Let's talk about kitchen knives

[Gundo]

Alright so I'm looking to step up my knife game in the kitchen. I have a set of Henckels Professional "S" that I got for my wedding 10 years ago any between age and my wife thinking granite counter tops make great cutting boards I am wanting to upgrade and get a set of knives just for me.

I'm looking at the Masakage line from Knifewear, just wondering what brands anyone else has used? Or could recommend? I know Knifewear is a great place to buy but is there any other places in town on online that might be worth checking out.

[rbochan]

I've had great luck with Chicago Cutlery stuff. Rock solid and inexpensive. My 10" Chef's knife was $32 about 15 years ago.

[kermitology]

I've got 2 Masakage knives and love them. Especially my chefs knife. But they are pricey.

Regardless, get them sharpened regularly and get a honing rod and use it.

[OutOfTheCube]

I'm saving up my stamps at Safeway for those fancy knives. Zwiller, I think?

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by Gundo

Alright so I'm looking to step up my knife game in the kitchen. I have a set of Henckels Professional "S" that I got for my wedding 10 years ago any between age and my wife thinking granite counter tops make great cutting boards I am wanting to upgrade and get a set of knives just for me.

I'm looking at the Masakage line from Knifewear, just wondering what brands anyone else has used? Or could recommend? I know Knifewear is a great place to buy but is there any other places in town on online that might be worth checking out.

Ruins both your knives and your counters…sigh *shakeshead*

[Robotic]

I use knives by Shun. There's a great shop in Inglewood, and the guy knows everything there is about them. Offers free re-sharpenings when you bring them back within a year of purchase.

I would also suggest getting honing sharpener, which will keep the blade razor sharp. Get a better cutting board than your counter top. Bamboo is nice, and easy to clean.

[DownhillGoat]

After the initial cringe that "granite" and "cutting board" produced...

I've had the Chroma / Porsche Design knives for about 5 years and just recently added a few more to the collection. I've found they're not great if you have huge hands, but for me they're extremely comfortable. And I understand it's not really something to base decisions on, but I also think they look pretty badass.

http://www.amazon.com/Chroma-10-Piec...=porsche+knive

[Caged Great]

Find knives with good balance, usually German ones are the best.

[GGG]

I have bought several knives from these guys

http://japanesechefsknife.com

Far cheaper than the brand names here for the same quality

Get a vg-10 steel blade that you like.

[TheyCallMeBruce]

I'm actually looking into getting a set of Shun after seeing the knife in action at a friend's house. Awesome knives.

[Deviaant]

I have a set of knives from Shun. I love them.

[DOOM]

Originally Posted by OutOfTheCube

I'm saving up my stamps at Safeway for those fancy knives. Zwiller, I think?

Yea, we are doing the same also.

Not sure if they are good knives, but we might as well try and get some for free from doing our regular shopping.

[photon]

Saw this a while ago when was reading something about carbon steel:



http://www.victorinox.com/ca/categor...30/2035&m=add&

[CubicleGeek]

Originally Posted by GGG

I have bought several knives from these guys

http://japanesechefsknife.com

Far cheaper than the brand names here for the same quality

Get a vg-10 steel blade that you like.

Great place to buy knives - I purchased a few Masamoto KS's from there. Sharpest knives I've every owned and I own a couple of Shun Elite's as well as owned some Henckel Pro "S".

After you go carbon steel, you will never go back to stainless steel knives.

[btimbit]

I swear by Victorinox for a great, cheaper set. Especially for an amateur. Most are a slightly softer steel which makes care much easier.

I use Wusthof's personally. Can't go wrong with ze German's.

Zwilling JA Henckels.... I'm REALLY not a fan, but for home use they're sufficient.

So much more to knives than the brand. Go down to a store, see if you can try some out, find the one that feels right

[djsFlames]

I use a Katana.

Works well on fruit, vegetables, poultry, and other varieties of meat....

[Barbecue]

Celebrity Chef endorses Shun knives

[troutman]

http://www.johnsonmonument.com/countertops/faq.php\
Q: Can I cut food on my granite countertops?

A: Yes, you can cut food on your granite countertops. However there are a few things to take into consideration:

1. Try not to cut citrus foods, as the high acidity in these foods may dull the appearance of your countertops.
2. Your knives will dull very quickly when cutting on your granite countertops.

We recommend using a cutting board whenever possible to preserve the appearance of your granite as well as your knife blades!

[Gundo]

So I ended up getting the party started with a Masakage Kumo 210mm Gyutou and matching Nakiri from Knifewear.

Staff there was UNBELIVABLY helpful and fun, gladly spent the extra $100-$200 to support a kick ass local shop like them.

[underGRADFlame]

I was always a fan of Sanelli when I was in the industry. Still have 2 beautiful Sanelli knives that I use daily. There's a nice set at Costco.ca right now too, excellent price for Sanelli's.

Just do your self a favor and buy a good diamond steel and learn how to use it.