I just stabbed myself. - Oldschool

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October 21st, 2009 - 7:42 PM

You see, we got a new Henckels knife set:

And as I was putting the steak knives into the dishwasher and thought to myself "oh! These are much sharper than the other shitty knives we've had, what with their forged stainless steel fancy shit and all. I should really turn them upside down when I go put the other knife in!"
And of course while I bent down to put the other knife -- this time, sharp side down -- I managed to impale my left hand on the original (bastard) knife.

I now have a wound in my hand that hasn't stopped bleeding for half an hour, and I'm thinking that super-gluing it is probably a good idea.

Nadbash

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October 21st, 2009 - 7:43 PM

I'm thinking maybe going to a hospital might be a good idea too.

morta

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October 21st, 2009 - 7:45 PM

Nah. Fuck hospitals and their costly stitches.

I'm only wondering how I can possibly sterilize superglue. I bet google knows.

Nadbash

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October 21st, 2009 - 7:47 PM

It might be inherently sterile, what with the whole nightmarishly toxic chemical content. Good for closing major wounds though, I've done that before. Perhaps viciously cleaning the wound before applying the adhesive will be sufficient.

Nadbash

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October 21st, 2009 - 7:54 PM

Also, ha ha you're emo.

morta

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October 21st, 2009 - 7:54 PM

If I had a video camera I'd totally paint eyes above it and make videos of my hand-wound talking and drooling blood before gluing it shut.

But then, that might come up if my parenting skills are ever in question, and that will probably look pretty bad for me.

morta

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October 21st, 2009 - 7:55 PM

Nadbash Said:

Also, ha ha you're emo.

You pegged me. I totally did this for attention.

Nadbash

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October 21st, 2009 - 7:56 PM

No shit. All you really had to do was fisting porn.

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October 21st, 2009 - 8:06 PM

I enjoyed reading the posts in this thread.

morta

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October 21st, 2009 - 8:20 PM

Nadbash Said:

No shit. All you really had to do was fisting porn.

I didn't just stick with fisting.zip. I went ahead and did bukkake.zip too, because I felt like I was becoming a bit typecast.

Nadbash

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October 21st, 2009 - 8:22 PM

morta Said:

Nadbash Said:

No shit. All you really had to do was fisting porn.

I didn't just stick with fisting.zip. I went ahead and did bukkake.zip too, because I felt like I was becoming a bit typecast.

Diversifirrific!

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October 21st, 2009 - 8:24 PM

Rawdyernsole Said:

I enjoyed reading the posts in this thread.

1otherwhitemeat

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October 21st, 2009 - 8:57 PM

the cyanide in super glue acts as a disinfectant so germs shouldnt be a problem

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October 21st, 2009 - 11:27 PM

you shouldn't put your nice knives in the dishwasher.

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October 21st, 2009 - 11:42 PM

bosley Said:

Rawdyernsole Said:

I enjoyed reading the posts in this thread.

Andyinthefront Said:

you shouldn't put your nice knives in the dishwasher.

EnderWiggin

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October 22nd, 2009 - 1:35 AM

likerain Said:

bosley Said:

Rawdyernsole Said:

I enjoyed reading the posts in this thread.

Andyinthefront Said:

you shouldn't put your nice knives in the dishwasher.

I want a Shun Santoku really bad, but am afraid to buy one. Kristen won't stop putting knives in the dishwasher.

Also, Heather you need Neuskin. That stuff is bomb, and is a lot like super glue.

EnderWiggin

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October 22nd, 2009 - 1:35 AM

likerain Said:

bosley Said:

Rawdyernsole Said:

I enjoyed reading the posts in this thread.

Andyinthefront Said:

you shouldn't put your nice knives in the dishwasher.

I want a Shun Santoku really bad, but am afraid to buy one. Kristen won't stop putting knives in the dishwasher.

Also, Heather you need Neuskin. That stuff is bomb, and is a lot like super glue.

girlnamedbrigid

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October 22nd, 2009 - 2:20 AM

niiiice.
the knives, not the wound.
we just got a super nice set of wusthofs for our (re-do)wedding. they are FABULOUS.

morta

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October 22nd, 2009 - 2:00 PM

girlnamedbrigid Said:

niiiice.
the knives, not the wound.
we just got a super nice set of wusthofs for our (re-do)wedding. they are FABULOUS.

The knives are fucking awesome.

I didn't realize how awesome until I compared them to the other shitty knives we had. The steak knives are fantastic, the old ones we had made filet seem tough they were so dull; but now I find excuses to help J cook because chopping is so much fun. I can mince shallots and garlic with one pass instead of having to chop and re-chop like I did before. They were, I think, about $180 for the set, but worth every penny. I just wish it came with a larger serrated knife, but there's a couple open slots to add on so I'm sure I can buy it separately.

We also got this set:

It's anodized stainless steel I think with Thermolon nonstick coating, (which doesn't scratch like Teflon!) and all of it's ovenproof so you can go straight to the stovetop to the oven. It's every bit as good as Calphalon, but we got a smaller set for about half the price. I think the six piece set was about $100 on sale.

Cooking with them is amazing. Unfortunately we have an electric stove, but these pans almost make up for it with the way they perform.

likerain

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October 22nd, 2009 - 2:12 PM

OMG electric stove/ranges are fucking HELL ON EARTH! those pans look amazing. I am in the market for a new set of pans. I figure after all the work i have put in on the fucking stove.. I should treat myself with some nice pans.

morta

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October 22nd, 2009 - 2:38 PM

Electric ranges are pretty awful to cook on.
I've blown up one gas stove, shorted out two electric stoves, and burned down another gas stove, so I tend to stay away from the actual cooking process if I can. Gas is definitely far superior when it comes to how pans conduct heat, and it's much easier to adjust temperatures mid-recipe.

youth

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October 22nd, 2009 - 3:07 PM

i grew up with electric, but after cooking in other homes with gas im right there with you.

ps take care of your hand, gooooooooosh my hand hurts just thinking about it.

EnderWiggin

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October 22nd, 2009 - 3:43 PM

Electric is pretty awful. The new place we just moved into has an electric stove, and it sucks to cook on.

Oh BTW, that IS a nice set! Forged are a LOT nicer to work with with than a stamped set.

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October 22nd, 2009 - 4:22 PM

I'm extremely jealous of the knives and anyone cooking with gas.

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October 22nd, 2009 - 4:50 PM

brought this to mind.

morta

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October 22nd, 2009 - 5:59 PM

EnderWiggin Said:

Electric is pretty awful. The new place we just moved into has an electric stove, and it sucks to cook on.

Oh BTW, that IS a nice set! Forged are a LOT nicer to work with with than a stamped set.

Don't you want to come right over and feel my pans?

CoolUsername

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October 22nd, 2009 - 10:07 PM

I don't eat meat so no overly sharp knives over here. When the need arises for sharp knives, well I've learned how to use a shaving blade for shit.

girlnamedbrigid

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October 23rd, 2009 - 2:00 AM

morta Said:

girlnamedbrigid Said:

niiiice.
the knives, not the wound.
we just got a super nice set of wusthofs for our (re-do)wedding. they are FABULOUS.

The knives are fucking awesome.

I didn't realize how awesome until I compared them to the other shitty knives we had. The steak knives are fantastic, the old ones we had made filet seem tough they were so dull; but now I find excuses to help J cook because chopping is so much fun. I can mince shallots and garlic with one pass instead of having to chop and re-chop like I did before. They were, I think, about $180 for the set, but worth every penny. I just wish it came with a larger serrated knife, but there's a couple open slots to add on so I'm sure I can buy it separately.

We also got this set:

It's anodized stainless steel I think with Thermolon nonstick coating, (which doesn't scratch like Teflon!) and all of it's ovenproof so you can go straight to the stovetop to the oven. It's every bit as good as Calphalon, but we got a smaller set for about half the price. I think the six piece set was about $100 on sale.

Cooking with them is amazing. Unfortunately we have an electric stove, but these pans almost make up for it with the way they perform.

the me 10 years ago wants to slap the me now for getting so excited over cookware...but it really does make a huge difference. The stainless looks amazing. there are some things like that left on our registry with macy's and we just found out starting next week they will give us 20% off everything we did not get off of the registry. i'm thinking that would be a good time to make the investment.
i feel like i can take on the people on "top chef" with my new found chopping abilities that come with sharp knives.

CoolUsername Said:

I don't eat meat so no overly sharp knives over here. When the need arises for sharp knives, well I've learned how to use a shaving blade for shit.

my dear child, you are young and in time will learn.

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October 23rd, 2009 - 1:13 PM

CoolUsername Said:

I don't eat meat so no overly sharp knives over here. When the need arises for sharp knives, well I've learned how to use a shaving blade for shit.

What do you mean "overly sharp"?

I don't chop meat, kiddo. The only time I use one of those knives for meat is if I'm using the steak knife to carve up my filet, ribeye, or strip steak. The rest of the time I use them for vegetables, and since you seem to not know, yes, it's preferable to have a sharp knife in order to prepare your vegetables as well. Ever tried to cut an onion or a shallot with a dull knife? How about a tomato? I'd rather be able to slice my food than have to mash through it with a dull shitty knife.

Get off your throne. You're no martyr for being a vegetarian/vegan/whatever.

CoolUsername

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October 23rd, 2009 - 2:01 PM

I never claimed to me a martyr or anything... All I said in my post was that I'm a vegetarian so I don't have really sharp knives. Like I have sets of knives but they aren't really sharp enough that I could impale my hand with them... I mean maybe it's because they are old but like if I did it would be really slow and hard.

I've got sharp tools, just not sharp knives.

I do think knives look sort of cool though. Like if I where to ever hypothetically forced to murder someone, I think I would use a butcher knife.

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October 23rd, 2009 - 2:22 PM

fuck shitty knives.
and doctor bills.
you win on all accounts, save for the manual dexterity fail

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October 23rd, 2009 - 2:32 PM

CoolUsername Said:

I do think knives look sort of cool though.

oh... ok?

CoolUsername Said:

Like if I where to ever hypothetically forced to murder someone,

WUT

CoolUsername Said:

I think I would use a butcher knife.

Rawdyernsole Said:

I enjoyed reading the posts in this thread.

bosley

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October 23rd, 2009 - 8:51 PM

jubs Said:

fuck shitty knives.
and doctor bills.
you win on all accounts, save for the manual dexterity fail

morta

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October 24th, 2009 - 2:26 PM

That kid seemed really out there until I looked at his (her?) profile and realized he's (she's?) only 15.

Now it makes all the sense in the world.

He (she?) probably thinks I actually stabbed myself because I'm emo and wanted attention.

CMRuiz

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October 24th, 2009 - 2:58 PM

Pure morbid curiousity: POIDH

likerain

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October 24th, 2009 - 3:45 PM

CoolUsername Said:

I don't eat meat so no overly sharp knives over here. When the need arises for sharp knives, well I've learned how to use a shaving blade for shit.

UM I don't eat meat and I have super sharp knives... WTF is wrong with you.... Vegetables are what EVERYONE chops up the most... SHUT UP YOU ARE MAKING OTHER VEGETARIANS LOOK BAD!!!

morta Said:

That kid seemed really out there until I looked at his (her?) profile and realized he's (she's?) only 15.

Now it makes all the sense in the world.

He (she?) probably thinks I actually stabbed myself because I'm emo and wanted attention.

Most likely.

PS. who the fuck spends time thinking about how they would hypothetically kill someone?

CoolUsername

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October 24th, 2009 - 7:15 PM

Jeez you guys need to chill. I always thought we had no super sharp knives in the house because they where for cutting meat. I don't know I guess our set's just really old I mean we've had it for a while.

And I have watched a lot of horror movies in my time.

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October 24th, 2009 - 7:19 PM

lol

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October 24th, 2009 - 7:23 PM

likerain Said:

PS. who the fuck spends time thinking about how they would hypothetically kill someone?

UM, 75% OF MY DAYS ARE SPENT DOING THIS.

likerain

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October 24th, 2009 - 8:09 PM

REBECCALUKENS Said:

likerain Said:

PS. who the fuck spends time thinking about how they would hypothetically kill someone?

UM, 75% OF MY DAYS ARE SPENT DOING THIS.

Um, ok... tell me you come up with more creative things then say... a butcher's knife.

inkyjenn

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October 24th, 2009 - 10:58 PM

i <3 your knives

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October 25th, 2009 - 11:49 AM

i bought a set of furitechnic knives (rachel ray shills for them). they are really sharp and very comfortable to use.

i have Emeril pans that i bought at Macys, they are nice to cook with.

math

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October 25th, 2009 - 1:47 PM

a sharp knife is a safe knife they say.

mamablotto Said:

i bought a set of furitechnic knives (rachel ray shills for them). they are really sharp and very comfortable to use.

i have Emeril pans that i bought at Macys, they are nice to cook with.

I have a furi chef knife. it is totally comfortable. I specifically got it because I like to use the heel and most forged knives have a bolster that runs into the heel making it useless for cutting anything. my only criticisms are that the handle can be slippery (it did slip once and took off a chunk of one of my fingers) be careful, and that it didn't hold it's edge as well as I'd hoped. my favorite knife is actually a stamped noname I found at a thrift store. it holds its edge really well. I could go for this one though.

those thermolon pans are ridiculously nonstick. the first time I made pancakes in one the batter just floated around in a glob. I boggled.

EnderWiggin

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October 25th, 2009 - 4:21 PM

math Said:

I have a furi chef knife. it is totally comfortable. I specifically got it because I like to use the heel and most forged knives have a bolster that runs into the heel making it useless for cutting anything. my only criticisms are that the handle can be slippery (it did slip once and took off a chunk of one of my fingers) be careful, and that it didn't hold it's edge as well as I'd hoped. my favorite knife is actually a stamped noname I found at a thrift store. it holds its edge really well.

I think those are CROMOV series stainless. That type of steel takes a keen edge and holds it reasonably well, but not as well as the VG-10 Shun uses. You have to re-align the edge on a kitchen steel frequently to keep that keen edge. The advantage of CROMOV is that it's very rust resistant, and tough.

The stamped knife you have is probably carbon steel, which will generally outperform most other steels until you get into the higher end stuff, or is thin enough that it continues to use like it's sharp when it's relatively dull.

They sell coated carbon steel knives now which aren't bad, if you can get past the bright primary colors. I'm still getting around to upgrading the large utility knife in the kitchen to something out of VG-10 or 154CM, or at least AUS-8. I still really want the Shun:

CoolUsername Said:

I don't eat meat so no overly sharp knives over here. When the need arises for sharp knives, well I've learned how to use a shaving blade for shit.

What the hell are you doing with a straight razor?

Sharp knives in the kitchen are always good, vegetarian or not. It's great to be able to slice bread instead of sawing at it with a serrated knife until it seperates.

aparticularlycr

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October 25th, 2009 - 5:59 PM

i got a set of Anolon knivesa few years ago, it was the best thing i could have done for my kitchen. i have had to do my share of scolding people to not put them in the dishwasher however.

also lol @ emo girls with straight razors who think they are special cos they are vegetarian

CoolUsername

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October 25th, 2009 - 8:02 PM

*Is a dude and was referring to work related things, also never said anything about being special*.

CoolUsername

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October 25th, 2009 - 8:03 PM

Also someone can't really be emo, I mean I figured you would know that on MOC where people have a basic music education but whatever.

CoolUsername

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October 26th, 2009 - 2:42 PM

Yeah, I've com to the conclusion I'm just going to respectfully bow out of this thread before I get everyone that's been here for a while to dislike me, so yeah, thanks.

gnome_again

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October 26th, 2009 - 3:33 PM

ugh.
knife lust.
so cannot afford rn.
my mom has some incredible carbon steel butcher knives from the 30's. they've been sharpened almost to nothing but they're still incredible.

aparticularlycr

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October 26th, 2009 - 8:56 PM

MY BAD