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Posted: 1/14/2017 2:47:57 PM EDT
I love to cook, and 95% of the time I use a Chef's Knife to cut meat and chop vegetables. Over the years, I've always used the cheap knifes 8" Chef's Knifes you can get some Target or Walmart for under $15-$20. One of the things I always fight with them is trying to get them sharp, and keep them sharp. I use my Lansky sharpening setup on them, and even through I can get my Benchmsade EDC knife razor sharp, then cheap chef's knifes just don't seem to ever get sharp. When I get the edges down to where it should be, the steel will start chipping and flaking off of the knife. I've finally had it....I want a nice chef's knife made from good steel that will be easy to get sharp, and will hold it's edge. Something around 8"-10" should be perfect.
What would you guys suggest if I wanted one under $50? What about under $100? $150 is my max, but if I can find something under $100, that will work also. Any suggestions would be great!! 
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Posted: 1/14/2017 2:50:51 PM EDT
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Wusthof is what you seek
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Posted: 1/14/2017 2:51:01 PM EDT
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My Cold Steel kitchen knives have been awesome.
There are no videos of them hacking through mannequins, buckets of water, or pigs heads but they are great knives. |
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Posted: 1/14/2017 2:54:23 PM EDT
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Wusthof is what you seek Where would you recommend I buy one online? |
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Posted: 1/14/2017 2:55:03 PM EDT
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Cant beat it for under $100. |
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Posted: 1/14/2017 2:55:34 PM EDT
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These knives are sharp as fuck, and is made of, and
https://www.amazon.com/Global-G-2-inch-Chefs-Knife/dp/B00005OL44 |
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Posted: 1/14/2017 3:01:50 PM EDT
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These looks interesting also. I guess when it all comes down to it, the steel that it's made out of is what matters...right?
Dalstron |
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Posted: 1/14/2017 3:03:33 PM EDT
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OP, I bought this set a few years back and I found it at a great price. If you buy stuff on Ebay this is a good deal, everywhere else its 200 bucks.
Good Deal |
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Posted: 1/14/2017 3:04:39 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/14/2017 3:05:40 PM EDT
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I'm not sure if it is in your price range, but Henckel knives are GTG
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Posted: 1/14/2017 3:06:14 PM EDT
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I use the hell out of a Forshner Chinese style cleaver. Swiss steel, inexpensive, razor sharp after a few swipes on a steel. Serves as a scoop to move stuff off the cutting board.
It can't bone a chicken, but it does about 87% of cutting chores for me. Along with a good chef's knife, you would have almost all cutting jobs covered. |
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Posted: 1/14/2017 3:07:41 PM EDT
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My wife bought me this, and I kinda rolled my eyes at first. It has been amazing for keeping an edge. The balance is right, and the grip is good. I won't even let anyone else use it. Ive since bought three more of their knives.
https://www.pamperedchef.com/shop/Cutlery/Knives/Forged+Chef's+Knife/1054 |
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Posted: 1/14/2017 3:07:46 PM EDT
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Go ahead and get a Shun. Shun VB0718 Sora Hollow Ground Santoku Knife, 7-Inch At $60 on amazon it is a best buy
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Posted: 1/14/2017 3:10:20 PM EDT
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This is what i have along with 3 other Tojiro. Havent used my Wustoffs since receiving these
Tojiro Gyutou |
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Posted: 1/14/2017 3:11:19 PM EDT
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Kitchenaid Professional chef knife @ amazon
Very good knife and amazon has a much better price than anyone else. ETA: Currently $30 @ Amazon, Ebay has them for $67 others go up to ~$100. This is because of the way that the amazon pricing algorithm works with these knives for some reason, they always fall a long way down before going back up again. |
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Posted: 1/14/2017 3:17:15 PM EDT
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I have a set of wustof tridents I purchased 37 years ago. Use the chef knife almost daily. Only have to sharpen a couple times a year. But I am adamant about always using a cutt8ng board and no dishwasher. My kids used to hate me when I got after them for cutting on a plate. That's what the cheap knives are for.
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Posted: 1/14/2017 3:17:39 PM EDT
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Wusthof, Henckels, Forschner, and F. Dick all make good knives. Professional quality and Solingen steel.
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Posted: 1/14/2017 3:37:47 PM EDT
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Kotchenaid Professional chef knife @ amazon Very good knife and amazon has a much better price than anyone else. ETA: Currently $30 @ Amazon, Ebay has them for $67 others go up to ~$100. This is because of the way that the amazon pricing algorithm works with these knives for some reason, they always fall a long way down before going back up again. Thanks for reminding me about these. I picked up the slicer a few months ago and it is a great knife for the price so I'm grabbing a chefs knife now that they are back down in price. Here's the historic price graph CamelCamelCamel price trend for Chefs knife |
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Posted: 1/14/2017 3:40:23 PM EDT
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These knives are sharp as fuck, and is made of, and machined from, one piece of SS billet. https://www.amazon.com/Global-G-2-inch-Chefs-Knife/dp/B00005OL44 Globals are great knives. |
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Posted: 1/14/2017 3:40:30 PM EDT
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FPNI Wusthof x 2
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Posted: 1/14/2017 3:42:00 PM EDT
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These knives are sharp as fuck, and is made of, and machined from, one piece of SS billet. https://www.amazon.com/Global-G-2-inch-Chefs-Knife/dp/B00005OL44 Global is my pick for overall value in a lifetime chef's knife. In fact I have that very knife and use it often. Shun is my favorite maker but demands a bit higher premium. (My daily dicers) |
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Posted: 1/14/2017 4:07:56 PM EDT
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This is what i have along with 3 other Tojiro. Havent used my Wustoffs since receiving these Tojiro Gyutou Quote HistoryQuoted:
This is what i have along with 3 other Tojiro. Havent used my Wustoffs since receiving these Tojiro Gyutou +1 Compare the Rockwell C hardness. That's what gives you edge retention. The core steel has a 60° Rockwell Hardness. That Victorinox 8-in only has a hardness of maybe 55 Rc, which for me won't hold an edge, and is $35 plus $5 shipping and $3 tax = $43 for me. The equiv Tojiro DP (210mm ~ 8-in) is only $65 SHIPPED. http://www.chefknivestogo.com/tojiro-dp-f-8081.html You're better off with a 240mm (9-in) chef knife however. That is the standard size for most jobs and most versatility. http://www.chefknivestogo.com/todpchkn24.html Wusthof claims to be 58 Rc but costs $99 for the 8-in before shipping and tax, which is too expensive and not hard enough. https://www.amazon.com/Wusthof-Classic-8-Inch-Cooks-Knife/dp/B00009ZK08 So get the (most useful size) 240mm Tojiro DP for $75 shipped and you'll be happy for life. |
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Posted: 1/14/2017 4:08:42 PM EDT
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Absolutely 100% this. Quote History200% this. |
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Posted: 1/14/2017 4:18:12 PM EDT
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Kitchenaid Professional chef knife @ amazon Very good knife and amazon has a much better price than anyone else. ETA: Currently $30 @ Amazon, Ebay has them for $67 others go up to ~$100. This is because of the way that the amazon pricing algorithm works with these knives for some reason, they always fall a long way down before going back up again. Thanks for that; just ordered one. |
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Posted: 1/14/2017 4:22:27 PM EDT
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We use Wusthof as well......however all the good knives are in storage/shipment so the Mora kniv has been doing a hell of a lot of cooking recently in the Temp Quarters
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Posted: 1/14/2017 4:30:30 PM EDT
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If you're willing to spend the extra loot, shun, if not get the fibrox.
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Posted: 1/14/2017 4:34:34 PM EDT
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I love to cook, and 95% of the time I use a Chef's Knife to cut meat and chop vegetables. Over the years, I've always used the cheap knifes 8" Chef's Knifes you can get some Target or Walmart for under $15-$20. One of the things I always fight with them is trying to get them sharp, and keep them sharp. I use my Lansky sharpening setup on them, and even through I can get my Benchmsade EDC knife razor sharp, then cheap chef's knifes just don't seem to ever get sharp. When I get the edges down to where it should be, the steel will start chipping and flaking off of the knife. I've finally had it....I want a nice chef's knife made from good steel that will be easy to get sharp, and will hold it's edge. Something around 8"-10" should be perfect. What would you guys suggest if I wanted one under $50? What about under $100? $150 is my max, but if I can find something under $100, that will work also. Any suggestions would be great!! I recommend Warther's knives. Made in Ohio. Warther's Chef's knives |
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Posted: 1/14/2017 4:36:59 PM EDT
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FPNI Wusthof x 2 Agreed, I just got a set and they are AMAZING and scary sharp. Make sure you get the "classic" line as the gourmet line is stamped not forged. Search Amazon and the Amazon warehouse for deals. $60.00 6" Wusthof chefs knife There is also an 8" available for $100.00 if you look around. |
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Posted: 1/14/2017 4:40:03 PM EDT
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Wusthof is what you seek |
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Posted: 1/14/2017 4:44:36 PM EDT
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www.amazon.com/dp/B008M5U1C2Cant beat it for under $100. Came here to post this. |
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Posted: 1/14/2017 4:56:14 PM EDT
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This is what i have along with 3 other Tojiro. Havent used my Wustoffs since receiving these Tojiro Gyutou i bought my brother a tojiro nikiri, and he won't shut up about how great the thing is. |
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Posted: 1/14/2017 5:11:34 PM EDT
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Anthony Bourdain talked about Chef's knives in his book. Said the expensive ones were a waste of money by a Global. Did so, awesome knife holds an edge forever and when needs sharpened takes a razor edge in just a few minutes on a stone.
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Posted: 1/14/2017 5:19:18 PM EDT
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Victorinox!
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Posted: 1/14/2017 5:28:48 PM EDT
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Yoshihiro vg10. Scary sharp and holds its edge.
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Posted: 1/14/2017 5:33:43 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/14/2017 5:42:29 PM EDT
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If you aren't some kind of "knife snob" (sounds like you aren't), and just want a good sharp knife, go to Harbor Freight and load up on their ceramic knives. They come in various sizes, are sharp as a razor blade, and work great for all kitchen duties. For about $8 each you just throw them away after years of hard use. It's really nice you can push them down onto a hard surface, or even hack on bone, and not do anything to the edge. I love them for my wife, as she is hard on knife edges.
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Posted: 1/14/2017 5:46:20 PM EDT
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Wusthof
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Posted: 1/14/2017 5:47:02 PM EDT
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Came here to post this. Quote History
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Posted: 1/14/2017 5:50:23 PM EDT
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We have 2 Globals and they're sharp as hell!
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Posted: 1/14/2017 5:51:49 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/14/2017 5:54:53 PM EDT
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+1 Compare the Rockwell C hardness. That's what gives you edge retention. That Victorinox 8-in only has a hardness of maybe 55 Rc, which for me won't hold an edge, and is $35 plus $5 shipping and $3 tax = $43 for me. The equiv Tojiro DP (210mm ~ 8-in) is only $65 SHIPPED. http://www.chefknivestogo.com/tojiro-dp-f-8081.html You're better off with a 240mm (9-in) chef knife however. That is the standard size for most jobs and most versatility. http://www.chefknivestogo.com/todpchkn24.html Wusthof claims to be 58 Rc but costs $99 for the 8-in before shipping and tax, which is too expensive and not hard enough. https://www.amazon.com/Wusthof-Classic-8-Inch-Cooks-Knife/dp/B00009ZK08 So get the (most useful size) 240mm Tojiro DP for $75 shipped and you'll be happy for life. |
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Posted: 1/14/2017 5:55:38 PM EDT
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Anthony Bourdain talked about Chef's knives in his book. Said the expensive ones were a waste of money by a Global. Did so, awesome knife holds an edge forever and when needs sharpened takes a razor edge in just a few minutes on a stone. no...no he didn't. |
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Posted: 1/14/2017 5:58:28 PM EDT
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Agreed, I just got a set and they are AMAZING and scary sharp. Make sure you get the "classic" line as the gourmet line is stamped not forged. Search Amazon and the Amazon warehouse for deals. $60.00 6" Wusthof chefs knife There is also an 8" available for $100.00 if you look around. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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FPNI Wusthof x 2 Agreed, I just got a set and they are AMAZING and scary sharp. Make sure you get the "classic" line as the gourmet line is stamped not forged. Search Amazon and the Amazon warehouse for deals. $60.00 6" Wusthof chefs knife There is also an 8" available for $100.00 if you look around. I just saw the 8 for 79 in a Google search. OP that is what you should get. You will have it for life. I have 2 wusthoffs that are older than me that I use daily. |
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Posted: 1/14/2017 6:01:41 PM EDT
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www.amazon.com/dp/B008M5U1C2Cant beat it for under $100. |
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Posted: 1/14/2017 6:04:34 PM EDT
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https://www.amazon.com/Wusthof-Classic-Chefs-Knife-6/dp/B00AEJ7Z2I
wusthoff 6" chefs knife. cant beat it. stays sharp balances perfectly. I give them out as gifts. |
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Posted: 1/14/2017 6:29:19 PM EDT
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Read reviews at Amazon. We use Global knives. Very thin edge. Easy to sharpen and stays that way if you don't abuse the knife. Say ouch once.
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Posted: 1/14/2017 6:38:15 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/14/2017 11:45:37 PM EDT
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Aaaaand we're done. No bolster either. tisk tisk |
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Posted: 1/14/2017 11:55:16 PM EDT
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correct Quote History |
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Posted: 1/15/2017 12:06:27 AM EDT
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Been happy with my fifteen year old four star (german made) henckels.
Chef's knife, 3"paring knife, and a carving knife takes care of 97% of my kitchen knife needs. |
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Posted: 1/15/2017 1:07:12 AM EDT
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www.amazon.com/dp/B008M5U1C2Cant beat it for under $100. Best bang for the buck out there, seriously. |
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