Chef Knives

[distortion9]

Whatcha got? And how many is too many?

I have a Henckel Professional "S" right now that's about 5 years old. I dig the knife but, I bought it without really comparing it to anything else and it's getting kinda beaten up. I also have a "culinary school" knife set which, while very sharp, I just don't care for.

Thinking of upgrading...maybe Shun (forged) or Hattori (NOT the $1500.00 handmade ones). Anyone have any experience with these?

[Sinn Fein]

One of our members in an expert in this area... I'll expect him to chime in soon.

I'm not going to out him, in case he doesn't want that.

[THE FEZ MAN]

i use a chinese cleaver that my wife bought me about 15 years ago , its a henkel that was endorsed buy "martan yan" his name came of years ago but its razor sharp and handles most of my needs, i also LOVE my gunsue knock off chef knife for bread. thats really all i use

[wes mantooth]

I've used Cutco knives for many years.


http://www.cutco.com/home.jsp

[grail]

http://www.sointuusa.com/

Global

I like Henkel as well.

[Hoagie]

I have Wusthof Trident knives (http://www.wusthof.com/en/classic-knife-collections.asp).

I have a 10" Cook's knife, the boning knife,the paring knife, and the bread knife. They are all fantastic knives.

[EvilMonkey71]

I have a Wustof 6.5" Santoku....use it for everything.

[LilJimmiesMule]

My lady bought me a knife set from Kohls department store for $150.00. I would have much rather she took me to a restraunt and bought me a meal from a respected chef with a proper knife set.

[buffcomic]

Global for me...not crazy money...last for ever...most chefs use them....from the cheapest to the most expensive they are all excellent..

[Tax Kuntz]

Whatcha got? And how many is too many?

I have a Henckel Professional "S" right now that's about 5 years old. I dig the knife but, I bought it without really comparing it to anything else and it's getting kinda beaten up. I also have a "culinary school" knife set which, while very sharp, I just don't care for.

One of our members in an expert in this area... I'll expect him to chime in soon.



I'm no expert, but do sell all kinds of knives. I can't really recommend one for you because everyone likes something different, usually depending on the shape of the handle.

Most prefer forged knives, where the metal runs the entire length of the knife (blade & handle).

On common knives...Henkel, Whustoff, Global etc. I can probably get you a 30-35% discount on retail prices. If It's something I have to order special, probably not as much a discount but I can save you a few bucks at least.

Check this site out. THIS IS NOT MY SITE, I just tell people to look here because they have a nice catalog on-line to choose from. They have sales, sometimes offer a better price than I can, but let me know first and I'll see what I can do.
I can get almost anything.

http://www.cutleryandmore.com/

I can also take your old knives and make them just like new, so don't throw anything away. Some people use the same knife for a lifetime.

Send me a PM when you find something you are interested in and I'll hook you up. I've done this for other Wackbag members before, I just don't really advertise. Maybe some will chime in if they want. I don't look to make any money off you/them, just helping out.

[Ballbuster1]

I know you'll all laugh but the ginsu is still a great knife.
I've owned one for years and it's still sharp as a razor.

[Tax Kuntz]

I have a Wustof 6.5" Santoku....use it for everything.

Most popular knife the last couple of years.

I have knock-offs, same steel, made by the same company, just a different name, about 1/2 price..or close.

[Lil'GlubGlub]

I know you'll all laugh but the ginsu is still a great knife.
I've owned one for years and it's still sharp as a razor.


it's ok.

I have a miracle blade 3 slicer in my kit next to 3 globals and a tojiro.


shit, they never dull and are great for sandwiches.

[distortion9]

I'm no expert, but do sell all kinds of knives. I can't really recommend one for you because everyone likes something different, usually depending on the shape of the handle.

Most prefer forged knives, where the metal runs the entire length of the knife (blade & handle).

On common knives...Henkel, Whustoff, Global etc. I can probably get you a 30-35% discount on retail prices. If It's something I have to order special, probably not as much a discount but I can save you a few bucks at least.

Check this site out. THIS IS NOT MY SITE, I just tell people to look here because they have a nice catalog on-line to choose from. They have sales, sometimes offer a better price than I can, but let me know first and I'll see what I can do.
I can get almost anything.

http://www.cutleryandmore.com/

I can also take your old knives and make them just like new, so don't throw anything away. Some people use the same knife for a lifetime.

Send me a PM when you find something you are interested in and I'll hook you up. I've done this for other Wackbag members before, I just don't really advertise. Maybe some will chime in if they want. I don't look to make any money off you/them, just helping out.

Very, very cool...thanks for the heads up, Tax.

[THE FEZ MAN]

I know you'll all laugh but the ginsu is still a great knife.
I've owned one for years and it's still sharp as a razor.


my ginsu steak knives are the best steak knifes ever

[gleet]

We butchered a big hog today with a variety of Forschner, Henkel, Case, and Victorinox knives. Tomorrow we'll use more of the same to cut it into market cuts, along with a bandsaw. The Forschners seem to keep an edge really well.

[stevethrower]

You have to try one of these (https://secure.kyoceraadvancedceramics.com/products/cutlery/revolution-series.aspx) for your slicing goodness...

https://secure.kyoceraadvancedceramics.com/images/img_fk130wh.jpg

They are wicked sharp... but brittle...

But for game I use one of these (http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-93727123504836_1993_9295206) (like 20 years old with cocobolo handles and brass tang etc) for the most part...

[Biff Hardslab]

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Seriously, I only use one tool in the kitchen. I saw an infomercial for it years ago, its called a "Handy Housewife Helper"

It has everything a bottle opener, screwdriver, combination Boy Scout knife and glass cutter, corkscrew, combination nail-clipper and corn remover, scissor sharpener, razor, can opener, self-propelled spearfishing attachment, pencil sharpener, fish scaler, tweezer, combination potato peeler, cheese grater and skate key.

And it can core an apple.

[grail]

thanks TK... I'll have to keep that site and you in mind for my next purchase but I am liking 7-in. Nakiri Asian Cleaver. It's probably just the Damascus steel. I would like to see how that one actually wields.

[Smokezilla]

I've got a bunch of knives from these guys:

http://www.radamfg.com/

I've owned some of them for like 10+ years and they are great and they won't break you up, either. The French Chef knife is a real motherfucker in the kitchen.

[Myhairygrundle]

Anthony Bourdain told me to use Global.


My Henkles is still ok, but really like the Global.

I don't like the santoku....I looooove it!

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/3092/1296largepd0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[grail]

I've got a bunch of knives from these guys:

http://www.radamfg.com/

I've owned some of them for like 10+ years and they are great and they won't break you up, either. The French Chef knife is a real motherfucker in the kitchen.

I have this set for forever. My parents gave them to me when I left for college. I never knew who made them though. I am going to have to order the butcher's sabre. Keeps a great edge. The boning knife is really nice and flexible and maintains a good grip even when covered in blood and fat. Thanks Smoke.

[Slow Bollards]

We haven't splurged on a nice set of knives yet, but my wife got a few decent ones from Pampered Chef parties that I like. My bro-in-law who is the typical pretentious chef acts like he's Eric Clapton forced to play on a toy ukelele everytime he cooks at our place, but they get the job done.

[foyb]

I don't like the santoku....I looooove it!



Same here, only I have a cheap one.

[Arch Stanton]

I get into the knfie thing as well. I have a Henck set, a few stand alone Case Knives that my Dad bought years age.

Just got a set of Tramontina Steak Knives at Costco for 19.99. They are the full bodied, half serated, half regular blade, full tang with the nice wood handles. Like the ones used in nice steak houses. 8 to a set. I like them, but need to replace the BBQ so I can work them on a steak.

Oh, another reason I got them, made in Brazil, not China

[distortion9]

I'm not really a fan of the santoku but, I used one on my last knife skills test and did pretty well. I was able to get more precise, straighter cuts but, I can't rock it like I can with a standard chef's knife....the blade is too flat on the santoku.

[GoatAss]

i have Cutco knives which were owned by my grandfather. they are over 30 years old and were left to me. they are still great knives. the company will actually refinish and sharpen them for free b/c they have a lifetime guarantee. i hope to some day pass them on to my kids.

[EvilMonkey71]

I'm not really a fan of the santoku but, I used one on my last knife skills test and did pretty well. I was able to get more precise, straighter cuts but, I can't rock it like I can with a standard chef's knife....the blade is too flat on the santoku.

I know what you're saying...I noticed that when we got the Wusthof for our wedding but I'm not taking knife skills test. I've seen some more recent models with a rounded tip so you can get that rocking motion and still have a santoku.

[HummerTuesdays]

We haven't splurged on a nice set of knives yet, but my wife got a few decent ones from Pampered Chef parties that I like. My bro-in-law who is the typical pretentious chef acts like he's Eric Clapton forced to play on a toy ukelele everytime he cooks at our place, but they get the job done.

Pffft. I'm surprised he doesn't travel with his knives. :action-sm

[BCH]

You have to try one of these (https://secure.kyoceraadvancedceramics.com/products/cutlery/revolution-series.aspx) for your slicing goodness...

https://secure.kyoceraadvancedceramics.com/images/img_fk130wh.jpg

They are wicked sharp... but brittle...

The Kyocera Kyotops are really nice. You can't really apply any torsion at all they're only for chopping / slicing. But they stay sharp as fuck and the damascus ceramic looks cool too. They're a little on the pricey side.

http://fantes.com/images/6470-1kyocera.jpg

[Slow Bollards]

Pffft. I'm surprised he doesn't travel with his knives. :action-sm

If he brought his own he'd have nothing to whine about, thus rendering his existience without purpose.

He's one of those douches that can't just say, "I made myself a turkey sandwich." That simple, easy to understand statement invariably becomes:

"I drizzled the meat fibres (he'd spell it that way) with a lemon-pepper demi-glaze before crafting a cranberry-boursin mousse for color and texture. Then i halved a crusty portugese artisan loaf that was smothered with fresh oats and toasted over a fire built with kiln-dried Parisian Maple and cherry woods. The smokey overtones in the crust accentuated the citrus in the marinade and I quaffed some fine Riunite from a crystal flute before chewing a sprig of rosemary to cleanse my palate."

I have four bro-in-laws and it's truly a miracle that i only hate one of them.

[distortion9]

Starving....

Got any meat fibres and smokey, overtone crust back there?

[Tax Kuntz]

Get a knife yet?

[distortion9]

Get a knife yet?

I didn't...I still have your offer on my mind though.

I'd like to find a place that has a wide selection of knives that I can handle before ordering something, do you know of any places on L.I.?

[Palerider4146]

My ex got to keep the shun knives that I got her a few years ago. I would have fought much harder for those than the dog. Loved those knives. She has the 7" santuku and a paring knife. I have a few henkels that I havnt used in years when I got her the shuns. The interesting thing about the shuns is that they have a d shaped handle that is meant specifically for right or left handed people. The ex was a righty, and I am left handed, I was still able to use it but it definetely felt a little weird.

My brother who is a chef has a hodge podge of knives. A few globals, a few wustofs, a few others that I have know idea about.

[distortion9]

I'm was leaning towards Shun but I hear they are light and rather thin, I prefer a thick, heavy knife. Don't know....never handled one.

[NotSoFast]

I have the 17 piece Henckels Fine Edge Synergy set with the graphite block. It's sharp as fuck and easy to keep that way with the included steel. Plus the black/stainless steel look goes with my kitchen better than the traditional look of hardwood blocks.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/415uHpNPKUL._SS260_.jpg

[Turtle]

http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/9343/kabarqv8.gif

Best knife in the world, cuts meat, bone, lungs and spine like butter!

[BCH]

http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/9343/kabarqv8.gif

Best knife in the world, cuts meat, bone, lungs and spine like butter!

I can't wait 'till you do a seminar in NY and we can go out for Beers. You can give me Man's Man lessons and I consider myself pretty manly by today's standards. Look at me posting my nice faggy Damascus Finished Ceramic blades and you post that.

There's got to be a chink in your manly armor somewhere...

[THE FEZ MAN]

I can't wait 'till you do a seminar in NY and we can go out for Beers. You can give me Man's Man lessons and I consider myself pretty manly by today's standards. Look at me posting my nice faggy Damascus Finished Ceramic blades and you post that.

There's got to be a chink in your manly armor somewhere...


so hows that tea party in the back of the mini van working out?

[BCH]

so hows that tea party in the back of the mini van working out?

I don't DRIVE a mini-van! My wife does. And as for the Tea Party, nothing more manly then being comfortable enough with your own masculinity to have a tea party with your 3 little daughters and their dolls. At least I don't make replicas of Male sex organs.

[hypes]

Everything Global makes. They won't break your budget, it won't go crazy when you re-sharpen it, and you won't cry when the blade breaks.

I've had my 6 piece set (boning, offset, serrated, cleaver, fillet, and long blade) for over 10 years now nad they've never done me wrong.

-h

[ginaf20697]

I have Wusthof Grand Prix, the chefs knife and santuko. I like the Grand Prix because it has a nice textured handle that doesn't get slippery when wet.

[THE FEZ MAN]

I don't DRIVE a mini-van! My wife does. And as for the Tea Party, nothing more manly then being comfortable enough with your own masculinity to have a tea party with your 3 little daughters and their dolls. At least I don't make replicas of Male sex organs.

yea, i like to play with girls :action-sm glass dick>mr flopsy

[Turtle]

I can't wait 'till you do a seminar in NY and we can go out for Beers. You can give me Man's Man lessons and I consider myself pretty manly by today's standards. Look at me posting my nice faggy Damascus Finished Ceramic blades and you post that.

There's got to be a chink in your manly armor somewhere...

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/9260/180pxh22945bardblackarrrd8.jpg http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/6246/200pxsmaugvy8.jpg

Perhaps this is a bit too archaic of a reference

[distortion9]

Get a knife yet?

Bump.

PM inbound

[Voss's Tumor]

There's got to be a chink in your manly armor somewhere...

Some would say his love of cock would make him less manly. I, personally, think it makes him brave and heroic.

[CousinDave]

I have a set of JA Henckels Four Star knives.

http://usa.jahenckels.com/index.php?subcategory=12
http://usa.jahenckels.com/img/blockset_img_26.jpg


But my favorite knife and the one I use the most is the NHS 5001

http://www.maibanbonsai.com/images/products/detail/5001_Macro_Large_1_500.jpg
http://www.maibanbonsai.com/5001japanesemacrobioticknifelargeprofessional.aspx

This thing is deadly sharp, but has to be taken very good care of with regularly sharpening, and you can not put it in the dishwasher - I learned the hard way with the first one I had.

[samurai]

If you would like to see a decent review/test of 11 of the top chef knives, take a look at this.
http://www.cookingforengineers.com/article/129/Chefs-Knives-Rated

Here's a quickie on what I use most often:
http://www.cookingforengineers.com/pics2/640/DSC_0230_crop.jpg
1) Forschner Fibrox 10"
Best bang for the buck on the planet. Anyone who watches "Americas Test Kitchen" knows all about it. I also use their paring, bread knife and 7" filet.

2) Mac
Best affordable/available Japanese steel. Unless you are a pro or a complete blade nut, you will not need anything sharper.
http://www.macknife.com/images/knives/pmbk95.gifhttp://www.macknife.com/images/knives/chb70.gif
http://www.cookingforengineers.com/pics2/640/DSC_0233_crop.jpg

Now that I know this is part of the forum, I won't be a stranger.

[samurai]

I couldn't find a good pic before, but here is my true love. (For now)
http://www.japanese-knife.com/products_pictures/enlarge_hmi-713-024.jpg
I say for now, because there is a rumor that I may actually get a Hattori for X-mas. I won't post the picture yet. If it doesn't happen, I don't want to be reminded.

[Lil'GlubGlub]

I have to disagree. I have several Globals, and while they are nice and sharp in the beginning, you really have to maintain them. They also get uncomfortable to work with if you use them all day every day for kitchen work.

I broke my first global, an 11 1/2 in chef knife while cutting iceberg lettuce. The blade hit the core and snapped right at the handle. they were quick to get me a new one though.

I think the best knife I have used is a 10" Tojiro gyuto. easy to maintain with a whetstone and kept a pretty nice edge.

but for the money, the best knife I have had was a 10" Connoisseur chef knife. that damn thing only ever needed honing and I used it every day chopping vegetables and fruits for a hotel buffet.
I eventually gave that one to a guy who got promoted to the line and didn't have any cutlery. I figured it was a good starter for him.

[D.H. Jenkins]

Henckel 5-star full set plus some - I think 11 knives in total plus shears & steel.

If I'm honest, I like my wife's Wustoff chef's knife better.

[chumpy]

I agree. I like Wustof much better than most others. I prefer a heavier weight.

[Sinn Fein]

I smell

http://inventorspot.com/files/images/1559606_340_1116081430036-spam.jpg

[gleet]

I smell

http://inventorspot.com/files/images/1559606_340_1116081430036-spam.jpg

And just like a Spam buffet in Hawaii, it didn't last long. ;)

[Sinn Fein]

My guess is that he found this thread by using the Google and joined up just to make a post with two links to his knife store site.