Topic: Mini Wood Lathe

[Simon]

I'd also recommend Donald Russell's stake knives and carving set - their blades take a wonderful edge.

I have the steak knives, and would also recommend them.  They are also good for carving the smaller joints. 

[Simon]

Those Global knives look vicious!  I have to admit, I'm very cautious of sharp knives, having nearly sliced off half a finger as a child, while cutting an orange.  That sort of thing stays with you!  

[Rik]

A sharp tool is much safer than a blunt one, trust me. The Global knives go through food effortlessly, and in the direction you want. The blunt knives are the ones that ship and catch you.

[Simon]

Yeah, but if they're blunt, they don't cut you! 

[Rik]

ship=slip and I'm not even using a phone. 

A really blunt knife might not cut you, but the average kitchen knife is semi-blunt. I steel ours daily, and re-grind them every few months.

[Simon]

I prefer low-maintenance.   

[Rik]

Bring them round, I love getting a good edge on a knife.

[Simon]

I don't really think my Kitchen Devils are worth the effort.  

I would actually quite like one of those knife sets in the blocks, but I have to keep them in a drawer, for safety.

[Rik]

I can understand that. Blocks are over-rated, imo, even though we have one because it came with the Globals. Personally, I prefer a slotted knife drawer. If you ever want to go for Global, Costco often have good deals on sets of six or so.

[Simon]

I don't have a Costco near me.

[Rik]

Shame. Well, if you ever want to pop up...

[Simon]

Of course!  One day. 

[Rik]

The food's not bad either.

[Simon]

So I've heard.  Once or twice.   

[Rik]

I must be slipping.