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um…okay, I lied. I’m not going to talk much about SHARPENING knives…but rather HONING or STEELING your knives. But I think most home cooks think that using the rod pictured above is for sharpening. Read on – I’ve interviewed Chad Ward, a knife expert and author who will show you step by step how to properly hone your knife. Plus, do you like the knife that I’m holding? There’s a nifty knife giveaway at the end of this post. Oh, and don’t hold your honing steel like a wuss in the photo above. I had to hold it like that for the photo so you could see the angle. Grip the handle tightly.
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It took me 12 years of spending money on different knives before I finally found my soul mate and fell into a steady groove with the collection that I own now. In college, I got sucked into the magical world of infomercials and bought the super-duper ginsu knives that can decapitate a soda can in one swift motion and the scissors that can cut a penny in half with just the power of your pinky. Well, those lasted for 3 months and then the only way to cut a chicken breast was to stab it repeatedly with all 6 knives in my hand, Edward Scissorhands style.
As a working girl, to celebrate my becoming a useful member of society, I splurged on a expensive knife block that held like 22 different knives, each one designed to complete a specific kitchen task most efficiently. Need to carve an tomato into a butterfly? I had a blade shaped just for that task. But I hated those knives – they were too big for me and felt like I was shaking hands with a electric saw, not to mention 20 of the knives in the block went totally unused.
I finally decided to save my money and just get one good knife that felt right in my hands. It was expensive, but it was the Ferrari in my kitchen and I loved using it so much that I went around the house every day looking for things to dice. It’s been 8 years and I still grab for that same 8″ Shun chef’s knife (www.kershawknives.com.) And my latest love is a New West KnifeWorks Fusionwood Santoku (www.newwestknifeworks.com) This baby feels like a dream in my hands, it’s sturdy, balanced and the wood handle a piece of art (pictured.)
But a good quality knife is worthless in your hands if it is dull. Can you imagine force cutting through a butternut squash with a putty knife? If your blade is dull, the more work YOU have to do and greater the chance that the blade will slip and cut your precious fingers. Ouch.
I spoke with Chad Ward, author of An Edge In The Kitchen, and he taught me a few things about maintaining knives.
Every kitchen probably has that steel rod used to “sharpen” knives. But really, that rod is used for honing the edge, not sharpening it. So, the first step is to get your knives sharpened, and for most home cooks, that means once a year. Chad suggests buying a $40 sharpening tool (advice and directions are in his book), but I’d rather take my knives to a professional sharpener for $2-$4 per blade. To find a professional sharpener, ask your local chef, butcher or hairdresser where they get their knives and shears sharpened.
If you use your steel rod to hone the edge regularly, you’ll keep a safe, sharp knife in your kitchen. But most people don’t know how to use their steel rod properly and end up dulling their knives even further.
So what does steeling or honing your knife do?
Just through regular use of your knives, the edge of the blade can “roll.” While your knife may be sharp, the edge might not be pointing straight. Steeling or honing your knife will realign the edge.
The proper angle is important
According to Chad, you want about a 22.5 degree angle for non-Japanese knives, and the easiest way to get that angle is hold your knife edge flush against the steel. Now rotate your wrist inwards to get the knife perpendicular to the steel – that’s a 90 degree angle. Cut that in half, it’s 45 degrees. Cut that in half again and it’s 22.5 degrees. If you’re lucky, your steel rod will have a lip that will give you exactly 22.5 degrees (like in the photo) so you just have to line up your blade against that lip.
For japanese knives, you’ll want a 16 degree angle. Just follow the above directions to get the 22.5 degree angle and slightly rotate your wrist inward to deepen that angle. On my steel rod, the lip is oval, so one side is exactly 22.5 degrees and the other shorter end is 16 degrees. This really makes it easy to line up my knife, whether I’m honing western knives or the Japanese knives.
How to steel or hone your knives
photos and text from Chad Ward
Set your angle to 22.5 degrees or 16 degrees as directed above. It is important to keep the angle consistent as you stroke the edge down the steel. Lock your wrist and loosen your shoulder. Use a light touch, little more than the weight of the knife itself.
Slowly swipe the knife’s edge from heel to tip down the steeling rod by moving your forearm and keeping your shoulders relaxed. Keep your elbow and wrist locked to maintain a consistent angle throughout the stroke.
Stroke once on this side and now it’s time to switch sides. Keep the rod steady in place and move your knife to the other side of the rod.
If you’re blades are sharp, all you need is a stroke or two on each side once a week (or for heavy users, each time you use your knives) to maintain that razor sharp edge for up to a year. That’s it.
I know you’re going to ask me how to choose the best knife. I’ll be giving you mine and Chad’s recommendations based on budget levels in another column. But for now, get your knives sharpened and practice honing correctly!
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Great books about knives and knife techniques
I highly recommend two books about knives and knife techniques- of course Chad Ward’s An Edge In The Kitchen is one of them, and another fabulous knife book is Knives Cooks Love by Sarah Jay. It’s beautifully photographed and comes with a handful of recipes.
Both books have color photos on specific knife techniques, like carving a TURKEY (holidays are here!), mincing garlic and onions, as well as how to cut different shapes and sizes of fruits and vegetables.
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And now the giveaway
I’ve asked my favorite knife company, New West Knifeworks to donate a three gorgeous knives for a giveaway.
The Japanese Phoenix Knives are made with 33 Layers of Damascus steel, precision ground and fused to a beautiful, indestructible Nobel-Lite handle. The innovative, function-based design and unique material selection are partnered with the world renowned craftsmen of Seki City, Japan to create the new standard for Japanese kitchen knives.
The Fusionwood Knives are as functional as they are beautiful. Premium high-carbon stainless tool steel and beautiful hardwood veneer handles are fused into a technically flawless culinary instrument for professional or home chefs. The chefs knives Fine Cooking magazine called “Knife Art”.
Looky all the pretty colors you can choose from!
New West Knifeworks giveaway
This giveaway rocks – because you get to choose which knife you want! New West Knifeworks is give a couple of lucky winners a knife of their choice.
To enter, all ya gots to do is head over to New West Knifeworks‘ website and choose the knife you’d like to win. Pick any non-set knife, either the Fusionwood or the Phoenix line. Come back here and comment and tell me which knife you’d like to win.
On November 30th, we’ll pick TWO random commenters – and they will receive the knife they’ve chosen.
Bonus Entry – ohhhlala!
If you Stumble, blog, post on Facebook or Twitter about the giveaway – you get a bonus entry. That bonus entry will be entered into a *totally separate pool* – a much smaller pool where I’ll give away third free knife.
1. So, enter below by choosing a knife and commenting below.
2 For your bonus entry…Stumble, blog, post on Facebook or Twitter about the giveaway. Then comment again, this time with the word “BONUS” in your comment. I’ll pick a third winner just from this group.
Whaddya waitin’ for? Go ahead and Stumble it!
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Nicely written and well articulated, Jaden. The difference between honing and sharpening a knife is such a common misconception in the industry! For this reason I prefer to call it a honing rod/stick instead of a sharpening rod. Having said that, I am interested to know what honing steel you use for your knives. Do you have a preference? Also, while on the topic of honing and sharpening, I’d like to know your thoughts on what you think is a solid knife sharpener. I know it’s a loaded question, and probably one that could take a whole post to answer, but I dare to ask! Thanks in advance for your response. Cheers.
I have had Ginsu knives since l984 and they are still as sharp as the day I got them.
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When using a steel rod that is roughened to sharpen a knife you are using a “steel”, which like a file, sheers a little of the metal off the knife’s edge.
“Honing” is the use of a whetstone.
I love sharp things and accurate statements.
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Jaden, what kind of steel do you have (manufacturer, model)? I need to get a steel that has easy to gauge angles for western as well as Japanese knives too!
bonus!
phoenix santoku w/ granite handle, please.
Hey! Fantastic article here! Also, what a cool contest! I’d love to win the Phoenix Santoku knife. These knives are beautiful!
Wow! I just found out about this tutorial, it’s terrific! I love the fusion wood santoku with the cowboy handle. Thanks for having the contest! :-)Good luck everybody!
Awesome raffle you’re having! If it’s not too late, here’s my entry! The Phoenix Santoku knife looks like an awesome knife!
“The 9” is simply beautiful.
I love the Ruby Phoenix Santoku . . . I’ve been looking for a good santoku knife 🙂 These have the bonus of being absolutely gorgeous.
The Phoenix “The 9”. Would love to have such a beautiful chef’s knife in my pitiful little kitchen!
Thanks for the opportunity!
“The 9” looks absolutely awesome. These look like they’d last a lifetime.
i’d like to be entered to win the Fusionwood Chopper in Ruby, please! But they’re all so fabulous…….may i change my mind later?
the granite phoenix sashimi looks fabulous!
Bonus entry for me as well, please!
http://atomic-umber.livejournal.com/123885.html
As many have said, it’s a hard choice, but I’d love to have the Fusionwood chopper in the peacock handle.
What fun, and what a neat site.
And a BONUS entry for me too!
http://delishes-delishes.blogspot.com/2008/11/youd-better-hurry.html
The colors of these knives are amazing! I would love to have the Fusionwood Chopper in the Jessica color. Beautiful…just beautiful.
The fusionwood chef6 would be nicest thing to me in Ruby please
BONUS!
http://houdini-cs.livejournal.com/129221.html
Such a hard decision! 🙂
I would have to go with the Phoenix Santoku – Granite handle. I have a few nice Wusthof knives in my kitchen, but my Santoku is a cheap one that doesn’t hold an edge very well 🙁
The Damascus steel is gorgeous on the Phoenix set.
BONUS — The 9 in Granite 🙂
http://twitter.com/Loweeel/status/1029799475
THE 9 in Granite. New Hotness.
BONUS on facebook (I totally love the Phoenix Santoku w/ granite handle. I think it needs a special home…mine!)
I totally love the Phoenix Santoku w/ granite handle. I think it needs a special home…mine!
Wow, great giveaway! I’d love the Fusionwood Chef 6 or 8 in any color, all of them are beautiful!
Thank you and New West Knifeworks for the opportunity to win!
~ingrid
BONUS! Twittered it as well.
Fusionwood Santoku in Flamenco please! Thanks!
All the knives look great, its hard to pick!
OOPS, can I edit my wish? lol. I think I would also like the Phoenix #9…. I didn’t see that one… Looks like a great all around knife and since I don’t eat fish all the time and don’t make sushi, maybe the #9 would be better for my needs. 😉 Thanks!
What a great site and tip for sharpening knives… Thanks for the bonus give away!!! I really liked the Phoenix Santoku knife with the 7″ blade length… I have all kinds of electric choppers, but really enjoy chopping everything by hand… Hope I’m lucky to win but good luck to everyone! 😉
BONUS!!!!!!!!!! I posted on stumbleupon. http://kewp.stumbleupon.com/ I love knives
I would love to have the Phoenix “The 9”. I am aspiring to become a prof. chef, and think this would definitely help my skills honed (excuse the horrible pun). I live in New York City, and needless to say, its a challenge to spend money on things other than rent!
And I’ve “stumbled” the link so others in my situation might get lucky too!
Thanks for the opportunity!!
G’luck to all.
I would love the fusionwood sunburst!
Love the blog! And I’d love the Phoenix “The 9”. Not just because it sounds like it would be be my go-to knife, but also because it kind of sounds like something out of “Lord of the Rings”: “One ring to rule them all, and one knife to perfectly mince this shallot here.”
Bonus!
I’d love the Chef 8′ with the peacock handle.
http://twitter.com/JediRach
I’d love the Chef 8′ with the peacock handle.
I would love to have the Phoenix The 9 In Stone color, that would be a great all around kitchen knife!
BONUS (Stumble): I’d love “The 9” with the granite handle. 🙂
Oh, my! “The 9” with the granite handle is, like, my dream knife! 🙂 I can see it being the most often used knife in my kitchen.
LOVE the fusionwood knives! Gorgeous! I want to get the pink fusionwood bread knife.
Bonus, twittered here: http://twitter.com/pattianastasia/status/1028463003
So many great choices. A Peacock Fusionwood 6″ chef for me please.
For entry #2, here’s my twitter:
http://twitter.com/kelsiecakes
So I really love the gorgeous fusionwood santoku in ruby 🙂 That’s my entry!
Phoenix – “The 9” – Granite
Thank you!
I posted a note on Facebook! A Santoku please please please!!!! Thanks!
BONUS!
I also just posted the link to this post on my Facebook!
Jaden! What a wonderful contest!! I would love “The 9” from the Phoenix line.
Santoku Phoenix Knife in Granite.
Bonus-Facebook
Peacock Santoku…thank you!!
I would love the Peacock Santoku. I love Santoku knives, they are my go-to, do it all knife.
oh. my.
the 9 in granite…
please!
Oh my. What a choice.
Let’s go wild for the Fusionwood Santoku in Flamenco. Woo!
I’ve always wanted to try a Santoku knife. My go-to knife right now is some 9″ chef’s knife, Macy’s brand name, which cannot seem to hold an edge. Argh.
BONUS! (Facebook)
OMG these knives are beautiful! I’d love to have the Fusionwood Santoku in Jessica or Harvest.
OMG these knives are beautiful! I’d love to have the Fusionwood Santoku in Harvest.
Bonus
Stumble Done except for the tweaking…;-)
Picked me up an authentic Solingen, Germany Stag handled Steel at the Goodwill for $2.50 ! Because of this post…;-) Lucky find or what? Now that Cowboy Handle sure would look Fantabulous as a set!
Thank You
Off to Stumble ya… (again)…;-)
These knives are absolutely gorgeous. I’d be proud and grateful to own the Ruby Fusionwood. Thanks for the sharpening tips.
Love the Fusionwood sunburst!
Thanks for the great giveaway!
Thank you for the pointers! I would love the Fusionwood Santoku in Tahoe Shoreline.
Wow! Those knives are beautiful! I would love to be lucky enough to win a fusionwood knife in tahoe shoreline. All the colors are so beautiful! Thanks!
I would love the Fusionwood Santoku in flamenco!
Thank you for the valuable information!
I would love the Fusionwood 6″ in Flamenco.
Thanks again!!
BONUS
Put it up on my facebook
(Fusionwood Santoku in ruby)
They’re all so pretty, such gorgeous knives.. and it reminds me, it’s getting to be that time of year again when my knives need to go get sharpened.
The Fusionwood Santoku in ruby is my favourite
Ahh! sorry for double posting. After a few seconds thought, I wanted to up my chances of getting one of those pretties so I went and created a stumble just for advertising your site! (sorry if this makes me look ebil)
Here is a link to it: http://foodsyum.stumbleupon.com/blog/
With that said: BONUS!
Wow! I didn’t know knives could be so expensive!? Thanx for showing a great technique on how to sharpen knives. (I still sharpen my knives using the old fashion way with a stone)
Anyways, if I can have, I would love to get my hands on Phoenix Knives: The 9 with a granite handle. OH! I can just hear the sound it will make on my cutting board: chop chop chop-clop!
BTW: I have been keeping track of your site for a few months now, but have not commented cause…lack of words…until you posted this bribe (of sort). 🙂
I would be very happy with that Fusionwood Santoku in Peacock. Thanks for the great info!
“The 9” in the Phoenix line looks like the perfect knife!! Thanks for all the information on knives……you helped me out a lot.
I love the Tahoe Shoreline Chef 8! Woooooeeee! It’s a beauty!
I love the Ruby Fusionwood Santoku knife!!
The Phoenix sashimi knife is amazing. I make sushi as often as I can and I never have the right knife for the job. Beautiful work.
Ooh…love the colors on the fusionwood knive. I’d have to go with the santoku in jessica.
I like the Fusionwood bread knife with the Forth of July handle.
Bonus! I posted a link to the giveaway on Facebook!
Hey Jaden!
I’m loving the Ruby Fusionwood, no, Peacock, no Ruby. Ruby.
BONUS! I posted a link and picture to it on facebook! 🙂
I like the fusionwood ones, too! Either the Peacock or the Jessica in the chopper …ooh, I’m drooling just looking at those beautiful things!! Now I like the Tahoe Shoreline as well.. Okay, it’s impossible to go and pick!!
M
WOW… they’re all gorgeous. Which would I choose? I guess it would have to be the Phoenix Santoku. Why you ask? Well, having never owned a really good knife in my life might explain it. I’m desperate for a knife that actually cuts, now that I’m trying to become a good cook (at the very young age of 66). Hey, it’s never too late, right?
Given that my kitchen is tiny (and I do mean tiny), having one good knife that can do multiple jobs would be such a joy!!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your beautiful family!!
🙂 Anne
These are beautiful! I wouldn’t say no to the Chef 8 in ruby if it were offered.
What an awesome giveaway! I want to win the FLAMENCO SANTOKU, if I were a showgirl or a drag queen, I could make that my stage name!
Thanks for the giveaway. I would love the Phoenix Santoku in granite.
Gotta be Fusionwood Chef 8 in Flamenco…thanks Jaden!
I really need a good paring knife…hope I’m the winner.
BONUS!
i blogged about ya 🙂
Hi! Love the site-
I adore the fusionwood Santoku in sunburst.
my knives are crappy (thanks for the handy sharpening tutorial tho!)
Hi Jaden, I love the site and the advice you’ve given here re honing is much appreciated! My favourite knife is just about worn out and I found this article while looking for ways to re-vitalise it… If I was lucky enough to win a Phoenix Santoku Stone I would love it for ever xxx
Wow I’m thinking I really need the Fusionwood Chef 9 knife in peacock!
The Fusionwood Santoku in Peacock looks like it might save my life in the kitchen.
I like the fusionwood chopper in mountain iris!!
BONUS
! tweeted @s9k
I would love “The 9” it looks beautiful and I need a solid chefs knife as I already have two santuko’s and one yanagi 🙂
Fingers crossed! Would love the Fusionwood Santoku in Ruby. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!
Great how-to information. I’ve been sharpening my knives but never knew about the 22 degrees. Uh oh…
The fusion knives are GORGEOUS! I want a Cowboy!
I’d love the stone phoenix 9 inch chefs.
Thanks for the sharpening tips. With any luck, you’ll be sending me a Fusionwood Chef 8 with the cowboy handle. And I’ll be able to keep it’s edge. Happy Holidays!
I really like the Chef 8 knife
In the ideal, knives should be things of beauty, as well as utility. The Fusion line certainly qualifies. I prefer slicing with a knife to using a mandoline, and I do fairly well with my cleaver (which I keep honed by stroking against the bottom of a porcelain plate, rather than using my steels), but I’ve heard that the santuko style would work even better, although I’ve never has a chance to try one. I would love to add a peacock Fusion Santuko to my collection. I’ve a feeling that between its beauty and versitility it would rapidly become a favorite.
BONUS! http://suepeng.stumbleupon.com/
Santoko Granite on the bonus entry, please.
The Santoku looks very nice to me.
Wow! I think I’d love the “Sashimi”. A good knife makes all the difference when prepping sashimi for dinner.
Thanks for the offer!
Definitely beautiful knives! Even without the offer, I’d definitely think about getting one of these. The Santoko Granite would be my choice.
I’d like the “9” in the Phoenix line please. Thank you for offering such fun giveaways!
I like the Fusionwood Chef 6 in the Jessica finish.
I love the Fusion knife, and all of the lovely colors. But, since I am one of many who would love the knives, I’d take either of them, or even the bonus one. Thanks for the offer and thank you especially for your website. It is excellent. Have a happy holiday. BONUS
Great post! I love the Pheonix Santoku knife.
As much as I love all the pretty handles in the Fusionwood line, my kitchen needs a new “head knife” so I would go instead with “The 9” from the Phoenix line – I think I could take anything on with that beautiful tool!
Dear Santa – I really really really want the Santoku in Ruby! I’ve been really good this year.
Thank you Santa.
I like the beautiful Phoenix Santoku in Jessica.
BONUS
I Tweeted your post (and bookmarked it on del.icio.us because I always forget what angle to hone at).
I may have to buy that Phoenix Santoku if I don’t win . . . holidays are coming! Gift to self?
That Phoenix Santoku w/the granite handle is beautiful. Oh my.
Santoku “with”…sorry
Great site. Great knives.
The Santokuith the Granite handle would be a dream!
Definitely The 9 with the Granite handle! The blade is gorgeous, and it looks like if might be a middlegroud between a Santoku and a chef’s knife. I love my santoku, but I really like the curve of my chef’s knife. Blend the two and doll it up – a natural!
Personally, I’m not fond of the fusion wood colors; however The 9 from Phoenix collection with granite handle – now there’s a knife!
Perhaps it’s covered in Mr. Ward’s book, but are there any specifics to look for when purchasing a steel?
I just found your site today – how fabulous!
If I could choose, I would choose the Fusionwood bread knife; something I need and so pretty too!
Bonus time! I just stumbled this.
I’d love to have a heavy duty knife like the Santoku!
I really liked Phoenix’s 7″ Granite handle Santoku knife. I decided a long time ago I really needed good knives. I’ve just not had the nerve to spend that kind of money on one. Someday I hope to have a really good knife, because I cook a lot and need one.
wonderful tutorial! i just put my henckel’s chef knife through heavy duty squash skin ‘peeling’ duty and was thinking how my poor knife struggled. . . anyway, i’d love the fusionwood santoku knife in ruby — haven’t tried one of these babies yet!
What an incredible give-away. To think, a quality knife that’s a lovely accessory too! I’d like the Fusionwood Chef 6 knife in Peacock.
I think that “The 9″ is just about the coolest knife I’ve ever seen. I already have a decent 8″ and 6” knife (which I think need to be professionally sharpened after reading your post). Therefore my choice would be for the The 9 in granite. Thanks for all of your great recipes and for having this contest. Good luck to everyone!
BONUS: just did a twitter post on this
i would love to win “The Chopper” (fusionwood)!
Ok, so I was not chosen for the Beef sampler give away but would really like the Phoenix 9 with the stone handle.
It would be a great addition to our kitchen although my Wife is asking me where I would put another knife?
Thanks for the great info,
Dennis
Oh, yeah! Gotta be that sweet Phoenix Santuko. None of those fancy-schmancy hand grips for me: I’m all business when it comes to edged weapons..
I would *love* the Fusionwood Santoku in Jessica!
I love the Phoenix Santoku in granite! If the Phoenix line had a Chopper like the Fusionwood line, I would be swoon.
BONUS! Stumbled this & posted on my facebook.
… then I got wrapped up in browsing your archives…
I will select the Fusionwood Chef 8 w/Jessica handle
BONUS – posted about it on my twitter at http://www.twitter.com/lo_fye
Phoenix 9 (granite)
I’d love the Phoenix 9 (granite)!
Great article! I will be subscribing to you, to read more. As a food freak, I’m always ‘hungry’ for more info, tips & recipes.
It’s difficult to choose between the beautiful Fusionwood knives and the damascus Phoenix blades. I would have to say the Petty Phoenix, with granite handle. Thanks! I’m glad a friend stumbled this to me!
Phoenix Santoku with the Granite Handle is beautiful!
Wow!
l like the Santoku with granite handle. Also, I twittered it! BONUS!
Bonus! Stumble upon. 🙂
I guess I’ve always fallen in the category of people who thought the steel rod was for sharpening. Thanks for the post! Now I know better (and I can hone my knives). The knives from New West are gorgeous. My favorite is he Fusionwood chopper in Harvest.
The phoenix 9″ chef knife in stone color is amazing. Thanks for the generous offer!
Thanks for a chance to win such great knives. I love the Fusion Santoku in Sunburst if I am picked! Love the tutorial. ~Shannon in VA
This is my bonus stumble post!
Thanks for the post… I have always treated them with the respect they deserve – much like you describe here.. The Phoenix Santoku would be my choice – I hear raves about these knives and would like to have one… (even though my cooking is less than professional – I am finally getting better about my chopping/dicing/slicing)
Cheers,
NGG
Will stumble this blog for add entry
A great post and a fun competition:) I’d go for the Fusionwood Santoku peacock knife. Pretty:)
Recently purchased a cheap santuko knife to try the style.
Loveit! The Phoenix santuko granite would be marvelous.
I’m a huge fan of Shun knives, and was lucky enough to receive a Shun mini-set for my birthday from The Husband, making me a very happy (albeit dangerous) woman. Intruders beware, I sleep with those things. However, no bread knife! And since I found your site by googling for the No Knead Bread recipe, I find it fitting to be in the running for a bread knife to carve my delicious bread with.
Both the Phoenix and Fusionwood knives are utterly gorgeous, but – should I win (and typically, I don’t win things) I choose the Fusionwood bread knife, in peacock.
Lovely site, I’ll certainly be coming back.
Wonderful blog Jaden, I am new here but visiting and reading for 3 nights in a row now. Your smooth and at times humorous way of writing is fabulous and very entertaining not to mention the knowledge and info that you give us on many things like the recent post on sharpening. Thank you! Please keep it up.
The knives are very sleek! the colors…what a beautiful idea and Oh! the curves…!! they would make time in the kitchen even more fun! I love them all, but if I absolutely have to choose one it would be the Fusionwood Peacock Santoku.
Greetings from Massachusetts.
BONUS – FACEBOOK POST
Phoenix Santoku Granite Knife please
I LOVE my Global knifes, but would love to try out a Phoenix Santoku Granite Knife 🙂
Twittered for the bonus!
Thanks for the wonderful guide on honing!
The Phoenix Santoku in Granite looks fabulous!
The Phoenix’s Santoku is awesome..and I’d love to have one 🙂
Santoku in Fourth of July
Bonus. Posted on Twitter just how much I wanted to win the Phoenix Santoku
Long time no talk, Jaden! There was never ANY doubt about it. The Phoenix Santoku is the only one for me. Damascus steel is the best! And a diamond rod is outstanding for honing!
BONUS: Facebook post and I am going for the Phoenix 9 in Granite…so many beautiful knives, it’s hard to choose!!
I am so into the Fusionwood Chef 8 in Flamenco. What a beautiful knife!!
Definitely the Phoenix Santoku with granite handle.
Bonus! I stumbled/reviewed it. My knife choice was the Chef 6″ with the Jessica handle.
I would love the fusionworks Chef 6″ with the Jessica handle. I need a new chopping knife. This is perfect. Awesome giveaway!
I would love to win the Phoenix Petty knife. When my hubby and I cook together we both always want to use my 6″ chef’s knife, I usually let him have it and have to settle for my 8 inch’er or my paring knife. Two chefs knives in the house would be fabulous!
BONUS (Facebook)
Phoenix Santoku in Granite
The Phoenix 9 for me too. I love it! Hard to choose though…..many were calling out to me……
What a fabulous prize.
Wow. These knives are INCREDIBLE. I think I would swoon with happiness for the Phoenix Santoku in Granite.
The Phoenix “9” in granite matches my granite kitchen countertop!
Beautiful knives. My main knives are a Sabatier 12-inch chef’s knife, hand made in the 1920’s and a 5-inch Japanese knife, sharpened on one side only. I don’t know the maker’s name, but I bought it in Kobe, Japan and can’t read the name. I regularly use a steel for honing and a Japanese water stone for sharpening. Both knives are great, but the 12″ is unwieldy sometimes and the 5″ a little too small for some jobs. A santoku would certainly fill in the gap.
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Oh! I like the Phoenix “The 9” with the granite handle!
wow, I can’t believe I’ve never heard of these knives before, they’re so beautiful and the sharpening tips were great. If I were so lucky as to win, I would love the fusionwood chef 6″ in jessica.
definitely the granite phoenix santoku
I would love the granite phoenix 9″.
The Peacock Fusionwood Santoku, sexy.
i never seen funky handle on knives. the fusion series on the santoku sure is neat to have, since i never have any of those combination before. Thanks for the tip on sharpening knifes…. will try it out today…cheersss
Will this restore a less than sharp knife? I have several knives that are not great but better than your average Walmart knife that are not cutting as they did when new.
The Fusionwood Flamenco Santoku looks very interesting.
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The Phoenix Santoku knife is absolutely gorgeous I would love to win that.
That Phoenix Santoky with the granite handle is what I’d love to have! 🙂
thanks!
BONUS this time… heh. I would love to have that Santoku Japanese Chef’s Knife… just looking at it makes me drool.
Bonus!
btw, great pointers, but I can’t sharpen the things to save my life. It takes me 40 minutes to get something that is somewhat sharp.
*sigh*
I would love to have that Santoku Japanese Chef’s Knife… just looking at it makes me drool.
Phoenix Santoku Granite handle
i would like is “the 9” from the Phoenix blades category with the granite grip. it looks like the ultimate knife and i could use a good knife 🙂 i have also stumbled this post 🙂 i hope i win!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thanks!!!
Everybody’s picking the big guys, but that “Petty” looks quite useful, with the “stone” handle I suppose though color doesn’t matter.
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I have Stumbled! your knife giveaway.
The knife I would love to win is the 9 Phoenix with the granite grip.
Thanks much!
The definite must-have knife for me out of all these quality knives is the 9 Phoenix with the granite grip. What a thing of beauty!
Nice post about knife care. I’m currently in your “college-period” of choosing knives. I think the Phoenix Santoku knife with the granite handle is something that would help with cutting all those Asian turnipy root vegetables that stick to the blade.
I’d love the Flamenco Fusionwood Knife 🙂
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would like to have the Phoenix Santoku with the granit grip
Thank you 🙂
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I stumbled you! Fusionwood 6″ Chef Knife with the Peacock handle.
The Fusionwood 6″ Chef knife with the Peacock handle.
So gorgeous.
**BONUS** I stumbled you!! (nmrfd) I thought I commented this but perhaps I didn’t…?
This is a great post — thank you! I totally thought that that rod was for sharpening. I’ve been thinking of taking advantage of the free sharpening at Whole Foods — have you ever done that…? At least, I **think** it’s free.
Anywho, I would love to try the Fusionwood Santoku Knife that you love so much! Preferably in the Tahoe Shoreline colors 🙂
BONUS: Stumble’d.
Still like the granite Santoku.
Nice article on honing for sharpness.
I like to granite santoku.
BONUS – Stumble’d
The 9 from the Phoenix set, with a granite handle.
Wow, these knives are just gorgeous.
I’d have to go with The 9 in a granite handle. (My precious…)
Bonus! Twittered!
(fusionwood chopper in Jessica – *crossing fingers*)
Oh, those knives are so pretty. I’d love to win the fusionwood chopper in Jessica.
BONUS! I facebooked this post 😀 and just for redundancy, I’d love the Phoenix Santoku with the Peacock handle
http://www.facebook.com/posted.php?id=752796279&share_id=35425269564#s35425269564
I’d love the Phoenix Santoku with the Peacock handle
I would love the Santoku with the granite handle, looks totally gorgeous.
BONUS! Just twittered about this – still hoping for the Fusionwood Ruby 8″ Chef’s knife… http://twitter.com/lady_guenievre
Oooh, I would LOVE to have a 8″ Chef’s Knife in Fusionwood Ruby. This is a lovely giveaway!
What a great giveaway, thanks! If I win, I would love the Phoenix Santoku in granite.
Thanks so much for this giveaway – I’m in desperate need for a new knife (that actually works! 🙂 I would love the Phoenix Santoku in Granite.
oh wow. i’m in love with the fusionwood santoku in sunburst… this is an amazing giveaway, jaden!
I would love the Fusionwood Santoku in Flamenco. Especially fun, now that I know how to hone it!
Thanks for the great information. My pick is the Santoku in granite.
Honing or using a steel on a knife has never been a big deal to me. But actually trying to sharpen them myself at home has always given me the jitters. I’m not sure why. Maybe I feel unworthy, as if one wrong move and I’ll ruin my knife forever. Am I the only one with this phobia?
Just last evening I honed my knives as in this post, and was amazed how much easier it was and the results were awesome…I would love to have the Fusionwood paring knife with the Flamenco handle.
Great article, I have struggled with keeping knives sharp all my life. It’s an art I can’t quite grasp. My grandfather could easily get a knife sharp enough to shave the hair on your arms. Unfortunately the gene did not pass down.
Although, if I had that Phoenix Petty in Granite, maybe that would give me a fresh start…. 🙂
Somehow I doubt you’ll read all these comments but I do so love your blog Jaden! Thanks for the honing tips – I’m getting a haircut tomorrow and I hope my stylist doesn’t think it’s too weird when I ask him where he gets his shears sharpened.
The knives are all gorgeous – I’d love to have the Phoenix Santoku knife (Damascus steel – so hot right now)!
I use a 6″ chef knife for my main kitchen/cutting board knife as I find that length more convenient than the standard 8″, which is somewhat more cumbersome and unwieldly to use for quick dicing and slicing. However, there are times when I wish I had a longer knife where the added blade length would give me better leverage to slice or chop large and/or dense foods e.g., melons, beets, etc. I would choose the Phoenix Damascus Santoku knife, which is a good compromise at 7″, plus it has dimples that a regular chef knife lacks.
oh MAN but i would almost die for this one:
https://www.newwestknifeworks.com/store/phoenixknivesitem/petty
BONUS! I just facebooked this post, for the Fusionwood breadknife in Tahoe Shoreline.
Thanks so much for the contest!
I like the Phoenix Santoku with the Sunburst handle 😀
oops! I meant the Chef 8, not 9, lol (see how excited I am? I can’t even keep it all straight, lol)
Bonus entry…just facebooked it 🙂
(Fusionwood Chef 9 in peacock, I’m hoping for you!)
Ooh, I’d have to say Fusionwood Santoku Knife in Tahoe Shoreline.
Bonus entry: Just stumbled it (username cmilitel)
LOVE the Fusionwood Santoku with the Granite Handle.
The Fusionwood knives are works of art! I would love any of them, but my favorite is Tahoe Shoreline, and the Santoko is the favorite style.
BONUS: I posted about this awesome contest on my blog a couple of days ago. I’ve been having issues commenting from work, so hopefully this one goes through.
I would like the Fusionwood Santoku in Mountain Iris. 🙂
I’d love to win a fusionwood CHOPPER please!
(4th of July handle).
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fusionwood chef’s knife 8 “. Harvest or any color really
Oh, my goddess. I love to cook and I am pretty decent, but I have horrible knives and almost cut the top of my finger off while using a cheap steak knife to cut rock hard sweet potaoes!!! I love the Phoenis Sashimi knife.
Ooh, the fusionwood santoku is nice, but i like the Petty with the granite handle. Yum…
Wow, these are some nice knives! I would choose the Phoenix Santoku knife. Thanks!
My knives are cheap and rediculous. I could really use the Chef 8 knife. They are all so great. I really like the Santoku, too but I pick Chef 8.
I’m going to go blog about the giveaway real quick. I’ll be right back. 🙂
Do I really have to pick just one? I could use a kicking Chef’s knife, but I could also use the mini-set of two knives, but I don’t have a Santoku….and the COLORS! I can’t pick just one! Okay, Fushionwood Santoku (cause I don’t have it) in Tahoe Shoreline because it makes me think calm.
I would love the Fusionwood bread knife in Tahoe Shoreline!
Fusionwood Santoku Mountain Iris, please. Thank you very much!
These look great, especially the Phoenix Santoku w/ granite handle.
The Phoenix Santoku in Granite looks good!
Bonus! I’ve blogged about the giveaway for an extra chance at the Phoenix Santoku in granite.
I love the Granite Phoenix Santoku knife. It looks elegant and functional, something that will last a long time.
I would love the Phoenix Santoku in granite.
I mean *your* one of my favorite sites to visit.
I hope my first comment went through if not, I am here tacking on a comment to your post for an entry for one of those beaurtiful knives. Keep the great recipes coming one of my favorites.
Phoenix Santoku knife. Awesome.
Oh wow. My favorite knife is the Phoenix Santoku knife. That sounds amazing.
would love the Phoenix 9 in granite!
BONUS I’ve blogged about the giveaway on LiveJournal for an extra chance to win the Santoku Phoenix knife!
I would LOVELOVELOVE the Santoku (Japanese Chef) from the Phoenix Collection!!
The granite Phoenix Santoku would be an ideal prop for my company’s second-annual performance of Kill Bill .
thanks in advance.
BONUS – Tweeted on Monday 🙂
I, too, fell in love with Shun knives and am looking for another brand to adore. A Fusionwood bread knife in Ruby would probably do the trick!
Love the Fusionwood Santoku Jessica knife!
Question (if you are reading comments this far down)… how do you dispose of old junk knives? I nearly cut my fingertip off with a very flimsy and dull serrated bread knife a few weeks back and don’t know how to dispose of it (the knife…not my finger…) You just can’t toss them in the trash or recycling bin!
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Thanks so much for the knife-honing instructions. I never realized that the lip on the handle of my honing steel could be used as a guide! What a revelation! 😛 I would love the Fusionwood Santoku in Jessica. So beautiful! Thanks for the opportunity to win this!
Bonus, I sent it on to twitter @myrtlebeachblog & also stumbled it! Now send me the damascus steel santoku with granite handle! 🙂
I think the Damascus steel Santoku with the granite handle is an amazing looking knife! I have two Wustof Santoku knives that I am in love with. I use them for just about everthing in the kitchen. Sign me up! 🙂
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fusionwood 8 inch chef with a cowboy handle
Yes yes yes, please sign me in for the free knives. I have gone through a number of knives from a 10 dollar knife that didnt last 2 weeks to over a hundred dollar knife. But hopefully, if I win the Phoenix knife then it will last me for a long long time. Thanks..
fusionwood 8 inch chef with a cowboy handle
BONUS! I like the Fusionwood Santoku in cowboy
I like the Fusionwood Santoku in cowboy
Wow, I didn’t realize there was a difference… I must find a knife sharpener soon. I would love for the Phoenix Santoku knife in granite.
Bonus! Facebook 🙂
Bonus: I stumbled and reviewed this post!
What amazing knives! I definitely would love to have the Petty!
wow! I like the “mountain iris” Santoku!
Oooh, I love the Phoenix 9 inch chef’s knife with granite colored handle. It’s gorgeous!
Oh…one can wish! I love the Phoenix Santoku in Granite, it would *make* my kitchen!
Bonus!!! i just stumbled it! Thanks for the awesome giveaway! I love the phoenix knives paring knife!
I love the Chef 8″ in peacock!
I blogged about this great giveaway!~
Now if I learn how to sharpen my own knives than what would I ever need the old man for? Just kidding. This was awesome I had never heard of trying to hone a knife before so thanks for the lesson. It was hard to choose just one knife since I don’t own a knife that can cut much more than butter so I need them all lol But since I have to pick just one I would start with the Chef 6″ It would be so nice to finally own a knife that I could cut with. Thanks for sharing~!
bonus at Twitter: Latest: Relearning how to sharpen knives and get a free knife at: http://tinyurl.com/5szsaz less than 5 seconds ago
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Should the random number generator gods smile down upon me, I’d pick the Phoenix Santoku in granite. Meats and vegetables alike would tremble before me like never before!
BONUS – Stumbled! And I still want that Phoenix Santoku knife!
* crossing my fingers, knocking on wood, avoiding ladders altogether and praying to the food and peanut butter gods *
Oh, and BONUS. I stumbled the hell out of this post.
I would love nothing more than that beautiful Phoenix Santoku knife…
Me want! Numero Nine with the sexy stone handle. Now give it to me!
Nice looking knives! I especially like that fusionwood santoku in mountain iris color!
BONUS – posted a link on facebook, although I believe my profile is set to private:
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Oh wow, I love the mountain iris color of the Fusionwood Santoku. Admittedly I haven’t been specifically looking at knives, but I had no idea they could be so gorgeous!
ooo these knifes are nice and the price is nice as well. I’d love the phoenix santoku in simple granite. Hope I win because my knives suck!
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posted it up on my blog!
oohh. A new knife right before the holidays! perfect!
And Ive been needing to give my own knife a sharpening, tho I just am not too sure how to use the sharpening rod I have.. these instructions are perfect!
I like the look of the Phoenix Santoku knife with the granite handle.
Definitely going on my blog
I’d love the Fusionwood Santoku in Jessica.
I had a (very slightly) similar knife that broke when I dropped it.
Wow…I’m lusting over the Fusionwood Santoku with the Cowboy handle…it sucks being broke 🙁
I’ll choose the Fusionwood Santoku, I think it’s a nice piece of art and function…
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Stumbled. =)
Phoenix: The 9 (granite handle)
Found your blog after searching online for the NKB recipe I kept hearing about (which by the way, is divine). Will be coming back for more visits! In the meantime, I could definitely use the Fusion 6″ chef knife–any color! Thanks for offering this contest.
OMG… am drooling over these knives.
I want one!
To be specific: PHOENIX THE 9 (granite handle)!
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Fusionwood Chopper in Sunburst
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Fusionwood Chopper in Sunburst
Oh I love the Phoenix Santoku with the granite handle. I am in market for a new knife and if I don’t win (ha ha) I just may end up purchasing this one.
Bonus!
Twittered by LAinGA
Fusionwood Chopper in Sunburst
BONUS: I twittered this! (http://twitter.com/muse2323)
If only this had been posted before I, too, succumbed to the tantalizing block full of knives I don’t use. At least I now know what that rod is for!
At any rate, in addition to cutting much better than my Cuisinart, those snazzy Fusionwood handles would look great in my kitchen full of Fiestaware! 🙂 I’d love a Chopper in Sunburst.
What a wonderful giveaway! I really like the looks of that Santoku in granite from the Phoenix Knives collection (if I should be so lucky).
If I win I’d really like to have a Phoenix Knives Santoku in Granite, please and thank you. 🙂
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the phoenix santoku!
The Phoenix Santoku is my choice. Came via Around the Island.
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Knife Choice: Santoku 7″ Fushionwood Knife w/Peacock Handle
Those are some sharp looking knives, pun inteded. Here’s my choice when you pick my nake:
Santoku 7″ Fushionwood Knife w/Peacock Handle
Thanks for the contect, great idea.
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Whew! 😉
Stumbled too!
BONUS – Facebook!
BONUS – Stumble!
I really like both. My knives are so old that anything would be an improvement. Since my divorce, I’ve been left to dollar store cast offs. the wife, who doesn’t even cook, got the best ones.
Okay, so I’m torn between the Phoenix Knives Santoku and the Fusionwood Knives Chef 8″ with the Tahoe Shoreline handle. Gorgeous!
What a great giveaway!
I’ve got a really nice Wustof and one of Alton’s Shuns but I’d really like to win the Phoenix Paring knife.
;-P
BONUS! twitted this.
chef 6 cowboy, I wouldn’t say no!
santoku fusionwood cowboy!
The Fusionwood Santoku in err.. any colour handle! Surprise me 🙂 I actually spent more time agonising over the handle choices than the blade. Husband wasn’t helpful either 😀
Goodness, those are some shiny knives. The Phoenix “The Nine” in stone would be my choice. Like you, I need just one really stellar knife.
BONUS!! I Stumbled this post!
Thanks for the giveaway!
I love the Chopper from the Fusionwood collection with the “Ruby” handle. Second choice would be the Phoenix Santoku with granite handle. Nice!
What a fantastic giveaway – I’ve already got several good large knives, so I’d love to win the fusionwood Chef 6″, in the Jessica pattern. It’s gorgeous and a very practical size.
gorgeous knives!
I wouldn’t mind getting the Fusionwood mini chopper.
Keeping fingers crossed…thanks!
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I have my eye on the Fusionwood Santoku with the Ruby handle. Gorgeous!
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ooooo mountain iris mini chopper…. i love the colors!
Great guide to honing there. I never thought to try using the guard as an angle guide. Also really need to check out those books 🙂
I’d love to get my hands on the Phoenix “The 9” granite.
I really like the Phoenix Petty. Thanks!
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I want to win this knife!
Thanks.
FusionWood chopper!
I’m new to Fusionwood and would like to get started. Ron P raves about the knives and having been a fan of both Cutco and Wusthoff I need to expand my horizon. The tips and techniques on sharpening was a huge help!
Ruby Phoenix Santoku!
Great tips on the knives and the sharpening. I’ve just come to realize the importance and joys of a good knife recently. I like the Santoku, mostly because it looks like something I saw on Top Chef. Please pack your knives and go. Don’t I wish!
the Phoenix petty, pretty please 🙂
I would LOVE the Phoenix Santoku knife. Be still my beating heart. 🙂
The Fusionwood Chopper in Flamenco is kind of amazing!
I like the Mountain Iris Chef 8″
Aaron
BTW – thanks for honing tip. I didn’t even realize that I was doing it all wrong!
I would love the Fusionwood Santoku is Harvest. I’ve been using a Wustoff and I think I’m ready to move on to something else.. and why not these? They really are gorgeous!
I was just shopping around for knives, considering what I am using now is just awful and nowhere near a knife anyone should be using for anything in the kitchen. I would love, love, love the Fusionwood Chef 8 in Jessica.
I love The 9 and The Petty.
I love the Fusionwood Chef 8 in Flamenco … WOW. Great knife w/ a hot handle! I have two Santoku knives right now that I use all of the time causing me to ignore my other knives, but could really use a new chef’s knife.
I want the Phoenix Santoku, with a granite handle. Gorgeus!!
Oh, the Santoku! Love, love, love
The Santoku with the Peacock handle is lovely 🙂
with a Cowboy-handled Fusionwood Chef 8, i would slice the best beef and create the world’s best cheesesteak.
if i don’t win, i will never be able to make that cheesesteak, and the world will never know how good a cheesesteak can really be. do you want to take that chance? think about it.
First I need to say that I am totally embarassed to *still* be using the box of knives that were given to me by a cheap relative 15 years ago at my bridaly shower. (ugh)…then I’ll admit that I have NO clue about knives, which ones I should buy or which are the best to use either. I’m even temnpted to buy a box of Rachael Ray’s knives because hey, she can cook and she’s on t.v. so they must be good, right? Anyway…I went to the site and I must say that I think that the Phoenix Santoku is actually a really really pretty knife! The graphite is gorgeous! and now, off to Amazon, to check out the above mentioned books and to add them to my wish list for my husband to ‘surprise’ me with on Xmas!
the phoenix santoku with granite handle is awesome looking
Great knives. Hope I win the fusionwood 8″ chef knife – sunburst.
BONUS! Stumbled. 🙂
This post was so useful, Thanks Jayden! I too got sucked into the infomercial knives and haven’t yet found my way out. I have tiny hands, so I need something smaller than a honking chef’s knife! The Fusionwood Santoku in Tahoe Shoreline looks lovely. Such beautiful colors. 🙂
You give away the coolest prices. A classmate of mine at boot camp at the CIA swore by these knives. Anyway, I want the Fusionwood 8″ chef knife – in what else- flamenco!
Ooooooooo…knives! I bought a lovely ceramic chef’s knife last year that I do so love. I would dearly love to have The 9 from the Phoenix line in my kitchen.
Wow, these knives are as gorgeous as they are functional. I’m in love with the Ruby Phoenix Santoku!
BONUS!
I like the 9 in the Phoenix line. I still like the solid colors!
Gotta have the Santoku in ruby!!!
Wow, these knives look amazing! I would love the Pheonix Santoku in Granite. GORGEOUS!
Well, nice to have not only discovered your site, from Michelle at BE, and a new read, as I miss Asian food like crazy, but also a chance to win a much needed tool and a thing of beauty. I have my sights set on the Santoku Phoenix granite or Fusionware Jessica, ever since I used a visiting chef’s knife and feel in love with it. he said he used it for everything and that sounded like a great endorsement to me. If not that one then I would be happy with a 6″ chef then I would have to arm wrestle with my husband over the possession of it when we are both in the kitchen! Bonus facebook it too.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=637439103&ref=profile
http://twitter.com/BellaBaita/status/1012693028
BONUS. Just facebooked it.
Great post and even greater giveaway. I used to work at a kitchen store, and we learned a lot about knives, your post clarifies the honing mystery, so thank you from a knife lover. My collection can always grow better, so I have my heart set on a Fusionwood Chopper -tahoe shoreline. It is so beautiful!
My favourite has to be the sashimi! Trying to cut raw fish with anything else would just lead to frustration!
BONUS — I just facebooked it! Thanks, 🙂
I came here from http://bleedingespresso.com/.
I agree with Michelle about the peacock colour in the Fushionwood range – but my choice of knife would be the santoku.
Great post about the knives.
What a great contest, thank you! I love the Fusionwood Chopper in Ruby. Thanks for introducing me to some excellent knives.
BONUS: I also posted on Facebook. Still lovin’ that Fusionwood Chopper.
Great post. O is always sharpening our knives and looking for good ones. I like the Fusionwood Chopper the best.
I’m down for the Fusionwood Mini Chopper in Sunburst. How cool is that?
Bonus! Twittered and posted to my Facebook!
Amazing knives… I can’t get over the beauty of the Fusionwood handles and the delicate swirling pattern of the Damascus steel in the Phoenix knives!
If I had to pick just one, I think I’d have to go for one of the Phoenix knives. My husband described the Damascus steel as “the phyllo dough of steel” in the way the layers are folded and forged together! 🙂 And since we have both 8-inch and 10-inch chef’s knives already, and a nice Henckels Santoku, I think I’d go for “The 9” to fill in the gap!
Bonus! I just posted on my facebook 🙂
Fusionwood Santoku in Flamenco!
I love the fushionwood santoku in peacock
I really like the fusionwood santoku in ruby, its very nice
I would love the Phoenix Santoku with the granite handle. I mean I would love the Phoenix Santoku with the granite handle. I mean it!
What an awesome opportunity for those who needs a “Good” knife. I would love to get Phoenix Santoku Knife. A good knife is an essential for those whom loves to cook. Thank you for having this opportunity.
BONUS: ceramicerin.blogspot.com … again, the Fusionwood Chopper in Peacock would be splendid 😀
opps…forgot to say I mentioned the contest on facebook and if I’m lucky enough to win, I’d be happy with any one of the knives, but especially the 5 1/2-inch Fusionwood Chopper (HRC 57-59). Thanks for an interesting blog!
Bonus entry…hard to type with my fingers crossed! 🙂
The 5 1/2 inch Fusionwood Chopper (HRC 57-59) in any color would be a dream come true for me. I have a medical problem with my hands, and the description says that this knife is perfect for those who find a large chef knife unwieldy. I love the colorful handles…they are like small works of art! Thanks for the opportunity to possibly own one of these beauties! 🙂
BONUS – just mentioned the giveaway in my facebook status. i’d love the fusionwood chef 6.
Gorgeous! I’d love the Fusionwood chopper in Peacock.
I’d love to have the fusionwood chopper. Can’t decide which color I like best!
I absolutely love the fusion breadknife in green! I’m feeling lucky – and hungry! My husband does all the cooking, and this would be a lovely gift for him. Thanks for the opportunity
Bonus 🙂 I posted it on facebook too! I forgot to post again on here right after my initial comment. Hope it’s OK.
bonus – twittered @benhustis.
I’d like the the phoenix santoku in granite, please.
Can’t believe this. You teach me all sorts of things about cooking asian and then you try to give me knives. What did I do to deserve such kindness?
and my regular post – phoenix chef 8 – mountain iris. sweet.
BONUS – facebook. phoenix chef 8 – mountain iris. sweet.
Oh, definitely the Fusionwood Chef 8, in Peacock. Awesome giveaway!
BONUS–Facebook
Great info in this post! And those knives are incredible!
The Santoku from the Phoenix line looks very nice.
Hereby I place a BONUS entry for my twittering and facebooking 🙂
Thanks!
I adore you Ms Steam Kitchen 🙂
If picked, I would love to have the Phoenix Santoku with the granite handle
The granite santoku knife is amazing! Thanks for the tutorial, that was a ton of help!
Just thanked @simplyrecipes on Twitter for the heads up on your site and the giveaway BONUS!
Wow, these knives are gorgeous! I’d love the Phoenix Santoku with the granite handle.
So glad I heard about your tutorial and this giveaway! Thanks so much.
I am in love. The 9 Phoenix knife is gorgeous!
Thanks for the pix with the tutorial- I have such a tough time visualizing what I’m supposed to do otherwise. Turns out I’ve been using that steel rod wrong all these years, but I’ll get practicing.
The Fusionwood Chef 8 with a Ruby handle is beautiful! Much nicer than my current chopping implement that probably shouldn’t even be called a knife. 🙂
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Facebook’d it..however, my facebook is extra,super private, so no one can see it, so I dont know if it counts. 🙂
Fusionwood Santoku Harvest!
I would love to win the Phoenix knive – Santoku. It looks great something I would use every day.
Oh, the Fusionwood Bread knife in Peacock is definitely the one I’d choose!
The Fusionwood in Ruby is beautiful!!
FINALLY!!! Someone who agrees that knives are sometimes so big and uncomfortable in a girls´s hands. I love these! I don´t know how my cooks will react to the colored handles but personally I´m in love with the fusionwood santoku in mountain iris. I might actually have to cheat on the other love of my life my 8″ Sabatier that I had to wait 5 months for because they don´t sell them in Peru. Thanks for the posts that make my desk time so much more interesting!
Bonus! Just posted on Facebook. I’ll be dreaming about the fusionwood in ruby tonight.
Oooh fusionwood in ruby. So pretty. And maybe then my girlfriend will stop giving me sh*t for my cruddy knives. 🙂
What a great give-a-way and a very informative article on sharpening, too. I sure would love the Phoenix Santoku, it’s beautiful as well as functional.
BONUS!!! I just posted the link on Facebook. The phoenix Santoku (granite) is still tops in my book.
This is fantastic! I like the Phoenix Santoku knife the best. Thank you for doing this!
I’ve been having quite a hard time buttering my toast lately. The 9 in the Phoenix line would make my toast buttering a dream come true.
Fusion Chef Knife 8″ Ruby does it for me. Way back in college, my roomies and I had a party in which my Henckels chef knife was stolen. I was heartbroken and didn’t cook for a good month or so. I’m not a chef nor have I been to culinary school, but the Shun Fusion line is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing your tips. I hope I win this knife, but if not, it’s going to be on my Christmas List!
I would go with a Phoenix Santoku with the granite handle. It looks like it wuld work perfect for lopping the tips of my fingers of!
I like the Fusionwood Chef in Peacock, because there is no more stunning bird than the peacock, and thus by my logic, there can be no more stunning knife. I posted this on my facebook page as well!
The one knife I would love to have is the Fusionwood Chopper, with the Ruby handle. I’ve found myself using that size knife for almost all of my chopping, etc. The knives I’ve got now are similar, albeit much less expensive. This size just seems to fit my hand perfectly.
No doubt, the Phoenix “The 9.” Been eyeballing one of those since they came out with the new line. Thanks, Jaden and NWKW, for the opportunity.
bonus! I posted it on my facebook! (cecily coleman)
I love the Chef 8″ with the Tahoe Shoreline Handle.
I like the namenco knife! beautiful
Big knives scare me, but I’d love to try the Phoenix Petty with the black handle – and it would look so good in my kitchen!
Hi there!
Oh boy! I’d love to WIN the Fusionwood (Knife ART is right!) 6″ utility knife in FOURTH OF JULY, please! Why? Because the utility size is the one I would use EVERY day, and 4th of July because it’s my Favorite holiday!
Thanks for the opportunity to WIN, Jaden!
Janet
I spent some time with a handmade sankotu-style knife, made of Damascus steel and with a wenge handle, at a recent gallery opening. Great balance on her… only $15k… but what’s missing from my quiver is a chef’s knife with a tall blade, so my choice would be Fusionwood’s 8″ Chef in Harvest. Thanks for posting the sharpening tips – I use a pull-through sharpener but feel a little inadequate for it – and introducing me to New West!
I love the mini chopper, in flamenco! what beautiful handles!!
crystalgrant84@hotmail.com
BONUS – I twittered a tiny url back here to the contest. I’d love the Fusionwood Chef 8″ with the Tahoe Shoreline handle!
Jaden,
Good afternoon. Those knives are beautiful. I would love the Fusionwood Santoku knife in Flamenco.
I would love the fushionwood bread knife. WOW that is some good looking piece of equipment.
Thanks for the tips & giveaway!
My pick would be the Phoenix Petty knife in Granite.
What a great give-away! I would love the Phoenix Petty Knife with the granite handle if I won. I currently use steak knives for paring knives(I know, not cool). Anything larger and I am a danger to myself. Thanks! Love your blog!
The Tahoe shoreline Bread knife would be a great addition. It really is amazing how a good quality sharpener can take a mediocre knife and turn it great. My Chef’s Choice sharpener cost twice as much as my most expensive knife, but it took an 8″ Farberware knife bought at the supermarket and turned it into a champ. Like Jaden mentions in the article, a quick run over steel is all it takes to keep it in shape.
Thanks for the chance to win a nice knife. I love the blog.
Bonus comment
Pretty knives.
Always a pleasure to comment on such a lovely blog
the phoenix santoku is awesome!
Hmmm. Would have to go for the Fusionwood 6″ chef knife in Ruby or Mountain Iris?
It has taken me at least ten minutes to pick out which one I’d like to enter for. I’d like to be entered to win the Phoenix Santoku in granite, please. Thanks!
I would love to win the Fusionwood Santoku in Peacock. Thanks for a great contest and awesome recipes!
I would love the Fusionwood Chef 8″ with the Tahoe Shoreline handle; what a beautiful knife! Thank you!!
I own a very nice knife block with excellent quality knives. However, I do tend to opt for my simple santoku for most of my cutting. I would love to have the Fusionwood Santoku knife in Flamenco. It is absolutely gorgeous!
I didn’t even know these beautiful knives existed! I really need and would love the Fushionwood 6″ chef’s knife. As a person of rather short stature the height of the average kitchen counter is too high for me to have good leverage on an 8″ or 10″ chef’s knife. I have to hike up my shoulder and stand on my tip toes and still struggle and can never get a decent rocking motion going. I have never seen such a beautiful and perfectly sized knife and oooh baby, that Mountain Iris color just takes it over the top.
Definitely the Pheonix Santoku! These look like great knives! Thanks for introducing me to the company.
i would cherish a new graphite Phoenix Santoku.
i would hone it everyday.
it would be My Precious
Love the fusionwood Santoku with the mountain iris handle!!! So pretty! 🙂
Bonus!
I just Twittered about the giveaway:
http://twitter.com/fhg88
Thanks for the hints on honing knives. I’ll go get a steel and try it out.
Regarding the contest, I’d absolutely love the Cowboy Fusionwood Santoku!
And…facebook it is. Could you deliver some toro with the sashimi knife?
BONUS !
I would LOVE a Phoenix Santuko knife.
Hmm…I’m gonna have to go for the Pheonix Sashimi here. I feel guilty, because its the most expensive, but darnit, I want to make some sashimi! (And a sashimi knife is something I wouldn’t be likely to buy on my own…)
Thanks!
Those knives are awesome! Especially the Japanese one. My potatoes strip can now be julienned to string!
Also…. BONUS !!!
About time I used my twitter account…..
I’m still pretty excited about “The 9”
*crosses fingers*
Oooh!! I love the 9!
Please, please, please, please!!
Emily.
I had never heard of those knives but they are lovely. I’d be honored to have a Phoenix “The 9”. Cheers.
BONUS! Just posted on my blog Potters Journal. I’d love to win the Phoenix Santoku in Granite. My veggies wouldn’t stand a chance.
I love the Phoenix Santoku in Granite. We have a small chopper in the Fusion wood line that I traded for at an Arts show a few years back. (I’m a potter) We love our New West Knife and it would be great to have another.
BONUS! I Stumbled it. I’d Facebook it too, but I don’t think you’ll give me another bonus entry. Phoenix Santoku in granite please. 😀
How did you know I needed a knife? You’re fabulous! I would love all of them! But since I can only have one, a Phoenix Santoku in granite please. 😀
I like the Fusionwood Chef 8
The Phoenix Santoko with Stone Handle please.
The phoenix santoko with stone handle please. thank you!
ps. BONUS–I’ve posted on facebook about it. Thank you again.
The Phoenix Santoko with Stone Handle please. : )
Love your photo tutorials!
I’d like to win the Phoenix Santoku knife in Granite. I also posted this on Facebook. Thanks!
I’d like to enter the knife drawing! I have been working on my knife skills for a while now, but I only have my cheap knives from Target. I need new ones! Thanks for having this drawing 🙂
-Christina
BONUS Twitter!
Nothing like sharp objects to get you excited.
Yay.
I saw the sashimi knife and knew that this was srs.
I locked eyes with the Phoenix “The 9” and the “Santoku” and felt so torn.
I think I’m ready to weld “The 9”. Even if I don’t win, those are some definite purchase options for a new knife!
<3
p.s. Thank you for dragging me out of hibernation with promises of free stuff. Yay!
I love the Phoenix Santuku in Granite. Gorgeous colors!
Thanks for this informative piece. Since moving in with my roommate who only had a bread knife for a “sharp” knife, I have since come to appreciate good knives. If I get selected, The Phoenix santoku knife in the granite colour would be a dream come true. I try not to lust after inanimate objects but the combination of that damascus steel in a tool that I’d get to use everyday is lovely dream to have. Thank you for pointing me to this site.
All the best,
Dave
Fusionwood Santoku in peacock!
Fancy knives…I would love the Fusionwood 8″ chef knife in tahoe shoreline color.
I’ll take the Fusionwood Santoku in Ruby, please and thank you. That is if you don’t mind sending it all the way to Laos!
Yum. The 9. Granite.
Thanks for the clarification on the honing angles as well. I worked as a butcher as several years, and was actually told the wrong honing angle from the get go!
I was thinking of buying one high end knife for chopping meat. Now I will have to wait and see if I can win this Fusionwood 8″ Chef knife.
Thanks for info. These knifes look cool. I would love to have Phoenix Santoku knife. It will really make my cooking easy.
Bonus! I stumbled this.
Phoenix Santoku in granite. Come to mama!
Hello, great blog!
I’d love to win the Phoenix “The 9”
Thanks!
I’d love the Phoenix Santoku in granite. Thanks!
I would love the fusionwood chef knife in ruby. Great info from one former NE to another .
Hard to tell without holding the knife, isn’t it, but I think the Phoenix Santoku, granite handle, looks lovely.
Thanks,
Deb
Bonus Stumble Upon. Fingers crossed. Thanks again!
I would love to own the Fusionwood Chef 8″ with the Jessica handle! What a dreamy knife! Thanks so much for the contest!
The Phoenix Santoku knife in either colors look amazing. I have to say these are the most beautiful knifes I have laid eyes on.
I’m in love with the Fusionwood Santoku <3 Choosing a color scheme was even more difficult, but I think I like the Jessica most!
I’ve also bonus-posted this on Facebook 🙂 great giveaway!
BONUS. Posted on facebook, still swooning on the Tahoe Santoku =) Thanks for the opportunity!
BONUS. Posted it on Facebook. Again… would love the Phoenix Sashimi knife with granite.
The Tahoe Shoreline Santoku would be divine, my knives are showing their age!
I would really love the Phoenix Sashimi knife, with the granite handle.
Thanks for all of the tips!
santoku in tahoe shoreline would be awesome =)
the fusionwood deli looks quite nice.
BONUS: Stumbled Upon
Phoenix line Santoku in Granite
Phoenix line – Santoku in granite
The Fushionwood Santoku Cowboy is my dream!
I totally twittered about the knife giveaway, because i could cause so much damage in my kitchen with a fusionwood Santoku.
Ok now I know what to tell my relatives to get me for Christmas, I want a Fusionwood Santoku knife with a peacock handle. That and my two front teeth. 😉
Bonus – Facebook 🙂
Santoku in flamenco!
BONUS! Facebook, dawg!
Again, “the 9” in granite.
Oooh! nice post! I’d like “The 9” in granite! nice!
Holly mole`I could cut through chillies, veggies and meats like it was butter if I had the sweet awesome slicing power of the Phoenix ‘the 9’. With is amazing grace blade of pure pressed layered metals and stone color handle…my kitchen suffers without such a tool. Save the kitchen!
BONUS! Facebook-ed the giveaway. Again, loving the Fusionwood Chopper in Peacock style.
I’d love the Fusionwood Chopper in the Peacock style. Thanks for another great giveaway!
Jaden – thanks so much for the honing lesson and the sharpening advice! I cut my thumb pretty badly when I was about 20 years old sharpening a knife, and my “hiney cringes” (PW) when anyone sharpens a knife around me! I’d rather hone and send the knife out to have it sharpened by a pro!
And thanks for the contest! What beautiful knives! The Fusionwood Santoku in Ruby really catches my eye!
~Kristina
BONUS (facebook)
I’m in love with the Phoenix Santoku! I can imagine the feel of it in my hand *sigh* I use myriad knives in my kitchen–well-known German blades, a 2′ long antique boning blade, even a genuine Bowie w/ wooden handle and brass rivets–and I love them all but I have been longing for a Santoku blade of this quality.
I have my knives sharpened by a craftsman who periodically spends a day at my local Joanne Fabrics. Maybe other stores in their chain have someone similar to help your readers?
Jesse
BONUS!
Ohh… I’m totally lusting after that Phoenix Santoku with granite handle!
I would be delighted to own the Fusionwood Mini Chopper in Ruby. I can’t image how much use I would get out of it!
BONUS (twitter)
The fusionwood Chef 8″ in (how can I go past it?) COWBOY.
(I wanna be a cowgirl. And you can be my cowboy…)
BONUS!
wow, I’ve got my eye on the phoenix 9, beautiful and just the perfect size. 10 is a little big for me. Crossed fingers!!
It was hard to choose, there were two that really called to me: The 9 and the Santoku. But I think I will have to say The 9 Phoenix because it looks like one that I would get more use of. Simply beautiful.
Phoenix The 9. What a beautiful tool!
Bonus: http://itsforfunglassfords.blogspot.com/
Fusionwood Santoku in harvest
Damascus Santoku, Granite!
The knives are beautiful. I would love the phoenix Santoku!
BONUS – Facebook Post
I would LOVE, LOVE to have the Fusionwood Santoku in harvest.
Fusionwood Santoku Knife in Tahoe Shoreline…it’s so hard to choose a handle!! 🙂
BONUS! Tweet by @littlerinch…
I recently got married and didn’t get a single one of the Wustof knives that we registered for. Now I know why!!! All I would ever really need is the fusionwood chef’s knife – 8″. I’d prefer it in harvest, but beggars can’t be choosers
The Phoenix Santoku knife in granite please. =D
I’ll have to go with the Fusionwood Santoku in Peacock. Absolutely stunning!
BONUS – http://bkeelerx.stumbleupon.com/ – just signed up for it. Seems like a cool service!
I ordinarily wouldn’t jump into a giveaway contest, but knives….. they make me stop and say “hello luvah”. Quality steel is the equivalent of Fendi or Manolo Blahnik.
The Phoenix Petty comes in my size.
I really like the look of “The 9”. I’ve long felt that my 8″ chef’s knive is just a wee bit too short, and 10″ just a wee bit too long.
I think I’m going to order that book too!
Fusionwood Santoku in Cowboy would be my pick!
BONUS!
the fusionwood chef 8 in cowboy….
love the knives- as a pastry chef transitioning over to cooking, i know this is the one for me.
My dream knife would be the fusionwood chef 8 in cowboy….and i never dreamed of entering a contest online…
but it’s almost too good to be true.
I’m drooling over the Phoenix Santoku. The Sashimi is even shinier, but I don’t think my level of culinary skill deserves THAT one.
The Fusionwood Chopper in Jessica colored handle. Beautiful knife collections.
What a great giveaway! 🙂
Ohh my — quite the competition! I’ll throw my crumpled piece of paper into the hat too 🙂
My choice is the Phoenix Knives “THE 9” It is a great looking knife and would make an absolutely fantastic chef’s knife. The handle color that would match our home would be the stone, but either would be awesome.
Ah, that Fusionwood Chef 8″ does look marvellous.
And I could use it too, with the way I’d been mistreating my current knife – I had been honing my knife in completely the wrong way, and had to have it resharpened through grinding off almost a millimetre of the blade. Yeah, not my finest hour.
I’ll promise to treat this one better.
Wow!!!! What beautiful knives. It was terribly hard to choose just one. Since I have to I would choose the Fusionwood Santoku knife in Harvest colored handle. It would match the decor in my kitchen to a tee!!!! These are just Fabulous as Kimora would say. Thanks for this opportunity!!!!
The 9 is Granite looks great. I’ll have to go get a steel to work on my knife steeling skills!
What beautiful knives. I would love the Fusionwood Santoku in Jessica.
Found you on Twitter – thanks for posting! I’d absolutely like to win a Fusionwood bread knife – in Flamenco of course, to match all those lovely pink breast cancer awareness kitchen items!
Mmmm….I would love a Santuko knife…the Phoenix one in granite. Layered steel is so very samurai!
I would love the Phoenix 9 Chef Knife in Granite!
BONUS!
Stumbling is fun! Done! http://erinaesook.stumbleupon.com/favorites/
I would love the Fusionwood Chef 8″ knife with a Cowboy Handle!!
I love the Fusionwood Chef 8 knife in the Harvest color. I absolutely love your blog!
The Phoenix 9 would rock my world!
BONUS!!! I stumbled your giveaway at http://zigweegwee.stumbleupon.com/ love that ruby phoenix. Thank you!
Ooooh, getting the ruby phoenix would be awesome. I love you, Jaden.
I would just love to have a Phoenix Santoku. It looks like my current chopper. The detail of the knife is so amazing.
Love the Fusionwood Chopper! Thanks for the great giveaway! 🙂
I’d like the Ruby Phoenix Santoku. Very cool-looking knives!
Oh, actually–I would be happy with a santoku or chef 8 from the fusionwood knives either….:) in harvest (since yellow is my favorite color and it would match my kitchen!) 🙂
I was just telling my hubby that I am in desperate need of new knives!! Ours are so crappy and dull-I would LOVE the Phoenix Santoku or The 9. I love to cook and this would make chopping and cutting a breeze as opposed to the sometime hacking I have to do currently. Thanks for sharing your experience with this brand with us all!!
Oh, and i posted to my http://chathemant.livejournal.com/9545.html
and my http://bulletins.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=bulletin.read&authorID=10436384&messageID=6210746463&MyToken=014e2950-c74d-4efa-b5c6-32cb8ff8b409
chef 9 in cowboy
Those are some stunning knives!! I am definitely a huge fan of the Santoku knife, and the Fusionwood in the Jessica is beautiful! Thanks Jaden!!
I’m starting Culinary School soon, and the Fusionwood Chefs 8 in cowboy would be awesome for getting started!
Bonus – I have twittered the contest 🙂 (username: nickelcity)
I honestly think this is the only site where I’ve ever entered contests. You certainly know how to pick ’em. My only question – I’ve never seen anyone hone a knife with the point of the steel on a counter. Is that a typical way?
I’m with Jaden – the Fusionwood santoku knife is lovely. And I’ll even Twitter about it.
the Santoku fusionwood looks AMAZING. We’ve had a Shun “Alton’s Angle” we’ve been using for years and it does need some sharpening….Thanks!!!
Great promotion for all the right reasons! I would love the Phoenix Sashimi Knife as we all could use a thin sharp blade in the kitchen. Thanks so much.
Tahoe Shoreline all the way!
BONUS
After posting the link in Facebook, I would really love that The 9 Granite Phoenix knife!
Cheers.
All right, you finally got me to post =)
I have been eying the Fusionwood Chef 8 with the harvest handle since your first post about them.
Love reading the blog for the wonderful cooking ideas, but I would have to say its your writing style that keeps me coming back.
“The 9” in granite, would complete my set. I’m currently using a santoku now, but I find I prefer western style knifes more, and I really need a decent chefs knife.
I’ve wanted a Santoku knife forever. I’d love to get the Pheonix granite handle Santoku. Even if I don’t win, I think this is awesome!
Bonus: I also posted to my blog – http://cuddlebunni3.livejournal.com/189634.html
The knives are beautiful! I finally narrowed it down to….Fusionwood Chopper in Jessica.
I would love to have the Fusionwood Santoku with the Flamenco handle! Thanks!
BONUS – twittered: http://twitter.com/mhglover/status/1010069540
Still liking the Phoenix Granite 9.
BONUS
Stumbled the link
Still the Phoenix Petty in Stone
BONUS
Stumbled it 🙂
Phoenix Santoku – Granite
I like the Phoenix Granite 9. Yay!
Great tips!
Phoenix Petty in Stone
BONUS
I posted a link on my facebook page and Stumbled on the link.
I guess, if I could have a 2nd knife, I’d choose the Fusionwood Chef 8 in the Cowboy handle. That would be sweet.
I have been looking at Shun’s for a long time, but these are beautiful.
Phoenix Santoku – Granite
Bonus – twittered ya (@constablesblog)
What a nice thing! Thanks Jaden!
If you pick me, I’d opt for the santoku with the peacock handle.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving everyone!
I adore the Ruby Fusionwood Chef 8.
I’d like the Ruby Phoenix Santoku!
BONUS – post has been Stumbled.
yes. me.
i want the Phoenix Santoku, in Granite.
i promise to keep it well-honed.
The Phoenix Petty looks like a fascinating knife to me. It would fill a niche not currently occupied by my small but specific knife collection.
Thanks. Thanks for introducing me to more knives that I want desperately but cannot afford. I freely admit I have a kitchen knife fetish, with a plastic utensil pocketbook. [sigh]
Anyway, looking at the knives, I’m deeply covetous of “The 9” Chef’s knife from the Phoenix line. That is one gorgeous piece of steel. I’m a sucker for Damascus steel. I’m not as happy with the choice of handles, but the “granite” seems to match the knife fairly well. Too bad they don’t have hardwood handles to choose from.
I’d love the Chef-8 with the Flamenco Handle.
ok I can’t resist jumping into the pool here. This is like a foodie tractor beam 🙂
the sunburst or harvest santoku 🙂
Bonus! I posted on my Twitter (@wendyness)
The Santoku knife looks great!
WOW The Phoenix ‘The 9’ looks SWEET. I’m twittering this too! (twitter.com/justinclupper)
Flamenco Chopper!
Bonus – blogged here http://libitina.livejournal.com/290609.html
The santoku would fit well in my kitchen! 🙂 I don’t own any Japanese knives but would love to!
I didn’t see anyone mention this in the comments – I sharpen my knives at home using the EdgePro system (http://www.edgeproinc.com/). It allows me to set the angle of sharpening (no more guessing at what really is 22 degrees) and comes with different grit water stones and a ceramic rod to straighten the edge. NAYY, I bought my set a few years ago and found it could restore my (German) knives back to factory sharpness, something that the Chef’s Choice sharpener never could do. A sharp knife really makes such a difference in the kitchen. I guess the EdgePro costs a lot more than sending a knife out, but I like the convenience of it, plus there’s gotta be some kind of mental health benefit from the sort of meditative groove that I get into after rhythmically sliding the stone over the blade.
wow, never thought i’d be lusting after a knife. the fusionwood chef 8 in tahoe shoreline is the one for me!
Wow these knives are all so beautiful! Hard to choose, but I’d pick the 9 with the granite handle. Oooooh such a sexy knife. I’m in love. R/T the contest and now going back to Twitterdrool over the knives.
I read about the contest on Lulu’s blog. And I’ve been thinking for a couple years now about moving up to grown up knives (for most cutting jobs, I end up reaching for my K-Mart steak knives) but I have wanted a chance to handle one for a period of time before committing to investing more in the style and company (I mean, sure, I’ve used friends’ and family’s fancy knives, but not long enough to bond with them). This would be perfect.
I think the Phoenix Petty in Granite would suit me best. Thank you.
Beautiful knives!! I would love to use the fusionwood tahoe shoreline.
Will be tweeting via http://twitter.com/patisseriemonky
I’ve been looking for a chef’s knife for like forever and cant seem to find anything that appeals to me. I really like the Santoku in the Fusionwood Knife collection. It looks multifunctional and I love the dimple grinds!
I like the looks of the phoenix line “The 9”. Classy and looks easy to handle =)
Thanks Jaden!
BONUS!
Can I pick a different knife for my bonus entry? Because the Phoenix Santoku would also be an awesome addition to my kitchen.
http://threedogkitchen.wordpress.com/2008/11/17/knife-giveawayknife-giveaway/
Ooh… the Phoenix Petty knife looks beautiful!
I liked the Fusionwood Flamenco. They are all amazing!
This is a BONUS comment for Stumbling Up the Fusionwood Chef’s 8″ knife. Oh, baybay!
This is a BONUS comment for Twittering this contest! How can I be so in love with a knife??
The Fusionwood 8″ Chef’s Knife truly looks like the “Light Saber” of Chef’s Knives! Since I am cooking on a relic of a stove, I look to enhance my creations on the prep side. What a lovely addition to my cooking tools this knife would be!
Chopper in Sunburst would be a lovely addition to my kitchen…
BONUS. Betwittered: http://twitter.com/egratto/status/1009955685
OMG – I have coveted the Fusionwood Chef’s 8″ knife for YEEEARS! It’s at the top of my Lifetime Shopping List. Thanks, Jaden for the chance to win it.
Gorgeous knives, these! And thanks for the lesson in honing, which I’ve never learned how to do. Sigh.
I would love the Fusionwood Santoku Knife in Peacock. Lovely! Off to Twitter…
Hi Jaden, Great post on honing and a great idea for a giveaway! I’d love the Phoenix The 9. Bonus entries coming up!
wow! Those are inded some gorgeous knives.
Personally, I’d go for the granite Phoenix Petty–so delicate! So detailed!
BONUS, ok i just sent the link to your contest to 400+ people on Twitter. I like that Fusionwood Cowboy style.
BONUS – Twittered 🙂
Bonus:
http://www.twitter.com/AaronSchalk has a link!
BONUS – tweety handle jfolkmann
Would love “The 9, Phoenix Knive” with the granit handle.
All we have at home is a knive stamped out of a steel plate… it cant even cut a onion properly, its just horrible…
so this would be the perfect chance to get a real knife!
Thanks a lot^^
Awesome giveaway!
I’d love a chance to win the Fusionwood Chef 8 in Jessica :). Thanks!
Consider this my entry for the Granite Handled Santoku – Phoenix chef’s.
I love proving the misconception that you are actually sharpening the knife with a steel. It’s only as sharp as the blade is made. You can’t improve it without grinding!
Thanks for the contest!
Great informative post.
The chopper is my fav in Peacock… thanks!! 🙂
I would like the Chef 8″ in the Cowboy style, as I do drive a truck, and I do own a horse.
thx, eric of Gardenfork.tv
The Santoku is so lovely.
This is a wonderful post – thanks so much! It’s so hard to choose, but I love the Fusionwood Santoku in Ruby.
Wow, those look nice. I dig that Fusionwood Santoku.
Wow what gorgeous knives! I would love the Fusionwood Santokoi in FLamenco.
I tweeted about the giveaway. My twitter handle is ihchicky.
I’d love the Phoenix ‘The 9.’ That is a sexy, sexy knife.
– I’ve always found 10+ inches a little too big for me, while 8 just seems..stubby?
*ahem*
I would love the absolutely gorgeous santoku from the phoenix line! What gorgeous knives.
I’d love to win the Fusionwood Chef 6. Looks perfect! Thanks for the chance.
BONUS, BABY!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/note.php?note_id=35583687715&id=659541967&index=0
–gw
BONUS (@DanaKnits)
Would loooove the Fusionwood Bread knife in Cowboy.
I think it’d be swell to win the Phoenix Granite Handled Santoku. I’ve always wanted on really awesome knife, and that baby looks like it’d do the job.
I’d like the Phoenix santoku! And I posted this everywhere! Shockingly, I was the first to Digg it. Weird.
BONUS
http://luluisme.livejournal.com/144790.html
🙂
I would love the Phoenix 9, very sexy, very cool and very sharp
Hey! I would LOVE the santouku! Holy cow, it’s the cadillac of knives! I’m about to go blog about the contest =)
Great post. The pictures are terribly useful, and I’d never heard of the 22.5/16 degree business before. I’ll have to check to see if my sharpener(? honer? steel rod?)’s handle has a similar guide-angle.
oooo! Knives!!
I liked the Phoenix Santoku with the Stone Handle best.
I’ve been thinking of getting one for a while now.
Great look at knife sharpening (erm, honing) I prefer the in the air method, but I’m just more practiced at it, so the tip down method feels awkward. Maybe with a little practice.
I’d love the phoenix petty. Can’t have too many very small sharp knives. I would have gone with the sashimi, but 12 inches seems like a whole lot of knife.
I’d love to have the Phoenix Santoku in Granite. THANKS!
so informative… thanks… 🙂
I’ve read so much about Santoku knives. Would luv a Phoenix Santoku knife in granite … gorgeous!!!!
Beautiful knives! Oh how I would love the Fusionwood Santoku in Peacock.
There is no better reason to hold a sushi party than a new knife. The Phoenix Sashimi with granite handle would be an amazing reason.
Bonus – stumbled
I love the Fusionwood Santoku knife in Peacock.
OOoh those are beautiful. Yeah, I am still on the informercial Miracle Blades. 2 years still going pretty strong!! Love your site Jaden.
Bonus – I blogged about about this contest and your site. 🙂
I love the Damascus steel Santoku. It’s absolutely beautiful. I plan on handling this knife to check it’s balance. Can you fall in love with a knife?
Pam
Love, love your website. I love your recipes and your pictures are amazing. I’d chose the Santoku in Flamenco.
Nice post! Our family bought into those Ginzu knives many years back. It was fun while it lasted…which wasn’t very long! I would love a Phoenix Santoku (Japanese Chef Knife)!
Beautiful knives! I’d choose the Phoenix Santoku in granite (because I think that’s what my other half would want). Thanks!
Wow!! What beautiful knives!! I’d choose the Phoenix Santoku in granite. Thanks!
I really like the fusionwood and the santoku knifes look great.
Bonus, put it in my twitter as well.
Santoku—I don’t have one and they look amazing. What a nice giveaway!
Santoku Fushionwood Knife Ruby
These knives are beautiful almost hate to use them and just have them on display.
I would love to win “The 9”. It is a seriously beautiful knife!
BONUS – Stumbled:
http://quintara.stumbleupon.com/review/27564954/
Santoku or Chefs in Harvest! Beautiful knives!
Bonus – Facebook post!
The Santoku with the granite handle is a beauty, that would be my choice. ^_^
I’d choose phoenix petty knife. And what would you choose?
I think i would love to have Santoku knife, that one just look fabulous,
ofcourse i would love to have the lot from that sire :-)))
Yeah i know what you mean even i have spend a fortune on knifes.
For my last bday i got a knife as a present and i have to admit i am till now pretty pleased with it
Love the Fusionwood Chef 8 in Tahoe Shoreline!
Can anyone have too many Santoku knives? I think not. Especially in Tahoe Shoreline.
So beautiful!
Bonus!
Facebook post!
Phoenix knife Santoku.
It’s gorgeous and would fit awesomely in my stubby hands.
Reminds me that I need to sharpen my knives. The Tahoe Shoreline Fusionwood Santoku would be my pick!
mmmm A ruby Fusionwood Santoku A beautiful jewel
Ooh! I would love a fusionwood santoku with a tahoe shoreline handle!
BONUS Facebook post!
Great informative post. I’m not sure I can bring myself to buy a whole book on knives, but picking up these tidbits is great. Though it’s interesting to me that I have NEVER seen a restaurant chef use this technique, rather, am accustomed to seeing them holding the steel outward or even almost upright while running the blade alongside.
The fusionwood look pretty, but it’s the Phoenix Santuko that’s calling out to me. Have always been enamored of damascus steel blades but never owned one.
BONUS – Stumble Stumble!!! Thanks much!
Hello! You are a gem! Love this posting on knives. I must get my hubby to read it. We have been looking around for a good knife and we are still blur on what to get. Anyway, I love love love the 9, so hopefully luck is on my side. I will stumble this.
I personally like the Phoenix Santoku with the Peacock handle.
I love the Phoenix Santoku knife with the granite handle. It would look amazing in my kitchen!
BONUS! I posted on Facebook.
BONUS – I linked on Twitter for another chance at the Mountain Iris Fusionwood Santoku knife.
I love the Phoenix no nine. looks like sturdy knife to me. thanks for sharing!!!
OMG! The Mountain Iris Fusionwood Santoku knife would be perfect for my kitchen. I don’t have a santoku knife yet but have really been wanting one.
The fusionwood line looks so neat! I love the tahoe shoreline handle!
🙂
BONUS Just twittered about the content for my bonus entry. Interest remains the Fusionwood Chef 8
I did a video for groceryguy.blogspot.com on sharpening knives a while back, which you might like.
As for the contest, the Fusionwood Chef 8 would be killer!
Thanks!
I will love to have one Fusion Wood in RUBY!! Ohhhh so sexy! Thanks for the giveaway!
Wonderful article! I used to sharpen knives for folks, stopped because I discovered most people have never used a very sharp kitchen knife, and using dull kniv4es for years cause people to develop bad habits.
My favorite was “the 9” in the Phoenix line.
Well now, wouldn’t this make my day if I won!!! woooohoooo!!! :-))
So, my knife, if I so win, would be from the Phoenix Knives Line called “The 9”, with the handle color in ‘stone’ please. And yes, I put this contest in my blog.
Thank you so much for this contest.
Oooohhh!!!! BONUS! I stumbled and twittered…
I’m itching for either the Petty or The 9 in the Phoenix line.
I’d love the fusionwood ruby handle on a santoku! Love the look!
I am salivating over the Phoenix sashimi knife.
I would love a Phoenix Santoku knife. I have always admired the Japanese knives and wanted to add one to my slow growing collection. What a great competition! Thankyou 🙂
Wow! What beautiful knives. I love the Fusionwood Chef 8 in Tahoe Shoreline. Thanks for the great giveaway!
This is some giveaway, Jaden.
Is this open to people outside the U.S.? I hope so.
If it is, here’s my choice. A Fusionwood Breadknife. 🙂
BONUS!
On Facebook.
Hi,
Thanks for the post! I had a steeling rod but never really knew how to use it…
I would love a Santoku Granite Phoenix knife, they look amazing!
Cheers.
OOPS! Forgot to mention I’m also going to twitter!
OH OH OH!!!! I’d love to win the Santoku Ruby!
definitely the fusionwood chef 8… no wait the phoenix santoku. yes!
I like the Fusionwood 8″ cowboy chef knife.
The Fusionwood 8 inch Chef’s knife with the “Cowboy” handle would be awesome!
I like the Fushion wood Knife with the Cowboy handle.
This is my BONUS entry; I’ve stumbled, tweeted, and will be blogging about this on Wednesday (as I understand your rules, I only get one bonus entry for all of these, but this contest is too good to keep to myself; I can’t contain my excitement) 😉
P.S. Fusionwood bread knife with a Peacock handle would again be my choice 😉
I would love to have the Fusionwood Santoku with the harvest handle
Beautiful knives! I love the the Fusionwood Chef 8 in Mountain Iris.
You’ve been twittered…for some phoenix santoku awesomeness in granite….or maybe a phoenix paring knife same color…I have a phoenix tattoo, maybe that means it is meant to be!
I too have been duped into the infomercial ginsu set, unused in my drawer of course,Plus the ghetto first apartment set in the wood block…None of which include a santoku. I want, no I need a santoku…Phoenix Santoku in granite…Pretty please.
My favourite knife is an ancient steel Sabatier chef’s knife that I found in a second hand shop for 20c 35 years ago. Stains badly but has an incredible edge to it. The Fusionwood Santoku knife with a Tahoe Shoreline handle sounds like it could replace it!
I’d love to have the Chopper from the Fusionwood line, in Peacock.
ooooh… i’ve been dying for a new knife!
Fusionwood Chef 8, for sure.
I’m just learning how to cook so I really have no clue which knife to choose – so many different types. I’ve been visiting your site for a little while now and you clearly know how to cook, so (if I’m lucky enough to win), I would be happy with your recommendation of a knife that would be good for a beginner. Thank you!
I like the fusionwood santoku knife in the flamenco. How nice are they!
The Phoenix Santoku with Granite looks amazing! The patterns can be mesmerizing…
Beautiful knives! Fusionwood Chef knife in Harvest would be an amazing win!
Oh you wonderful girl! This is probably the best contest I’ve seen yet. I *love* the Phoenix Santoku in Granite. Soooo very pretty!
BONUS – plus “recipe” idea (if you want to call it that! *grin*
I Twittered about this; such a fun contest, Jaden!!
BTW, not that this is a big deal, but I made a really quick, simple pomegranate & balsamic reduction for pork chops (would be fabulous over chicken, too); it turned out really well…
Wow – are THESE gorgeous knives! I’d definitely have to choose the 8″ Fusionwood Chef’s knife with the “Jessica” handle. SO nice!
What gorgeous knives! I found the Fushionwood Santoku in Peacock particularly fetching.
BONUS!
I posted this page on my facebook! =)
(Entry for a Phoenix Santoku (7″), or Fusionwood Santoku (7″) in Harvest handle.)
Those are all beautiful knives. But since I have to choose I’ll take the Fusionwood Santoku in Cowboy.
BONUS
Another chance for the amazing Phoenix Sashimi knife in stone, yay!
http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=36836332635&id=1430445648&index=0
I love love love the Phoenix Sashimi knife in stone!
oooh the Phoniex Santoku looks lovely!
I could really use one decent all purpose knife in my kitchen. I would love the Chef 6 Fusionwood in Harvest.
BONUS
i tweeted ya!
twitter.com/crynfiction
oh wow! i would love to have an amazing knife. i am terrible at decisions, but i was thinking the phoenix santoku. but jaden, if i win can you pick for me between that one and the fusionwood santuko? fusionwood just sounds cooler than phoenix, don’t you think? and the handle is really cool, too… but having 33 layers of steel sounds really cool, too! 🙂
Wow, 390 comments?!
We got some knife sticklers!
Make that 391 🙂
the fusionwood Santoku, ‘flamenco’ style is my bane.
Bonus: Twittered the giveaway.
Pheonix 9 in granite please. They are all beautiful. I hd to make up my mind with a coin toss 😉
*drool* The phoenix sashimi is gorgeous!
BONUS…would love a Fusionwood 6″ Chef’s knife from New West Knifeworks. Handle color Jessica.
BONUS! (post at http://statisticalanomaly.blogspot.com/)
Still like the Fusionwood Chef 6 in Sunburst 🙂
Awesome knives.
I pick the Fusionwood Chef 6 in Sunburst.
the phoenix santoku looks awesome
Chopping is a favorite past time! I would love the Fushionwood Chopper in Flamenco! Nice post… thanks!
Gorgeous knives !
I am lusting after the Fusionwood Chef 8″ with the peacock handle.
I would love the Chef 8 – Cowboy.
I’m sharpening my knives right now! Well… soon.
The Fusionwood chopper is pretty cool! Am now rushing off to sharpen my knives!
(Page stumbled 🙂
Martin
BONUS!! I posted on my blog: http://laduecrew.blogspot.com/ The Fushionwood Santuko, “Jessica” is my pick!
The Fushionwood Santuko, “Jessica”, is amazingly beautiful! What a fantastic site this is- thanks for the contest! Going for a bonus now!
***BONUS*** I like the Fusionwood Chef in jessica. Check my facebook page.
I love the Fusionwood Chef Knife in Jessica. Your site rocks. I come here every day looking for new and exciting things from you. Thank you for entertaining me all the time.
Bonus – posted on Facebook
I’d really like the Phoenix Santoku
I’d really like the Phoenix Santoku
The Fusionwood Santoku looks like it kicks some major butt!!
Mmmm…the Fusionwood Santoku in the Flamenco color is my favorite!
Great tips! I would love either a Phoenix Santoku (7″), or Fusionwood Santoku (7″) in Harvest handle. =)
The Santoku Phoenix knife. It’s gorgeous.
Yearnings for the Fusionwood chef in Jessica!
And thanks for the knife post! — I’d been honing wrong all along.
i would freaking love a chef’s 6″ in cowboy! 😀
BONUS…I posted on facebook (you should get some new visitors!)-I still like Fusionwood Deli in ruby, but the Phoenix Petty is pretty sweet too…
Fusionwood Deli in ruby is my favorite.
Thanks for the great knife honing post. I always wondered how to use that tool!!
Yummy! I’d love the Fusionwood paring knife in Ruby. Oo-la-la! Must go Twitter now. BRB.
@blogbooktours
Geez – I can’t stop thinking about those knives!!!! Dear Santa, I would love a Santuko with a Peacock handle.
Thanks for the great tips! I had no idea about the lip around the handle of my knife rod being 22.5 degrees. Awesome!
That Petty knife in Granite sure would be an ideal addition to our new kitchen!
Thanks for the great blog
These are great knives. Thanks so much for posting this Jaden. I have been trying to figure out what to do about sharpening my knives and didn’t want to just take them to the guy at the farmers market.
I would love to try one of these knives, the Fusionwood chopper.
BONUS
I stumbled your blog! Thank you for the wonderful demonstration about knife honing – I didn’t quite understand the difference between sharpening and honing before.
I like “The 9” very much, thank you.
What a lovely giveaway for your devoted readers!
I like “The 9” very much, thank you.
Bonus!!!!
Stumble is so cool to use – I’ve found some great sites with it.
Anyway, put me in for a second chance at the Fusionwood 6″ Chef knife. I really want/need that knife!!
These knives are just beautiful! I would dearly love to win the Fusionwood 6″ Chef in Jessica (I’m a bit of a traditionalist). This is one knife that I haven’t gotten around to replacing since my DH decided to use mine as a pry bar & broke the tip off. Then he had the audacity to tell me that the blade was unsanitary (it was a high carbon blade that discolored over the years)! Oh well.
BONUS * (cause I have to win LOL)
i facebooked ya!
BONUS!!! I just posted this page on Facebook!
BONUS – I stumbled and twittered about it – thanks!
soul mate me! I am in love with almost all these knives, but if I had to choose I’d be really pleased with The 9 with Granite handle. drrrooolll.
thanks
K 🙂
I’ve been drooling over these knives for a few months now and will be including them in my letter to Santa LOL! My choice is the Phoenix Santoku if (when) I win!
It is my birthday today and I think this would be the greatest gift of all!!!! 😉
What an awesome and informative post! I use an Edgekraft SteelPro to hone my western knives and recently got a whetstone to hone my Asian knives (um… haven’t actually tried it out yet… seems a bit daunting although I’m not exactly sure why since I’d been honing my Asian knives on the bottom of my coffee mug… lol).
Those New West Knives are so incredibly cool! I got tingles running down my spine just looking at their products! I would love ANY one of the Santokus, but since the instruction is to choose a knife, I choose the Phoenix Santoku in Stone! 🙂
I love the Chef 8!
OK! Just twittered it and stumbled it! Gimmmiiieee my BONUS please…*SNORT*!
Give me, give me, give me! *snort*, *snort*, *snort*. I’m such a piggie…
I want the the really expensive Phoenix knife *big SNORT*, the Shashimi!
Lovely write up, very informative! My Mamma uses the bottom of a rice bowl to sharpen hers, but she better not touch my knives!
The fushionwood Chef 8 is beautiful. If I win, it will be my very first good knife! I think it will change my life.
Definitely the Phoenix Santoku in granite!Looks like a workhorse.
Oh! The Fusionwood have such beautiful handles, but holy crap do I want a Phoenix Santoku in granite. Mmmmmm.
BONUS: Stumbled you. I really want a good knife. The best one I have is a victorinox small chopper. I am not even close to finding my soul mate (knife) yet 🙂
I would kill to have the Phoenix Santoku Knife with the granite handle!!! Please Please Please pick me !!
I’d like the Phoenix- Santoku in Granite or the Fusionwood Chef 6 in Jessica. Surprise me!!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 Thanks!!!
Oooh! I love the Fusionwood chopper in ‘mountain iris’ colour 🙂
BONUS
http://www.thekitchenplayground.com/2008/want-to-win-a-knife/
I”ll be dreaming of that chef 8 now.
Fusionwood Deli in Cowboy. You are on my facebook page.
Jim is entering a knife giveaway: https://steamykitchen.com/blog/2008/11/16/how-to-sharpen-your-knives/.a moment ago
The real bonus is you get to check out my belly dancer friends!
jim
The Chef8 in cowboy colour is screaming my name. Loudly. Such beautiful knives.
BONUS
The Phoenix Santoku would be a wonderful addition to my kitchen.
http://twitter.com/spirituscanis/status/100893678
Wow, beautiful knives. I would be very happy to have the Phoenix Santoku in my kitchen.
Not sure if you’re sending to New Zealand, but I sure do like the look of Phoenix Santoku in granite, shall twitter and stumble my way out 😉
BONUS2… Twittered you too! Wow that Phoenix Petty is nice…!
BONUS facebook post… Fusionwood 8 inch Chef’s knife in Tahoe Shoreline. Still pretty.
BONUS…. I really like that Phoenix “Petty”… And to prove it I Stumbled your post!
Fusionwood 8 inch Chef’s knife in Tahoe Shoreline. Pretty.
Whoops, meant to say Fusionwood Chef 6 in the Jessica wood style. Although they all look so good its easy to mix them up!
*BONUS* Just Stumbled and Twittered this post.
I also stumble’d it for the BONUS entry. (stumble user ‘CogitoErgoSam’).
I need a good carving knife and the Phoenix Sashimi looks great!
Hi there! Look like very cool knives; I like the Phoenix “Petty” knife; would complement my other knives nicely.
The Fusionwood Chef 6 looks nice and balanced! If I wasn’t on a college budget I’d seriously consider these anyway!
BONUS…I posted about it on Twitter!!!
Those are some lovely knives. I like santoku knives, and the Phoenix in Granite is beautiful. Thanks for the honing tips, reminds me to break out my steel the next time. 🙂
Oooh! Sign me up for the Fusionwood Chopper!!
I have plug my KitchenAids for what they cost. I bought them to tide me over until I have the budget for really good knives, and I’m pretty happy with them. I use the Santoku and the Chef’s knives all the time, and my Chef’s has cracked. That being the first one I get to replace, I would go for the Fusionwood 6″ Chef in Jessica.
Great post! Very informative. I think I’d choose the Santoku knife in “Ruby”.
I like the Phoenix Santoku in Granite.
I love the Petty Phoenix knife and would be trilled to win it! I’ve really been enjoying your blog since I found it just a couple weeks ago.
*BONUS* I blogged about it because I had already complained about cruddy knives in my blog. So one more for Fusionwood Santoku in Peacock.
Bonus! You are on my facebook post…lotsa facebook fellow foodies will be gloating over your post fo sho!
Phoenix Santoku has my name all over it! 🙂
Cool knives. I would love to have the Phoenix Santoku knife in granite. Thanks!
I love these knives. If I get picked I would like the Fusionwood Santoku in Jessica. Thanks!
anyone with an ounce of taste would choose the Ruby 8″ Chef, but I guess it’s a matter of opinion.
BONUS!!!
I have it on my blog AND facebook!
I’d love a Phoenix Santoku in granite please. Thank you very much!
BONUS! Here’s my tweet with link to your post! http://twitter.com/FranMagbual/status/1008850207
The Fusionwood Santoku in “Flamenco” would be a great addition to my kitchen!
Would love the Fusionwood Chef 6 in ruby. Hope I’m lucky!!
BONUS! I stumbled this giveaway, cool blog!
Without a doubt one calls out to my soul. The 9 in the stone finish from the Phoenix knife collection. While the sashimi also is amazing, I have a high-end set of Japanese knives from a top-end Japanese knife maker that I bought from Korin, so can’t cheat on them. I think if I don’t win, which I never win contests, I may buy one but I know someone just bought me a Ken Onion Shun chef’s knife as an Xmas gift. I always worry a group of Chefs will knock on my door and repo my knives as clearly their value way exceeds my skills. 😉
I would love to try out the Sankotu Phoenix knife in granite, I want to compare between Shun, as I have not bought a complete set yet
The Fusionwood Chef8 in Peacock. Instant attraction! Oh how I yearn to try it out first–before I commit. No harm in a freebie though;)
Awesome giveaway! I’ll take the Fusionwood Chef 8 in Fourth of July, please 🙂
Oooh, lovely Tahoe Shoreline. They all look lovely.
I would love to have the Fusionwood Santoku with the Flamenco handle. All the knives are beautiful but this one speaks to me.
The Fusionwood Santoku in Harvest is pretty and would be very useful.
Bonus entry! Tweeted, FB’d!
Too many options! I do envy your Santoku, and would prefer the Cowboy coloring. I’m tempted to put it on my Christmas list and see if I can get more than one (here and from the fam) 😉
I would choose the Phoenix Santoku knife. I think it the the knife I would use the most when cooking.
Oh my God the Phoenix sashimi knife is gorgeous! But I know I’d never use it. So I’d have to go with the Fusionwood Chopper in Mountain Iris.
BONUS – I tweeted about your contest this morning!
Yep, I’m still in love with that Phoenix Sashimi knife. 🙂
When my husband saw the Phoenix “The 9” with the stone handle he had to go take a cold shower! If it wasn’t so freakin’ cold here in Florida I would have joined him. Wow what a knife. I could do magical things in the kitchen with that knife.
I’m a big fan of the Santoku, and find myself fighting inside for either the Chinese chopper or the Santoku when planning my kitchens. But the Phoenix Santoku with a granite handle does match most of my granite countertops…
I would love to have the Phoenix Santoku. Thanks for this great contest!!!
Now if I blog about it AND put it on facebook, is that one or two bonus??? 🙂
Hi Jaden, found your blog after desperately searching for a cooking site with yummy Asian recipes that aren’t swimming in salt! My “foodie” friends and I had our monthly potluck last week and your pan-seared steak rolls were a huge hit.
I’ve given many friends knives as wedding presents – lately they seem to want Santokus – but have never had one of my own. I’d LOVE the Phoenix Santoku. I’ll facebook this too for a *bonus* – thanks!!
Oh I’m so in love with that sashimi knife. What a wonderful difference that would make in my kitchen. Thanks for introducing us to New West Knife works!
BONUS
posted a link on my facebook! Still can’t decide…
The 9 or Santoku, both are from the Phoenix line.
That “The 9” in the phoenix line with the stone handle sure is shiny!
Lovely knives! I love you, too!
Oh gosh, can’t decide… The 9 or Santoku, both are from the Phoenix line.
I like the Fusionwood 8″ Chefs Knife in Cowboy.
BONUS – twittered about it (The Phoenix Santoku in granite) @chowdn
Wow.. some pretty stunning knives.
The Phoenix Santoku in granite would rock! (pun intended)
BONUS
I posted a link about you knives and giveaway. Still hoping for that Fusionwood Santoku in Jessica!
http://coracooks.blogspot.com
I an fond of Phoenix Knive’s “Santokou” in granite.
I like the Santoku knife I have now, but I prefer a longer knife – I’ll have to go with the Fusionwood Chef Knife in Tahoe Shoreline.
BONUS: StumbleUpon’d it. (asphericalcow)
BONUS! I twittered this giveaway! I’m ‘luvcontest’s…following you too! 🙂
BONUS : I twittered about the contest, too!
http://twitter.com/miscellaneaarts/statuses/1008718953
The Fusionwood Santoku with a ruby handle for me!
wow…beautiful knives….and they look like they will be a dream to use. I love chef’s kives so my favorite would be the CHEF 8 in Tahoe Shoreline.i love that you gave us a lesson in ho wto use a steel to hone that knife edge, will be practicing this weekend on my knives at home.
love your blog and your photos are always so gorgeous!!!
Those Fusionwood knives are gorgeous. I’m particularly fond of the Chef 8″ with the Jessica handle. If I won, I’d have to hide it away as a surprise for my husband come Christmas!
Ohh, so pretty- That Phoenix Santoku with a granite handle would be fantastic! Thanks
Thanks for the great lesson! I’ve never known how to get my knives sharp again–now I do! I checked out the website, and I love love love the Chef 8″ Fusionwood knife in Mountain Iris. Thanks so much for this giveaway–hope I’m among the lucky few!
…would love to win the Phoenix Santoku with granite handle!!! …then maybe I can put to rest the knife mom-in-law gave me ages ago…will not part with it but at least it can rest !!!!
BONUS- Facebook now knows that I really really want a Phoenix Santoku with a granite handle.
BONUS entry!
You have been stumbled again. By me in fact.
I found that I only own small girly knives. Maybe the Santoku could change that?
Great info on sharpening and honing – nice explanation of 22.5 degrees! Think I would have to choose the Fusionwood Santoku in Jessica color, if I won.
I won’t enter the contest, having already won those fabulous vanilla beans, but I wanted to thank you for the knife-honing advice! Handy to know.
Awesome- I would love the Phoenix Santoku with a granite handle- so beautiful.
BONUS: Just stumbled it! these knives are so pretty, but Phoenix santoku looks just right 😉
BONUS: Stumbled. Chef 8 in Jessica!
I would love to win the Fusionwood Santoku in Flamenco!!
I would love to have a high quality santoku knife! I love the Tahoe shoreline fusionwood the most I think. Thanks for this great offer
Love this freaking blog..who else gives out free things!?
Phoenix Santoku for Christmas would be awesome!!
I LOVE the 8″ chef’s knife in Fusionwood Jessica. This is an amazing giveaway!
Bonus! Put it on Twitter too! Phoenix Santoku with a granite handle was the number one pick but only bested by a coin flip!
BONUS: Stumbled. Chef 8 in Peacock.
Oooh. I’d like the Chef 8 in Peacock.
Oh man those look tasty!
Especially lovely would be the Petty (in granite), hanging in my kitchen.
Both the Phoenix and Fusionwood knifes are incredible works of art but and picking just one isn’t easy then they throw in the different handles like wow! I would go with a Phoenix Santoku with a granite handle due to the sheer beauty of the way the blade looks and it is a great size that would work on plenty of different tasks.
BONUS! i just twitter’d you as well!
i’m just starting my kitchen, and have been trying to wrap my head around all the gorgeous knifes available. your post was so helpful to me. i’d love to win the Phoenix Santoku in Granite if possible.
i’m just starting my kitchen, and have been trying to wrap my head around all the gorgeous knifes available. your post was so helpful to me. i’d love to win the Phoenix Santoku in Granite if possible.
i’ll twitter it right now!
BONUS!
You’ve been Twitter’d. 🙂
Again, the Chef 6′ in Tahoe Shoreline.
Ooh. They’re all so pretty.
Chef 6′ in Tahoe Shoreline.
BONUS I just facebooked it. The 9! Please?
The 9 looks awesome!
I’d love the Chef knife in Flamenco! Pretty pink please! 🙂
I would love to win The 9– https://www.newwestknifeworks.com/store/phoenixknivesitem/the-9 . Looks like the perfect size and length!
Wow. Thanks for the post on sharpening. I would love a Phoenix santoku in Granite.
BONUS!
I just stumbled you. My user id is mandied.
Awesome. I love the Santoku. I don’t see it in Ruby though. 🙁
BONUS!
I went ahead and twitter this sucker. Quoting my own comment from minutes ago, “while a combination of machismo and nerd lust tell me to go for ‘The 9’ I know the right knife for me would be the Phoenix Knives’ Petty Knife. With a granite handle, of course.”
BONUS Look at http://www.facebook.com/notes.php?id=27803178 for one of two pointers heading your way.
Wowza, fingers crossed on this one…
While a combination of machismo and nerd lust tell me to go for “The 9” I know the right knife for me would be the Phoenix Knives’ Petty Knife. With a granite handle, of course.
And now to go off and Twitter!
Oooooh, the Fusionwood Santoku in Peacock is pretty. Maybe I will have to post this to my blog later on to get that second entry, hmmm.
I would love to win the Phoenix Santoku in granite, it would be great to have such an awesome item in the kitchen!
micaela6955 at msn dot com
BONUS stubmled at http://ryanschwartz.stumbleupon.com/review/27539682/
The 9 looks like such a sweet knife!
I absolutely LOVE the pheonix santoku. It is gorgeous! I like my knives all manly though! <3 Great blog and good luck to everyone!
Btw, amazing amazing blog <3
oooh, we need a breadknife, and the fusionwood in tahoe shoreline is just gorgeous.
Like you I have small hands ( and arthritis.) I love the paring knife in Jessica. I presently have Emeril”s and the paring is the only one I use. They just don’t feel right. Being disabled and on SS there is no way I could afford one of these. I would cross my fingers if I could. Thanks for the giveaway.
By the way, love your newsletter.
I’d love to own the fusionwood santoku. The handles are beautiful! Will we be seeing your cookbook in stores soon?
renee
Wow, what a chance. The Fusionwood Santoku would just make my day. I tend to use Global knives (I have a diamond steel and ceramic sharpening stones; I am a blade freak who sharpens all kinds of tools too darned sharp) but they run a little big for my lovely wife’s hand.
In any case, thanks so much for the contest. Now off to Facebook for the bonus!
A good sharp knife is the best tool in your kitchen. I’d love to get my hands on The 9 in granite – I love my cheap santoku but an upgrade would be sweet.
drool…i’ve been eyeing the fusionwood Santoku in flamenco since you last posted about it. I checked out the website then and have added it to my christmas list.
Thanks for the tips. I have never had a proper chef’s knife, I too have the much maligned Ginsu set. It has actually served me well for many years, but it does not do what a real knife will. If chosen I would love to receive the Phoenix “The 9” with a granite handle.
Its so hard to choose – the Phoenix Damscus steak knife set for me (I have always wanted a steak set but have always had more inportant things to spend my money on (like the kids) making it a luxury) or the perfect gift for my sister the professional chef who was born on the Fourth of July – the beautiful Fushionwood Santoku in the Fourth of July color. Hmmm…..
This was a great post. Most people don’t really know much about proper knife care and honing. Great idea! I really like “The 9” Pheonix knife.
BONUS → second try for the Fusionwood Chopper with harvest handle. Onions have suffered too long from my dull knives… ( http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=44941764594 )
BONUS! Whoops, forgot to mention….Phoenix Santoku, Granite! Whoo Hoo…again!
BONUS! Facebook…..thanks for the second chance! WhoooHooo!
Great giveaway and even greater tips on knife sharpening! I would love to win a Phoenix Santoku knife in granite…
I used to sharpen my knife every other day, but I was horrible at it and I never quite got it right. I must have damaged the blade because the knife got progressively dull over time, despite the sharpening. Now my hubby does it for me. I think the tips and pictures you posted help a ton – I might give it another try.
My choice would be Fusionwood Chopper with harvest handle.
I spent some days in Hong Kong trying to find smaller kitchen knives with right price tag. Guess I was not looking right since I only found one knife shop (and bough bulky cleaver!).
Jaden, you should had a functionality like ‘jump to comment form’ when you make some giveaway, that’s too long to scroll down to let a comment without participating to the game ! 😉
That’s y husband’s job to regularly ‘sharpen’ knives with the steel rod and I promise you are careful to cut afterwards !
BONUS. I would like to request the Phoenix Santoku knife. Thanks for making us aware of these wonderful knives.
I choose the Stone-handled Phoenix Santoku! very pretty steel!
I would love the Fusionwood Santoku with the harvest handle. Our good knife got stolen at a Halloween pumpkin carving party, so we’ve been dealing with crappy knives from the college days. 🙁
Thanks for describing these wonderful knives. I would like to choose for my entry the Fusionwood 8″ chef knife in the Ruby handle. Thanks.
Gosh, I’m embarrassed to say this but all my knives have been hand me downs! I still use an old chipped knife that my mother used when she was alive and cookin’ and I can’t seem to part with it. My dad gave me a knife that can slice open a soda can, funny, I somehow got used to it…what is with me? I never received any knives as wedding gifts for fear that my relationships would be severed so they were forbidden from my wish list.
So, I would LOVE for you to pull my name out of your hat….or bowl! It was a difficult choice to make as all the knives look practical as well as beautiful and some are pure works of art but I believe the “Phoenix Santoku” with the granite handle has won me over…love the dimples! I hope to be slicing and dicing with it soon!
I would like to pick the Fusionfood 8 (Tahoe Shoreline)
They are all to die for so picking just one is tough! But I’ve fallen in love with the beautiful Fusionwood Santoku knife in Jessica. Please pick me!
And, a big thank you for showing the correct way to hone a knife. My uncle was a chef and he showed me long, long ago how to hone my knives. I wish he was still alive to see the popularity of Santoku knives.
OMG the knives are really beautiful!! Too expensive for a poor student like me.
If I am lucky to win , I like to own the Phoenix Santoku (granite handle).
*Bonus!* Stumbled also! (kimbly1020)
What a give away! I would love the Phoenix Santoku in granite.
I love the Fusionwood Santoku in Jessica…it’s gorgeous!
Ohhh, the Santoku in Peacock would be just beautiful!!!
Phoenix Santoku!
We eat at home most of the time and I like to prepare most dishes from scratch. So there is a lot of cutting and chopping everyday and I can tell that the Phoenix Santoku would take my cooking experience to a whole new level!To borrow a word from Emeril, BAM!
*Bonus!* Blogged about it (ask if you want url for proof!) and still loving that granite Phoenix Santoku.
I would pick the fusionwood 8′ chef knife with the Harvest color handle. Beautiful knife! I’m off to facebook and twitter!
Bonus – I posted this on Facebook still dreaming of a beautiful Fusionwood Santoku with a Jessica handle! 🙂 http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=15632384995
This is a tough one, but I’d like to add a Fusionwood Ruby paring knife to my collection. I was just about to plunk down money on a Shun Kaji paring, but this Fusionwood is a piece of art my kitchen can’t be without! I can hear it calling me. Justopia… Justopia … Justfusionwood! Please. 🙂
Wow. It took me about half-an-hour just to pick what I’d want (working under the assumption, naturally, that I’d already won!). Those knives are beautiful. I’d have gone with the chef knife, but your recommendation of the Fusionwood Santoku pushed me over. A Fusionwood Santoku with a Jessica handle would be a fabulous treasure in my kitchen.
Totally awesome site… I want THIS ONE https://www.newwestknifeworks.com/store/fusionwoodknivesitem/santoku with the Flamenco handle. My husband has a KNIFE ADDICTION and I have more than my el cheapo knife block will hold – and none of the knives in it are the ones that came with the block. He finds them at thrift stores (expensive knives people didn’t know how to care for) and only buys the ones that are top of the line and just need some tlc.
It’s sad. For a while he was cut off from thrift stores because I have no room for more knives – but I could make room for this one 🙂 It’s my favorite style with a pretty handle!
Wow! What I wouldn’t give for the Phoenix Santoku in granite! Well, I’d give money if I had it. (Poor student here!)
*BONUS* Twittered about the giveaway – now I’m debating between Cowboy and Harvest…
what a giveaway!! Fusionwood paring in ruby would be fantastic! 🙂
I’d be very happy with a Phoenix Santoku, with a Granite handle.
Please stop posting links to awesome sites with stuff I wanna buy 🙂
Awesome tutorial, Jaden! I know a lot of folks to think the proper way to hone a knife on a rod is to hold the rod up and pull the blade toward them. I always wondered why they never connected the dots – pulling a knife TOWARD yourself is such a bad idea!
The Fusionwood Chef 8 with the Cowboy handle would look mighty fancy in my knife block… 😉
My girlfriend is a chef and I would love to have an elegant Phoenix Santoku to compare with her knives…
Oh I would sooo love the 8″ Chef knife. I saw these on another blog and tried to win one but it wasn’t my lucky day. Maybe today will be!
I would love The 9 with the stone colored handle.
The Phoenix Santoku in any color would be for me!! I have never been able to cut paper thin anything so this would really be perfect!!
If I were luck enough to win a knife I would love the fushionwood chopper the color Jessica. Love your blog!
I have little hands so the 6 inch chef’s knife for me! Please. 🙂
BONUS: I posted on StumbleUpon. I’d love the Phoenix Santoku in Stone!
Great giveaway idea! I’d love the Phoenix Santoku in stone!
BONUS: Ok, I both Stumbled and twittered it. Twitter under SeattleMeg.
Wow! Things I never knew about sharpening… I would LOVE that Phoenix Santoku1 I could get rid of every dinky knife I own if I had that baby. I just got a KitchenAid Mixer, and to get that knife would make me feel like such a real cook! It also looks like it’d be decent for my hands, I have smaller hands and feel awkward sometimes with big chef’s knives. But I bet the higher quality and balance would help.
Bonus! Wrote about this on stumble. Still hoping for the Fusionwood chef 8 in Peacock 🙂
Fusionwood Santoku with Cowboy handle. Wow, what would it be like to finally have a good knife! We’ve been living on Walmart knives for awhile now. 🙂
BONUS. StumbleUpon. I’d love to have The 9 Phoenix Knife.
BONUS!
http://twitter.com/digitalbc/status/1008490599
I REALLY REALLY REALLY want to make some salsa with the Fusion wood Chopper, with the Harvest handle.
I Love Fusion wood Chopper, with the Harvest handle. The fact it was “The winner of the ‘New West Salsa Test'”, REALLY made me want one!
The 9 Phoenix Knife. I’m still using the cheap Ikea knife I picked up second hand!
Thank you for all the good information here. I really like the Phoenix Santoku. Thanks!
In my previous bonus post, my link to my blog didn’t work, so I’ve fixed it below. Thanks!
http://www.painted-pony-purses.com/post/2008/11/16/Fun-Contest.aspx
I need to show my husband the tutorial on knife honing- he has a steel and he doesn’t do it like you showed- he probably needs a real lesson- he’s going by memory of how his Dad used to do it back in the day…
I would love to have the Santoku in Ruby- it would be sweet in my vintage kitchen!
Thanks for the contest!
These knives are fabulous! I’ve been trying to build my collection, one by one, and the Phoenix Santoku with granite handle would make a great additon!
A good paring knife is essential and the Phoenix paring knife should fit the bill. A Fusionwood Sunburst Santoku would be a great Christmas gift for my daughter who loves to cook, but doesn’t have a clue what a good knife is.
Fusionwood Santoku knife in Peacock — cuts a dashing figure!
The phoenix santoku with a granite handle – looks beautiful. What a great contest Jaden. Thanks.
The chef 8 fusionwood in Peacock, please!
I make a living as an artist (making jewelry), and was very pleased to see that New West is a small operation run by craftspeople. Many people don’t think of handmade objects as functional or for “every day” use, but there are lots of amazing artists making work that is beautiful AND useful, just like these knives. I would also recommend hand carved wooden cooking utensils (spoons, spatulas, etc)–they feel fabulous to use. My favorite is a company called “Maggie’s Farm” that’s based in Maine, but they don’t seem to have a website.
Buying handmade work from craftspeople, instead of mass-produced stuff from abroad, is also a great way to support the local economy!
Beth
Just twittered about the giveaway at http://twitter.com/soopling. BONUS!
BONUS!!! I just blogged about it. I would still love the Phoenix Santoku!
BONUS! I posted an entry on my blog (link below)! My choice is the Fusionwood Chef 8 knife in Flamenco. I changed my mind about the handle color a few times! They are all so pretty.
http://www.painted-pony-purses.com/post/2008/11/16/Fun-Contest!.aspx
I like the Pheonix Santoku knife!
Beautiful knives and excellant information. I like the Fusionwood Chef 8″ in Tahoe shoreline.
Bonus Twitter
Great blog!
Bonus: Stumble thumbs up (mbietz)! I’d love the Fusionwood Chef 8″ in Harvest!
I would love the Santoku! I have always wanted one of those awesome knives!
Ooh, so hard to decide! I think I will have to go with the Fusionwood Chef 8″ (Tahoe shoreline). Thank you!
I love the granite Phoenix santoku!
I’m digging the Fusionwood Chef 8″ in Harvest!
The Fusionwood Chef 8 in Ruby would be my choice if I were to win! Thank you! I am so glad I stumbled upon your blog a few weeks ago. I am just venturing out into the world of cooking and I love it. Every tip and recipe you provide in your blog is so helpful and you are hilarious to boot. It’s a joy to read.
Love the Fusionwood 8″ Chef’s Knife in Peacock. Great review, too!!
I gave you a thumbs up on stumbleupon: barbarabaker
I love these knives. I’m sure it’s only a matter of time before I’ll buy some (because my ad contract doesn’t allow me to accept gifts like this.) But if I win this drawing, I’d want the fusion chef’s knife, no doubt about it!
These are so gorgeous! I’d absolutely love to have the Fusionwood Santoku in Peacock.
Holy crap that https://www.newwestknifeworks.com/store/phoenixknivesitem/the-9 is absolutely beautiful. Granite is matches the kitchen more. Thanks for this info. Just about time for me to get a new knife. Had this old 8″ henkel for like 10 yrs lol. I’ve always wanted to buy a 9″. Then Shun brand is pretty famous too. They don’t sell these knives at macy’s:p
I absolutely died and went to heaven after visiting this site!!!!! I also very torn between the “petty” and “the 9” as these to are a toss up to decide the “favorite”.
This is a wonderful giveaway and something that is so needed in my home!!! Please count me in for the giveaway!!!!!
Love the review too!!! Very well written.
-Barb 🙂
Oh, my goodness – these are *gorgeous*! I’d choose the Damascus steak knife.
Oh, I love knives.
I especially love the 8″ chef’s knife in the fusion wood…in pink.
BONUS – tweeted for extra entry 🙂
Ruby Fusionwood Santoku is my dream!
BONUS: I twittered happily about the giveaway. (Doesn’t that sound bizarre?) I’d still like the Fusionwood 8″ Chef’s Knife in Peacock. 🙂
BONUS: OK, I just twittered it. 🙂
BONUS – it tweetered your giveaway (dafogle) – and am still dreaming of winning the fusionwood santoku knife in Flamenco.
These are gorgeous knifes and I’d love love love to have one!!
You always get the best giveaways. I’m all over the Phoenix Santoku. I had no idea there was a difference in angle of sharpening. My parents just use the back of a plate. I use a $2.39 Kiwi Brand knife from Thailand and it works great for me. 🙂
I wold LOVE to have the Ruby Fusionwood Santoku Knife!
I would LOVE the Chopper in the mountain iris color. I have never owned this type of knife, but I always see it on the cooking shows. I would love to win this and finally own a nice one.
The Fusionwood knives are gorgeous! True works of art. I would love to have the Chef 8 in Flamenco. It might get my daughter even more interested in cooking, too.
I’d like the fusionwood santoku knife in Flamenco please – this is a fabulous giveaway
The Fusionwood 8″ Chef’s Knife in Peacock is truly a work of art. Thank you Jaden for turning us on to these amazing knives!! If I don’t win, I will have to save my pennies and buy one (or two…).
“BONUS” Retweeted your twitter invite to this contest. Still lusting for the Phoenix Chopper – Tahoe Shoeline.
Thanks!
I absolutely love the ruby fusionwood knife. Those are beautiful knives!
I’d love the Fusionwood Chopper with a Cowboy handle! Wow what “cutting edge knives!”
Lucy
and by stone phoenix i mean stone phoenix santoku 🙂
I like your tips on the honing of the knives. I would love to have a Fusionwood Chopper in Flamenco color. Bright is me!
I’ve spent the last 15 years trying to find the “favorite” knife, and still looking. At present, I like the Martin Yen knife. Now I think I’d like to try the 8″ Chef’s knife on the Fusionwood site.
Thanks for all the info and entertainment on your Steamy Kitchen site.
Ohhh i LOVE the stone phoenix knife, it’s beautiful!!!
BONUS
I also threw it through twitter (http://twitter.com/bordy), and facebook (http://profile.to/rohde) via tumblr (http://bordy.tumblr.com). Hooray for the Phoenix Santoku (Ruby)… w00t!
The Fusionwood Santoku Harvest would be perfect. Santoku’s are my favorite knives. Keeping my fingers crossed that I will win
BONUS!!!! Facebooked it….
Hmmmmmm.
Definitely……not decided between the Santoku and the Chef 8.
Anything would be an improvement over my 15 yr old never sharpened or honed Ginsu knife (but still cuts a tin can!) and the ANCIENT (1983!) Sabatier Chef’s knife, rarely sharpened and never honed!
I promise the knife-gods and the contest-gods that I WILL sharpen AND hone regularly if presented with a winning knife!
BONUS!
I’ve just posted this on my facebook posted items. Find it at http://profile.to/kayenne/
I still would love to get the Phoenix Santoku in granite, if possible. Thanks very much! =)
The Phoenix Santoku in granite would be perfect. Thank you!
BONUS: Posted on my facebook shared items!
I am a man who loves to cook at home. The Pheonix 9 with a Granite handle would be a great addition to my tools. Finding a great knife that feels good in ones hand is always hard…This knife looks like a fit
The Phoenix Santoku is gorgeous! Granite, please. 🙂
I like the Santoku knife with the granite handle. Now that’s a man’s knife!
I would love to win the Phoenix Santoku Knife with the hunkier handles in granite.
I’ve posted to Twitter as well. I have to say, the level of artisanship on the Phoenix knives is pretty amazing. I’m definitely a one knife for all purposes kind of girl, you’d be horrified to see what I’m using (and sometimes even worse, I use my scissors for everything!!!) Please send me the Petty and save me from some kind of horrible kitchen tragedy
Definately the Phoenix Santoku.
No, wait, the Fusionwood Chef 8.
No, wait……
Great info on keeping knives in good condition. And what a great giveaway too! I’m definitely interested in the Chef 8″ knife and I love the classic Cowboy colors.
oooh oooh, love the Phoenix knives. I used to do a little metalwork myself and love this kind. I choose the Petty model
Oooh, the Phoenix Petty knife is glorious!
Wow this is an awesome contest! Thanks to New West Knifeworks for the awesome prizes and your site for hosting it! As for my choice, I’d love the Phoenix Santoku in granite. Also, thanks for the sharpening and honing tips. It seems I was abusing my knives with my “sharpening.” Now I know better!
BONUS
I added it on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/lweissen
Fusionwood Chef or Santoku in HARVEST =)
BONUS – just twittered about your contest on my http://twitter.com/triggrickswife account.
What a coincidence! I’m in the market for a really good chef’s knife, and the Fusion Santoku fills the bill for me! Now to Tweet this and post to Facebook!
Such beautiful knives! My favorite is the stunning Fusionwood Santoku in Mountain Iris. I need a good multipurpose knife, and how fun would it be to have one that is functional and fabulously stylish?!
I would love the Fusionwood Chef (or Santoku) in the Harvest =)
I’d love the Flamenco (pink) Phoenix santoku.
I am currently in England and I am not sure that you would be able to send the knife (if I am selected, that’s it!) to me, but I must let the world know that I have fallen in love with the Santoku in Cowboy oh yum.
Great knives, a wonderful giveaway! Hard to choose, but Phoenix Santoku with a granite handle is a winner for me.
as a tomato sandwich addict, the peacock deli is the dream knife!
I would pick Phoenix’s, The 9 knife. It would be nice to have a good chefs knife that could be used for 90% of my cutting needs.
Wow, this is fun. I’d go for the 5″ chopper, myself, I think. So much to choose from. Thanks!
BONUS
I tweeted about it on my @TravelTurtle account.
Also, I like the Phoenix Santoku in granite.
Great useful post, Jaden, Thks! Knife “sharpening” is always a problem in my kitchen. I’ll check out the books featured in your post.
If I were to win the knife give-away I’d love to have the Phoenix Chopper (Tahoe Shoreline is fav color).
Thanks again for great Blog.
Elizabeth (cotntail)
Wow. those are all gorgeous knives. It’s hard to pick just one, but since I have to, I pick: the Phoenix Santoku in granite.
WOW. Those are amazing knives. I am especially in love with the Fusionwood Santoku in Ruby.
Ooo! So cool, Jaden! I’d love to win the Fusionwood Chopper!
Wow, now I know what to put on my Christmas list. I’d love the Fusionwood Santoku with the Flamenco handle.
Oh gosh, those knives are just gorgeous! *drools* I think the Fusionwood Chef 6″ in Ruby would be perfect. 🙂
Twittered it! I would choose the Phoenix Santoku with Granite handle. Thanks for the opportunity to add a wonderful tool to my kitchen.
BONUS! Still love the Cowboy Chopper[posted on Facebook]
Great site and great knife link. I choose the Phoenix Santoku with Granite handle. What a great all around knife.
I love the fushionwood chopper in Cowboy!
I love the 8′ chef’s knife (Fusionwood in Jessica). Gorgeous!!
BONUS – i tweeted ya. 🙂
BONUS:
Twittered this too. I love the Phoenix Santoku with granite handle.
I would like a Phoenix Santoku knife (granite) – it’s gorgeous and I desperately need one! Thank you so much!
I love the look of the Phoenix Santoku with the granite handle. Oh la la! I’ll twitter this too.
santoku fusionwood in ruby, please! it’s gorgeous… what a beautiful knife.
I love the love the knifes. I have never seen or heard about these knifes and they are so pretty. I just retired and am cooking more now and would love to have the santoku in moutain blue.
Hi Jaden,
Thank you for sharing. The 9 in stone would be appreciated.
BONUS:
StumbledUpon and Twittered under always040 🙂 Thanks!
I would love a Fusionwood Santoku knife. In Ruby! Not only would it match my kitchen and (for the most part) complete my knife set, but it would drive my other foodie friends just batty with jealousy. BONUS: I Stumbled. I’ll FB as well.
Jaden! You’ve got me swooning! Such gorgeous knives. I’d *love* the Santoku Knife in Flamenco. I also can’t get my eyes off the bread knife.
BONUS: I just tweeted (@purplepopsicle)
I’d love to win the Phoenix Santoku knif with the granite handle.
Sharp knives make life better – I’ve sharpened and honed and I have what I think are a decent set of knifes and I use them all, but I’ve never had that experience you see in infomercials – you know how the knife just sinks into the tomato without any effort? Great Post!
Those knives are GORGEOUS! I particularly love the Fusionwood Cowboy one – the wood is so lush and vibrant! Almost like I wouldnt want to actually cook with it and just admire it all day 🙂
Id go with the Phoenix Santoku with the granite handle. I love the look of Damascus steel and it hold an edge so well. I am an advocate of keeping your knives in top condition even though I only own a few low end J.A. Henkles. I cant seem to convince my girlfriends roommate that they shouldn’t go in the dishwasher. This knife would be a great way to kick off the food blog me and my girlfriend are about to start!
BONUS: I Stumbled. Still hoping for the Phoenix sashimi in granite. Thank you!
Great promotion and really gorgeous knives. I’d love to request the Fusionwood Santoku – Jessica for my wife…Jessica. She is a great cook and in need of a new knife like this and what could be better than a beautiful knife for a beautiful chef. 🙂
Thanks,
Scott
BONUS
I’d love a Phoenix Santoku in Granite.
Thanks for the opportunity.
http://www.facebook.com/apps/#/profile.php?id=1348241045&ref=profile
I’d love a Phoenix Santoku in Granite.
Thanks for the opportunity.
I would love to win the Fusionwood Chopper with a Jessica handle because my youngest daughter’s name is Jessica. My father is a butcher and I have always been amazed to watch him sharpen his knives which he does every time he uses one.
Bonus! Twittered@hsadams.
Fusionwood Santoku in Peacock.
BONUS I’d love to win a Phoenix santoku for my wife so bad, that I put it on twitter also, http://twitter.com/jcopenha/status/1008353140
Gorgeous knives! I would love to win the Phoenix Santoku in granite. Thank you for the great contest!
I’d love to win a Phoenix santoku for my wife
So hard to choose among all these beauties, but in the end the Phoenix sashimi knife with granite handle won out.
I love the Fusionwood Santoku in Peacock. Gorgeous!
Bonus : I twittered it @bellavventura
Fusionwood Bread knife in Jessica would be fantastic!
Just read the bit about bonus entry!
Twitter @moonkeeboo : This is such a cool giveaway! I love the Phoenix Knives Santoku w/ granite handle!
I love the Jessica colored fusionwood chefs knife 6. Would be a great find. Thanks for the giveaway!
I love the Phoenix paring knife.
My knives are sad sad and a
paring knife is very useful.
Thanks…great contest.
Isabel
Hihi, Jaden! Great post on sharpening knives! I love the Phoenix Knives Santoku w/ granite handle!
I’d go for the Phoenix Santoku. Either handle colour would be fine. Second choice would be the Fusionwood Santoku in Jessica.
And having just had my knives sharpened, I can definitely say it’s been wonderful being reminded how great cooking with good knifes that are properly sharpened is. 🙂 Now just need a steel to keep them that way…
And now, to tweet!
BONUS: (forgot to say bonus in my other comments, sorry!)
I twittered this. I’m @MomMostTraveled
I stumbled this! I am OnlyCanCan!
I would pick the Santoku Fushionwood in Harvest
I’d love the Fusionwood Chef knife maybe Ruby or Jessica. It’s hard to choose !
BONUS! (Facebook)
I’d love to get my hands on the Fusionwood 8′ Chef knife in “Jessica”, it’d be a great first knife!
Stumbled as well. Same knife!
Santoku Phoenix Knife in Granite.
Cheers,
Nick
I would LOVE the Fushionwood Santoku knife and I posted on Facebook!
Jaden, I am curious where you get your knives sharpened? Thanks!
What a fantastic giveaway!
I would pick the Santoku Phoenix Knife in Granite.
That is a great line of knives!
I would pick the Santoku Fushionwood in Harvest! These are gorgeous! I have never had a good knife, and I can only dream about how awesome this would be!
I’d love to get my hands on the Fusionwood 8′ Chef knife in “Jessica”, it’d be a great first knife!
BONUS (Facebook): I would love to add a Santoku to my knife collection. I pick the Fusionwood Santoku in Flamenco (it will match my pink pepper mill and salt grinder!).
I love the Phoenix Santoku in Tahoe Shoreline. Gorgeous knives! I’m going to stop drooling over them now. =)
the fusionwood knives are so unique! i like the chef’s knife in tahoe shoreline! very neat!
Hi Jaden-
Having bought my third knife block a couple of weeks ago, this knife or should I say cutting instrument would make a fine addition (and a thing of beauty).
I’d love to have the 9 Phoenix. I like a chef’s knife and the grantons make it a perfect piece for my collection.
You’ll never regret spending for a high quality knife… it’s really a lifetime investment that’ll you’ll love every time you use it.
I would love to add a Santoku to my knife collection. I pick the Fusionwood Santoku in Flamenco (it will match my pink pepper mill and salt grinder!).
I’d love to win the fusionwood mini chopper in “harvest” colors. I really need to get some decent knifes instead of the cheap/dull ones I use.
Ooh… I have been drooling over the Fusionwood knives, such gorgeous colours! I’m particularly enamoured with the bread knive in a Mountain Iris hue!
Thank you so much too for the sharpening/honing tutorial. I now realise alas that my good intentions have somewhat been misplaced!
http://ofvegemiteandmiso.wordpress.com/
Ms. J
I’ve always leaned the steel’s tip against a convenient countertop and worked up and not down, but that’s just a mirror of the same technique. Also, I’m short and my counters are not.
I will put in for the Fusionwood 8″ chef’s knife (in either Jessica or Cowboy) because a new chef’s knife is high on my wishlist. The current one (molded-plastic-handled Henckels) works well enough for upgrading to be a luxury (or a gift) and not a necessity.
I’d love the Fusionwood Chopper in sunburst! Great giveaway!
I love the Santoki with the Jessica handle! I need to have my knives professionally sharpened. I worry that I will mess up the blade. I do the honing every few months, but not enough to keep them up!
I’d love the Phoenix Sashimi knife. We make an alarming amount of fish in our household- as sushi, sashimi, seviche, and then your standard cooked varieties. What an amazing knife to have!
Tweeting now about this (@ethermaiden) too!
I’ll go with The 9 from Pheonix with the Stone handle.
Am a bit too intimidated by the Sashimi! lol
This is a fantastic article on honing knives. Am getting addicted to your content! Keep up the great writing and interesting topics.
Thanks for the timely honing tips. I just love to have the Fusion Santoku in Peacock. The knives are beautiful!
Maybe it’s me, but just reading about sharpening knives makes my teeth hurt. I know it is crazy but it’s as if someone is raking their fingernails down a chalkboard. Remember the scene early in Jaws? Quint has drawn a picture of a great white shark eating a fishermen. Then he slowly drags his nails across the board getting everyone’s attention..and effectively ending the meeting. Well, that’s what happens every time I sharpen my knives. I quiver in pain. OK, despite that rather dramatic imagery I would be thrilled to wrap my fingers around the Ruby handle of a Fusionwood Santoku. I promise to sharpen it…..with my iPod on….blasting Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor….at 11… “one louder” a la Nigel Tufnel
The Fusionwood chef’s knife in harvest is glorious!
The Phoenix Santoku would be my choice. And thanks for the neat post about knife sharpening. My husband does the sharpening for me (he makes a production out of it too) and I am always pleased with the results, but don’t know how to do it myself. So, I learned something!
What a neat deal…. I choose the Santoku 7″ with the Jessica handle if you please? Thanks for the heads-up.
Hello Jaden, So are those fancy pants knives dishwasher safe?… Nah, I’m just yanking your chain! Wouldn’t you just faint if you saw your MIL put them in the dishwasher!
They are quite beautiful, but I have never heard of them. Gorgeous. Good info about knife sharpening, you taught me a few tricks. x
I really like the Santoku in the Flamenco color – I could definitely use a new knife!
Those knives have beautiful handles! I personally think that the Fusionwood chopper knife with the mountain iris handle would be a gem to have in my kitchen.
I am lusting after the Fusionwood Santoku in the Tahoe color. Beautiful!
Wow, the conversation starter of the Chopper in Flamenco sticking out of my knife block would be super! I am a knife sharpening fanatic too, I would take great care of it. I am not one for “sets’ so addling this to my collection would be so great. Thanks!!
I really love the Santoku with the granite handle…
This is definitely an informative post – I did some research on sharpening knives and also discovered you won’t be able to do anything in your own home re: sharpening, but honing is important, too! After I did, I definitely noticed the difference! Great giveaway, Jaden!
Thanks for the informative post on steeling knives. Boy, all of those knives are beautiful. I would love to win the Fusionwood Harvest Santoku Knife. I may ask for one for Christmas if I don’t win.
Thanks for the contest!
Ok.. I’m in love with the Fusionwood Santoku Knife with the Jessica handle but the flamenco one is pretty too. My boyfriend does not understand my love affair with knives in the kitchen… but then when I moved in with him he had a set he bought at Walmart (yes you can die a little now). But I want it.. and want it bad.
The Fusionwood Knives look gorgeous! What a beautiful way to add some pizzazz to a kitchen. If I can choose only one…The Chef 8 in Ruby. Wouldn’t mind the chopper or bread knife as runner up choices. What a great giveaway and in time for Christmas too! Thanks!
I’m in love with the New West Knives…..I would love the Fusionwood Santoku knife:)
Thank you Michelle posting this blog post on Facebook. This is my first visit to this website and I’ve now “subscribed” to it. And I’ve been shopping for some better knives!
Anyways….
My wife would tell me to choose the Flamenco Fusionwood 6″ chef knive. It would be the perfect size for her petite hands and pink is her fav color. But she might hurt herself showing off the beautiful pink handle to her sisters. 🙂 So I would need to choose the Phoenix “The 9” knive with a granite colored handle. That is just one nice knive!
Fancy! I’ve got some new items for the ol’ Christmas list. I’m in love with the Fusionwood Santoku knife in Flamenco. It would go so nicely in the pink kitchen of my dreams…
Oh I love the Petty in granite. Looks like a great “all around” knife.
I’m gonna go hone my knives properly now! Thanks!
I think I would have to go with the granite Santoku. Thanks for the opportunity Jaden and New West Knifeworks!!
Fusionwood santoku, in Tahoe Shoreline. And I really will take that knife skills class if I win this!!
“The 9” from the Phoenix line in granite is beautiful! My boyfriend and I are always looking for a great all-around kitchen knife, and this one looks amazing. Thanks for such a great contest!
The Jessica is really pretty. Thanks for the post on knife sharpening. I was just wondering about that last night, trying to cut up the ingredients for dinner.
The Phoenix Santoku looks very nice indeed in granite!
These knives are GORGEOUS!!!! I simply must have the Santoku and the handle must be in that beautiful Flamenco — to celebrate my beautiful Spanish heritage.
Wow, the Phoenix Santoku in granite would be a dream to try!
Great post–lots of people thing they’re “sharpening” when they’re just honing. Great distinction. The knives are real beauties. I lost my Wusthof paring knife on a site recently, so I’m in for the Phoenix paring knife. Off to retweet!
I’d love the sunburst Fusionwood Kitchen 2 piece set. Thank you so much!
I already own a Santoku that I like and my husband-the-engineer hones. I would choose The 9 since it would be perfect for cutting pumpkin, winter squash, watermelon, and regular chopping! Thanks so much for your contests, Jaden!
Awesome knives! I definitely need the Phoenix Knife Petty in granite.
You love me. You really love me. Sorry. I would be thrilled to win and would get the chopper in either the cowboy or harvest. Until I win, I will use your tips to sharpen my santoku.
And, I tweeted about this.
Wow, what beautiful knives. I love my 8″ chef’s knife (which really needs to be sharpened, thanks for the reminder) but have been wanting to try a santoku. I especially love the Fusionwood Santoku in Jessica. Beautiful!
What an incredible giveaway. I am absolutley in love with the Fusionwood Knives! They are georgeous! I would love to have one of those harvest Santoku knives! Oh random generator please choose me!
OMG those are amazing! To the point where it has taken me ten minutes to pick out which one I’d like to enter for. I’d like to be entered to win the Fusionwood Chopper in Ruby, please. Thanks! 🙂
Ooh…great honing tips! Some Chinese cooks here do it w/ the back of a rice bowl, but I prefer a sharpening stone. The Phoenix Santoku would be my pick. And I’ll twitter this too. 🙂
Thanks for the tutorial – I have had a steel rod for my knives for years and haven’t touched it. So, I cheat and use a handheld manual sharpener – the ones for dummies. I think I may be brave enough to try this, but maybe not.
I was pretty happy with my knives until I saw these. I think I’ll be adding to my Christmas list if I don’t win. The Fusionwood Santoku in sunburst has caught my eye.
I love the chef 8 in Jessica color!!! I want this knife so much!!My knives are dull and paper thin from being sharpened for so many years.
Hi Jaden,
The Fusionwood Chopper “for those who find a full-size chef’s knife unwieldy” sounds like the perfect knife for me. I have small hands and my 7 and 10-inch knives feel huge.
I haven’t attempted the art of the sharpening steel, but you’ve totally inspired me to finally learn.
Nice post!
I *so* need a bread knife for this crazy hard-crusted Calabrian bread! Love the one in the Fusionwood collection, preferably Peacock 🙂
The sunburst Fusion Santoku catches my eye. My mother gave me yet another Ginzu this year—this one was dull out of the box. Oh how I long for a REAL knife!
I was just looking at adding a new Global to our collection, but now I will have to try one of your highly recommended knives – great piece about sharpening/honing. The Santoku in granite would go perfect with the existing guys. Thanks, Jaden!
Wow. The Fusionwood Chopper in Mountain Iris is gorgeous!
Kelly
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I really like the Santoku with the granite handle.
OH MY GOD. I just went over to the New West Knifeworks website and saw that Phoenix Sashimi knife… I’m in love. Can you imagine how amazing that would be with all the sushi I make? *swoon*
My goodness… I just can’t get over how BEAUTIFUL that knife is. *sigh* Just beautiful.
I love the Ruby Fusionwood either the bread knife or the Santoku.
Great timing on this contest! Looks like there are a couple of New West knives for me but, for the purposes of your contest I will say the fusionwood paring knife in sunburst. Thanks for the primer on honing. We have a sharpening stone but no steel rod honer. We usually sharpen with the stone several times per year but, now I’m wondering if we should be honing instead.
How did I never know that they made knives with fabulous pink handles?! I would love to have the Fusionwood Santoku with the Flamenco handle.
Wow, those are some nice knives… personally I like the Ruby Phoenix Santoku, but that’s just me. I’ll also put this out to my twitterstream, although I’d hate to dilute the pool even more!
Chris (@bordy)