@luvche21 - They weren’t very sharp, but maybe with the sharpener the deal is better. I was thinking the spaces would keep food from sticking to the blade, it sort of works that way, but not as well as I’d hoped. At only $14 it’s a decent deal.
That meh branded knife reminded me of something - remember when woot had those woot-branded cast iron pans? It would be so amazing if meh could make that deal with Lodge for some pans with the meh logo.
@djslack By default Amazon restricts displayed reviews to Verified Purchases. That can be turned off.
It worked in this case, but for many cheap Chinese products the questionable reviews are from people who got free items, and those show as verified purchases.
Amazon’s terms of service allow this as long as there’s a disclaimer. They should change that.
I don’t think all the free product reviewers are trying to intentionally mislead, but the fact that they didn’t pay skews how they see the product, and they probably feel good reviews will get them more free stuff.
At first I thought this came with a Knish Knife, but then I realized it was the sharpener. It might have been neat to have a specialty knife to cut knishes, even though I never eat them.
Isn’t some “heft” a good thing for kitchen knives? Seems like the cutouts - other than looking silly and capturing food particles - would make the blades too light weight.
@RedOak It’s a matter of preference and task, I think. I’ve got a couple of ceramic knives that are a bit light, but I’ve got a German knife that I never used because it weights a ton.
The chef’s knife I use most often is Japanese and is pretty light, as those things go.
@RedOak It’s also about balance. A chef’s knife should balance at around the bolster - but they tend to be blade heavy. Punching holes in a flat, stamped blade is one way to lighten it; the triple grind found on better blades is a more elegant approach
I bought these last time and the quality of them are meh… suggested hand wash they are not exaggerating, one pop on the wash and it starts rusting never mind they’re not really stainless steel, last time I checked stainless steel isn’t magnetic. If I had to give it 1-5 I’d give it a 2 cause they suck at cutting, was Stoked when I bought them thinking yah I’m getting some awesome knives…Nope. they don’t call it meh.com for nothing! and what do you expect with $14 knives?
@hmclynch87 It depends on the stainless steel recipe.
Because of induction burners most stainless steel pots and pans are ferrous enough for a magnet to stick these days. In my experience that makes them less stain resistant but still rust resistant.
@hmclynch87 If you want a good kitchen knife for <20 bucks go to marshals or home goods and get some calaphon lx. I’ve got an 8" chef’s knife, a paring knife, and a 5" nakiri so far. I love all of them. They aren’t stainless, but that’s a good thing.
Someone has to explain the whole knish knife sharpener to me. Is it specifically for sharpening knives used to cut knishes? Is it used to sharpen your knishses to a razor edge? Is it a knife sharpener shaped like a knish? Can I use it if I don’t own a kosher deli? Please elucidate!
@rpstrong oh I’m not knocking the product, but more knocking the company for not really emphasizing that fact. I use my Swedish Mora knives as filet knives in the kitchen. Super duper sharp. They will turn to solid rust in a few hours if you leave them wet after cleaning
Oh, I didn’t think you were especially knocking non-stainless - their propensity to rust is a valid criticism. And not just rust after washing - cutting up a large pile of acidic foods such as lemons or tomatoes will start tarnishing my blades even as I’m using them. I always have a folded towel next to my cutting board; giving the blade a frequent swipe keeps it happy.
Hey, a little about steel. I am a long time machinist and know a bit about that. 300 series ss is mostly non-magnetic as it is austenitic and 400 series ss are very magnetic as are some very good specialty ss like 17-4. They are martensitic or ferritic. Many versions of “carbon steel” also. Generally, carbon will hold a good edge and make a fine knife. One of my favorite knives is a hand made one from an old (I don’t know). I must rinse and dry it by hand after every use or it quickly oxidizes. There, my 2 cents worth.
Got these last time. After running them through my sharpener they were actually fairly sharp, not so much before that. Good call on including a sharpener with these this time around . . . I’m a little annoyed the last set I purchased didn’t have them. Meh . . .
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The last pic looks like it says Meth instead of meh. . . advertising.
@Kirgen meth.com forwards to realtor.com … looking to build that new lab? Inquire today!
@IdHateMe i love this new fact you have shared
No way. Too many crevices that would need cleaned.
Cutting edge!
Too many holes in this deal.
I got these last time, but without the sharpener. They really could have used the sharpener.
Stick on Irk Tattoo not included?
/giphy No Way Jose
Meh. Why not. First time and last time I will buy (a) knife (ves). Consider yourself warned Irk.
Knife to meet you!
I don’t need more knives but I would buy that tattoo!
Meh … selling knives? Gee, how
unexpected.Any reviews of these? I’d love some new knives…
@luvche21 - They weren’t very sharp, but maybe with the sharpener the deal is better. I was thinking the spaces would keep food from sticking to the blade, it sort of works that way, but not as well as I’d hoped. At only $14 it’s a decent deal.
Amazon listing: https://www.amazon.com/Mad-Hungry-Blade-Knife-Sheaths/dp/B01M0EYDOT/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1482037716&sr=8-2&keywords=mad+hungry+knives
@DMO No negative reviews at all!
@craigthom No positive reviews at all either!
That’s a weird way to hold a kitchen knife. Is he planning to stab the vegetables?
in for two whadoIcare
A cut above the rest! The husband retired and can use these to cook my dinners.
/giphy bony halting flamingo
BTW: My 1 year with meh is in 5 days! And this is my 2nd purchase. First one was the Fuko I just received.
@JanaS
/giphy happy anniversary
@sammydog01 Oh my.
@sammydog01 Fixed that for you.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GS83884
That meh branded knife reminded me of something - remember when woot had those woot-branded cast iron pans? It would be so amazing if meh could make that deal with Lodge for some pans with the meh logo.
@KDemo But that would be amazing and not at all … Meh. Stay true to your inner meh, Meh.
Knifes we all need more knifes!!!
Hay this is one of those items you can put in your I need a gift asap but don’t have time to run to the store box.
I found the sharpener, I think, on Amazon.com. Great views, which fakespot says are fake.
@craigthom Kinda like your ex-wife’s new tits.
@mike808 I wasn’t going to pay for them.
@craigthom You get a great big star for that one.
@craigthom Amazon filters them out now apparently.
@djslack By default Amazon restricts displayed reviews to Verified Purchases. That can be turned off.
It worked in this case, but for many cheap Chinese products the questionable reviews are from people who got free items, and those show as verified purchases.
Amazon’s terms of service allow this as long as there’s a disclaimer. They should change that.
I don’t think all the free product reviewers are trying to intentionally mislead, but the fact that they didn’t pay skews how they see the product, and they probably feel good reviews will get them more free stuff.
At first I thought this came with a Knish Knife, but then I realized it was the sharpener. It might have been neat to have a specialty knife to cut knishes, even though I never eat them.
/buy
@Dizavid Sorry, this deal contains 2 unique items and I’m not sure which one you want. Try ordering from the checkout page.
@Dizavid saved. Consider it a win.
I’ll probably need the sharpener.
/image valiant-excitedly-swordfish
/giphy valiant-excitedly-swordfish
Similar Mad Hungry, but just 2 knives: http://www.qvc.com/Mad-Hungry-2-piece-AirBlade-Knife-Set-with-Sheaths.product.K41710.html
The blood holes are what make these stabbers a cut above the rest. Your prey will bleed out in no time with these bad boys in the dress bag.
Isn’t some “heft” a good thing for kitchen knives? Seems like the cutouts - other than looking silly and capturing food particles - would make the blades too light weight.
@RedOak It’s a matter of preference and task, I think. I’ve got a couple of ceramic knives that are a bit light, but I’ve got a German knife that I never used because it weights a ton.
The chef’s knife I use most often is Japanese and is pretty light, as those things go.
@RedOak It’s also about balance. A chef’s knife should balance at around the bolster - but they tend to be blade heavy. Punching holes in a flat, stamped blade is one way to lighten it; the triple grind found on better blades is a more elegant approach
In for Three, someone gave me one of these a few years ago, they are great for cutting cheese! Good for gifts too.
The “holes” are great for reducing resistance, for things like hard cheeses.
Blade runner show care of meh tonight!
I bought these last time and the quality of them are meh… suggested hand wash they are not exaggerating, one pop on the wash and it starts rusting never mind they’re not really stainless steel, last time I checked stainless steel isn’t magnetic. If I had to give it 1-5 I’d give it a 2 cause they suck at cutting, was Stoked when I bought them thinking yah I’m getting some awesome knives…Nope. they don’t call it meh.com for nothing! and what do you expect with $14 knives?
@hmclynch87 Actually, some grades of stainless steel are magnetic.
@hmclynch87 It depends on the stainless steel recipe.
Because of induction burners most stainless steel pots and pans are ferrous enough for a magnet to stick these days. In my experience that makes them less stain resistant but still rust resistant.
@hmclynch87 If you want a good kitchen knife for <20 bucks go to marshals or home goods and get some calaphon lx. I’ve got an 8" chef’s knife, a paring knife, and a 5" nakiri so far. I love all of them. They aren’t stainless, but that’s a good thing.
Someone has to explain the whole knish knife sharpener to me. Is it specifically for sharpening knives used to cut knishes? Is it used to sharpen your knishses to a razor edge? Is it a knife sharpener shaped like a knish? Can I use it if I don’t own a kosher deli? Please elucidate!
@rv617 I think it just means KNIfe SHarpener.
Although maybe it could sharpen knishes, too.
I won’t knock its knish knife sharpening abilities. And maybe you could just lie to it about whether the knife in question is a knish knife or knot.
Best thing about these knives?: Full Tang!
Whoa, carbon steel? If you don’t dry them completely after a hand wash, rust city.
@Mdsuave13 But you can get some seriously good blades, such as my beloved 40 year old Sabitier **** Elephants.
@rpstrong now I want to buy a fortune’s worth of french knives… THANKS
@rpstrong oh I’m not knocking the product, but more knocking the company for not really emphasizing that fact. I use my Swedish Mora knives as filet knives in the kitchen. Super duper sharp. They will turn to solid rust in a few hours if you leave them wet after cleaning
Oh, I didn’t think you were especially knocking non-stainless - their propensity to rust is a valid criticism. And not just rust after washing - cutting up a large pile of acidic foods such as lemons or tomatoes will start tarnishing my blades even as I’m using them. I always have a folded towel next to my cutting board; giving the blade a frequent swipe keeps it happy.
No, these are not low maintenance tools!
Hey, a little about steel. I am a long time machinist and know a bit about that. 300 series ss is mostly non-magnetic as it is austenitic and 400 series ss are very magnetic as are some very good specialty ss like 17-4. They are martensitic or ferritic. Many versions of “carbon steel” also. Generally, carbon will hold a good edge and make a fine knife. One of my favorite knives is a hand made one from an old (I don’t know). I must rinse and dry it by hand after every use or it quickly oxidizes. There, my 2 cents worth.
I just bought these, love them, but didn’t get the sharpener. I’m sure Meh will do the right thing and send me the sharpener. Thanks in advance Meh.
My first meh purchase. I am appropriately unenthusiastic.
Well i needed some knives as the ex keep all the good ones… Hope these can cut butter
First time buyer. Can’t wait for my purchase
Got these last time. After running them through my sharpener they were actually fairly sharp, not so much before that. Good call on including a sharpener with these this time around . . . I’m a little annoyed the last set I purchased didn’t have them. Meh . . .
The British are cutting. The British are cutting.
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Uh. Do these come with sheaths? In this day and age, using a sheath is important.
http://madhungry.com/?shop=2-piece-airblade-knife-set-with-sheaths
These knives were a fantastic buy for the price and I love them! They are sharp and come with sheaths. A great buy!