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PostPosted: Tue Sep 19, 2017 3:14 pm    Post subject: All-around Kitchen Knife

A coworker was just asking for recommendations on a kitchen knife. I don't remember much from my days as a Cutco knife salesman in high school

Anybody got any recommendations? He says he wants to use it for meat and vegetables. Another way to put it would be, if you could only have 1 kitchen knife, what would it be?
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 19, 2017 3:26 pm    Post subject:

It may not be the best at everything, but a Santoku knife is probably the most versatile if the objective is to have as few knives as possible.

I'd also suggest they have a paring knife as well because trying to cut/peel some fruits or vegetables with a huge knife is awkward (to me at least).
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 19, 2017 3:30 pm    Post subject:

An 8 or 10-inch Chef's knife. A high-end brand like Wustof or Henkels. Should last a lifetime.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 19, 2017 4:04 pm    Post subject:

ChefLinda wrote:
An 8 or 10-inch Chef's knife. A high-end brand like Wustof or Henkels. Should last a lifetime.


I have a Henkel chef knife it works for veggies and meat pretty well. We also have a couple cutcos I use them to cut meat only and those things are beasts! Never need sharpening!
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 19, 2017 4:45 pm    Post subject:

I have a global g2 ~$90

and a victorinox ~$40

both beautiful knives but the victorinox fits my hand better
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 19, 2017 4:45 pm    Post subject:

This is by far the best knife I've used in my kitchen
https://www.amazon.com/Wusthof-Classic-7-Inch-Santoku-Hollow/dp/B000WW45NY
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 19, 2017 5:21 pm    Post subject:

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ChefLinda wrote:
An 8 or 10-inch Chef's knife. A high-end brand like Wustof or Henkels. Should last a lifetime.


I have a Henkel chef knife it works for veggies and meat pretty well. We also have a couple cutcos I use them to cut meat only and those things are beasts! Never need sharpening!


Love Henkel Four-Stars, have a entire block of them...!
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 19, 2017 5:45 pm    Post subject:

I was gifted a Wusthof Classic Ikon set with block. Never handled any better set of knives.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 19, 2017 5:53 pm    Post subject:

Huey Lewis & The News wrote:
I have a global g2 ~$90

and a victorinox ~$40

both beautiful knives but the victorinox fits my hand better


Victorinox Fibrox bang for the buck is pretty much the sweet spot. I hvae that and a Shunji. The Shunji is nicer for sure but isn't 5 times better considering the price. It's (bleep) gorgeous though...
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 19, 2017 6:15 pm    Post subject:

You guys are awesome!! I'm gonna forward him the link this thread tomorrow when I get to work
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 19, 2017 7:14 pm    Post subject:

ChefLinda wrote:
An 8 or 10-inch Chef's knife. A high-end brand like Wustof or Henkels. Should last a lifetime.


Yes, we got a set of Henkel knives as a wedding present and 25 years later they are still as sharp.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:16 pm    Post subject:

DuncanIdaho wrote:
This is by far the best knife I've used in my kitchen
https://www.amazon.com/Wusthof-Classic-7-Inch-Santoku-Hollow/dp/B000WW45NY


Nice knife, but the shape of a chef knife is much more versatile than a santoku.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 20, 2017 9:56 am    Post subject:

I use Henckels Five Star and have always been happy with the set. My chef's knife:

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But now that I've seen THIS, I think I have to have one...
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 20, 2017 10:09 am    Post subject:

rwongega wrote:
I was gifted a Wusthof Classic Ikon set with block. Never handled any better set of knives.


From what I've learned, maybe incorrectly, is that a set of knives is never as good as knives purchased individually. Besides steak knives, that is.

I have a Wusthof 6-in and a paring knife. Both are great. Be sure to get one of each.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 20, 2017 10:44 am    Post subject:

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I use Henckels Five Star and have always been happy with the set. My chef's knife:

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But now that I've seen THIS, I think I have to have one...


the reviews!

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Nice knife. Feels good in the hand. Cuts through vegetables like a lightsaber through anakin skywalkers legs. One minor problem.....it also cut through my table....and tortoise who was asleep under the table.


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its not very sharp. not only that but after I got done taking down my master's enemy i couldn't even wipe the blood off before I stuffed it back in my sheath. Might be good for cutting fush or something, but so far its terrible for destroying enemies and seeking vengeance.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 20, 2017 10:49 am    Post subject:

22 wrote:
LarryCoon wrote:
I use Henckels Five Star and have always been happy with the set. My chef's knife:

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But now that I've seen THIS, I think I have to have one...


the reviews!

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Nice knife. Feels good in the hand. Cuts through vegetables like a lightsaber through anakin skywalkers legs. One minor problem.....it also cut through my table....and tortoise who was asleep under the table.


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its not very sharp. not only that but after I got done taking down my master's enemy i couldn't even wipe the blood off before I stuffed it back in my sheath. Might be good for cutting fush or something, but so far its terrible for destroying enemies and seeking vengeance.


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PostPosted: Wed Sep 20, 2017 12:03 pm    Post subject:

22 wrote:
You guys are awesome!! I'm gonna forward him the link this thread tomorrow when I get to work


Those aren't knoyfes.

http://tinyurl.com/zpsb2at

Here's some knife porn. This guy makes premier kitchen knives that sell for thousands apiece. His knives are sharp enough to cut a full standing water bottle in half without knocking it over.


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PostPosted: Wed Sep 20, 2017 12:46 pm    Post subject:

22 wrote:
You guys are awesome!! I'm gonna forward him the link this thread tomorrow when I get to work


Tell him to get a chef's knife for sure. I vote for the Victorinox 8inch. It won't break the bank and if he wants something better after he'll have an idea what to look for.
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22 wrote:
You guys are awesome!! I'm gonna forward him the link this thread tomorrow when I get to work


Those aren't knoyfes.

http://tinyurl.com/zpsb2at

Here's some knife porn. This guy makes premier kitchen knives that sell for thousands apiece. His knives are sharp enough to cut a full standing water bottle in half without knocking it over.



Sweet! I usually enjoy Bourdain's shows

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22 wrote:
You guys are awesome!! I'm gonna forward him the link this thread tomorrow when I get to work


Tell him to get a chef's knife for sure. I vote for the Victorinox 8inch. It won't break the bank and if he wants something better after he'll have an idea what to look for.


Thanks fam, he's looking over all the one's you guys suggested.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 20, 2017 2:46 pm    Post subject:

ive been using this pink komachi knife i got dirt cheap off amazon for the last couple of years. Have not felt a need to upgrade it.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 20, 2017 3:20 pm    Post subject:

Huey Lewis & The News wrote:


and a victorinox ~$40


This is more than enough for 99% of home cooks.
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 21, 2017 12:35 am    Post subject:

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rwongega wrote:
I was gifted a Wusthof Classic Ikon set with block. Never handled any better set of knives.


From what I've learned, maybe incorrectly, is that a set of knives is never as good as knives purchased individually. Besides steak knives, that is.

I have a Wusthof 6-in and a paring knife. Both are great. Be sure to get one of each.


Really? Did not know that.
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 21, 2017 3:56 am    Post subject:

And encourage your friend to find a knife use class nearby. Some culinary school or grocer or such place may offer them.
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 21, 2017 10:14 am    Post subject:

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And encourage your friend to find a knife use class nearby. Some culinary school or grocer or such place may offer them.
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