Recommendation please? Plain edge kitchen knives in good steels

SnowCrash · Nov 9, 2011

Still not sure why most kitchen knife sets are serrated, but I would appreciate a recommendation for a plain edge single knife or set for a christmas gift.

I would prefer it be in something nice like 154cm but don't want to break the bank over $100.

Otherwise, just a single knife for peeling with a good steel.

Victorinox has kitchen knives but they just advertise it as "high-carbon stainless steel" which makes me raise an eyebrow.

Thanks for the help

Trail Edge · Nov 9, 2011

I went with an Al Mar Ultra-Chef 8 inch, you can get a 6" for 103 bucks from this site. there sweet knives in VG-10 with cocobolo

http://www.cutleryshoppe.com/kitchenandprofessionalcutlery.aspx
Heres some pics of mine:

RevDevil · Nov 9, 2011

^^^ those really nice, I had not seen that variety before.

Trail Edge · Nov 9, 2011

It had great fit and finish, I'm impressed with Al Mar now. My next kitchen knife is in the same line but of different shape:

Cynic2701 · Nov 9, 2011

Those Al Mars look really nice. If you look around you can find some Kanetsune kitchen knives with a VG-10 core for under $100.

RevDevil · Nov 9, 2011

Trail Edge said:
It had great fit and finish, I'm impressed with Al Mar now. My next kitchen knife is in the same line but of different shape:

Awesome. I'm going to see if I can find one for the holidays, a turkey slayer

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Tsujigiri · Nov 9, 2011

The Victorinox ones are supposed to be one of the best at the very low price range. For something better, Shun makes some amazing knives.

Trail Edge · Nov 10, 2011

RevDevil said:
Awesome. I'm going to see if I can find one for the holidays, a turkey slayer .

Right on!

Dave Behrens · Nov 10, 2011

I have 2 sets of cold steels kitchen set and I love'em. They cut great, handles are very comfortable, hold a good edge and are easy to sharpen. Price new on secondary market 120.00. IMO 100.00 is pretty low if you want a 154cm kitchen knife or any very-high quality kitchen knife.

RandomAyes · Nov 10, 2011

Tsujigiri said:
The Victorinox ones are supposed to be one of the best at the very low price range.

:thumbup: Vic (/Forschner) fibrox handle knives tested very well on America's Test Kitchen (now called Cook's Country?) on PBS

BTW I love that show. It's great instruction for unskilled goons like myself.

lava_lamp · Nov 10, 2011

I bought some Shun Classic knives last year for my wife and she has been very pleased. They maintain a great edge and she has run the paring knife through the dishwasher with no problems. PM me if you want a recommended seller. The "deal spotting" rules prohibit me posting it here.