Ceramic knives.

[Bill Sikes]

Do these have any advantage over a decent steel knife (assuming it's used properly, e.g. no chopping on glass "worktop savers" and similar)?

[hoppy]

Ceramic knives are supposed to be super sharp and hard. But when dull, it's usually recommended they be sent back to the manufacturer or to a knife shop for resharpening. I prefer a quality non- stainless knife by a well known maker. They are easily resharpened any time with a hand stone. They do need to be kept cleaned and coated with a thin film of oil to keep the blade from discoloring.

[abbey]

I did'nt know you could buy a ceramic knife. :-2