re: Where's a good place in B.R. to find chef's knives?

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This is probably the best chefs knife for the money out there. I don't have it, but I have other Victorinox-Fibrox knives and they are an incredible value.

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I also have a few of these, they are wonderful knives for the price.

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That's all good if you're willing to wait until winter of 2016 to see your knife according to his website.

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I could wait until January

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I just ordered a chef's knife from Global through Amazon.

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Hey me too! Did you get it in yet? (Mine arrives tomorrow) I ordered it because of the outstanding reviews and Bourdain's praise. I've heard that it is lightweight, which scares me because I am used to a heavy knife. But I think since I've never had a really nice knife, I can adapt to pretty much anything.

It was on sale for $75 too!

I'm sorry - but not surprised - that I rambled on for way too long. But if it helps a single person then I'm glad I spent the time on it (though my boss probably disagrees ).

Also, I wanted to add two more short things about two brands: Shun and Global.



Shun:

IMO they have the GOAT handles/ergonomics. It's a dream holding them. You have to be right-handed of course due to the fact that the blade is slightly off-center and the asymmetric handle design (though I'd be shocked if they did not offer left-handed versions). And you have to at their free sharpening policy (they pay for you to send it to their guys in Washington and they professionally sharpen it by hand - the right way. It will be just as good - if not better - than brand new).

However, do not get them for any Jap-style knives. Their blades are much too thick. If you want a Shun, they shine when they do the Western stuff. Their Jap stuff downright sucks. And take a wild guess as to the only style Shun knife I currently own

Part of me feels that Shun's only appeal to those white teenagers who watch anime and know a bunch of weird Japanese words, and the other part of me feels like "this knife is pretty sharp.... and dang if it's not the most comfortable knife I've ever held." But again, they're much too Western-style to do a good job of any of actual Jap jobs.




Global:

I can't stand them. I don't know what anyone sees in them. They're made with inferior steel, their handles are uncomfortable and slippery. They feel like they're about to snap in half at any point. I've never felt like they were ever that sharp. But people whom I respect like Anthony Bourdain(serious) and many others who know much more than I do swear by them. So take that for what it's worth. I want to disregard Globals so bad (and I have a lot of experience with them), but I see so many people I respect (some I know personally, some not) that really love them. I don't get it, but they're smarter than me and have that opinion, so there's that.

ETA: I think Global might offer a similar sharpening service as Shun, but my memory is fuzzy. If so, that's really cool (except I'd almost rather them keep the knife I sent )

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Amazon is a good place to look. I just ordered a chef's knife and paring knife from Global through Amazon. Also got an offset knife from F Dick. Those are some of the knives Anthony Bourdain recommends for high quality without breaking the bank. With Prime I got them a couple of days later.

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I thought about Amazon (I'm a Prime member), but I was hoping to finger frick some stuff and get a hands on feel for what I might want. And as long as the prices are decent I don't mind spending my money locally.

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And why do you want a "chopping knife?"

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I'm probably not using the correct term for what I want, but I know what it looks like. I'm looking for a knife to chop up or dice vegatables (onions, etc) with. What I have now is really not the correct tool for the job. As I've started watching more cooking shows and getting more adventurous with my cooking at home I've been paying close attention to the tools the chefs use and how they use them. I'm kinda teaching myself as I go and just enjoying learning more.

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And what's your budget?

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I don't mind spending money for quality items, but from what I can tell you don't have to break the bank to get good cutlery if you choose wisely.

If you want to get your hands on some stuff go to ducote's. The folks over there are great and they are reasonably priced. Not to mention they are locally owned.

Their store is really fun to walk around in too.

I don't know if this helps, but my Global knife came in a day early and I tested it out on some stuff I wasn't eating. And it is like nothing I've owned

that's not what I heard

Sounds like a visit to Ducotes is in my near future.