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Posted on 11/4/19 at 2:24 pm to reds on reds on reds
Yet another vote for the Shun’s. They make several styles now and I’m not sure if there’s any differences other than look. (Mine are the classic version)
I have had several of mine for nearly 15 years now and they have held up extremely well.
If you want a whole set of knives and don’t want to break the bank (shuns can get pretty pricey for the sets). Look at the Mercer Genesis knives on amazon. Admittedly, they were less expensive a few years ago, but I have a set for everyday use and have a couple as gifts and they are hard to beat for the price. Nice weight and hold an edge.
I have had several of mine for nearly 15 years now and they have held up extremely well.
If you want a whole set of knives and don’t want to break the bank (shuns can get pretty pricey for the sets). Look at the Mercer Genesis knives on amazon. Admittedly, they were less expensive a few years ago, but I have a set for everyday use and have a couple as gifts and they are hard to beat for the price. Nice weight and hold an edge.
Posted on 11/4/19 at 5:28 pm to highcotton2
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I have the Shun knives and really like them. I send them to Kershaw once per year for the free sharpening and they come back sharp as a razor. .
wait, you can send Shun knives in to Kershaw?? link?
also, to answer the OP, i own a set of victorinox and a shun. the Shun is noticeably better. Is it 150 bucks better? questionable, but still noticeably better.
Posted on 11/4/19 at 5:29 pm to reds on reds on reds
First spend money on proper sharpening system and learn how to sharpen.
Any knife will need a good edge you can take a crap knife and sharpen it to perform it’s the metallurgy that makes a quality knife but knowing how to sharpen is key to any knife.
Any knife will need a good edge you can take a crap knife and sharpen it to perform it’s the metallurgy that makes a quality knife but knowing how to sharpen is key to any knife.
Posted on 11/4/19 at 5:35 pm to TexasTiger34
Posted on 11/4/19 at 5:41 pm to Cracker
Had a good friend who cooks a lot introduce me to Global knives. I like them.
Posted on 11/4/19 at 5:59 pm to reds on reds on reds
Posted on 11/4/19 at 6:12 pm to reds on reds on reds
German & Japanese knives serve vastly different purposes. Decide whether you want a jack of all trades knife or a precision knife.
Below is my fav affordable knife
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Below is my fav affordable knife
LINK
Posted on 11/4/19 at 10:18 pm to reds on reds on reds
Tojiro DP series will give you good quality Japanese steel with a more utilitarian and cheaper construction than the Shuns. They make them Damascus or San mai. I have a Miyabi, Tojiro, and Shun and they are all VG10 core material and all perform and sharpen about the same.
I asked this question on a Kitchen Knife forum several years ago and at the time I had several people point me to this knife as the best knife money can but for less then $200. It's not going to win a beauty contest as it's very rustic but a lot of working professionals use it because it is incredibly well constructed and will withstand the abuse of a working chef. This same forum pointed me to the Tojiro DP instead of Shun/Miyabi and the Tojiros have been fantastic.
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I asked this question on a Kitchen Knife forum several years ago and at the time I had several people point me to this knife as the best knife money can but for less then $200. It's not going to win a beauty contest as it's very rustic but a lot of working professionals use it because it is incredibly well constructed and will withstand the abuse of a working chef. This same forum pointed me to the Tojiro DP instead of Shun/Miyabi and the Tojiros have been fantastic.
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Posted on 11/5/19 at 2:36 am to reds on reds on reds
I used to work at a knife shop. The kershaw shun series are really nice. Keep an edge great. I have 5 of them and that's probably all you need. A little less expensive, but great set that you can't go wrong with are the german brands, henckels and wusthof.
Posted on 11/5/19 at 11:14 am to tiger_nurse
Have several Hammer Stahl knives. They work well for me and have held up extremely well. Just gotta hide them from the wife and kids since they inevitably try and put them in the dishwasher or leave them sitting in the sink. I always clean and put away immediately after use
Posted on 11/5/19 at 2:08 pm to reds on reds on reds
We have a set of three F. Dick kitchen knives. They're pretty nice. I don't remember the price, but less than your budget.
Posted on 11/11/19 at 3:17 pm to bbvdd
thanks man! just shipped it today
Posted on 11/11/19 at 4:01 pm to reds on reds on reds
déjà vu
https://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/food-and-drink/favorite-kitchen-chefs-knife-around-100/76580497/
https://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/food-and-drink/favorite-kitchen-chefs-knife-around-100/76580497/
quote:It was cheap and good.
by horsesandbulls
Shun's are pretty overpriced for what they are. I work in a professional kitchen and they are considered somewhat of a joke. This is what I use every day. Wish it held an edge just a little longer than it does but I use it a lot more than the average home cook. Other people in my kitchen use Dalstrong, globals, henckles, wustoffs, and of course the victronox and dexter blades.
Posted on 11/11/19 at 4:12 pm to Saskwatch
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I have a set from J.A. Henkels. They are alright but nothing special.
Made in China or Taiwan?
Their best knives are made in Germany. I've had mine for many years.
Posted on 11/11/19 at 4:42 pm to Capital Cajun
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I second the $30 Victorinox.
I do as well for utility purposes but there is something about a Japanese steel knife when it is sharp enough to split frog hair. I just bought a Dalstrong shogun knife and the Victorinox, while nice, doesn't compare.
This post was edited on 11/11/19 at 4:45 pm
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