About an hour in a well-stocked store. And with care, a quality knife will last a lifetime. On the other hand, you'll want to throw away a bad one inside of an hour. A good knife will slice cleanly and easily. A bad knife will tear the meat, and make you work twice as hard as you have to.
Good knives cost more than bad ones do, and sometimes it's tough to spend that extra money.
But if you plan to do a lot of cooking, it's money well spent. Make the commitment. Food processors have become commonplace in kitchens today. Well, if you don't want to spend your life cleaning various appliances, changing accessories or buying new knives every year, you'll want a decent set of knives at hand. Inc. All Rights Reserved.