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8" Chef's knife - $30 Henckel or $130 Shun?
I use a Damascus steel knife from one of the leading knife suppliers in Japan - Yaxell. I use the Ran 8" chef knife – the most amazing knife in means of handling and sharpness wise (In German TestMagazine of March 2009, the knive was top rated and got gold medal compared with all leading brands like Zwilling J.A.Henckels, Dreizack, Boeker , Guede, Solicut etc.). you can view their websites www.yaxell.co.jp or www.yaxell.co.il Yaxell Produces piece by piece by the hands of the most experienced craftsmen in Seki,Japan, the city of Katana sword over seven centuries
Knives?
Using good kitchen knife is mandatory, and from my experience, buying the best knife you can effort, is the best strategy rather then buying an knives set on sale. I use a Damascus steel knife from one of the leading knife suppliers in Japan - Yaxell. I use the Ran 8" chef knife – the most amazing knife in means of handling and sharpness wise (In German TestMagazine of March 2009, the knive was top rated and got gold medal compared with all leading brands like Zwilling J.A.Henckels, Dreizack, Boeker , Guede, Solicut etc.). you can view their websites www.yaxell.co.jp
or www.yaxell.co.il
Teflon Pans with Red Circle in Middle
Well, I am not a chemist, and I can just share my knowledge and experience, and to point the differences that I am aware of. 1. standard non-stick coating (branded or not) are indeed using PFOA 2. standard non-stick coating limits us to low-medium temp. exposure 3. I've used numerous nonstick pans, never experienced one that releases like the Woll titanium pan 4. since we all probably shared the same frustration from the rapid decline of a standard non-stick coating performance, even with expensive lines that lost the easy-release qualities after short period, not to mention it's peeling, that's why I am so impressed with my Woll pan. it works perfectly, although daily used, for already 2 years with amazing cooking results, and the non stick surface functions and looks like new. Isn't it great!
Teflon Pans with Red Circle in Middle
You are right that it's not specified on the product. Yet, since I was bothered that the product might contain the carcinogenig residue, I made sure with the retailer that it's not the situation. Actualy he sent me a mail from the manufacture stating that the product is PFOA free
Teflon Pans with Red Circle in Middle
Instead of "sticking" to teflon pans, you can try the german brand Woll Cookware. Since I bought one in Germany 2 years ago, I was very happy with my titanium coated frying pan that performs with first rate cooking results, and it's also PFOA free. I can say that this is one of the best frying pans available. Heavy duty titanium based coating, practicly can be used without oil, easy handling and cleaning. I couldn't find them in the US, maybe someone knows were they can be found? more information can be found at www.woll-cookware.com or www.woll-cookware.co.il
