Im in the market for a new chefs knife.
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Im in the market for a new chefs knife.
Got any recommendations? Im looking for people who actually know about this stuff so dont just post random ish about Wustoff and J. A. Henkels. I was leaning toward more a Japanese style like maybe the Tojiro Flash 8.5in. Anyone have anything they like?
Jeffie? Any other chefs out there have some experience?
Jeffie? Any other chefs out there have some experience?
07-07-2010, 12:36 PM
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Do you care about looks or just function?
I like the Victorinox Fibrox 8-Inch. No-slip handle, holds an edge well, priced well. The only thing I don't like is veggies stick and climb up the side when dicing. Might pick up a Granton Santoku from them soon to see if the grooves help with that.
FWIW This line has consistently won recommendation/praise from Cook's Illustrated.
I like the Victorinox Fibrox 8-Inch. No-slip handle, holds an edge well, priced well. The only thing I don't like is veggies stick and climb up the side when dicing. Might pick up a Granton Santoku from them soon to see if the grooves help with that.
FWIW This line has consistently won recommendation/praise from Cook's Illustrated.
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Got any recommendations? Im looking for people who actually know about this stuff so dont just post random ish about Wustoff and J. A. Henkels. I was leaning toward more a Japanese style like maybe the Tojiro Flash 8.5in. Anyone have anything they like?
Jeffie? Any other chefs out there have some experience?
Jeffie? Any other chefs out there have some experience?
07-07-2010, 03:25 PM
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And I was thinking more samurai sword than machete. Might as well go all out.
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We have both of those ,the wife says Wusthof is the way to go in her opinion. She is a professional chef btw for what its worth. She isnt familiar with the jap knife and also advised if your really looking for a high quality knife Henkels isn't it...made some comment in referance to Walmart chef knife or something. Also would depend on budget for her to be more specific and type of knife,blade etc... to her asking for the best chefs nice is like asking for the best mod to do to a Z without knowing about the car etc..
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07-07-2010, 03:50 PM
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Whatever fits your hand the best. Just remember you get what you pay for, I would get the pro line of whatever knife you get, at least just for the chef knife.
I use mostly all h k henkels pro S knives, I've used them for about 5 years now, great knives. although I'm thinking about making the change to shun knives. I haven't been able to get my hands on a set for use yet.
Here's the thing with cutco knives. People who don't cook, who are not restaurant people, love them.
however I don't know of a single person who cooks for a living, or is even is a bigg time home cook (not mom that enjoys cooking) but legit cooks. not a single one uses them.
Plus cutco is sold by random sells people so you always hear how great they are from a person who either sells them or at one point sold them. Come to think of it I dont know anyone personally that owns a set that didn't sell them lol.
IMO Cutco is about as good as bose sound equipment. People who are not in the know love them people who are in the know go, meh. well, ok, maybe not that bad, they are not bad, but I'd never give up my henkels for a set.
In the end, its all about the fit, you will use the knife that fits your hand the best.
Get out there and get as many knifes in your hands, try to buy the knife that fits you best, i could last you 10-20-30 years.
I use mostly all h k henkels pro S knives, I've used them for about 5 years now, great knives. although I'm thinking about making the change to shun knives. I haven't been able to get my hands on a set for use yet.
Here's the thing with cutco knives. People who don't cook, who are not restaurant people, love them.
however I don't know of a single person who cooks for a living, or is even is a bigg time home cook (not mom that enjoys cooking) but legit cooks. not a single one uses them.
Plus cutco is sold by random sells people so you always hear how great they are from a person who either sells them or at one point sold them. Come to think of it I dont know anyone personally that owns a set that didn't sell them lol.
IMO Cutco is about as good as bose sound equipment. People who are not in the know love them people who are in the know go, meh. well, ok, maybe not that bad, they are not bad, but I'd never give up my henkels for a set.
In the end, its all about the fit, you will use the knife that fits your hand the best.
Get out there and get as many knifes in your hands, try to buy the knife that fits you best, i could last you 10-20-30 years.
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Whatever fits your hand the best. Just remember you get what you pay for, I would get the pro line of whatever knife you get, at least just for the chef knife.
I use mostly all h k henkels pro S knives, I've used them for about 5 years now, great knives. although I'm thinking about making the change to shun knives. I haven't been able to get my hands on a set for use yet.
Here's the thing with cutco knives. People who don't cook, who are not restaurant people, love them.
however I don't know of a single person who cooks for a living, or is even is a bigg time home cook (not mom that enjoys cooking) but legit cooks. not a single one uses them.
Plus cutco is sold by random sells people so you always hear how great they are from a person who either sells them or at one point sold them. Come to think of it I dont know anyone personally that owns a set that didn't sell them lol.
IMO Cutco is about as good as bose sound equipment. People who are not in the know love them people who are in the know go, meh. well, ok, maybe not that bad, they are not bad, but I'd never give up my henkels for a set.
In the end, its all about the fit, you will use the knife that fits your hand the best.
Get out there and get as many knifes in your hands, try to buy the knife that fits you best, i could last you 10-20-30 years.
I use mostly all h k henkels pro S knives, I've used them for about 5 years now, great knives. although I'm thinking about making the change to shun knives. I haven't been able to get my hands on a set for use yet.
Here's the thing with cutco knives. People who don't cook, who are not restaurant people, love them.
however I don't know of a single person who cooks for a living, or is even is a bigg time home cook (not mom that enjoys cooking) but legit cooks. not a single one uses them.
Plus cutco is sold by random sells people so you always hear how great they are from a person who either sells them or at one point sold them. Come to think of it I dont know anyone personally that owns a set that didn't sell them lol.
IMO Cutco is about as good as bose sound equipment. People who are not in the know love them people who are in the know go, meh. well, ok, maybe not that bad, they are not bad, but I'd never give up my henkels for a set.
In the end, its all about the fit, you will use the knife that fits your hand the best.
Get out there and get as many knifes in your hands, try to buy the knife that fits you best, i could last you 10-20-30 years.
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We have both of those ,the wife says Wusthof is the way to go in her opinion. She is a professional chef btw for what its worth. She isnt familiar with the jap knife and also advised if your really looking for a high quality knife Henkels isn't it...made some comment in referance to Walmart chef knife or something. Also would depend on budget for her to be more specific and type of knife,blade etc... to her asking for the best chefs nice is like asking for the best mod to do to a Z without knowing about the car etc..
So basically what im looking for is a knife for everyday use preparing 1-2 meals a day that can handle most of my veggie and meat cutting. I was looking for something about 8.5inches (sorry Chen). Ive noticed i dont like really blade heavy knives and I want a handle a little on the long side. I dunno if that helps.
Whatever fits your hand the best. Just remember you get what you pay for, I would get the pro line of whatever knife you get, at least just for the chef knife.
I use mostly all h k henkels pro S knives, I've used them for about 5 years now, great knives. although I'm thinking about making the change to shun knives. I haven't been able to get my hands on a set for use yet.
Here's the thing with cutco knives. People who don't cook, who are not restaurant people, love them.
however I don't know of a single person who cooks for a living, or is even is a bigg time home cook (not mom that enjoys cooking) but legit cooks. not a single one uses them.
Plus cutco is sold by random sells people so you always hear how great they are from a person who either sells them or at one point sold them. Come to think of it I dont know anyone personally that owns a set that didn't sell them lol.
IMO Cutco is about as good as bose sound equipment. People who are not in the know love them people who are in the know go, meh. well, ok, maybe not that bad, they are not bad, but I'd never give up my henkels for a set.
In the end, its all about the fit, you will use the knife that fits your hand the best.
Get out there and get as many knifes in your hands, try to buy the knife that fits you best, i could last you 10-20-30 years.
I use mostly all h k henkels pro S knives, I've used them for about 5 years now, great knives. although I'm thinking about making the change to shun knives. I haven't been able to get my hands on a set for use yet.
Here's the thing with cutco knives. People who don't cook, who are not restaurant people, love them.
however I don't know of a single person who cooks for a living, or is even is a bigg time home cook (not mom that enjoys cooking) but legit cooks. not a single one uses them.
Plus cutco is sold by random sells people so you always hear how great they are from a person who either sells them or at one point sold them. Come to think of it I dont know anyone personally that owns a set that didn't sell them lol.
IMO Cutco is about as good as bose sound equipment. People who are not in the know love them people who are in the know go, meh. well, ok, maybe not that bad, they are not bad, but I'd never give up my henkels for a set.
In the end, its all about the fit, you will use the knife that fits your hand the best.
Get out there and get as many knifes in your hands, try to buy the knife that fits you best, i could last you 10-20-30 years.
That thing is beautiful. thats the style im looking for I think (FWIW)
Thanks for the input guys
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07-08-2010, 04:37 AM
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I will ask her opinion this evening when I see her again, I know around the house she just uses knives she gets free from work lol. She's not much into status or anything like that plus if they go bad she jsut brings another one home...perks of her career..although I prefer the perk of all the Fab food she brings home. Its fantastic to eat like a king and spend less than 50 a week at the grocery lol.
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I will ask her opinion this evening when I see her again, I know around the house she just uses knives she gets free from work lol. She's not much into status or anything like that plus if they go bad she jsut brings another one home...perks of her career..although I prefer the perk of all the Fab food she brings home. Its fantastic to eat like a king and spend less than 50 a week at the grocery lol.
Im gonna try to get my hands on one of those shun chefs knives. I like the damascus look but apparently they dont rust like true damascus knives.
07-08-2010, 05:33 AM
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We have both of those ,the wife says Wusthof is the way to go in her opinion. She is a professional chef btw for what its worth. She isnt familiar with the jap knife and also advised if your really looking for a high quality knife Henkels isn't it...made some comment in referance to Walmart chef knife or something. Also would depend on budget for her to be more specific and type of knife,blade etc... to her asking for the best chefs nice is like asking for the best mod to do to a Z without knowing about the car etc..
Sounds like someone talked smack about them and she followed the trend. I'd gladly spend 200-300-400 on a good chef knife and didn't see a big difference in either of the German knifes, however in the end, the #1 thing is what fits your hand the best.
Like I said I'm most likely going to make the switch from henkels but to say they're not a good knife or saying walmart like? sounds like opinion she picked up from kitchen talk of a person who just disliked them for some reason.
Im gonna try to get my hands on one of those shun chefs knives. I like the damascus look but apparently they dont rust like true damascus knives.
Ive noticed i dont like really blade heavy knives and I want a handle a little on the long side. I dunno if that helps.
