Chef Knife Recommendations

Can’t go wrong with Shun. We have several.

As previous poster said, take care and it’s easier/better to keep them sharp than sharpen occasionally.

I’m looking at the Shun Hikari 8” blade now and it looks like a good option. And a little cheaper than I was expecting too.

Also looking at the Zwilling Damascus and a brand called Blanc which was recommended to me.

PSA: German-made Henckels 8” chef’s knife is on sale for $50 again. That’s a steal for this knife.

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Very interesting, we're in the next town from DS and have never heard of them before.

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This is really helpful thank you - I was looking at this one as well but wasn't sure if it fit what I need. Sounds like it does though based on your description

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I should mention that it isn't built like a heavy, Western-style chef's knife. It's thinner and lighter. That is fine for me, but if you like the heft of a heavy chef's knife it might not be a good fit. I do a lot of Asian style cooking so it works great for me.

I have that exact knife along with a wusthof and a couple victorinox. All are very good but that henkel is my favorite by far

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I should mention that it isn't built like a heavy, Western-style chef's knife. It's thinner and lighter. That is fine for me, but if you like the heft of a heavy chef's knife it might not be a good fit.

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I have a Shun and a Wusthof that's not quite as nice, but I can keep it sharp enough.

I like to use a heavier knife when cutting heavier stuff - watermelons, buttnerut squash, if I need to get through a bone or joint, etc. I use the Shun for smaller stuff - veggies, etc.

There is definitely a different feel between the two types of knives for anyone that hasn't used a lighter Japanese style knife before.

I almost took the tip of my thumb off with the Shun a few years ago. It kind of flipped and got off balance and sliced right through the nail and left a flap hanging that I had to have glued back on. Running cold water over the raw nerves in the tip of your finger will let you know you're alive.

i like Shun well enough, and they are well made enough.

keep in mind they are lighter than European style knives. For me, i like that heft so my japanese style knives get less love.