Are Wusthof or Global knife sets better?

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I nearly have enough Flybuy points to get either a Wusthof or Global Knife set. It’s something I’ve wanted for a long time but really couldn’t justify spending much needed $$ on them but now I have the opportunity to get them for free. Have any other MoM’s got these knives & would you recommend them? Have you needed to get them sharpened? If so, after how many years?

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- - mom461961, QLD said
  - 28 May 2020
    6:46 pm
it all comes down to personal preference. i prefer wustoff they feel more comfortable to use and are a good long term knife. i have now had my wustoff classic knives for over 12 years and they are still great. most butcher shops do knife sharpening but it can range from 4 -6 a knife. but if you use a steel regularly and store them properly the edge will last a long time
- - mom101628, QLD said
  - 02 May 2016
    9:44 pm
I have had my set of Wusthof knives for nearly 30 years – still as good as new and I swear by them. I have found the feel of the global ones just not right for me and I have two chef friends who also use Wusthof. We sharpen them ourselves and give a quick run over with the steel just before use and sometimes during if we are doing a lot of cutting.
- - Klsmith91, QLD said
  - 03 Nov 2015
    7:48 pm
global knives are brilliant, i love my set!
- - mom81879, QLD said
  - 09 Sep 2015
    8:12 pm
Definitely Wusthoff. We bought a complete set, comes with a steel so we sharpen ourselves. Hubby gives them a quick rub each time they’re used, I’m not so keen.
- - mom93821, QLD said
  - 02 Jun 2015
    9:45 am
Interesting answers and discussion on knives. A good set of knives in the kitchen makes a huge difference!
- - damish70, QLD said
  - 09 Sep 2014
    11:39 pm
I redeemed my FLYBUY points today & ordered my Global knife block. It’s sleeker & will sit better on my bench top than the Wusthof block.
- - chelseabutch, QLD said
  - 09 Sep 2014
    1:13 pm
I have a set of each (I am a cook) and have broken a global knife when it hit the floor. My Wustof knives are still all going strong after 10 years. They are both good quality but I find the global handles to be a bit slippery
- - Kelly, QLD said
  - 25 Aug 2014
    2:22 pm
Wursthof for sure they are great my mum had some and they lasted for years.
- - queenofspeed, QLD said
  - 14 Aug 2014
    5:27 pm
Dont know about better, but I love my global knives
- - seachtheteach, QLD said
  - 31 Jul 2014
    11:43 pm
Glad I read these answers – I will save up for Wusthof!
- - curlytops, QLD said
  - 31 Jul 2014
    9:23 pm
i have not heard of either sorry!
- - mrsnixo, QLD said
  - 31 Jul 2014
    9:18 pm
Wusthof definitely. They are better quality and the edge lasts longer. They are german made rather than chinese. (Hubby used to be a chef)
- - mom61924, QLD said
  - 31 Jul 2014
    2:42 am
I think Global myself 🙂 I need to check my points
- - ozstarlett, QLD said
  - 30 Jul 2014
    10:46 pm
I personally would go with global – I know more chefs that use them rather than wusthof
- - Dennis12, QLD said
  - 30 Jul 2014
    8:24 pm
Wusthof definately
- - kathryn, QLD said
  - 30 Jul 2014
    5:04 pm
I’ve nearly got enough points for these too so will be watching what other mums say 🙂
- - shanz, QLD said
  - 30 Jul 2014
    4:42 pm
I personally prefer Global, they are light and easy to use. I have had my set for 10years and they are fantastic
- - mom56842, QLD said
  - 30 Jul 2014
    4:11 pm
I’ve never had experience with either but I have eyed off the Wusthof ones, I would like to own a set.