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Chef's knife advice needed
Posted on 4/22/13 at 1:39 pm
Posted on 4/22/13 at 1:39 pm
I think I've got it narrowed down to these two:
Wusthof Classic Ikon 8-Inch Hollow Ground Cooks Knife
Shun Premier Chef's Knife
Any experience with these, rather it be positive or negative? Any other suggestions?
Wusthof Classic Ikon 8-Inch Hollow Ground Cooks Knife
Shun Premier Chef's Knife
Any experience with these, rather it be positive or negative? Any other suggestions?
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Posted on 4/22/13 at 1:41 pm to Politiceaux
I just prefer the feel of the German chefs knives vs AZN ones. Personal preference, both are good knives.
Eta: i have Wusthof Classics, i didnt like the feel of the Ikon series
Eta: i have Wusthof Classics, i didnt like the feel of the Ikon series
This post was edited on 4/22/13 at 1:42 pm
Posted on 4/22/13 at 1:43 pm to Politiceaux
Neither. MAC Pro Series. LINK
Posted on 4/22/13 at 1:44 pm to BlackenedOut
I've heard good things about MAC. How are the handles? I've got pretty large hands.
Posted on 4/22/13 at 1:49 pm to Politiceaux
Good. I will say it is probably a lighter knife than you may have been used to. But incredible blade and very well balanced. Took about a week to get used to it. But now, couldnt fathom using another knife.
Posted on 4/22/13 at 1:57 pm to Politiceaux
I'd go with the JA Henkels 4 Star II, but any of those are fine knives.
Posted on 4/22/13 at 1:57 pm to BlackenedOut
i have the Shun Premier Santoku and i love it.
Posted on 4/22/13 at 1:57 pm to Politiceaux
I own the Shun that you're looking at. It's a great knife that holds an edge well. It's on the lighter side compared to my Wusthof's but I've gotten used to it.
Posted on 4/22/13 at 2:08 pm to BlackenedOut
quote:Gotcha. Thanks.
Good. I will say it is probably a lighter knife than you may have been used to. But incredible blade and very well balanced. Took about a week to get used to it. But now, couldnt fathom using another knife.
Posted on 4/22/13 at 2:37 pm to Trout Bandit
quote:Thanks
I own the Shun that you're looking at. It's a great knife that holds an edge well. It's on the lighter side compared to my Wusthof's but I've gotten used to it.
Posted on 4/22/13 at 2:45 pm to Politiceaux
quote:I own this, and like it, but wouldn't purchase again.
Wusthof Classic Ikon 8-Inch Hollow Ground Cooks Knife
Posted on 4/22/13 at 2:47 pm to LSUAfro
Why is that?
Posted on 4/22/13 at 2:51 pm to Politiceaux
Posted on 4/22/13 at 3:44 pm to Politiceaux
Posted on 4/22/13 at 7:27 pm to lilwineman
Thanks for the heads up. Anyone else have any opinions?
Posted on 4/22/13 at 7:33 pm to Politiceaux
Woot! Had a two Shun knives available in December for I think $169.99 -- it was the 8" Chef's Knife and a 6" utility knife. I picked them up and I've loved them. I tried a couple different knives before purchasing to find the right one for me. I found the Wusthof knives to be a little heavier than what I was looking for. The Shun knives were light and the curve of the blade on the chef's knife was perfect for me to get a speedy and efficient chop going. They were the right knives for me (the blades have been fantastic and are still razor sharp, plus I can send them off to be sharpened for as long as I have them), but they may not be what you're looking for. That being said, I'd recommend them to anyone.
Posted on 4/22/13 at 8:34 pm to Politiceaux
Go for a ten inch Wusthof or Henckels if German is desired, a Sabatier carbon steel from France is a good bang for the buck in terms of ease of keeping a sharp edge easily on it
Posted on 4/22/13 at 9:04 pm to Politiceaux
Go to a kitchen store and hold em both. Both are good knives and you'll be happy with either. I have a wusthof and a shun. Both 8" chefs but not the ones you have pictured.
I personally like the Shun better. If you buy the Shun make sure you buy a steel. Mine is worthless unless I take the steel to it prior to each use.
I personally like the Shun better. If you buy the Shun make sure you buy a steel. Mine is worthless unless I take the steel to it prior to each use.
Posted on 4/23/13 at 8:54 am to 8thyearsenior
Thanks, good to know.
Posted on 4/25/13 at 10:16 am to Politiceaux
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