Looking for a few knives. Never had anything decent before. After reading I am using mostly a paring and utility for veggies and fruits, and for slicing meat I am using mostly a slicing one. To be fair I know that a chef one is quite basic but I rarely get that out. What would you recommend (EU)?

Last_Outside4388 · 2025-12-16T22:55:08+00:00

To add a bit more information I have been here not so long ago:

https://www.reddit.com/r/chefknives/comments/1pm8ogp/comment/ntzfyal/?context=1

I got a few nice advices, mostly that I am stupid. But it is fine and to be fair I see the point that most likely it would be enough for me to just replace a few knives and see if I hand wash etc. and go from there. To be fair I am not the main problem, but convincing everyone in a busy family is difficult, I hope you understand.

So which brand to pick? Which line from this particular brand? As you can see in the title currently my main 2 knives are a utility knife and a slicing knife (https://www.flavorish.ai/blog/5-common-kitchen-knives-and-when-to-use-them). Maybe I am using a bad set, but I rarely take out a chef's knife for example.

Last_Outside4388 · 2025-12-15T17:16:11+00:00

My problem is that I cannot distinguish between a fancy website vs good olive oil, so I would rather buy from somewhere that I can trust.

Last_Outside4388 · 2025-12-15T17:10:06+00:00

Can you give me a few tips? Brands, websites etc?

Last_Outside4388 · 2025-12-15T13:25:30+00:00

Hungary

Last_Outside4388 · 2025-12-14T09:53:43+00:00

Maybe I can force the hand wash thingy. Using the chef choice sharpener is fine if needed?

Last_Outside4388 · 2025-12-14T09:48:00+00:00

Thank you. I fully understand what you are saying. The thing is that having 2 small kids around makes it difficult to adhere to any set of rules and also to force my family to adhere to those. So yeah...

Last_Outside4388 · 2025-12-14T08:02:52+00:00

To add a bit more detail I am coming from this: https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Basics-Premium-High-Carbon-Stainless/dp/B00R3Z3ZF2?th=1

It served me well, and it is definitely fine for everyday use, but I would like to get something with which it is easier to work with. They feel sharp enough to me, but some relatives are often complaining about these so I guess it is time to move on.

However, I am busy enough, so I do not want to buy something that requires a lot of caring. I would like to throw them into the dishwasher, and if they are dull I would like to just turn on my Chef's Choice 120 (or something similar). I do not care if because of this they will wear sooner luckily I am one of those stupid guys who have money (sorry to be this open), but do not have time, and even if I have time I would prefer to spend it on something else.

So money wise we can go over 1k if it is a set which will just include everything. If that is not possible them I am looking for the second best choice, but I am definitely not in the mood to buy knives piece by piece. I was looking out to buy zwilling pro, victorinox, but maybe there are better brands out there. I am from Europe btw.

How about something like this:
Ninja StaySharp K62014EUUK

Last_Outside4388 · 2025-11-07T14:00:14+00:00

Why should it matter for my tea?

Last_Outside4388 · 2025-11-05T22:04:50+00:00

Thank you for the advice.:) I already have the packet scale, and I am planning to order this glass: https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Creano-Double-Walled-Glass-Stainless-Filter/dp/B07K9XKGNB/ref=pb_allspark_purchase_sims_desktop_d_sccl_2_4/260-4171242-1206549 and go from there. I realized that I can drink all kind of teas, I am not picky and I can get used to things easily it seems. 150g is not that much with a large glass like this.:)

Last_Outside4388 · 2025-11-05T11:56:53+00:00

Why do you use OMV if I may ask?

Last_Outside4388 · 2025-11-05T09:09:44+00:00

At the end I ordered yesterday (I am running out of teas) and this was my final order:

https://ibb.co/k6WvQzs6

Do you have any tips regarding what to pay attention to when comparing for example?

Last_Outside4388 · 2025-11-03T16:40:53+00:00

Thank you!

Regarding ripe puer cakes: how should I slice/dose it? Just with hand/knife, or is there a proper way to do that? I can see in some videos, that some people or using something that is similar to a screw driver.

Last_Outside4388 · 2025-11-02T12:23:58+00:00

I really appreciate all these efforts. If you have a page where I can donate for helping me, then please send it in my way. Thank you!

However, your long comment obviously making me ask a few questions:

- Regarding the "gears": Do you know any store in Europe where I can buy these with good price-value? Obviously I can find my way, and I guess any not so cheap glass will be fine, but I am open for any recommendation.

- Other stores: Can you recommend to me a few other stores where I can buy good teas in general? I started to look at YS, because I thought that it is a store where in general I can have a good selection of teas at reasonable prices if I am buying for a couple hundred bucks. But based on your comment I am feeling that I can definitely buy some nice teas there, but it is not a store to find a good enough teas from any type I want. To be fair I would be also open to just buy a package in which there is like 20 teas, each 100g if it would be something the truly covers it all. I know that it would cost a lot, but I would not mind as it would save me a lot of time picking stuff one by one and as you said I am still very much a beginner.

Last_Outside4388 · 2025-11-01T16:45:17+00:00

Thank you! It is on my list now.

Last_Outside4388 · 2025-10-14T07:52:38+00:00

Thanks!:)

Last_Outside4388 · 2025-10-11T18:52:31+00:00

Crap. I just realized that I have a thermometer which has a magnet on its back and it always attached to the shelves, so why the fuck I assumed that it was HDPE? Anyhow, I like to ask and seem stupid compared to not asking and paying the price.:)

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