Best Western Style Production Forged 8-Inch Chef Knife For Under US$350 ??

[Johnny Canuck]

Hello fellows,

What do you consider to be the best western style production forged 8-inch chef knife for under US$350 ??

Thank you,

JC

 

[Insipid Moniker]

I've hear great things about the Henckels Bob Kramer in 52100, but I haven't actually used it. I generally prefer Japanese style cutlery.

 

[Johnny Canuck]

I've hear great things about the Henckels Bob Kramer in 52100, but I haven't actually used it. I generally prefer Japanese style cutlery.

Hi, it can have Japanese steel as long as it has a western handle/scales. Thanks.

 

[steve.knight.792]

Hi, it can have Japanese steel as long as it has a western handle/scales. Thanks.

Murray Carter knives are very nice with and without western handles and hand forged.

 

[Johnny Canuck]

Murray Carter knives are very nice with and without western handles and hand forged.

Also over the US$350 limit and not production knives!

 

[jc57]

Maybe the Shun Kaji Western Chef's knife. SG2 steel. Western profile and a thicker blade than typical Shun knives.

 

[steve.knight.792]

Also over the US$350 limit and not production knives!

Your price range and hand made https://www.cartercutlery.com/7-sun...cocobolo-dymondwood-w-black-liners-186-grams/

oops you want a production knife. takes the fun out of it.

 

[Petunia D. Feeble]

Al Mar Ultra Chef

Have a buddy that's a professional chef and this is his favorite knife at home. VG-10 damascus and cocobolo from Al Mar. Tough to beat. I think he uses Wusthoff pros at work, a much less expensive blade.

I use an Ontario Agilite personally.

 

[DeadboxHero]

Misono ux10

 

[Johnny Canuck]

Al Mar Ultra Chef

Have a buddy that's a professional chef and this is his favorite knife at home. VG-10 damascus and cocobolo from Al Mar. Tough to beat. I think he uses Wusthoff pros at work, a much less expensive blade.

Thanks, I had not heard of that brand

 

[1234]

Carbon steel Sabatier.


1234,,,

 

[OldNavy]

The Messermeister meridian Elite series is a pretty decent knife, well within your budget.

you can order direct from Southern Cal. or Amazon

http://www.messermeister.com/meridian-elite-8-inch-chefs-knife.html?category_id=20

 

[Petunia D. Feeble]

Thanks, I had not heard of that brand

This makes me sad.

 

[Johnny Canuck]

Here is an interesting video on "How To Buy A Chefs Knife", let me know what you think of this Chef's beliefs and conclusion

[video=youtube;pvYCDrgFAZ4]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvYCDrgFAZ4[/video]

 

[OldNavy]

For the most part , he's right on. I'm not a fan of Wusthof. Agree 100% that the Vic. knives are a great value for home use
never put them in the dishwasher, oil the handles a couple times a year { I have the Rosewood handle ones } & you can give them to your grandkids.

I've had these for 30+ years

 

[longbow]

The PBS show America's Test Kitchen has YouTube Vids where they test products. The best chefs knife they have ever used are the Kramer 8" chefs knife by Zwillig and the $49 Victorinox Swiss Army. So there ya go. keepem sharp

 

[AF]

New Viper (Italy) Chef's knife looks interesting. Not available yet.

 

[brownshoe]

You can pay a lot more than a Victorinox, but you won't get a much better knife at 10times the price. It's a favorite of pros the world over. With the left over money get some Shun stones to restore the edge...