Damascus chefs knife

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agoutihead

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I love damascus & the chef knife is what I've used & trained with for over 15 years, so that's the blade style I'm looking for.

But I don't have any clue as to what/who to look for in a kitchen knife.

What kind of price can I get a good/high quality damascus chefs knife for with out breaking the bank?

I want a solid full tang and want something that will last a life time. (I'd love carbon fiber grips, but more concerned with the damascus)

I would also prefer American made and would consider German steel as a close 2nd. (I know some will argue they are 1st)
 
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What is your price range?

What size chef knife?

There are many custom makers here who can make a knife to your exact needs, but they will want to know what you are willing to spend.

Also, chef forums are much better at answering the chef knife questions. It is entirely dedicated to it, here it is more broad.
 
I'd say $100-$200 for the chefs knife depending on quality. I really want something that will last. I cook daily & I really need a high quality chefs knife.

Is damascus easy to care for when it comes to kitchen tools? It will get scrubbed with a pad, put in a dishwasher, sharpened on a regular basis, so it's going to be a user, not a safe queen.

I'm looking for a traditional sized chefs knife, 12" OAL with an 8" blade profile.

I'm also asking these same questions on Chowhound forums, but there's no better knowledge of blades than bladeforums.com :thumbup:
 
I love this blade:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Michael-Cod...070?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3a8a2ee446

I believe that one is American made? But the handle has rings that have holes in them & that's just a nightmare when you consider this will be around food.

But I like the darker damascus pattern. This one is really nice too:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HAND-MADE-D...166?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3f2f2246de

Although that one states it's made in Pakistan.

I've also contacted Alabama Damascus to see if they offer this blade profile I am looking for. I know they have carbon fiber scales ranging from $15-$25 depending on thickness.
 
I personally would be very suspect of those knives. even if the maker is forging their own steel it cannot be made using good materials for the price that it is being sold for.
 
If you want quality you have to spend.

I'm also a chef and personally use Konosuke. I have yet to see any kitchen knife cut better than my konosukes.
 
Devin Thomas makes some amazing stuff, wow.

He seems to have a production brand of kitchen knives under the ITK Knives label. (In The Kitchen)

But they apparently don't stay in stock very often.

Does anyone know how much one of these chef knives from his production ITK knife label usually costs?
 
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