Best chefs knife to buy?

prambo · Jul 10, 2023

Mrs. prambo recently got this set from AG Russell.

You can buy the 8" chef's knife separately for $75.

Italian made and very nicely done - I like the longer bolsters, since I'm a "knife klutz".

A. G. Russell White Synthetic Handle Kitchen Knives

"Made In" also has high quality knives -

Knives

I find the bolsters a little short.

8" chef knife is $119+ depending on the handle material.

Think their knives are made in France.

We bought a shit ton of their 5-ply stainless cookwear, and it is outstanding.

We phoned in our first order and since it was our 1st order they gave us 15% off, but we bought over $1K of stuff before discount.

Cooolone · Jul 10, 2023

1. German Steel
2. Japanese Steel

Not necessarily in that order... Not too familiar with the latter, but Wüstoff or Henckels are top notch in my book. Have both for decades! Some Japanese knives are considered #1, again, not familiar with brands.

Good luck!

Xae289 · Jul 10, 2023

German-made Henckels are excellent and should last a lifetime. I give my full-sized chef's knife a quick honing with the steel rod every week or twice a week depending on how much I cook, and haven't had to sharpen it yet in 8-ish years.

I have a smaller, Spainish-made Henckels santoku knife that I've had maybe a year or two longer and it's probably been due for an actual sharpening for 2 or 3 years now despite seeing less use than the full-sized chef's knife.

speedkills27 · Jul 10, 2023

My Friend handmakes custom chefs knives as well as being and executive chef himself.

Nice Handmade Knives | Custom Kitchen Knives

Handmade kitchen knives designed and created by a chef to help tell your food story.

www.nicehandmadeknives.com

check out his work

dwa12479 · Jul 10, 2023

Have Wusthof 8" santoku that I've had for years and love it.

prambo · Jul 10, 2023

FRANKIE said:
Was definitely considering the “Made in” even though France is burning! Thanks!

We have 1 Made In kitchen knife, a paring knife.

Mrs. prambo is good with it, and it is excellent steel, but the bolster is very small.

Xae289 · Jul 10, 2023

FRANKIE said:
Leaning more to euro knives from what folks are saying on here. Only thing that concerns me about the Japanese is the fact that they’re 2mm thick. Can’t hit bone. The German ones seem to be beefier. Might pull the trigger tomorrow or Wednesday just a reminder to you all it’s prime day on Amazon.

To be honest, you should try not to hit bone much with a European style chef's knife either unless you want to sharpen it often instead of occassionally hitting it with the honing steel. If you plan to cut through bone with any regularity, I definitely recommend also getting a cleaver or a Chinese chef's knife, even if means spending a little less on the chef's knife.

Acer-m14 · Jul 11, 2023

just saying if you get these then you can cuss like Gordon LOL ..

What knife does Gordon Ramsay recommend?

Henckels knives

According to MasterClass, Ramsay prefers Henckels knives, which are a German style brand. As Acit Group states, German style chef's knives are noted for their bulky blades that are tough enough to handle the likes of chicken bones owing to their extra heft.

The 4 Knives Gordon Ramsay Recommends You Own - Tasting Table

How intimidated would you be if you found yourself standing face-to-face with Gordon Ramsay and the only thing separating you was a table full of sharp knives?

www.tastingtable.com

Acer-m14 · Jul 11, 2023

BUT !!! GO BIG LOL

Japanese for you ..

Yoshimi Kato R2 Bamboo-Hammered Japanese Chef's Kengata-Gyuto Knife 240mm with Black-White Resin Custom Handle

www.hocho-knife.com

Defilade · Jul 11, 2023

speedkills27 said:
My Friend handmakes custom chefs knives as well as being and executive chef himself.

Nice Handmade Knives | Custom Kitchen Knives

Handmade kitchen knives designed and created by a chef to help tell your food story.

www.nicehandmadeknives.com

check out his work

Michael Myers would shop there! Sweet stuff!

libertysnake · Jul 11, 2023

I'd say just get a good sharpener that works and a decent knife. It needs to work, not help you cut through samurai armor. Be utilitarian.

Justincase · Jul 12, 2023

I have exclusively Henckels knives. They go on clearance in lots of places. Check Premier Gourmet if you're in Buffalo, online knife retailers, Bed Bath Beyond and Williams Sonoma.

cgrutt · Jul 12, 2023

I'm kinda old school so take this for what it's worth. Not saying other brands and/or materials are any better or worse. But I've had a set of Henckles pro s traditional knives with full tang and rivets for at least past 20 years (unfortunately they have been packed away for past several years but that's not the point). I don't think you can do better than traditional knife with good steal, full tang and riveted handle. I can tell you without a doubt I enjoy cooking with them and resent having to use other cutlery that can get the job done but not quite as nicely. Henckles Pro S or equivalent. You won't be disappointed.

SomeSoldier · Jul 12, 2023

Culinary - Spyderco, Inc.

www.spyderco.com

Justincase · Jul 12, 2023

This is an incredible knife for the money. I have one similar to it that is my favorite go to knife

ZWILLING Pro 7-inch Rocking Santoku Knife, 7'', Black/Stainless Steel https://a.co/d/4N87LMv

Justincase · Jul 12, 2023

Also a great deal

HENCKELS Classic Razor-Sharp 8-inch Chef Knife, German Engineered Informed by 100+ Years of Mastery, Stainless Steel https://a.co/d/hhUreZQ

Acer-m14 · Jul 13, 2023

SomeSoldier said:
Culinary - Spyderco, Inc.

www.spyderco.com

now that reminded me of

NO BENCHMAID ..

BREAKING: Benchmade Helps PD Destroy Guns - Official Statement -

Social media exploded in a flurry of virtual pitchforks and torches last night after Oregon City Police Department posted three images and a simple statement: “Thank you Benchmade Knife Company for assisting us today by cutting up guns that are ready to be destroyed.” Benchmade have now...

www.thefirearmblog.com

did they even survive that ..

Bustedknees · Jul 13, 2023

Our house knives are mostly piss poor Walmart quality crap other than the few Pampered Chef pieces. I always despise Thanksgiving dinner and do my best to let someone else struggle carving the bird. This thread almost made me buy a nice Henckel set yesterday, but that cuts into my gun money so it was a no go. And kitchen utensils should be bought by the wife,,, not me..

oc shooter · Jul 13, 2023

L like Lamson made in Mass. bit heavier than the german knives or old hickory stamped American knives

Bruce_Sloane · Jul 13, 2023

Henkles or Dahlstrong

SomeSoldier · Jul 13, 2023

Acer-m14 said:
now that reminded me of

NO BENCHMAID ..

BREAKING: Benchmade Helps PD Destroy Guns - Official Statement -

Social media exploded in a flurry of virtual pitchforks and torches last night after Oregon City Police Department posted three images and a simple statement: “Thank you Benchmade Knife Company for assisting us today by cutting up guns that are ready to be destroyed.” Benchmade have now...

www.thefirearmblog.com

did they even survive that ..

Yes, still doing business. I won't buy any of their products.

MuttCat · Jul 16, 2023

Lamson...Lamson | Fine Cutlery, Kitchen Tools and BBQ Implements...we've got a bunch of the Fire kitchen knives. Chicago Knives used to be a great buy, stamped stainless with walnut...that's where we started our collection years ago.

There's some really nice stuff rom France and Italy too at decent prices.

Bruce_Sloane · Jul 16, 2023

I do not like Stainless Steel It does not sharpen well compared to Carbon

Doc8404 · Jul 16, 2023

Bustedknees said:
Our house knives are mostly piss poor Walmart quality crap other than the few Pampered Chef pieces. I always despise Thanksgiving dinner and do my best to let someone else struggle carving the bird. This thread almost made me buy a nice Henckel set yesterday, but that cuts into my gun money so it was a no go. And kitchen utensils should be bought by the wife,,, not me..

my best kitchen knife is a wooden handles 8” filet knife.

Bruce_Sloane · Jul 16, 2023

Chicago Cutlery
Good stuff, found in many commercial kitchens

prambo · Jul 16, 2023

Bruce_Sloane said:
Chicago Cutlery
Good stuff, found in many commercial kitchens

Mrs. prambo's brother uses nothing but Chicago Cutlery.

Mrs. prambo always used Chicago Cutlery to hand process bambi, at least when she was with her 2nd Ex (AKA "Asshole Two").

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