If you love to cook, if you’re passionate about creating delicious dishes and sharing them with friends and family – you know the importance of good knives.
Knives that always perform – that will slice a tomato cleanly and smoothly…
Knives that will cut through a fresh loaf of bread without smooshing it beyond belief…
Good knives are something that you simply can’t be without.
Knives that are well balanced, that fit in your hand, and that cut cleanly, swiftly and sharply through your ingredients are absolutely priceless
Perhaps you’ve noticed some new knives showing up in my recipe photographs over the past month…
I’m a very lucky girl
I’m a Chicago Cutlery Ambassador and as such, I got some gorgeous new knives to play with.
The way these knives fit in your hand, the way they balance …
I’ve had lots of expensive, name brand knives in my kitchen, but I’ve never had knives like these.
The curve where the handle meets your thumb and palm…
The guides that show your thumb where to go, that help you to grip the knife perfectly and aid you in holding the knife to use it to your best advantage.
These knives are wickedly sharp, beautiful to look at and a dream to use.
I have several of these Chicago Cutlery Design Pro knives and these are without a doubt the knives that I will give as wedding presents, Christmas presents, housewarming gifts and birthday presents to my foodie friends.
Thanks to the generosity of the Chicago Cutlery people, I have a Chicago Cutlery DesignPro Partoku Knife
These are without a doubt the two knives that I use most frequently – and I know they will quickly become your two favorite knives, too.
Do you want the chance to win these Chicago Cutlery Design Pro knives?
This Giveaway Now Closed: Congratulations to Donna for winning!
Each entry must be left in a separate comment with a valid email address. The mandatory entry must be completed before the bonus entries.
Mandatory Entry: What is the most important thing you look for in a knife?
Bonus Entries: Share this giveaway on any or all of your social networks: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest… and leave a link back to your share here in the comments.
This giveaway will be open until 11:59 PM on Monkey’s birthday – Thursday, September 20th, 2012
I look for a great blade and ease of cut! Great giveaway, thanks!
I look for versatility – a knife that can have multipurpose use.
I look for sharpness and ease of handling.
Well, you already know my answer: how ninjatastic they are. But since ninjatasticness can never be measured, created, nor destroyed, I will have to say that in addition to how well they hold an edge (which is of course obvious), I look for good weight balance. Cutting is all about translating fluid motion into a singular point (my dad taught me that as a kid). The better weight balance your knife has, the better it can translate your ninjatasticness to a tomato.
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I’m a full-length tang kind of girl myself 🙂
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Obviously sharpness, but also a good quality handle that won’t break off after months of use.
I look for a knife that is of course exceptionally sharp but also not to heavy.
I am a sucker for a GREAT knife. I have tried various ones, but am always let down. I want a knife that really can slice through veggies as if they are butter. I want a knife that fits in my hand comfortably. And in the words of my 3rd grader, all in all, I want a knife that does all the wonderful things it is actually advertised doing! ;o)
How a knife feels in my hand is important, as well as a quality handle.
Stays sharp, has some heft to it, good grip. A good knife makes cooking so much more enjoyable!
The sharpness of the blade is the selling point for me. It also has to have a good handle to grip!
I consider how they feel in my hand and whether or not they would be difficult to keep sharpened. (I want to keep my knives sharp but I don’t want to have to have some special training or know-how to accomplish that.)
How sharp it is and how smooth it cuts.
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I look for the ease of slicing whatever I am slicing– I like it to be comfortable in my hand.
Honestly, I’ve never bought a knife. We have the most craptastic knives ever. I hate them. I would like something that we could sharpen ourselves and that fits nicely into my hand though.
How sharp it is and not too heavy.
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To tell you the truth, I love looking for cool handles. These certainly fit the bill! 😀 Thank you for the giveaway!
I look for a great blade and ease of handling. Versatility is a nice extra.
I like a sharp blade, that is not very heavy; I have small hands, so a nicely shaped grip on the handle is a bonus.
I need new knives so bad! I love a knife that is sharp and feels good to hold.
I look for the handle and how it feels in my hand and how well it stays sharp.
I look for a good ‘balance’ when I hold it. If it doesn’t feel right, it isn’t right. Thanks for the offer.
These knifes were what I grew up using with my mom I look for quality and dependability
Easy to cut, sharp and comfortable handle
The knife must be sharp and easy to handle.
Sharpness of the knife and how it sits in my hand!
I look for a knife that is sharp when I need it and fits my hand comfortably
I look for sharp blades – but really, I just like cool liking knives. 🙂
I look for quality — one good knife is all I have right now!
Absolutely sharpness is number one. Second I want it to stay sharp even if I use it a lot.
Sounds corny, but the way it feels in my hand first. Sharpness second. I have a Chicago Cutlery Bread knife I got for a gift at my wedding shower almost 16 years ago and it is still my favorite knife by far!! Love Chicago Cutlery.
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The weight of the knife in my hand, the balance, ease of use
I look for smooth cut and comfortable handle.
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Versatility is # 1 option when choosing a knife
I look for the ease of cutting and comfortable feel of the knife.
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I like a knife that fits well in my hand and does not weigh a lot. A great knife makes the job so much easier.
I look for handle fit and sharpness!
I great blade and comfortable handle.
Sharpness and something that fits my hand just right!
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The blade has to be sharp and hold a good edge!
We got our first Chicago Cutlery knives as a wedding present. Needless to say this was before tweeting, but everyonje that knows me, knows I love my knives 🙂
I don’t pin or social media, but I do ;ove trolling through the pininterest sites and there are some fine photos of the new designs.
I have an older set of Chicago Cutlery and I LOVE them! I don’t think there is a better knife on the market
Sharpness! Otherwise, tomatoes get squashed 🙂
I like a sharp knife with a good size handle.
Besides an excellent blade, I like a balanced weight and an ease in the hand. These look fantastic–no rivets to fall out and more sanitary. Great giveaway.
Mostly, the most important thing would be how it feels. These grips look awesome! You know the balance and the blades will be good as long as you look for a good quality knife. The grip/handle is just about the only thing that can vary much. I’ll be adding these to my Christmas list!
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I like a knife that fits my hand and has enough weight for good balance.
Most important to me is versatility and muti-functionability. Yes, I think that is a word 🙂
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I’ve been looking for a new knife and the most important thing I’ve noticed is the fit in your hand. Some just feel awkward. I think a knife that feels comfortable in your hand is going to give you better control. And I’m kind of accident prone so I need all the help I can get.
Fit and how it feels in my hand are how I choose my knives. I also see what I would use the knives for. I like to be able to get the most out of a few essential kitchen items.
I look for good quality knife. One that has a comfortable grip and is easy to care for.
I tweeted about it @leighdusek
I look for ease of use sharpness and quality of the steel.
To me, a great knife is razor sharp and holds its edge well… It’s a bonus if it is as pretty as those two knives! Those are gorgeous!!
Most important thing about my favorite knife is the feel/fit in my hand.
keeps it’s edge, most important to me
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I like a weighty knife with an indestructible blade!
The most important thing to me is how the knife feels in my hand second is being sharp
I look for durability in all my knives and knives sets.
I look for a balanced knife
For me, it’s a toss up between a strong, sharp blade, and balance.
I look for sharpness and a good feel in the hand. Beauty does not hurt.
Obviously a knife’s sharpness is essential, but it is truly more than that- with what ease does it slice through a tomato and a block of cheese, because it should do both with relative ease. How it feels in my hand, the weight and balance and comfort, are also extremely important.
I want a knife that cuts sharp and is comfortable in my hand. I have not seen these knives and would love to give them a try.
I look for a knife that will hold it’s extra sharp edge through lots of cutting.
I love a knife that feels like it belongs in my hand, and that it means to do business. Balance and pretty are good, too, but when it’s an extension of my arm, I’m in love.
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I want a dead sharp knife that stays that way with a lot of use.
I love a sharp knife, but being properly balanced is so important to me! Need to feel like I am holding something substantial!
I look for reviews on how long they stay sharp.
The edge, the edge, the edge….the sharpness, how long the edge lasts, and ease in resharpening. Thanks!
Sharp, sharp, sharp. Most important thing with a knife.
I really notice the weight and feel of the knife in my hand. My Chicago Cutlery set is over 20 years old and still going strong. We tried to replace it with another brand that was a Christmas gift, but went back to my old set after one use of the “fancy, new” set!
I love a sharp nice that just *feels right* in my hand…these knives look beautiful in your photos!
I have small hands and I like a knife to be light weight.
I like a knife that is easy to clean and stays sharp.
I like a sharp knife that feels good when I am using it.
I like a knife that holds its sharpness! Ah so sweet if it can slice a tomato without squishing or easily slice some whole wheat bread! You are making me crave a BLT!
I look for two things in a good knife, a good solid comfortable handle that is easy to grip, and it being sharp enough to cut what I need it too, be it a steak or some veggies from the garden. Thanks for the chance! 🙂
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