German stuff found at an estate sale

[Joe Bob]

An FA Porsche chopping knife (sharp as hell), a five band portable radio with original box (AC/DC), and a Pelican carving in teak.

Bunch of other high end knives, I walked away with cash in pocket but a LOT scores.

[masraum]

Nice haul. I like the knife. Santoku style blade.

Cool haul.

[beepbeep]

I have one of those Porsche 301:s. Design is cool but frankly, I find the knife to be rather average as a kitchen tool. It dulls quickly and isn't really able to attain "razor" sharpness. I've read some reviews since and it seems that steel used is grainy (= hard to get perfect edge).

After sharpening, the knife edge will be serrated (on micro-level) which will give (false) appearance of being sharp when slicing tomatoes and such. But as soon as serrations wear out it's just another dull knife with cool design.

P.S. I have two Mora 2000's (basically cheap outdoor knives) which are used for 99% of real kitchen work, when nobody looks. Porsche is relegated to slicing veggies and showing off when we have dinner guests (preparing food with outdoor knife with plastic handle isn't so cheffish )

[Joe Bob]

Yeah, I'm guessing the Henkels and others are more user friendly. Prolly gonna sell the Pelican, radio and knife.......any idea as to what they be worth?

[onlycafe]

"let me call a buddy."

[Joe Bob]

There is a WHOLE apartment full of high end stuff. We need to get rid of it, sell it and donate the proceeds to charity per the will. No heirs......this is a charity case thru the church.

If you live in SmelLA....contact me.

Anybody but Speeder.

[tchanson]

Originally Posted by beepbeep

I have one of those Porsche 301:s. Design is cool but frankly, I find the knife to be rather average as a kitchen tool. It dulls quickly and isn't really able to attain "razor" sharpness. I've read some reviews since and it seems that steel used is grainy (= hard to get perfect edge).

After sharpening, the knife edge will be serrated (on micro-level) which will give (false) appearance of being sharp when slicing tomatoes and such. But as soon as serrations wear out it's just another dull knife with cool design.

Agreed on the Porsche Design knives. I have several that I received as a gift but rarely use.

As noted they are mediocre at best in holding an edge. The more glaring problem is the lack of a grip. Instead there is just a small metal dowel with rounded tips that goes through the handle to serve as a resting point for your thumb.

As you hands are often wet or otherwise slippery when cooking, this does not inspire confidence.

Form over function. Lovely to look at, but they always make me think Butzi never actually used a knife in a kitchen.