How To get into knives as I'm new

[Mitch Taldison]

Opinel and Mora. All else is vanity. Not that there is anything wrong with that.

BS.

 

[Nickthewhip]

Welcome!! Reading around the forums and using the search function is definitely great advice. Additionally if you have a specific question that hasn't been answered yet feel free to make a new thread!

I am not sure how to make a new thread as I'm new to forums but I am trying to find information on a new acquisition. Can someone here help me out with how to post a picture and all that?

 

[fielder]

I would suggest that to start with avoid so called supersteels. Don't get sucked in by the hype from knowledgeable people on here who are experienced at sharpening.
For a beginner, ultimate edge holding isn't important, especially since most of us don't use knives for prolonged periods.
I suggest you look for reasonably priced knives in more forgiving steels.
These are easier to sharpen and tend to be quite tough and resist chipping etc.
Those qualities avoid a lot of frustration for a beginner.
Simple carbon steels are good, and I particularly like the stainless Sandvik steels, they tend to be easy to sharpen and are pretty tough.
With experience you can branch out and experiment with other steels if you want.