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Originally posted by SecretMethod70
Planned Obsolescence: Knives are made with this in mind. Truthfully, if you want to always have your knife cutting at top quality, most knives must be replaced within 1-2 years (if cheap)
or 2-4 years (if high quality) of buying them. Of course, many people just live with inferior performance for years after they need to be replaced until they finally are forced to get new knives.
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You're saying that high end knives need to be replaced after 4 years? I don't buy that at all. With proper care a knife will last many many years.
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Wood Handles: STAY AWAY FROM THESE. Wooden handles are absolutely disgusting. Wood is a porous material and absorbs grease, bacteria, etc from everything it comes in contact with. Most wooden handles, when inspected under a microscope, are dirtier than your average toilet bowl. Not to mention that they're STRONGLY discouraged against being used in any place where food is prepared for others such as restaurants, hotels, etc, so why in the world would you use them for yourself? Not dishwasher safe.
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Can't think of any one I know that puts their knifes in a dishwasher. (maybe that's why yours lasts only 4 years?)
I think with proper care and cleaning a wood handle will last just as long as a plastic. I can't see it being any different than using wood cutting boards as far a cleanliness. (note: I don't own a wood handle knife)