Good Kitchen Knife set...

[soulcougher73]

I don't know much about knives in general. But i was wanting to get a new knife set for our new kitchen. Anyone have any good recommendations for a quality set?

Something similar to this: http://www.amazon.com/Chicago-Cutle...UTF8&qid=1449078518&sr=1-9&keywords=knife+set

I just grabbed first set that came up but i don't know if its a good brand or quality etc.

 

[Mayne]

Whatever is sharp and has a cool block to put them in. I don't know.

 

[poofyhairguy]

How much are you willing to spend? Here is good deal on a set that is a good as any you can buy at any price:

http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-Classic-15-Piece-Cutlery/dp/B005LRYSOQ/ref=sr_1_1

 

[soulcougher73]

How much are you willing to spend? Here is good deal on a set that is a good as any you can buy at any price:

http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-Classic-15-Piece-Cutlery/dp/B005LRYSOQ/ref=sr_1_1

No more than maybe $150 im thinking. $100 range might be better but if its relly good quality i dont mind.

 

[Fanatical Meat]

Honestly I've tried expensive knives and they wear out/ go dull just as fast as the cheap ones. I bet the expensive and inexpensive ones come off the same production line in China.
I have had decent luck with the Target knives, I can't remember if they are branded as Target but they all have the Target red for the handle. Affordable and so far two of them have worked well but I am sure one will need replacement in two years.

 

[z1ggy]

Cutco. Expensive but the stuff is high quality, and guaranteed for life.

 

[pete6032]

You don't need to get a whole set. Really all you need is a Chef's knife, pairing knife, good serated knife, and a pair of good shears. I would advise looking into some piece-by-piece Henckels knives. Henckles International is the base brand, which is what I have.

 

[GagHalfrunt]

You don't need to get a whole set. Really all you need is a Chef's knife, pairing knife, good serated knife, and a pair of good shears. I would advise looking into some piece-by-piece Henckels knives. Henckles International is the base brand, which is what I have.

That.

4 good knives and you're set for pretty much anything. Start with this, best bang for the buck chef's knife:

http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-8-Inch-Fibrox-Straight/dp/B008M5U1C2

Then just pick up other pieces as you need them.

 

[AznAnarchy99]

Don't buy a whole set. Start off with a chef's knife and build from there. I have one of these and I love it.

http://www.amazon.com/Global-G-2-in...&qid=1449081369&sr=1-14&keywords=chef's+knife

 

[Xonim]

That.

4 good knives and you're set for pretty much anything. Start with this, best bang for the buck chef's knife:

http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-8-Inch-Fibrox-Straight/dp/B008M5U1C2

Then just pick up other pieces as you need them.

Can confirm, this knife is great. Handles feel like cheap plastic, but the blades themselves are awesome.

My wife and I have that one, a 3.25" paring knife, the 10.25" "wavy bread knife", and 6 of the steak knives from that set. We've had them all for 3-4 years now and they are holding up quite well.

 

[GasX]

You don't need to get a whole set. Really all you need is a Chef's knife, pairing knife, good serated knife, and a pair of good shears. I would advise looking into some piece-by-piece Henckels knives. Henckles International is the base brand, which is what I have.

I agree - you can replace chef's knife with a Santuko if you prefer imho. I use mine preferentially of my chef's knife most of the time...

 

[pete6032]

Also wood blocks are basically breeding ground for bacteria. Better to keep the knives in a drawer IMO.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

Don't waste your money on cheap knives, you will eventually regret it if you actively use/depend on them.
I just wish I knew how to properly sharpen them with whetstones, rather than some utility sharpener. I am afraid I will be doing more damage than good.

 

[sdifox]

Cutco. Expensive but the stuff is high quality, and guaranteed for life.

Lulz

 

[Stopsignhank]

I REALLY like having at least one ceramic knife. They are extremely sharp. However they can chip and break if used wrong. Only use them for Veggies, boneless chicken, potatoes..... If you get a Kyocera one you can usually find a discount code for them. They also offer lifetime sharpening. Just send it to them and the sharpen it. I think the return postage is $10 for 2 knives.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Honestly I've tried expensive knives and they wear out/ go dull just as fast as the cheap ones. I bet the expensive and inexpensive ones come off the same production line in China.
I have had decent luck with the Target knives, I can't remember if they are branded as Target but they all have the Target red for the handle. Affordable and so far two of them have worked well but I am sure one will need replacement in two years.

I have a set of Henckels Professional S knives I've had for 2 decades and after a few swipes with the steel they will easily cut through a soft tomato so I'm not sure what kind of knives you've been using but these are as sharp today as any knife I've ever tried. I've never had them sharpened.

 

[CraKaJaX]

That.

4 good knives and you're set for pretty much anything. Start with this, best bang for the buck chef's knife:

http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-8-Inch-Fibrox-Straight/dp/B008M5U1C2

Then just pick up other pieces as you need them.

Major :thumbsup:

I can vouch for this - though I have the 10" version. I got my advice right here on ATOT as well - they have never led me in the wrong direction...... :hmm:. Very nice knife for the money. I actually have a couple more Victorinox knives on my Christmas list this year. You don't need an entire set, as said earlier. Start with a nice chef's knife. Buy this now.

 

[BoomerD]

http://www.chefknivestogo.com/tojiro3pcset.html

You're welcome. Don't forget to get knife guards to protect the edges...or find a small knife block to fit.

the only other knife you NEED is a good serrated bread knife like this:

http://www.chefknivestogo.com/todpbrkn21.html (oos at this time, but there are others as good or better)

 

[Denly]

Don't buy a set.

Get
1x 8 or 9" Chef
1x bone
1x bread
1x pairing

approx. $80

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...itchen,k:JA+Henckels+Twin+Master+yellow&ajr=0

Get a pcs of cedar wood from hardware store and build yourself a knife block.

 

[lxskllr]

Also wood blocks are basically breeding ground for bacteria. Better to keep the knives in a drawer IMO.

Bacteria won't breed in wood. In any case, you need to keep your gear clean. Clean it right, and put it in the block. They're open in the back to get rid of water. Knives clattering around a drawer is dangerous, and it dulls the blades.

Count me in with the buy what you need crowd. I'd select each knife individually; maybe across brands. Some handles may feel better with particular knife styles than others. Sets always include knives you don't need. I use a parer, santuko, ulu, Chinese chef knife, and bread knife. I have a Ginsu that I got in a bag at the thrift shop to cut open packages. Works good for that.

 

[CraKaJaX]

Bacteria won't breed in wood. In any case, you need to keep your gear clean. Clean it right, and put it in the block. They're open in the back to get rid of water. Knives clattering around a drawer is dangerous, and it dulls the blades.

Better yet, buy a magnet strip for the wall.

 

[BoomerD]

Bacteria won't breed in wood. In any case, you need to keep your gear clean. Clean it right, and put it in the block. They're open in the back to get rid of water. Knives clattering around a drawer is dangerous, and it dulls the blades.

Count me in with the buy what you need crowd. I'd select each knife individually; maybe across brands. Some handles may feel better with particular knife styles than others. Sets always include knives you don't need. I use a parer, santuko, ulu, Chinese chef knife, and bread knife. I have a Ginsu that I got in a bag at the thrift shop to cut open packages. Works good for that.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wzULnlHr8w

I remember when those first hit the US market...cheap junk...Made in Japan.

Nowadays, Japanese cutlery is some of the best you can get (and was back then, just not as well known)...the cheap junk is made elsewhere.

 

[lxskllr]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wzULnlHr8w

I remember when those first hit the US market...cheap junk...Made in Japan.

Nowadays, Japanese cutlery is some of the best you can get (and was back then, just not as well known)...the cheap junk is made elsewhere.

Yea, the Ginsu is pretty much junk. It cuts great due to the serrations, but that tears up a lot of food. Good for packaging to save the good blades. It came in a bag of kitchen crap. The only thing I wanted in there was a fish turner, but I got some semi useful crap. Mostly junk knives for abusing, but I did get one parer I like. Chinese made, but it's better than average.

 

[soulcougher73]

Thanks for all the info. Lots to digest. Sounds like im better off piece mealing this.

 

[TheGardener]

I have Chicago Cutlery. Bought 3 knives and a sharpener in a discount store 25 years ago. Bought a separate wood block to hold them. Added a set of 6 Chicago steak knifes that came with a wood block. Later I added a non-Chicago bread knife. I don't know what the quality of these knives by Chicago are today, but the ones I bought back in the day have held up and are easy to sharpen.