets are a scam for a home chef. The youtuber @Burrfection has hundreds of videos reviewing knives and sharpeners. Good luck and be safe!
@@BrotherWitch Dalstrong, another Chinese company attempting to ape the greats.
I was suckered into a Cutco set and those bastards are still insanely sharp years later... They're fantastic knives and they still call to have them sharpened for free.
Thanks for sharing!
i have a set too the guy did come by and sharpen them for me for free. they are really good. i have had them for about 19yrs now .but the cost lol
@@chrism6194buy once, cry once.
I've loved every Cutco knife I've ever used over the years, and the couple I own are my favorites. They stay sharp, are very controllable with well-thought edge patterns, and they don't rust no matter what. Those, and believe it or not, an old orphan Ginsu steak knife that is actually amazing for all kinds of stuff. :)
I've been a follower of the channel for a very long time. Thanks for always breaking down common stuff we all run into.
You are welcome!
My mother gave me the martha stewart set about 9 years ago now and they've worked very well since then with maybe semi-annual sharpening
Thanks for the feedback.
As I told once, I say it again. Your youtube channel is one of the most valuable channel on youtube. Thanks mate, and keep the good job!
Thanks, will do!
I have had Globals in my home for over 25 years, and have never had to replace one of them. They are the knife you buy for life!
I wish that were true of mine. My Global chefs knife somehow developed a crack between the blade and the handle. It was only ever hand-washed and never dropped or in any way misused.
However, I'm not letting quality steel go to waste, so the handle (with a tiny remaining stub of blade) has been modified to make a hooked chestnut knife. The blade is set aside until I find a use for it.
Every global knife I’ve had, has broken off at the handle. And in the UK, the distributor will not honour the lifetime warranty. Junk.
None of the "Zwilling" knives here are the real deal. They're all far eastern fakes. I have some real J.A. Henckels knives. There's no finer knife made on planet Earth.
@@FerbeldeyberbYou are obviously using this knife beyond what it was designed for and that’s on you, not the manufacturer. This unbiased empirical based testing demonstrated the quality of Global knives, and calling them “junk” is biased misinformation.
I have had a set of global knives for 7 years and no issues.
Crazy impressed with both, your consistency in getting a 115 score after sharpening each knife (you have a great process), and the quality of the sharpness testers.
Thanks!
Very thorough video, thanks. Props for your sharpening skills.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Sunday is Project Farm Day!!!
Thanks for watching!
really thorough job testing sharpness out of the box, dulling, resharpening, and then re testing for edge retention. this is a very robust way to show quality of metal and edge retention. nice work
Thanks!
Once again, I really enjoy seeing how you do the testing.
Thanks!
Another incredibly informative video, thank you again for your constant hardwork and high quality workmanship.
My pleasure!
Retired Head Chef (43 years) here:
Great testing - though the wood tests and knife dropping sent shivers up my back.
* just buy 3-4 knives
* do buy a diamond “steel” for in between major sharpening
* harder metal - harder to sharpen - but longer lasting
* German/Swiss/ Japanese steel.
* thinner steel blade slices/ dices better than thicker blade
* handle has to be comfortable and width of blade enough to keep finger knuckles from banging board.
* get boning knife and decent chopper.
* round that tip off a boning knife - there’s a reason why many scalpels don’t have a pointy tip
Most important?
Learn how to use a knife properly especially the finger positioning on the opposite hand. It’s hard to learn but once learned it’s a lifetime skill.
P.S.
* the man who invented serrated knives needs to be prosecuted
* sharp knives are safer and “funner” than dull dangerous knives
Thanks for sharing.
Today I learned. Thanks!
@@johnbirman5840 As a wise man once said, "serrations are only good for bread"
@@johnbirman5840 1. Serrated knives are incredible, you must have junk. 2. Location of stellar is of absolutely no importance, the hardness is. 3. These are not pro tips.
I love that you enunciate so perfectly clearly that I can watch your videos at 2x speed, impeccable efficiency on your part.
Project farm makes an excellent point. Cut your losses and take their great advice.
Thanks!
Thanks for this! FYI your chef's knife right hand position is correct with your thumb bracing against the side of the blade for stability. You just need to curl your left hand fingertips away from the blade and run the knife flat against your left hand knuckles as you move the food into the blade. Basically just curl your fingertips under so they're not able to be cut. Keep up the great work!
Thanks, will do! Thanks for the constructive feedback.
This series needs a round 2 for sure.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Street Fighter style: "Fight!"
I ran out of ideas for things needing testing years ago.. yet here you are. Best channel on the RUclips.
I have a full set of Global Knives and think they are fantastic....they hold their edge for a long time (I have had my set 12 years and only sharpened 3 times) I would highly recommend them...thanks for your work
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
Adding the Wizeka to my cart.....purchased Best RUclips channel Ever!!
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Bought my Mom the Heinkels set for Christmas. Still sharp as hell. Glad to see the statistics back up their claims.
Thanks for sharing!
Buying a woman a kitchen utensil lol I love it
@@Farquad76.547 She had been using these Chicago cutlery set for well over a decade and they were getting really bad so I figured she would appreciate something like that and she did!
For western style blades, their quality I’d usually quite good. Wusthof is another great one. I have knives of each that are over 40 years old and still in great condition. Don’t be surprised if you can pass them down a few generations as long as everyone takes care of them.
@@weldermandanChicago cutlery is one of those companies that I think sold out early. My grandmother had some that were fine high carbon steel knives, but they’re pretty much garbage now as far as I’m concerned.
Thank you for all the years of work you've done, all the off-brand products you've rummaged through. You've saved my butt a few times both with recommendations while I was working for the big orange box & for stuff I've had to fix/replace due to sudden "oh-crud" moments.
We bought Cutco knives about 3 years ago. We love them. Haven’t needed to sharpen them yet.
Thanks for sharing.
Just purchased the wezika knife set thank you!
Thanks for sharing.
I've tried all the big brands ..Henckels, Global, Shun, Victorinox, etc. In terms of usability, edge retention, knife feel, balance - Wustof was by far the winner. I dumped all of the mismatched knives and got a Wustof Classic knife set. Still cut as well as when they were new 10 years later (but just like any quality knife, they have always been handwashed, dried and honed)
I would have been interested to have seen Wustof in this review
Thanks for the constructive feedback.
I look forward to seeing your reviews pop up! I always find them thorough and technically executed and I have never had any question as to the best choice for me. Your presentations are as clear and informative as they are entertaining.
Thanks!
You were unbelievably consistent on getting those Knives ultra sharp great job on your knife, sharpening skills.
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Wonderful walk thru. Numbers count! Thanks.
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I have had a ZWILLING scissors for over a decade and a dog chewed the handle. I replaced it with a new set, but cleaned and repaired the old. Currently using both. They are the same sharpness, even after years of abuse.
Thanks for the feedback.
This is the kind of content that keeps us all coming back.
Probably my very favorite channels on RUclips.
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The review we all needed and have been waiting for
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Been waiting for this one for a long time! So many products, so much hype. Thank you!
Sorry its taken me so long to finally get to this one. Hope the review helps!
We’ve had a set of Henckles for 15 years now, back when they were made in Spain and Thailand. They have held up amazingly well. I only need to sharpen them about once a year, and that’s with daily use.
Glad to see they have kept up the quality, that doesn’t happen often when manufacturing is moved to China.
Really proves the adage that you can get things fast, get things cheap, or get things of high quality out of China, but you can only pick 2.
Thanks for the feedback.
Ya, I was surprised to see them made in China, I just checked my set, made in Spain!
@@rideswift there's good fascists in Spain too. But I like my Henckels from the Fatherland myself.
What dedication to the channel. I bought the farberware almost 10 years ago. I've mainly only used one knife for cooking and the paring knife for cleaning fish and some chickens. The cooking knife dulled to a certain level, and hasn't changed since. The paring knife has been abused some on the fish scaling and was exceptionally difficult to use processing chickens due to dullness. I imagine I'll have these knives the rest of my life and am completely happy with my purchase when I moved into my first apartment. I've considered buying a more expensive set but looking back, I've saved a lot of money out of this cheap set and don't plan to change.
Thanks for sharing.
Awesome videos as always. I know I mentioned in another video that a series of wood products such as wood stains, sealants would be awesome, but also more wood working tools like best miter saw, best router, etc. thank you as always for the great content
Thanks and you are welcome!
You should test hunter ears ear plugs along with testing absorbent mats like pig mats
Thanks again!!
I second the oil absorbent test.
As someone who owns and used to sell Cutco knives twenty years ago and was originally trained to sell "against" certain knife brands, I feel obligated to mention two things:
1. Zwilling and Henckels are currently owned by the same parent company in Germany, Zwilling J. A. Henckels, and there are even some Henckels manufactured in Japan rather than China.
2. Whether due to availability, other inability to acquire before the testing video, or possibly because it would result in too many brands for this single video, you left out at least Wüsthof, genuine Sabatier, and Cutco.
It would be groovy to see a follow-up video where at least these three brands are also included if you're able to acquire them, maybe along with other popular store brands like Oxo or whatever big box stores like Target sells, though I understand if you can't or won't get Cutco due to its direct marketing nature (some would say "door-to-door salesman," and that's a tough but fair comparison) and likely having to know someone who sells it.
I too was disappointed to not see Cutco, an American-made kitchen knife known for it's sharpness and durabilitty. Was and may still be affiliated with "KaBar". No fancy gimmicks, just very good knives.
I also sold cutco knives and am now a professional chef. They are pretty decent knives, but they can't be sharpened, as they are serrated. Very similar to ginsu (if you're old enough to know about them) they are fairly sharp, but can never be resharpened
I was surprised wustoff was left out, that's the brand I always used when I was a professional
My Cutco .. 30yrs later, needs sharpening. Draw your own conclusions.
@@derrikarenal3308 They may still have the free factory sharpening service. You pay shipping to Olean NY USA, they do the rest.
Startling innovation in your methods. I like this review a lot! I bought Dexter knives, made in USA, steel from Germany, hardness Rockwell C 58-60....I rinse and dry, keep them very sharp, never leave them in the sink, cringe at the thought of dropping one on it's point.
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Great information . I have a set of the Zwilling and they scare me as sharp as they are . They also hold an edge pretty well . Thank you .
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0:01 "Bourdain still loves the knife he first recommended when his best-selling memoir Kitchen Confidential came out in 2000. *_Bourdain ranted passionately about how much he despised knife sets._* He wanted home cooks to forget about all those big blocks full of expensive knives they’d never need and *_just get one really good chef’s knife:_* the Global G-2 Chef’s Knife.
"According to The Daily Meal, Bourdain is still sticking with that recommendation. At the premiere of his new documentary, Wasted: The Story of Food Waste, *_Bourdain told the audience that 17 years and countless knives later, he still recommends the Global."_*
I have a $40 Mercer Renaissance and it's easily the best knife I've ever used. Most people don't realize you can do almost everything with a decent chef's knife and buy a crappy block set because they think that's what you're supposed to get.
I personally like having two, a petty and a gyuto.
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Bourdain also has a rope recommendation as well….
@@brockbaker3able What a stupid and disgusting post.
I have that Zwilling set and part of the reason I bought it is because I would use all the knives. It’s a decent set but the real surprise for me was the scissors. They are amazing!
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HOW IS IT POSSIBLE that nearly every time I'm trying to figure out a purchase you come out with a video on the exact topic!! Insane timing and great video as always, thank you!
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The lengths you go to show actual wear and tear along with sharpening to show the peak performance is by far exceeding anything the " professionals" would ever do. Thank you for the in depth performance review. This is information any consumer can benefit from.
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Great video, as usual!
And small remark from my side - when you put the knives into the stand, do it always "backwards", so that the knife touches the stand and lays there on the dull side. This way you prevent the sharp edge from dulling :)
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@@ProjectFarm Thanks for your hard work!
How are you the first person ever think of this? LOL I've never heard or seen anyone suggest this before. But it makes perfect sense
On a similar note, don't buy gimmick knife blocks with built-in sharpeners in each hole. Total nonsense idea that will ruin your set.
@@HezekiahDomowski For me, a technical guy, it is obvious, not to lay the tool on its 'working' part, especially in case of cutting tools. At first I was also shocked about for how many people it is not obvious, but now I got used to it :D
I cant believe Victorinox isnt included in a lot of knife tests. Cheap and sharp
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Bang for buck Victorinox Is almost impossible to beat. It's what we used to buy for our trainees as a "first professional knife" when they completed training. With the added bonus of being an identifiable brand that holds up rather than drop shipped tat.
I thought the same thing. Victorinox makes great (if not the best) kitchen Knifes for the money.
@@teeing9355noooooo. Go buy a set of Zwilling and you'll never go back. Heck, never even look back.
Plus, I believe Victorionox kitchen knives are PRC now.
If I need another knife or just want one, now I invest in RADA knives. Made in Iowa of SURGICAL STEEL.
Radas are the only knives I've seen that hold an edge better than Zwilling.
I work for a living, as do my friends and family, I'm not so poor that I'll do business with someone who despises me (PRC) if I can do business with a good neighbor; made in USA, Germany, or Japan.
Actually Victorinox are not cheap and not sharp.
This is incredibly helpful to me, since I'm getting ready to move out on my own for the first time and collecting the things I'll need. I haven't bought anything without consulting you first! Please do pots and pans next!
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Great lineup! We have 2 knife blocks in the kitchen. The cheap ones are mine and expensive one are my wife's. They are both showing there age at 10 years. I might start Christmas shopping now with this information. Thank you! Cheers from Wisconsin!
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I bought a Henckels set 25 years ago and they're still going strong. I also have some older Henckels knives from my parent's set - those are about 40+ years old! Get a good set and they will last!
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I’ve had my zwilling henkels German knives for 25 years as well. I cook nearly every day. They hold an edge like none other - I sharpen them maybe once a year. Just keep em out of the dishwater!
@@tylerp6375 I always wash them by hand.
The Chef's Hat! 🤣 Arigato! 😎✌️
lol. Thank you!
It actually says "Ninja." @@ProjectFarm
Yap🎉, it says Ninja🥷( にんじゃ)
You mean Ganbare or Sugoi?
Could Raccacoonie be under there controlling Todd? 🤔
WISEKA must have watched your video and raised the price of the knives...LOL they are now $139 on the link in your description. Thanks for all the time and hard work you pout into these videos, I have purchased so many of the products you recommend and have never been disappointed. Keep up the great work!
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I look forward to every video. Always helpful
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I found this channel when I was looking to get a basic set of hand tools for working on aircraft. I think you're the best equipment reviewer on youtube. Thank you so much for the value you provide to the world
Agreed....Best YT Channel ever! First Step: CHECK WITH Project Farm: I never go buy anything for my home, car, properties first! Your backing up if you don't check with Project Farm before you buy!
Content suggestion: mailbox delivery indicator devices particularly for rural people 500+ ft from mailboxes wide range of quality makes it hard to decide.
-Types of mailboxes vary the triggers
-distance to base units
-power sources
-Temp /weather resistances
Love your stuff! I review your videos whenever i purchase something!!
Thank you for the video idea!
Shoot, probably could test mailbox shields as well. Kids keep cracking my box with the Louisville slugger
Great video as always. The level of effort you put into these tests, and the thought that goes in to coming up with tests that replicate common use cases is great.
You could set up a second channel testing various brands of the same foods and consumables such as nappies, dish soap etc. Project Home!
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Your videos are invaluable for the DIYers... Love to see a comparison videos on PVC pipe cutters, like Knipex, Lenox, Klein, etc.
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This is why "Out of the box sharpness" for knives is generally a useless statistic when comparing kitchen knives.
While a 50 dollar and 100 dollar knife might come out of the box the same, they are not gonna retain the same.
Gobal makes some quality stuff for a pretty decent price. I think the only brand that beats them when comparing quality to cost is Victorinox.
Yes the Swiz Army brand, their kitchen knives are fantastic.
Yes I never consider new knives sharp. But that's because I know how to hand hone edges. I imagine there's plenty of people that have never seen or used anything sharper than a factory new knife. Which I do consider sad.
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I bought Mercer knives featured in a previous comparison and am still satisfied, 4yrs later. I’ve no plans to replace them.
I have a set of Global knives my girlfriend bought me nearly 25 years ago - they're awesome. Razor sharp and come back up to an edge so easily it's just crazy. Worth every penny.
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One of the best channels on youtube, man, very nice work and a very hard one. 👍
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Well done! The effort and passion are evident.
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I requested this and Project Farm did it!!!!! One of the best channels on RUclips! Love your videos. Keep it up.
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I have a full set of Global knives. What I like about them is the one piece design makes it not only beautiful, but easy to keep clean
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Another great video. Just recently we decided to buy some quality brand knives for our home and with little info we chose and bought a ZWILLING brand set. As soon as I seen the listing for your video I said “Oh no, should’ve know better and waited for Project Farms!” 😆. After watching your review we are pretty satisfied with the purchase we made specially since we use the dishwasher quite often.
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