Electric knife

NoobZero

Looking for recommendations on a really good electric knife. 

tfhanson

Honestly, skip it.  Get yourself a Dexter.  I've had two electric knives, both work ok till they broke.  The Dexter carver is so much better, and cheaper.

Jupiter Jim

I have two that I use for cleaning Black Crappies, cuts through the rib bones and then skins them like butter. Bought them used at thrift stores and both are still working very well after two years. I have been cleaning fish with a regular old filet knife for 50 years and swore I would never us an electric knife for cleaning fish.......... but after cleaning my first Black Crappie catch I couldn't get one fast enough!

LetsEat

I have an ancient GE that gets hauled out for Thanksgiving turkey. That being said, I prefer a traditional carving knife for everyday use. 

shucker

I've had a bunch and so far this one has been my favorite. 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004WKI3/ref=s9_top_hd_bw_g79_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-2&pf_rd_r=1ZY7RFWFSRJDYTBCAV7T&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=2223096722&pf_rd_i=3737391

Handle is very comfortable for long periods of time.  I agree that a plain ole carving knife is best, but when youre catering 30 racks of ribs or 6 briskets you'll be glad youre slicing with a little power behind you.  

feef706

tfhanson said:

Honestly, skip it.  Get yourself a Dexter.  I've had two electric knives, both work ok till they broke.  The Dexter carver is so much better, and cheaper.

The Dexter is further reduced from when I purchased at the beginning of the month, Amazon has it for $18.50, lowest price ever. Great timing with the holidays around the corner.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004NG98RI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1447716302&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=Dexter+13463&dpPl=1&dpID=11Lwm1IGt4L&ref=plSrch

SmokeyPitt

feef706 said:

tfhanson said:

Honestly, skip it.  Get yourself a Dexter.  I've had two electric knives, both work ok till they broke.  The Dexter carver is so much better, and cheaper.

The Dexter is further reduced from when I purchased at the beginning of the month, Amazon has it for $18.50, lowest price ever. Great timing with the holidays around the corner.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004NG98RI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1447716302&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=Dexter+13463&dpPl=1&dpID=11Lwm1IGt4L&ref=plSrch

I was gonna say the same thing.  Just not worth messing with the cord when you can cut through anything like hot butter with the Dexter. 

onedbguru

LetsEat said:

I have an ancient GE that gets hauled out for Thanksgiving turkey. That being said, I prefer a traditional carving knife for everyday use. 

I have had one of those for years.   My wife had gone to BBB one Oct (probably 10+ yrs ago now) and saw 2 of these had a price tag of $2.19.  Yep, it had a price tag on it so they had to sell it for that price.  They were supposed to be on sale for $21.99.  We have one and gave the other to our daughter as a Christmas gift.  

Zmokin

LetsEat said:

I have an ancient GE that gets hauled out for Thanksgiving turkey. That being said, I prefer a traditional carving knife for everyday use. 

Same here, I use the electric to slice up the breast meat on a Turkey for Thanksgiving day serving.  I use a regular knife to cut between the joints for the drumstick and thigh and removal of the wings.  I will eat a wing or a thigh or a drumstick and let those who prefer the breast meat to enjoy what got sliced with the electric knife.

SGH

NoobZero said:

Looking for recommendations on a really good electric knife. 

What will be the main use of the knife? Filleting fish, slicing large cuts of meat, volume cutting or just general use?

NoobZero

MSGH said:

NoobZero said:

Looking for recommendations on a really good electric knife. 

What will be the main use of the knife? Filleting fish, slicing large cuts of meat, volume cutting or just general use?

Mainly for slicing large cuts.

NoobZero

After a bit of research, and going through many $20 knives, I decided on this one. http://www.webstaurantstore.com/waring-wek200-cordless-rechargeable-lithium-ion-electric-knife-set/929WEK200.html

shucker

NoobZero said:

After a bit of research, and going through many $20 knives, I decided on this one. http://www.webstaurantstore.com/waring-wek200-cordless-rechargeable-lithium-ion-electric-knife-set/929WEK200.html

that looks like one heck of a knife.  be sure to post a review, im very curious to see if its worth the $$. 

NoobZero

I agree. I think it's commercial grade. 

RRP

My last electric knife was eons ago and I burnt it up! I was using it to cut 12 x 12 x 2 pieces of dense blue styrofoam installation board. Why? they make very convenience "jug fishing" floats which were still legal here! Easy to carry and easy to store!

Khomini

Electric knives will make your job a little easier. Electric knives are battery-operated and coded. There are the best quality electric knives available market.

Mayberry

I agree on a few good Dexter's and a good Wusthof knife for most everything you need.  I have an electric knife, but it never gets used.  Maybe for brisket, but I have a nice Dexter serrated bread knife that cuts through large cuts like butter.  That's what I use.  I do have a Rapala electric fillet knife that I bought to use for large redfish and sheepshead.  But, I recently bought a nice serrated fillet knife for cutting down the side plate and running along the fins, and I now use that to get started and then switch to the normal fillet knife to finish.  An electric knife is a pain in the butt to deal with and not worth the trouble, in my opinion.  

OhioEgger

How about an electric spoon?

Developed by scientists at New York University Abu Dhabi, the spoon uses electrodes that zap your tongue to create the sensation of taste. By varying the properties of the shock, the utensil can simulate saltiness, sourness, and bitterness with varying degrees of success

https://www.science.org/content/article/electric-spoon-zaps-your-tongue-create-flavor