Knife Set recs

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You don't need that many knives

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That set only have 4. I made my own set. Have them on a magnet wall mount. Made the set myself. That way I can choose the knives.

I only use 5 knives

Chef's knife
Slicing/carving - Victorinox
Boning/filet - Dexter Russell
Scalloped/serrated bread knife - Dexter Russell
Pairing knife - Least used

I agree with what someone already said, don't buy that set.

The person that receives the gift maybe a little disappointed if they want a knife set, but if you just buy them one really nice chef's knife, they will thank you later. There is nothing like a good chef's knife.

For just under $200, you can get some amazing chef's knives.

My chef's knife gets the most use by a mile and it is a Dexter. I find it very easy to sharpen and it holds an edge, plus the white slightly rough synthetic handle is easy to grip with no slippage.

I also use a filet knife that use to be an old knife of mine that has years of sharpening that cut the blade down to filet size and it too is easily sharpened and flexible.

I hardly use a paring knife and don't particularly like serrated knives. I can cut my bread with my chef's knife as it is kept that sharp.

Oh, and a must for me is my Dexter oyster knife as it is stainless steel with the textured synthetic handle and won't slip when opening those heavy shelled delicacies.

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I hardly use a paring knife

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It's my least used.

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don't particularly like serrated knives

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The dexter scalloped I like for brisket

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Dexter oyster knife

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Have 2, Boston and New Haven and like them alot