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Knife Recommendation?
stonewh
Posts: 169
Any of you have a good one to recommend me?
Thanks,
Thanks,
Birmingham, AL
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Got more info for us brother? What type of action you wanting this knife for? General work? Brisket cutting? Throat slashing? Butter slathering?------------------------------
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I would suggest something sharp.
This is like discussions regarding which lump is "best". Lots of opinions, biases, uses, etc.
Personally, I like cheap knives. Been a lot of discussion lately about slicing knives and a lot of recommendations for this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004NG98RI?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
Amazon sells if for $18 but it is out of stock at the moment due to the low price (a few weeks ago it was $25). It's the knife brisket God Aaron Franklin recommends.
As I said, I like cheap knives and I like to sharpen knives so that all works out for me. A lot of people don't keep their knives as sharp as they should be.
Anyway, I'm sure lots of opinions on various brands will show up soon.“Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk -
I suppose just an all around good knife for the kitchen.Birmingham, AL
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Go to a store that lets you hold or test the knife before you buy. What feels good to any of us might not work for you.
LBGE
Pikesville, MD
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A good chefs knife is a really good investment. My first was a global 8". It's a well balanced all around knife that has held up very well for me.
everyone is going to have a differing opinion in this because people prefer different blade lengths and hand feel.
i went with the global because it's relatively inexpensive compared to other high end bladesXL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA -
what is the purpose of the knife you want. svante makes a great lime slicer
for a chef knife i like the asian styles with the straight round handles or the straight d shaped handles and thinner, lighter, sharper blades over the european designs
fukahwee maineyou can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it -
Thank you,DarianGalveston Texas
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fukahwee maineyou can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it -
Ya'll are gonna laugh, but here's my favorite.
It's a pre 1929 Harrington Dexter (before Russell) I picked it up for a buck, it holds a great edge, and I like nostalgia. I have good "modern" knives and knives for specific purposes like boning or slicing, but for generic tasks I grab this one.Phoenix -
fishlessman said:Photo Egg said:
You just have to keep it well oiled and clean.Thank you,DarianGalveston Texas -
XLBGE /MiniBGE / Maverick 733 x 2/ Woo2 / CGS 17.5 Stone
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stonewh said:I suppose just an all around good knife for the kitchen.
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Zhen is cheap and has a VG-10 core.______________________________________________I love lamp..
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I recently purchased some new knives. Originally went into this thing thinking I wanted a nice set, man was I wrong. I ended up buying a nice 8 inch chefs knife a clever, a bread knife and a paring knife. Good knives will last you a life time, make sure to take your time to go and look at them and hold them, see what fits your hand, what feels right.XL BGE, KJ classic, Joe Jr, UDS x2
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johnnyp said:A good chefs knife is a really good investment. My first was a global 8". It's a well balanced all around knife that has held up very well for me.
everyone is going to have a differing opinion in this because people prefer different blade lengths and hand feel.
i went with the global because it's relatively inexpensive compared to other high end blades
Plus 1 on Global knives. I own four of different sizes and uses. I received the 8 inch Chef for a present a few years ago and have added since then. I can put an edge on any of them that will honestly shave with no effort. They keep the edge too. The thing I like about them is the way the edge is shaped, not like most knives. I think that is why they are so sharp and stay sharp.
http://www.amazon.com/Stage-III-Hand-Held-Knife-Sharpener/dp/B000WZFBOS/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1447983577&sr=8-7&keywords=sharpener+for+global+knives
Without doubt this is the best sharpener that I have ever used on my kitchen knives. I carry one in my RV and have sharpened many a friends knives while I have been traveling.
Titusville, Fl. and just bought XL and Med BGE. "Every Day is A Bonus" in my world, and my job is to choke the life out of them. Cancer Sucks. -
Any German steel knife will be premiere and hold an edge. I own Henkels and used for years, and will pass on to my kids when I die. Have a few Westhof steak knives, but the Henkels will always be my choice for cooking/chefs knives.
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I'm not going to spit a brand out that I like. What you need to do is go to a place that sells the knives so you can hold the knife and use it too. This will be the deciding factor.
I went in looking for a particular style that I thought I wanted, but came out of the store with something totally different.------------------------------
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Acn said:Go to a store that lets you hold or test the knife before you buy. What feels good to any of us might not work for you.
And do me a favor: when you find the perfect fit at a brick-n-mortar store, buy your knives there too, please? Folks who run out and find the best price on their damn phones are driving the brick-n-mortars away; yeah it's nice to save money, but think about it...
When I retire I'm gonna start a knife bidness, with three unique features:
1) left- and right-handed sets,
2) three sizes to choose from, and
3) ALL handles will be the same size; your hand size doesn't shrink when you pick up a paring knife; why does the handle??? Granted, to keep a good balance, a paring knife's handle should get lighter (mine will), but not smaller!!
Buy stock in BotchBlades™, we're gonna be Rich!!___________Curry smells a hell of a lot better than a Big Mac, just sayin'
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A serious knife for a good price:
http://www.chefknivestogo.com/toitkshwa21.html
Got the little one too for small jobs:
http://www.chefknivestogo.com/toitkshpe120.html
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ChokeOnSmoke said:
A serious knife for a good price:
http://www.chefknivestogo.com/toitkshwa21.html
Got the little one too for small jobs:
http://www.chefknivestogo.com/toitkshpe120.html -
Lit said:ChokeOnSmoke said:
A serious knife for a good price:
http://www.chefknivestogo.com/toitkshwa21.html
Got the little one too for small jobs:
http://www.chefknivestogo.com/toitkshpe120.htmlPackerland, Wisconsin -
Very fond of my 210mm Tojiro, but White#2 isn't for everybody. That thing will rust during use. hahaha
I'm a Kershaw/Shun whore. Price was my driving force. Picked up a bunch of the SS Classics for cheap, including the steak knife set on woot. Even use the cheaper German steel for the bolder tasks, and usually take it camping, or to eggfests.
Try to find a store where you can handle some of the main brands, and find your fit.
Have seen the 8" Chef's Shun Classic on sale at a couple of places for $100.....worth every, single, penny.
And buy a Chef's, paring, serrated bread knife. Go cheap on paring and bread knives. Don't fall for the supposed deal on the set.
And lastly, if you opt for the higher end steel, invest in a quality sharpening system. Your high end knife is worthless, if you don't have the ability to maintain its edge.BrandonQuad Cities
"If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful." -
HeavyG said:I would suggest something sharp.
This is like discussions regarding which lump is "best". Lots of opinions, biases, uses, etc.
Personally, I like cheap knives. Been a lot of discussion lately about slicing knives and a lot of recommendations for this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004NG98RI?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
Amazon sells if for $18 but it is out of stock at the moment due to the low price (a few weeks ago it was $25). It's the knife brisket God Aaron Franklin recommends.
As I said, I like cheap knives and I like to sharpen knives so that all works out for me. A lot of people don't keep their knives as sharp as they should be.
Anyway, I'm sure lots of opinions on various brands will show up soon. -
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The Edge Pro Apex sharpening system is about as good as it gets for home use.
Travis told me this tip: Buy the generic Apex system - the deluxe one on Amazon - about $32. Then buy the Edge Pro stones.
I did this and saved about $100. Note - the stones, glass plate, etc. are not cheap.
Also get some 80grit silicone carbide and a piece of glass to dress/flat mill your stones periodically.
You will get scary sharp knives. Do not let children or drunk people use these knives.
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