Kitchen Knives

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Shann

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I just posted that I don't use my knives for much, but I use my kitchen knives every day and they are pretty much crap. I'd like to get some decent knives, keeping in mind that I'm cheap and I like to get good quality at a really good price ;) Also, I don't think my wife would mind if I was replacing the kitchen knives instead of buying yet another folder or HI.

I'm probably looking for a chef's knife, paring knife, maybe a couple extras.

I've heard good things about the victorinox and spyderco kitchen knives, as well as the Lee Valley peasant knife.

All comments are welcome
 
I would get one Global chef's knife,
all you need for the rest of your life.

(And it rhymes).

Globals are so kick-ass thin yet strong and can handle anything. They are ever so stylish also. Nothing like 'em.

If you must, also purchase a Global paring knife although I don't find a paring knife necessary, personally.
 
A couple of friends have JA Heckles kitchen knives and are very happy with them.

Personally I bought the 3 knife set from Chroma just recently.

Here it is Link to Chroma knife set

Really I bought them because they seamed to be quality and they looked really cool. Upon useing them a little, I couldn't be happier with them. They stay sharp great, and the handle shape, while odd looking, fits in your hand perfecty.
 
I will recommend Murray Carter kitchen knives. I have a Muteki line paring knife, and a hand forged larger chef type knife. He makes knives in the traditional Japenese style, a bit different from what you are used to. They work really well and are very affordable.

The hand forged are premium stuff, and cost a bit more. The Muteki line however is still a very good usable kitchen knife, and is hard to beat for the money.
 
If you want a full set I would go with this AG Russell set. http://www.agrussell.com/knives/by_...lock/a_g_russell_set_of_7_kitchen_knives.html

If you need to cut corners I would pick out a long (8'-10") chef's knife, a medium (6") utility knife and around a 3"-4" paring/utility knife that is contoured to work on a cutting board (has some knuckle clearance).

AG Russell knives have great materials, have great ergonomics, look good, have thin blades for easier cutting, and do not have useless bolsters that need to be ground down to completely sharpen the edge.

Here's a link to the line as alternate sets etc.
http://www.agrussell.com/knives/by_...ives_and_the_worlds_greatest_knife_block.html
 
We've had Henckels for many years. I agree with a Good Chef's Knife which is great for a lot of tasks. Ours is 30 years old and having raised 3 boys and being married to "June Clever" it has been used thousands of times. With a little care over the years, its as sharp as ever. We have pretty much a collection of 8 knives but the 6" utility and the paring knives, plus Chef get used the most. The one paring knife that is 30 years old is about half of its original size. Guess I must have sharpened it a lot over the years.
 
I do all the kitchen work in my family as cooking is a hobby. My whole kitchen is Victorinox stuff. I had more kitchen knives than pocket knives and I had to slim down and ended up getting rid of everything but my Vics. They cut great, hold a pretty good edge, are light in the hand and I love the non slip fibrox handles.

Save your money, buy some Vics from Smoky Mountain Knifeworks, and take the left over and get a Sebanza for your pocket.

I've had the high dollar trendy brands, and frankly they just arn't worth that much more bucks. Look in alot of pro kichens in the reasturaunts and you see lots of Victorinox.
 
I bought two Fallkniven kitchen knives (a K1 and a K2) about six months ago, and I haven't picked up any other kitchen knives since they arrived. Coated VG-10 blades, zytel handles, and great design.

David
 
My suggestion is to find a 5" and a 8" Murray Carter knife and buy a good chinese cleaver. That is all you will ever need.
 
You can get any knife razor sharp if you know how....................


so the brand isnt very important, really...................


get one that is comfortable!
 
I don't think you can go far wrong with victorinox. Though I can sell better knives for the same money in the UK you guys get victorinox much cheaper it seems
 
Look into Dexter Russels...
Very high quality stuff with lots of selection. My family is in the food industry and that's what we use at the job, and at home. Everyone we run into who are part of the industry uses it too. Quality is on par with knives costing three times as much.
 
I'm voting for Kershaw Kai kitchen knives.
they are totallly sweet.
Also, I highly recommend the Santoku pattern, it's very handy,
and Cold Steel kitchen knives cut like you wouldn't believe.
 
Victorinox and Dexter-Russell are both excellent quality, and excellent price.

Paul
 
I'll just make two quick comments. The first is that buying a set is usually not a good idea. It will cause you to have knives you rarely, if ever use. It's better, I think, to spend the budget on fewer better knives.

The second point is that the best kitchen knives on the planet are made in Japan. That's not really opinion. I can back that up. You may want to read an article I wrote that will give you a flavor of what's behind that statement. It is at http://www.knifeoutlet.com/revolution.htm
 
jackknife said:
I do all the kitchen work in my family as cooking is a hobby. My whole kitchen is Victorinox stuff. I had more kitchen knives than pocket knives and I had to slim down and ended up getting rid of everything but my Vics. They cut great, hold a pretty good edge, are light in the hand and I love the non slip fibrox handles.

Save your money, buy some Vics from Smoky Mountain Knifeworks, and take the left over and get a Sebanza for your pocket.

I've had the high dollar trendy brands, and frankly they just arn't worth that much more bucks. Look in alot of pro kichens in the reasturaunts and you see lots of Victorinox.
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Are victorinox kitchen knives sold under the Forschner brand name?
 
Yes.

There are knives that cost alot more, but they don't carve a roast or slice vegies any better. Vics get very sharp, cut well.

Can you ask for more?
 
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