I got some new “toys” yesterday. PLEASE, PLEASE DO NOT play with these though. They are NOT really toys. Only use them if you really know what you are doing. When I say “toys”, they are are definitely NOT toys in the playful sense of the word we normally think of. However, they are “toys” to me because as you all know, I love to “play with my food” and every chef needs good knives.
I bought a couple of new CUTCO knives yesterday. CUTCO knives are very good quality, lightweight knives that are guaranteed for a lifetime. Of course I already have a lot of very good Henckle knives, but believe it or not, most of them are over 20 years old. They still work absolutely fine, and I still use them everyday, but that doesn’t mean I can’t spruce things up a bit too. My Henckles are good quality German steel knives and I love them. The German steel though is considerably heavier than the steel used in my new knives. Because I am so used to my heavier steel, it may take a little while to get used to my new lighter blades, but I am sure I can manage. 🙂
I only bought two new knives, and that still set me back a couple of hundred bucks. If I bought the whole set, it would have been over $1200. Larry would have killed me for sure, though he forgets, I definitely know how to use my knives. 🙂
I bought a new, smaller chef’s knife. My old one is an 8″ blade, and this one is only a 7″ blade. I used to use a really big 12″ blade back in my professional days though. it is all a matter of getting used to what you work with and then you develop a comfort level. With knives especially, it is all about respect for the equipment and using them with proper skill.
I also bough a multi-use cheese slicer, but it can be used for oh so much more than just slicing cheese. I tried it on potatoes at the demo before I bought it. It cuts through potatoes like a dream.
These knives are VERY sharp indeed. I highly recommend them to anyone, but just know they can be dangerous if you do not respect them and know how to really use them. So BE CAREFUL, especially at first until you get used to them.
Be careful, stay safe and stay well Everyone. ‘Til next time.
A Jeanne in the Kitchen 
Nice! Have fun wit your new toys! When you sliced the potato with the cheese knife, were you making thin slice or fries?
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Thank you. You know I will. I just made some super thin potato slices.
Are you on the road yet or still at home?
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We are still at home. I am working out of the house and then we sleep in the RV.
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That’s god to hear. Are you getting used to the RV? Now that I know you are home, we are thinking about going to InVINtions either this weekend or next weekend. Would you be interested. I know you don’t drink, and we can drive so Bruce can do some tasting.
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We would love to go! It sounds like fun! We’ve got plans this Saturday morning but the rest of this weekend is free. We are free the weekend after.
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OK. Let’s do it the weekend after then. They are closed on Sundays. Cool beans! 🙂
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Sounds great! See you on the 21st then.
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Looking forward to it. 🙂
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We are loving the RV! Nox has gotten used to it as well. She is really enjoying going on walks with us. New smells so much of the time.
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YAY! That is good to hear. 🙂
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enjoy your new knives Jeanne! I have one really sharp knife, and I won’t go near it, I’m too scared of it, I let others cut things for me like melon, etc, that needs the sharp knife. Xx
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You do have to be careful with them. 🙂
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These aero knives are superlight and pure fun!
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They are really light, and I am already having fun with them. 🙂
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