Chef knives Suggestions...

stein · 09-23-2009, 04:33 PM

I started looking into Chroma 301 knifes and after more research I found some crazy Japanese cutlery at http://www.japanesechefsknife.com.

I like the 301 series shape and that is claims to holds an edge, but some of the Japanese knifes are pretty damn nice too!

Can someone suggest a nice set of cutlery that keeps and edge?

ctzn · 09-23-2009, 04:42 PM

I use Shun knives (8" Chef's, 6" utility and 4" pairing) they have been phenomenal compared to other knives I have cooked with. Not cheap though.

bassholic · 09-23-2009, 04:44 PM

cutco

surfcity40 · 09-23-2009, 04:44 PM

You may get more responses from folk in the "cooking" sub-forum right up there^

s31t8n8 · 09-23-2009, 04:47 PM

doug · 09-23-2009, 04:53 PM

http://my350z.com/forum/the-lounge-o...ghlight=Knives

sugarspunZ · 09-23-2009, 05:36 PM

i prefer Shun, but i would recommend going to a reputable cutlery store or kitchen store and handle a few knives and then decide which one feels best.

m!ke · 09-23-2009, 06:06 PM

walmart brand value pack

stein · 09-23-2009, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by doug

http://my350z.com/forum/the-lounge-o...ghlight=Knives

Damn, I didn't even know there was a cooking area!

surfcity40 · 09-23-2009, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by stein

Damn, I didn't even know there was a cooking area!

cool, now you do. there are a lot of members who cook both professionally and as a hobby. we even held our own competition last year which sugar won soundly....(the thread is stickied for $#!+s and giggles up there ^). fun times

stein · 09-23-2009, 06:54 PM

Yeah that cook off was inspirational! I started doing more creative cooking after that.

surfcity40 · 09-23-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by stein

Yeah that cook off was inspirational! I started doing more creative cooking after that.

Yeah, I started cutting the faces off soft shell crabs....

alic4nte · 09-25-2009, 11:25 AM

Misono UX10. You won't regret it. Shun knives are garbage, they just look nice.

edit: Knife brands don't really matter. Just as long as it feels comfortable in your hands.

stein · 09-25-2009, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by alic4nte

Misono UX10. You won't regret it. Shun knives are garbage, they just look nice.

edit: Knife brands don't really matter. Just as long as it feels comfortable in your hands.

I've been eying the Misono UX10 knives, but as you say I need to head down to a store and handle a few brands and see how I lime em.

Flick Montana · 09-25-2009, 01:07 PM

Just throwing it out there, but Global makes some good knives as well.

Also, I wish I had seen the cookoff, I would have entered. We definitely need more of those.

alic4nte · 09-25-2009, 02:09 PM

It's too bad you live out east, I only know of some specialty Japanese shops here in SoCal that will actually let you try out those knives.

Global knives are indeed good too, I use my G-16 as my all around knife, but my UX10 for precision cutting. If you're really interested, Global has a special line that's available in Japan only called Global-Pro. The edges are more refined than the original series. You might get lucky finding one on ebay. I see one pop up every few months.

350ZTheStandard · 09-30-2009, 07:02 PM

http://www.j-a-henckels.com/en-US

Henckels, used by professionals world wide

The Captain · 10-01-2009, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 350ZTheStandard

http://www.j-a-henckels.com/en-US

Henckels, used by professionals world wide

I got the santoku knife in the "S" line and have to say that it's a very nice knife.

BurnMac42 · 10-04-2009, 06:44 PM

Our favorite knife that we have right now believe it or not is a Kitchenaid.....

CRIDDA · 10-07-2009, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 350ZTheStandard

http://www.j-a-henckels.com/en-US

Henckels, used by professionals world wide

these are what I use