- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Recommend me a kitchen chef knife
Posted on 3/11/20 at 8:22 am
Posted on 3/11/20 at 8:22 am
Posted on FDB also...:
I have a block of Cutco knives and I haven't met an ingredient I have not been able to cut, but recently I have an itch for a new knife, that may slice like silk.
I use my chef style knife the most (daily) and have never own any high quality Japanese steel or whatever.
Figured I would ask here versus getting fooled by some Facebook Ads on knives that look cool and have great marketing for a poor product. The Coolina Promaja sytle knife has been catching my eye, but I've read that its just a marketing ploy, not a great knife...
Im thinking in the $200 or less range
So I'm listening. TIA
I have a block of Cutco knives and I haven't met an ingredient I have not been able to cut, but recently I have an itch for a new knife, that may slice like silk.
I use my chef style knife the most (daily) and have never own any high quality Japanese steel or whatever.
Figured I would ask here versus getting fooled by some Facebook Ads on knives that look cool and have great marketing for a poor product. The Coolina Promaja sytle knife has been catching my eye, but I've read that its just a marketing ploy, not a great knife...
Im thinking in the $200 or less range
So I'm listening. TIA
This post was edited on 3/11/20 at 8:29 am
17
Posted on 3/11/20 at 8:37 am to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
I’ve had a Victorinox chef’s knife for years and have been very happy with it. Good weight and durability. In order to keep any chef’s knife “good,” you have to learn how to sharpen it. I use a work sharp for mine and it works well + doesn’t require you learning how to use a stone.
eta: I think the knife itself cost $40.
eta: I think the knife itself cost $40.
This post was edited on 3/11/20 at 8:39 am
Posted on 3/11/20 at 8:37 am to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
quote:
I have an itch for a new knife, that may slice like silk.
quote:
$200 or less range
Are you just trying to spend money for shits and giggles, or would an expensive knife make you feel good about using it?
Honest question. You can get a $50 knife and a $150 ken onion worksharp sharpener and have sharp knives forever.
Posted on 3/11/20 at 8:42 am to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
Misen Chef's Knife
I picked this up a few months ago. It's my favorite knife over some of my more expensive knives.
I picked this up a few months ago. It's my favorite knife over some of my more expensive knives.
Posted on 3/11/20 at 8:43 am to tenfoe
quote:
Are you just trying to spend money for shits and giggles, or would an expensive knife make you feel good about using it?
maybe both, just polling some opinions out there
Posted on 3/11/20 at 8:56 am to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
quote:
d have never own any high quality Japanese steel or whatever.
Are you wanting a single bevel Japanese knife or a double bevel normal chef knife
Bob Kramer/Zwilling is awesome, but a bit more(not his personally made knives, as they cost thousands each and you need to win his lottery to even buy)
Wustof Forged
Miyabi
Shun
All make great knives
This post was edited on 3/11/20 at 9:00 am
Posted on 3/11/20 at 8:59 am to NYCAuburn
This Kramer is selling for over 20k
Posted on 3/11/20 at 9:11 am to bluemoons
+1 on the victorinox. It’s cheap and mine has stayed pretty sharp for about a year now without much honing.
Posted on 3/11/20 at 9:13 am to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
If you're really looking to spend that much. I have the Zwilling Pro set and love them. 8" chef's knife can usually be found on sale for around $150.
This one is on sale for $300.
This one is on sale for $300.
Posted on 3/11/20 at 9:28 am to bluemoons
quote:
Victorinox chef’s knife
They have a new "modern" series that look very nice.
Posted on 3/11/20 at 10:15 am to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
Once you get into decent steel, sharpening plus maintenance keeps a blade cutting moreso than the brand. I recommend the Worksharp or Spyderco's angled sticks.
I have a nice Henckel that was a wedding gift, but I typically end up using my Victorinox stuff. If I just had an itch to buy a nicer knife I'd probably get a Shun, only because I've been happy with Kershaw and ZT stuff. And don't be afraid of higher carbon; carbon is good. It's a kitchen knife, not a survival knife.
I have a nice Henckel that was a wedding gift, but I typically end up using my Victorinox stuff. If I just had an itch to buy a nicer knife I'd probably get a Shun, only because I've been happy with Kershaw and ZT stuff. And don't be afraid of higher carbon; carbon is good. It's a kitchen knife, not a survival knife.
Posted on 3/11/20 at 12:23 pm to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
I bought a J Henckles from a Williams Sonoma outlet store for 60 bucks. I think it normally sells for about 150. It is awesome. Dangerously sharp. If you aren't careful onion slicing can quickly turn into finger slicing.
Posted on 3/11/20 at 12:27 pm to yatesdog38
Posted on 3/11/20 at 1:06 pm to NYCAuburn
quote:
Miyabi
Shun
I have several of these and my wife or I use them every day.
One thing I will tell you though with good knives it to never put them in the dishwasher. It will ruin them.
Posted on 3/11/20 at 2:03 pm to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
I have a 8"chef, santoku, pairing, and deboning knife all made by Wusthof. I really like them. We cook 90% of our meals and they work good for everything. Our's are in the "Classic" series.
Posted on 3/11/20 at 8:45 pm to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
I have two Shun Premier knives and man they’re awesome.
Posted on 3/11/20 at 9:00 pm to reds on reds on reds
quote:
have two Shun Premier knives and man they’re awesome.
Shun makes a great chef’s knife. My new favorite Shun is a Nakiri. Perfect for making thin slices on vegetables.
Posted on 3/11/20 at 9:15 pm to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
I second the Victorinox. Also, to keep any knife sharp, you must: (1) steel -- not sharpen -- the knife frequently, ideally before each major use of it, and (2) avoid putting it in the dishwasher.
Posted on 3/11/20 at 9:42 pm to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
If you want a real workhorse chef's knife that can take a hair popping edge and stay well under $200 then ignore every other response (especially the Kramer ones) and get yourself one of these:
Kohetsu Blue #2 Large Gyuto $115
Hitach #2 Blue Paper Steel, traditional European handle style, 10.5" blade, plenty of weight for balance. I lent mine to a local chef to try out and he gave me cash to order a new one rather than give it back...
Kohetsu Blue #2 Large Gyuto $115
Hitach #2 Blue Paper Steel, traditional European handle style, 10.5" blade, plenty of weight for balance. I lent mine to a local chef to try out and he gave me cash to order a new one rather than give it back...
This post was edited on 3/11/20 at 9:43 pm
Posted on 3/12/20 at 10:55 am to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
Enso 8" chef's knife. I have one of these and they are great. Amazon has a 20% coupon. Cost $114 shipped to me.
LINK
LINK
Page 1 of 2
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News