How Much Better Are Expensive Knives

Knowing how useful a certain kitchen knife is can be justifiable if you buy an expensive one. But how much better are expensive knives really are, and is it worth  the buy.

Great Knives

More expensive knives, in theory, have a number of advantages over cheaper ones. Quality of steel (which affects how sharp the knife can get, how long it keeps an edge, how strong it is and how resistant to corrosion it is, the blade coating, the strength of lock (in the case of folding kitchen knives), fit and finish, durability, ergonomics, quality and effectivness of the handle material. Whew! All those are worth the price, I guess.

Fissler Perfection Knife

In some cases expensive kitchen knives will also have more advanced blade shapes and various 'extras' like glass breakers or pocket clips.

However, a word of warning as some expensive knives are fantastic and worth every penny. Others however, are woefully over -priced and just not worth the money. Whether you need an expensive knife really comes down to what you do with it. If you use it for any serious task then I'd spend a fair amount of money.

I know it's surprising to many, but world knives are not the cream of the crop! As there are those suggesting, why not buy the cheapest when it does the same task as an expensive one? What's the difference between a cheap kitchen knife and a really good one? Same with other cutlery, if you want a knife with excellent steel and heat treat, made and fitted by hand - well that really costs more but yes it's that worth it.