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A sharp one...
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I don't own one yet, but I'm going to say Shun, since I bet that will be the majority of the responses
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Chester County, PA
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Wusthoff are great knives. You might add a Santoku with a scalloped blade too. Great on veggies. I don't have a link but Cooks Illustrated did a comparison about three or four issues ago. It may be accessible on their website.
Tony in Brentwood, TN.
Medium BGE, New Braunfels off-set smoker, 3-burner Charbroiler gasser, mainly used for Eggcessory storage, old electric upright now used for Amaz-N-Smoker.
"I like cooking with wine - sometimes I put it in the food." - W. C. Fields
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HDumptyEsq said:
Wusthoff are great knives. You might add a Santoku with a scalloped blade too. Great on veggies. I don't have a link but Cooks Illustrated did a comparison about three or four issues ago. It may be accessible on their website.
+1 on Wusthof knives
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I would recomend Henkel I have had a set that we got like 25 years ago and they are still going strong2 Large Eggs and a Mini 2 Pit Bulls and a Pork shoulder or butt nearby and 100% SICILIANLong Island N.Y.
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Shun will get a ton of recs here, and it should, but Henckels and Wusthof are both really good as well, and there are other brands that are good too.
My recommendation would be to take her to a store and both of you try them out. Make sure the handle fits your hand, the balance works well for you etc. Then, once you have a brand/line/size/etc that works for both of you, go online to price compare and buy.
LBGE
Pikesville, MD
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It depends on budget but you are at a great start already. Many people will look at sets and then only end up using 1-3 knives out of that set. Would you all prefer Japanese geometry or more Western-style geometry? That will help decide as well. A Wusthof is going to feel a lot different than a Misono and the cutting styles are different. More likely, you all are used to a Western technique since that is what is most often seen on cook shows and instructional video. If you want the "razor sharp" qualities of Japanese blade you can grab a gyuto which is much like a French chef's knife. You can even get Western-style handles.Shun's are nice, but you can get as good and even better quality for less.chefknivestogo.com is a great resource. You can call Mark and he'll help walk you through stuff or just research their forum. One of the more important things to do is go to a knife shop and handle the knives if possible. This is the best way to get a feel for a blade. They typically have a few selections of German and Japanese steel to choose from. They usually also offer sharpening service for a good price as well. This is important until/unless you get into sharpening yourself.Lastly, I would stick to stainless steel for now. Carbon steel needs to be looked after carefully or it will quickly rust(frequent wiping down and drying immediately after washing).
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costs alot, looks good, great blade material, sends a staightmenthalf the price, looks nice, great blade, half the weight if you like a lighter knife, sharper than the shun, if you dont need to make a staightment. this is my favorite knifefukahwee maineyou can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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Shun, Global, Miyabi & Henckel are all excellent, but as previously stated it's best to take her and have her try them out. Ergonomics vary from person to person.Since you mentioned your wife chops lots of vegetables... I just got this Global Vegetable knife specifically for chopping veg. Much different from a chef's knife and makes a big difference when prepping.BGE in the ATX
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Cooks Illustrated liked the Victorinox Fibrox chefs knife.HDumptyEsq said:Wusthoff are great knives. You might add a Santoku with a scalloped blade too. Great on veggies. I don't have a link but Cooks Illustrated did a comparison about three or four issues ago. It may be accessible on their website.
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Thanks for all the help so far! Is the main difference between a Chef's knife and Santoku the length?
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A Henkel 8" Santaku is my go to knife.XL BGE; Medium BGE; L BGE
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Santaku knife has a row of indentations on either side of the bladeso the vegetables do not stick to the blade as much.XL BGE; Medium BGE; L BGE
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Shun Premier. Beautiful, sharp, and guaranteed for life.Large BGE and Medium BGE
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dawsonhull said:Thanks for all the help so far! Is the main difference between a Chef's knife and Santoku the length?fukahwee maineyou can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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I have Globals and Macs. Macs are better. I may be alone on this but a good vegetable knife (rectangular blade) saves a lot of fingertip wounds.
Steve
Caledon, ON
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Nakiri knives aren't bad. I think I prefer my vegetable cleaver over my nakiri but both are fun. If you are looking at Japanese knives look for a Gyuto. Same as a chef knife. I prefer a chef knife or gyuto over a santoku anyday.
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I have a Cutco slicing set that I love. The handles of the Cutco knives just feel so right in your hand. But my most useful knife when I'm prepping the meat is a Wusthoff fillet knife. It's great for trimming and skinning.
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dawsonhull said:My wife says she wants some good knives for Christmas. I've seen many of you post about your knives. Do you have some recommendations? I'm thinking about getting her an 8" chef's knife and a pairing knife. She chops a lot of vegetables. I will probably be using them a good bit, too! Thanks for your help!
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I have a few wusthoff and shuns he shuns seam to hold a sharper edge longer.
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dawsonhull said:Thanks for all the help so far! Is the main difference between a Chef's knife and Santoku the length?
For a Japanese style, the santoku has a rounder belly than most knives. It was developed as a hybrid that would be more suited to rocking style cutting. Most euro knives at this point have a much rounder belly, which is the German style. But for its length the santuko has a fairly wide blade, good for scooping up chopped veggies.
The japanese take on a chef knife is called a gyuto (if I recall correctly, that translates as cattle sword.) They have a fairly flat belly, much closer to the traditional French style. Gyutos tend to be a little lighter and thinner, making them more "nimble." They also are usually sharper than the euro standard. The euro manufacturers are starting to produce blades with similar weight and sharpness.
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I have a wide assortment of high end knives. I Often find myself going back to my wooden handle victonox. I have a number of small pairing knives of different sizes, some sharpened to something that resembles a nail, lol. The victonox are very comfy, great feel with thin but adequate blade. They come in a wide range of styles and shapes and don't break the bank. It's the knife I recommend the most. I would stay away from henkels and the suck (I love mine though) due to weight, especially for your wife."Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you who you are."
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Everyone - thanks for the input! I think I'm leaning toward a Wusthof classic 8" chef's (cook's) knife as well as a 3.5" paring knife from the same series. I am very tempted by that Shun premier, though. May have to work up to that one...
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Got an email that Williams Sonoma is having a one day sale today on Shun knives that claims to be 65% off.
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Get a relatively cheap carbon steel knife (not stainless) and the best sharpener you can find. Carbon steel doesn't keep it's edge as long as stainless, but it sharpens much quicker.-----------------------------------------------------Albuquerque, NMLarge BGE, Weber Kettle, Weber Smokey Joe
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The only good knife is a sharp one. There are a lot of good brands out there, but if you don't keep them sharp it won't matter which one you get. For brands, I tend to prefer western style blades, so I like Wusthoff, Henkels, etc.Raleigh, NC
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