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Knife Advice for Beginners

Peeling knife or paring knife? Bread knife or boning knife? The choices can be overwhelming. What types of knives would you include in a set for someone just starting out?

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by craftgun40
 Nov 07 '00 What to look for in your first set of knives
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by Susie-34668
 Sep 24 '01 The quality or quantity depends on how often you cook!
Do not buy a set. This is a waste of money for beginners. Choose your knives on a needs basis only. This will save you money.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by tbrown
 Jul 07 '00 EXPENSIVE NOT NECESSARILY BEST
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by erin5oaks
 Apr 25 '00 Need new knives?
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by pweisenberg
 Feb 23 '00 Does a bachelor really need a knife?
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by lmag
 Dec 31 '00 A New Mezza Luna (not the restaurant in California)
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by chichimongo
 Aug 25 '00 Simple Lesson on Using a Knife!
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by ramsfan
 Jan 28 '00 First Two Knives
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by pamela95
 Jan 12 '00 More than just an old wives tale
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by Quagmar
 Nov 01 '00 Knives 101
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by afollmer
 Feb 07 '01 A good set of knives will last you forever...
Select a knife that feels right to you, and care for it properly.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by NurturingFirst
 Sep 10 '00 The Best $75 I've Ever Spent.
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by laryan
 Jan 23 '00 What to look for when buying a knife.
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by s_burright
 May 08 '07 Making sense of steel
Almost everything you hear about knife steel is meaningless or misleading. Here's how to think about steel in the kitchen.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by SLOW
 Jan 26 '00 Your Knives And You
GARF!... read full review 		Very Helpful
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