Cutting board recommendations......

I use a custom maple board I had made to fit into my kitchen cabinets. It never sees the dishwasher. As for knives, buy good ones and never put them in the dishwasher. Get yourself a ceramic steel and you should be set.

It sounds like you're after plastic boards you can run through the dishwasher. There are places to custom order size / thickness / edging / etc. They can get pricey quick for small quantities especially if you get a lot of custom options, but still, it's out there if you really need a specific size. WebRestaurantStore, CustomCuttingBoards.com, probably others.

The best prices I've seen on plastic / nylon was at the local restaurant supply store, maybe there's one in your area?

Knives are tougher, I don't know of any decent quality steel knives you can dishwasher clean. I have the mid-range Wustofs and love them (Gourmet line). Had a Global in the past and wow, it was awesome, but a pain to get sharpened properly because of the way they're edged. Victorinox are often highly rated and very inexpensive if you go with the fibrox grips instead of the rosewood. Check Amazon. Knives are highly personal. Do you prefer a heavy, German knife or a lighter Japanese style?

Afterthought: if you look into Victorinox, know that their filet / trimming knives come in varying grades of blade flexibility, which is not listed clearly on Amazon. If you're after a certain stiffness or flexibility, you may want to go to the Victorinox website and get the model number you prefer and double check it's the same before you order.

We need to start with a budget. Most knives and dishwashers don't mix. I only dishwash my plastic cutting board and have a nice wood one I wipe down.

Here's an article comparing wood to plastic.
http://www.organicauthority.com/eco...a-wooden-or-plastic-cutting-board-better.html

I'm partial to bamboo boards, but wouldn't dishwasher them.

If you want a dishwasher safe board you cant beat the white plastic boards at walmart i have several in numerous sizes.


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I'd say victorinox would be a good fit for you. My family abuses the knives and they just end up in the dishwasher so high end knives would just get destroyed at my house. I have several victorinox knives that see the dishwasher regularly and I sharpen them often. I'd definitely get a thicker cutting board if you go plastic or nylon. We have a few that wifey throws in the dishwasher so over time they have warped a little, they were cheap though so it's not a big deal.




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As for knives mad cow cutlery sells a set they call i believe the bbq competition set. They are mundial knives and have been great couple quick swipes on the sharpening rod before using and they are good to go.


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http://www.madcowcutlery.com/store/pc/Competition-BBQ-Knife-Set-With-Mundigrips-72p1573.htm

I have these and love them


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DubfromGA said:

I wish I had the budget for some super nice knives, but my wife and son would have them messed up in short order. . Dishwasher & banging them in stainless sink, etc.:wacko:

I'll check Walmart and Academy tomorrow.

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Put on your Big boy pants Tell the kid if he touches them it will be the last time he sees his fingers attached and the Wife it is grounds for the big "D"! After all You don't use her curling Iron ( well maybe you do:twitch No reason a Hard working man can't have a Few Things of his own.

And make sure they have the NSF on them.

Militant83 said:

http://www.madcowcutlery.com/store/pc/Competition-BBQ-Knife-Set-With-Mundigrips-72p1573.htm

I have these and love them


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This is a really cool set with all the knives you really need and a nice carrying case to boot.:thumb:

But for a home set I would use a knife block for safe storage.

I only use that set for my bbq cooks but im getting some of the same knives for the kitchen but i like the magnetic knife bars for storage rather than a knife block.


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Against the grain of most on this post, but I went to a smoking class and the subject of knives came up. The responce was "go to Sam's and by them, 2 for $10, use them and pitch when they no longer hold an edge".

But...he who dies with the most toys wins:becky:

Missed-Em said:

Against the grain of most on this post, but I went to a smoking class and the subject of knives came up. The responce was "go to Sam's and by them, 2 for $10, use them and pitch when they no longer hold an edge".

But...he who dies with the most toys wins:becky:

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That works too.

DubfromGA said:

Done!

Knives and boards will be had !


Mine, all mine. :heh:

Nope to tha curlin iron. Ma hair is too short.

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Thank goodness you have woken up. It is obvious good knives & and a proper cutting board do not ever need to see a dishwasher - a mechanical one that is.
Johni