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I'm a Global user myself and wouldn't switch for all the Sake in Japan! I myself love the lightweight of the Global knives and the good balance they have. In my experience the Global knives hold an edge really well but I wouldn't use a sharpening steel on them only ceramic sharpening stones or waterstones.

GlobalKnifeSet at 12:38AM on 10/19/09

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Shun or Global?

One thing I see not addressed here is the difference between Shun classic and Shun elite. I have had significant exposure to both lines and the Globals. Everyone is correct in saying that the final decision should be made by your hand, but the best steel is the shun elite as far as edge retention is concerned. Anyone who has invested in these high end knives would do best to learn about sharpening them or his or her hard-earned money is only effective for that first month after the "yearly" sharpening. I sharpen professionally and know what these knives are capable of. Using them without honing for long periods of time is like pushing your bmw to the supermarket.

braden at 8:34PM on 04/30/09

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Shun or Global?

When it comes to chef knives I prefer Global knives. I have been using mine for over 2 years now and it has still maintain its sharpness. I also have Steak Knife Sets from them which I love, to me they are more durable than korin and I have tried some others as well.

They are very comfortable to use and the all-metal construction is really nice, plus they look great in my kitchen.

chef knives at 9:58PM on 03/30/09

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Our Own Robyn Lee on 'No Reservations'

yes i agree with adam, if only tony knew he was in the presence of greatness. robyn is the biggest and best food pornographer! ;)

bionicgrrrl at 8:23PM on 02/10/09

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Our Own Robyn Lee on 'No Reservations'

I would kill for a chance to be on his show, even if the only thing you could see is the back of my head. :)

cochon at 3:08PM on 02/10/09

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Our Own Robyn Lee on 'No Reservations'

YESSSS thank goodness he said good things about Buffalo. I love my city but I was a little worried about what he was seeing and where he was eating and his reaction (not that I should care but we are the butt of so many jokes, we don't need anymore). Didn't get a chance to catch him in the action, though I tried. They filmed here about 3-4 weeks ago... Anyways, haven't seen the "Food Porn" program yet but yeah I agree he should have spoken with someone from Serious Eats!

sweetdiesel at 2:18PM on 02/10/09

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Our Own Robyn Lee on 'No Reservations'

You could also be a happy eater who doesn't give a @#$% what Bourdain says. I mean, I'm a fan. The guy's a good writer and a fascinating personality. But I'm not going to let some air-dried elderly rock-n-roller dictate my food choices. Why should I?

annien at 2:10PM on 02/10/09

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Our Own Robyn Lee on 'No Reservations'

what i'm trying to say is that if people in Buffalo have their own culture then maybe people who are food porn nerds have their own culture. And maybe, just maybe, we appreciate our food just as much as people who don't take pictures.

I know it's a stretch to believe that but hey.. just maybe.

foodinmouth at 11:59AM on 02/10/09

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Our Own Robyn Lee on 'No Reservations'

*sigh* butterfly collectors?

more and more, i can't wait for the old generation to just die off so the myspace generation can grow up and rule the world. I mean seriously. I thought Bourdain displayed some growth during his interview where he shat on Alice Waters. This is what he said about Buffalo:

"I'm just more tolerant and open-minded about different cultures. Buffalo is a different culture. I look at Buffalo and Buffalonians as a different culture now. Ten years ago, I would have looked at them as those poor guys who live upstate, and I'm lucky enough to live in Manhattan. That's the way I would have seen it 10 years ago. Now I see it as a very distinct personality, a very distinct culture with its own architecture, its own kinda feel"

So now there's a sense of quantifying how other people enjoy food? That somehow a snapshot of my meal deems me unappreciative?

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

foodinmouth at 11:58AM on 02/10/09

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