Global "Synergy" 7 Piece Knife Block Instore at DJs for $279.30

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  atlas on 15/08/2013 - 17:56

  Decent set of knives, enjoying mine i got last time DJs had them on sale.

• bargaino on 15/08/2013 - 18:01 Comment score below threshold.
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    save my dollarydoos on 15/08/2013 - 18:21

    +7

    And there's no need to be a jerk either but that didn't stop you. No idea how you managed to get "condescending snob" from the OP.

    Expensive knives may not make someone a better cook, but better knives can certainly help you get better at it.

    Simply by having access to better knives in the kitchen encouraged me to become more involved in the kitchen more often.

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      King Tightarse on 15/08/2013 - 18:55

      +2

      Not really… there is some cheapo Thai knife that all the chefs were cracking a fat about.
      Had some kind of animal name like "Possum" or "Koala" brand. Anyway is cheap as anything but is weighted and cuts beautifully.
      I guess the thing is really any knife that you enjoy using will make you cook better/more. That can be from pure $ value if you roll that way, could be from the beauty of the perfect edge (Jap knives etc) could just be a joy to use.

      EDIT:
      Its the Kiwi knife (from Thailand) ("Mai pen rai, eh bro? Suck knife Bro!)
      http://www.cheftalk.com/t/59498/kiwi-knives

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        save my dollarydoos on 15/08/2013 - 19:42

        so this kiwi knife you mentioned would fall in the categoy of "better" like I suggested?

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        King Tightarse on 15/08/2013 - 19:43

        Sure!

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        save my dollarydoos on 15/08/2013 - 19:44

        Read the post. Got me interested at least!

        Certainly worth a punt at that price.

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        deeevan on 15/08/2013 - 21:37

        Oh I love my Kiwi knives! Haven't tried any of the big knives, just have a couple fruit and veg ones. I don't know what "decent" knives are, but I do wish my other knives were as nice to use as these. These are pretty popular all over SE Asia, not just Thailand.

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    hornoscous on 15/08/2013 - 18:23

    +2

    Couldn't be better than my $7.99 aldi spec Crofton edge! It made me a better cook than my $2 go-lo spec ever did :P

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  bonus999 on 15/08/2013 - 18:01

  Do anyone know if Myer will price match with DJs? as I have a few Myer gift card would like to use them all and don't want to step in Myer anymore after that.

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    ncmx5 on 15/08/2013 - 18:38

    yep. myer price matches any advertised price… did mine with a macbook last week and paid some of it off with my CBA rewards points…

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      gadgetguy on 15/08/2013 - 19:41

      Only if it doesn't go below their cost price (which they won't disclose).

      Never got a successful match out of them so far because of that get-out.

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        [Deactivated] on 15/08/2013 - 21:22

        +1

        Should be fine with this price. Myer have this price every year in post Christmas sales, and in usually in June sales too.

        Also, I bought these knives on sale for this price 5 years ago, same retail price applied then, and the same special price ($279) - so don't wait for a better deal, it honestly won't happen :)

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        TALLBALLER on 17/08/2013 - 15:45

        same here but a present for brother that merged to general use

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  zapzap1 on 15/08/2013 - 20:13

  OH God.. Time to spend some $$$$!! I have been waiting for this!

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  KnifeEnthusiastBoi on 15/08/2013 - 20:17

  A certain amount of technology goes into making knives, especially good quality ones. Good tools make the job easier, its the same for any profession. Cooking is the same. I prefer using japanese knives as the blade angles are sharper, which gives a nicer cut. Global knife designs also make them very easy to clean thoroughly.

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  HereYeeHereYee on 15/08/2013 - 20:32

  Would OfficeWorks price match this? :)

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    y12345678 on 16/08/2013 - 07:45

    No. But you may try KitchenWorks

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  KLoNe on 15/08/2013 - 21:11

  Isn't Synergy their old line? I thought IKASU was their new flagship? I'm not sure… :/

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  chickentaste on 15/08/2013 - 21:55

  I'll vote this up for the price…

  But seriously.. seven knives? Global knives are nice (although a bastard to sharpen well) but the whole chef's knife thing is BS. Most of the chefs I ever worked with had a motley collection of battered, tatty no-name knives. Nobody cooking at home needs seven knives. A full size chef's knife, a paring knife, maybe a shorter chef's knife and a bread knife is more than enough for anyone.

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    gadgetguy on 15/08/2013 - 23:04

    Six knives, 7 piece set inc the holder.

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  glados on 15/08/2013 - 23:53

  I've picked up a 6 piece Wusthof Classic for that price previously (Myers). Depends on your preference though.

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  ihavok on 16/08/2013 - 13:03

  Just bought the Global Millenium set (different to Synergy but equivalent in retail price) for $395 from Kitchenware Direct last month :-(

  I think $279.30 is a great deal for these knives. They really are nice to prep food with at home. Though I do tend to stick with using only 4 of the included 6 knives, admittedly.

  I don't think you'd be able to get them cheaper internationally (or if you actually ship them into Australia? Anybody know??)

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  gadgetguy on 16/08/2013 - 15:55

  Hmm, my David Jones in Melbourne CBD said the discount does not apply to knives, only cutlery. Confirmed at Chadstone store.

  Myer also has 30% off BUT their starting price is $599 so no go.

  OP, can you upload the receipt as you offered?

  Beginning to think this was a mistake and one-off. Anyone actually been able to take up this offer?

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    zapzap1 on 19/08/2013 - 02:57

    Purchased at DJs Tuggerah - NSW - 2259. Onsale for $279.30.