@werehatrack
Such a shame you won’t be able to participate in such a great deal! (Or you could do like many mehtizens and squirrel it away as a gift for later!)
Is it just me, or does the Amazon link seem like it’s a different knife? Specifically, the Amazon link looks like a forged knife to me, and these all look stamped. I know there are crappy forged knives in the world and some good stamped ones, but generally speaking, I would expect forged knives (like the one in the Amazon picture) to be better than stamped knives (like the ones in the Meh picture). Am I missing something?
@Odysseus1001 Read the product description at Amazon. That knife is definitely forged. These knives don’t say forged, and they don’t look forged. I don’t think the Amazon comparison is valid.
@Kyeh@mikesmells
That…exactly.
We keep two sponges in rotation at all times. One is in the dishwasher waiting to be run, the other is on the counter being used. They get swapped each time the dishwasher gets cycled.
@mikesmells I wash the chicken sometimes. You know, if I’ve waited too long to use it and it smells just a teeny bit off. Rinse it off and it’s good to go. I mean, it hasn’t killed me. Yet.
@mikesmells also wash your mustard; if you rub seasoning in your meats with your bare hands, you’re probably grabbing the bottle/shaker with your bloody fingers and forgetting to wipe them down.
I love knives and I have plenty. What I would really love to have is some of those finger guards! Those might sell faster than the knives. I don’t make a habit of cutting myself, but it wouldn’t hurt to have something for added protection… literally, wouldn’t hurt.
@chienfou I’ve never watched it either. It only occurred to me because I was trying to find an image of a “sinister French chef” (they were all TOO evil-looking!) and the definition for sinister provided the corresponding word for “right-oriented.” So that made me wonder!
I have a confession. I sometimes wash my chicken when it’s just starting to go off, because if you wash off the slime and cook the meat real good, it means I don’t have to order DoorDash again.
Specs
Product: Zakarian by Dash 5-Knife Cutlery Bundle
Model: K54595237000, K52140237000, K54595012000, K52140012000
Condition: New
What’s Included?
Price Comparison
$49.99 (for 7" only) at Amazon
Warranty
90 days
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Jan 27 - Wednesday, Jan 29
The is a forking knife deal!
@lonocat Here kitty kitty kitty

I love the Jamie Oliver knives I got here, hope these are as nice.

/giphy waggish-aspiring-spark
So, four knives, one saw, and finger armor. None of those are needed here right now.
@werehatrack
Such a shame you won’t be able to participate in such a great deal! (Or you could do like many mehtizens and squirrel it away as a gift for later!)
THESE MAKE REALLY SHITTY MARGARITAS
@alacrity yes, but if life has recently given you lemons/limes, the knives might help you make really great margaritas.
@alacrity
I’m a sucker for the knives!
@sillyheathen Me too. I really don’t need these, but they come in red, which matches my kitchen, so I mean, how can I not?
@Pony ha same! Well the red and they may be my backup camping knives.
Is it just me, or does the Amazon link seem like it’s a different knife? Specifically, the Amazon link looks like a forged knife to me, and these all look stamped. I know there are crappy forged knives in the world and some good stamped ones, but generally speaking, I would expect forged knives (like the one in the Amazon picture) to be better than stamped knives (like the ones in the Meh picture). Am I missing something?
@Odysseus1001 Read the product description at Amazon. That knife is definitely forged. These knives don’t say forged, and they don’t look forged. I don’t think the Amazon comparison is valid.
@Odysseus1001 Good eye. That is definitely not the same chef knife.
@lkblaser @Odysseus1001 good catch! Definitely different knives. Meh, you almost had me with your deceptive advertising!
@Odysseus1001 I came here to point out the same thing! Apples and oranges. Nice (*but sleazy) try, Meh…
@Odysseus1001 The (apparently) one piece blade-bolster-hilt at Amazon (vs. the bolsterless ones here) is certainly a sign of forging.
[I wonder if they are triple ground.]
Do not wash chicken. It cooks and the heat “sanitizes” whatever it is you may be worried about.
A Hotdog is a Sandwich just covered this last week on their podcast.
Also, change your sponges often, CLEAN YOUR SINKS and don’t forget to check behind the mustard to see if anything expired slipped back there.
@mikesmells You can run your sponges through the dishwasher and also microwave them.
@Kyeh @mikesmells
That…exactly.
We keep two sponges in rotation at all times. One is in the dishwasher waiting to be run, the other is on the counter being used. They get swapped each time the dishwasher gets cycled.
@mikesmells I wash the chicken sometimes. You know, if I’ve waited too long to use it and it smells just a teeny bit off. Rinse it off and it’s good to go. I mean, it hasn’t killed me. Yet.
@mikesmells also wash your mustard; if you rub seasoning in your meats with your bare hands, you’re probably grabbing the bottle/shaker with your bloody fingers and forgetting to wipe them down.
They just had to come in red… sigh.

/giphy unnatural-contemptible-sun
I always thought washing chicken was a joke until I saw someone actually do it last year.
@brennyn
/showme a chicken washing upi
Not as sharp as i used to be, so guess i need these.
Also need a finger guard, 'cause it tends to get me in trouble while i’m driving.
But got mehrathon junk headed this way and no irk coupons yet…
/dontbuy
Wouldn’t you know… Georgia Red, um “Cranberry” already sold out.
@pmarin serves me right for going to bed before midnight and sleeping in until 7 this morning.
Oh,well, I’ll save my 2025 coupon for later.
@OnionSoup @pmarin What 2025 coupon? I didn’t receive one?
The last picture caught me off guard
I love knives and I have plenty. What I would really love to have is some of those finger guards! Those might sell faster than the knives. I don’t make a habit of cutting myself, but it wouldn’t hurt to have something for added protection… literally, wouldn’t hurt.
@kbandtheboys it might hurt if you forgot to take one off and had an MRI.
@OnionSoup True, but… it might hurt if you cut your finger because you don’t have a finger guard.
🫢
@kbandtheboys your scenario might be more likely than mine… But the risks are real
@OnionSoup Agreed!
@kbandtheboys https://www.amazon.com/SLXDEX-Stainless-Protector-Adjustable-Chopping/dp/B09FDW2F9L/ref=sr_1_1?crid=21GPRYH8B36AW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.LIhWxyNY-5Bs9ZeOmcsUdQu38Y_p2RpT0BRE-QCFtHK4fEG9UV188s99b2Kii_G1nBheBCM_ReH3-g8zTB8SRK_F5zROyWhW7-GcuQK2Emiu8wTaa7gOfTPxVb_PJA7OgWPFXnn77QqhJxRNyGEXrilNZjV8XRRNB4sC1j0zys5Z6ZH6SRp4AFa2gV4f5Y2p7LmazYj2KrLEa-g1P25GHgdHKxYW2OZxK5_IjOPxowHmSKXG01xeBvqKtvNKjF6CdwoH9Db0JGQ6e4hHfteZc7_xrh_SwrR4Fh_EYayu_FElHCVcWN4qA02Vzqwxendb0RGZcKbb8MG5ZEeqYjT3FDLz6M1pvPba6_1xHEzu_B09WOcLCZyYoJTY2iX5k2v3AE6i3Zgne3Yd6NLfjN4HsVno7RuBv_dsQSOw3LhDlBfhSmmCo0Qm1cI6qHu1UlNj.YrZvp2l4dMvx36IYrfRgSb6kAu_frHH4xpA9RCeLZxU&dib_tag=se&keywords=finger+guards+for+cutting+food&qid=1737400588&sprefix=finger+guar%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-1
@StGermain Sweet! Thanks!
No red, no deal.
@MrNews me too… I was excited until saw no red.
Shout out to the left-handed cook in the second picture!
@chienfou Are you left handed?
@Kyeh
Yep! “Totally sinister”
@chienfou Heh heh …
BTW, don’t you think it’s interesting that there’s a show about a serial killer named “Dexter?” Maybe the writer is a lefty!
@Kyeh
Wow. I’ve heard of Dexter but never really connected it. Someday (when I have nothing to do) maybe I’ll run down THAT rabbit trail.
@chienfou I’ve never watched it either. It only occurred to me because I was trying to find an image of a “sinister French chef” (they were all TOO evil-looking!) and the definition for sinister provided the corresponding word for “right-oriented.” So that made me wonder!
I got some from Woot a few months back. They are very average knives. But the price was low enough that I’m satisfied.
@blaineg
That is the secret: “Bang for your buck!”
I have a confession. I sometimes wash my chicken when it’s just starting to go off, because if you wash off the slime and cook the meat real good, it means I don’t have to order DoorDash again.
Who CARES if they are red or black. For this price, they will replace several sets of EXPENSIVE knives that don’t match these in quality.!!!