re: Chef Knife Recommendations

Posted by VABuckeye

NOVA

Member since Dec 2007

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Posted on 7/15/19 at 5:02 pm to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER

My newest toy. So sharp.

This post was edited on 7/15/19 at 5:03 pm

Posted by TastyJibblets

North of I-10

Member since Jun 2018

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Posted on 7/15/19 at 5:27 pm to VABuckeye

VA, who is the maker?

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Posted by Jibbajabba

Louisiana

Member since May 2011

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Posted on 7/15/19 at 6:33 pm to TastyJibblets

I will add that my favorite knife in the kitchen is my shun Asian chef. It is thinner and as far as chopping veggies like onions, green onions, celery, and bell peppers (sound like stuff you chop often?), it is amazing. I can see that it might not be the shape that everyone enjoys but for me it is amazing.

Posted by Rouge

Floston Paradise

Member since Oct 2004

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Posted on 7/15/19 at 6:38 pm to Jibbajabba

I am a fan of Enso. It is a Yaxell brand.

That SG2 steel is very strong

Posted by VABuckeye

NOVA

Member since Dec 2007

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Posted on 7/15/19 at 6:41 pm to TastyJibblets

That's a Yoshihiro.

I have a bunch of Shun knives and an old Zwilling J.A. Henkels set I inherited. The Yoshihiro is a beautifully balanced knife. I like it much more than the Shun chef's knife but that blue carbon steel requires a little extra care. It's not a knife that you want to cut citrus with.

Caplewood will probably jump in to shite on my knives but they're good for my use.

Here's a link to the Yoshihiro I have. Yoshihiro 8.25" Blue Carbon Steel Chef Knife

Posted by VABuckeye

NOVA

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38283 posts

Posted on 7/15/19 at 6:42 pm to Rouge

That knife looks fun.

Posted by patnuh

South LA

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Posted on 7/15/19 at 6:42 pm to USMCTIGER1970

I have several really nice knives, all well over $100. I use a Victorinox $30 knife the most.

Posted by USMCTIGER1970

BATON ROUGE

Member since Mar 2017

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Posted on 7/15/19 at 7:50 pm to VABuckeye

That's definitely one of the ones I've been looking at! I want to thank everyone for their input. Alot of really good info!!. Shopping for knives is worse than grill/smoker shopping LOL!

Posted by CajunDoc

Member since Mar 2017

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Posted on 7/15/19 at 7:50 pm to USMCTIGER1970

Has no one mentioned the Wüsthof classic?

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Posted by fastedLSU

Member since Sep 2007

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Posted on 7/15/19 at 7:53 pm to CajunDoc

Was just about to say this. Great knives, nice longevity. Can get a chefs knife and paring knife for under $200

Posted by USMCTIGER1970

BATON ROUGE

Member since Mar 2017

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Posted on 7/15/19 at 8:41 pm to CajunDoc

quote:
Has no one mentioned the Wüsthof classic

I have their 10" Classic Super Slicer. I ordered it from Shoppers Choice on Coursey. Works great on larger pieces of meat. I'm happy with it. I guess I kinda decided to go the Japanese route on the Chef Knife, I have to admit I really like the way they look lol.

This post was edited on 7/15/19 at 8:49 pm

Posted by coolpapaboze

Parts Unknown

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Posted on 7/15/19 at 8:49 pm to CajunDoc

I have a twenty year old Wustof chef’s knife. Though I cook a lot I never really got into knives. This one works fine for me.

Posted by The Last Coco

On the water

Member since Mar 2009

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Posted on 7/16/19 at 10:07 am to CajunDoc

quote:
Wüsthof classic?

Have a 6" and an 8". Cook everyday and use the Ken Onion Worksharp to sharpen them about every 2 months. Nothing to complain about. Got both at TJ Maxx for a huge discount, but would pay full price in a heartbeat if these broke or were lost.

Just make sure you get the classics (Made in Germany) as opposed to the cheaper ones made in China

Posted by whatchamacallit

Moulin Rouge

Member since Nov 2012

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Posted on 7/16/19 at 10:13 am to USMCTIGER1970

I have:

10" Shun Classic Chefs
8" Shun Classic Chefs
Henkels cleaver
Wusthoff paring
Wusthoff boning
Henkels Santoku

I wouldn't trade any of them