What about Misen

SmokeyLopey

I keep seeing adds for Misen, but don't know anything about them (or many other knives for that matter). I am sure they aren't as good as Shun, but are they forth $53? 

smbishop

I have a set from the original kickstarter...  I like them, sharpen a couple times a year... 

vb4677

Love my Chef's knife from Misen!  Keep looking at adding to the collection, but haven't pulled the trigger yet...

nolaegghead

They are legit.  That alloy is great, price low for what you get.

HeavyG

I got the chef knife from their Kickstarter campaign. It's a decent knife. If you pinch grip, the bolster on their knife is about the most comfortable I've come across.

Wolfpack

Anyone use their nonstick pans?

SmokeyLopey

Wolfpack said:

Anyone use their nonstick pans?

Good question. I look forward to responses. Maybe I can buy both!. 

nolaegghead

SmokeyLopey said:

Wolfpack said:

Anyone use their nonstick pans?

Good question. I look forward to responses. Maybe I can buy both!. 

I have not.  That said, I would not spend too much money on a nonstick pan as they have a finite lifespan vs regular SS pans.  Buy what commercial kitchens buy.  

I do like their sauce pan.  The rounded bottom makes total sense with using wisks, spoons, etc.

SmokeyLopey

Thanks @nolaegghead --sounds like good advice. 

SmokeyLopey

Thanks to everyone for your input. I ordered a knife a few mins ago...but have to admit falling prey to paying near sticker price, following a pop-up ad, for a paring knife. On a more positive note, freight was free! Stay tuned....

nolaegghead

mise en place!