knives

kevinv · Feb 13, 2011

I know this has been asked before. I have read many reviews , but i am still confused. Cermic vs steel. As a home bbq cook is there an advantage? is it worth the extra cost? I seen some on sale at walmart on there clearance items.

As a home cook, I use everything from the bargins knives, to good ones. When I see a sale, I always look to see what is good or not.

Skidder · Feb 13, 2011

Ceramic stays sharp longer but has to usually be sharpened back from where it was made. Also they can break if something is dropped on them say in the sink. Nothing against them tho they are another great kitchen tool.

TN_BBQ · Feb 13, 2011

I've seen the cheapo ceramic knives at a couple stores and have thought about buying them to try (the old "why not?" theory).

Brooks BBQ · Feb 13, 2011

I've used a cheapo from Wally World. It is great for slicing.
They recommend you don't use it around meat with a bone.
Good tool.

landarc · Feb 13, 2011

Ceramics are terrific. They can break if misused, steel is much more forgiving. They can be sharpened by a skilled knife sharpener who has diamond hones.

BigBarry · Feb 13, 2011

I use the Fibrox Victorinox knives that America's Test Kitchen recommends. They stay sharp and sharpen up nicely with my Chef's Choice 130. I have a chef, boning and granton slicer.

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I also just bought a MAC 5" paring knife that Jacques Pépin uses. It's awesome.

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The picture that the forum puts in for the MAC is wrong.

Big George's BBQ · Feb 13, 2011

BigBarry said:
I use the Fibrox Victorinox knives that America's Test Kitchen recommends. They stay sharp and sharpen up nicely with my Chef's Choice 130. I have a chef, boning and granton slicer.

Amazon.com: Victorinox 8-Inch Chef's Knife: Kitchen & Dining

I also just bought a MAC 5" paring knife that Jacques Pépin uses. It's awesome.

Amazon.com: Paring Knife 5" (Superior Series) - Mac Knife: Kitchen & Dining

The picture that the forum puts in for the MAC is wrong.

I was given these knives as a christmas gift They are really nice

aquablue22 · Feb 13, 2011

I have two paring knives that are ceramic, they cut really well and have maintained their edge for the better part of two years. I only use them on veggies and stuff like that.

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kevinv

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Skidder

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TN_BBQ

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landarc

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Big George's BBQ

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aquablue22

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