Steak Knives

[SteveF]

anyone know a source of un-handle steak knives in uk?
fancy a go at putting my own scales on
or is it easy to remove and replace your own?

Steve

 

[marcros]

no. but I would try turners retreat if I were looking.

 

[SteveF]

£2 for 5
I may take a go just to play
probably more postage than there worth
Steve

 

[marcros]

I didn't see those at harrogate, but they had some cheese knives which seemed ok.

the other extreme in price here http://www.thesheffieldcutleryshop.co.u ... es/page/2/

I would have thought that the bone handled ones would be readily available and possible to remove the scales.

 

[Terry - Somerset]

Never really understood steak knives - they don't cut well (they tend to tear the meat) and are designed for meat which is poorly butchered, matured or cooked.

Same with fish knives and forks - originally designed for the upper classes to demonstrate their wealth, refinement and superiority over the masses. But like steak knives they offer no functional benefit over the standard item - I find them functionally inferior with blunt blades.

 

[Jonzjob]

That would depend o the knives? We have had 6 steak knives, Sabatier, they are almost sharp enough to shave with and drop through steaks.

You get what you pay for me-thinks?

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Just buy decent steak and have done. There is no need for a steak knife (or a fish knife).

 

[disco_monkey79]

Yes, the faux bone handles can be removed. If you try and split them, WEAR EYE PROTECTION. The stuff explodes like a grenade, and sends sharp splinters flying. I mean the sort where the handle is solid, and the knife fixes in to it by way of a tang.

I've never tried, but heating them may be a safer way to do it.

p.s. apologies for wobbling slightly off-topic, but why are those old fashioned fish knives that shape? Just fashion? Or for a purpose? I see them all the time at car boots.