Advice on a new cutlery set?

Militant83 · 05-10-2011, 02:13 PM

Im in the market for a good set of knives to make my life easier when cutting up some of the great food that comes off my smoker. Here are a few ive came across. Any reviews or expierence with any of these? In advice is welcome. Thanks in advance

http://www.madcowcutlery.com/store/p...s-132p1573.htm

http://www.chefdepot.net/mundialhuntset.htm
Product # CDMUND10PCBUTCHERSET

Just a couple sets I ran across in my search under $200 is my budget

Brewer · 05-10-2011, 02:17 PM

Mundial is mid range - just as good as dexter IMO. They would work well very for your $200 budget.

Southern Home Boy · 05-10-2011, 02:34 PM

I use Bakers & Chefs, cheap, white-handled knives for everything except slicing brisket and chopping. For that I use a cheap Dexter 12" Granton edge slicer and a Henkels cleaver respectively.

Minus the cleaver, I've got less than $100 in the whole set. I find I don't have the sharpening/honing skill to take even THESE to their limit; I don't see the point in dropping several hundred dollars on something finer.

These work just fine for me.

bingo1912 · 05-10-2011, 03:20 PM

As was posted earlier. Mundial is a decent knife. I would personally lean towards a Forschner Victorionox line. I have a friend that just got one of them to replace his Henckle and he swears he woulld throw rocks at it now.
Just my 2 cents
Gary
Garys BBQ Supplies

1FUNVET · 05-10-2011, 03:34 PM

I get Dexter's off e-bay and have not paid more than 20.00 for any of them. Ya just gotta be patient. Great knives and made in USA. I did splurge on my warthog sharpener-was my Christmas present to myself.

otterpop · 05-10-2011, 04:51 PM

I use Chicago Cutlery that was a wedding gift. Walnut handles with triple compression brass rivets holding the handle parts to the blade. Been using 'em 19 happy years so far. Not the cheapest or the most expensive, but built to last a lifetime and easy to keep sharp.
http://www.chicagocutlery.com/index....tId=34&bid=331

JMSetzler · 05-10-2011, 05:37 PM

I have been drooling over these simply because the look badarse :)

These are the Guy Fieri signature knives from the foodnetworkstore.com site...

Slamdunkpro · 05-10-2011, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMSetzler

I have been drooling over these simply because the look badarse :)

These are the Guy Fieri signature knives from the foodnetworkstore.com site...

These were some of the most difficult knives to sharpen in recent memory.

Novass · 05-10-2011, 06:09 PM

+1 on the bakers & chefs

JMSetzler · 05-10-2011, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slamdunkpro

These were some of the most difficult knives to sharpen in recent memory.

What made them difficult? I use the ceramic V sharpeners on all my knives with great results... are these somehow different?

Groundhog66 · 05-10-2011, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMSetzler

What made them difficult? I use the ceramic V sharpeners on all my knives with great results... are these somehow different?

They may be D2 or something similar, not easy to sharpen.

Militant83 · 05-10-2011, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMSetzler

I have been drooling over these simply because the look badarse :)

These are the Guy Fieri signature knives from the foodnetworkstore.com site...

Guys knives are pretty sexy..haha

Slamdunkpro · 05-10-2011, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMSetzler

What made them difficult? I use the ceramic V sharpeners on all my knives with great results... are these somehow different?

The steel was very soft and had a lot of stretch and spring back to it. It was difficult to get a clean burr on one edge then, trying to take the burr off just caused it to roll over to the other side.

bingo1912 · 05-11-2011, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bingo1912

As was posted earlier. Mundial is a decent knife. I would personally lean towards a Forschner Victorionox line. I have a friend that just got one of them to replace his Henckle and he swears he woulld throw rocks at it now.
Just my 2 cents
Gary
Garys BBQ Supplies

How could you not love a face like this!

harripooner · 05-11-2011, 11:20 AM

Not sure what brands are best for bbq, but I have a set of Henckels at home for cooking and what not that are great and a I have a Shun chefs knife that you could circumsize a mosquito with (not that I've tried). Cutleryandmore.com has some good deals on knive sets or on individuals. I would stay away from food channel endorsed knives as they are usually made of crappy metal and will wear and rust super quick. With knives I would rather spend the money and have a set for a long time to come. Gilt.com sometimes has knives on sale in there house selection too. you can get shuns henckels at like 50-60% off.

This bad boy looks pretty nice, but it probably costs more than my whole UDS.

http://www.cutleryandmore.com/hencke...ng-knife-p1211

05-10-2011, 02:13 PM	#1
Militant83 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-05-11 Location: Circleville, OH	Advice on a new cutlery set? Im in the market for a good set of knives to make my life easier when cutting up some of the great food that comes off my smoker. Here are a few ive came across. Any reviews or expierence with any of these? In advice is welcome. Thanks in advance http://www.madcowcutlery.com/store/p...s-132p1573.htm http://www.chefdepot.net/mundialhuntset.htm Product # CDMUND10PCBUTCHERSET Just a couple sets I ran across in my search under $200 is my budget __________________ Pitboss 1100 Pro , 250 gal drum cooker, Weber OTG, Covert Black Thermapen ,Instagram- MilitantQ

05-10-2011, 02:17 PM	#2
Brewer is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-26-10 Location: Fall City, WA.	Mundial is mid range - just as good as dexter IMO. They would work well very for your $200 budget. __________________ Phil [COLOR="Red"]Damn Straight BBQ Team[/COLOR] [url]http://www.facebook.com/DamnStraightBBQ[/url] KCBS & PNWBA Member, PNWBA CBJ Superior SS-2 Backwoods Fatboy Primo XL Weber Ranch Kettle

05-10-2011, 02:34 PM	#3
Southern Home Boy is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-14-10 Location: St. Louis, MO	I use Bakers & Chefs, cheap, white-handled knives for everything except slicing brisket and chopping. For that I use a cheap Dexter 12" Granton edge slicer and a Henkels cleaver respectively. Minus the cleaver, I've got less than $100 in the whole set. I find I don't have the sharpening/honing skill to take even THESE to their limit; I don't see the point in dropping several hundred dollars on something finer. These work just fine for me. __________________ Pro Q Frontier, UDS (Little Red), "Turtle Drum" UDS, CG Gasser KCBS CBJ#61160

05-10-2011, 03:20 PM	#4
bingo1912 Take a breath! Join Date: 12-26-09 Location: Lynden WA	As was posted earlier. Mundial is a decent knife. I would personally lean towards a Forschner Victorionox line. I have a friend that just got one of them to replace his Henckle and he swears he woulld throw rocks at it now. Just my 2 cents Gary Garys BBQ Supplies __________________ Play with your food,,, PLEASE!

05-10-2011, 05:37 PM	#7
JMSetzler Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-25-11 Location: Valdese, NC Name/Nickname : John	I have been drooling over these simply because the look badarse :) These are the Guy Fieri signature knives from the foodnetworkstore.com site... __________________ [URL="http://facebook.com/mancavemeals"]http://facebook.com/mancavemeals[/URL]

05-10-2011, 03:34 PM	#5
1FUNVET Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-16-09 Location: Lake Charles La	I get Dexter's off e-bay and have not paid more than 20.00 for any of them. Ya just gotta be patient. Great knives and made in USA. I did splurge on my warthog sharpener-was my Christmas present to myself.

05-10-2011, 04:51 PM	#6
otterpop Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-14-11 Location: Kailua, HI	I use Chicago Cutlery that was a wedding gift. Walnut handles with triple compression brass rivets holding the handle parts to the blade. Been using 'em 19 happy years so far. Not the cheapest or the most expensive, but built to last a lifetime and easy to keep sharp. http://www.chicagocutlery.com/index....tId=34&bid=331

05-10-2011, 06:09 PM	#9
Novass Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-15-10 Location: Wylie texas Name/Nickname : Greg	+1 on the bakers & chefs

05-11-2011, 11:20 AM	#15
harripooner Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 04-19-11 Location: Venice	Not sure what brands are best for bbq, but I have a set of Henckels at home for cooking and what not that are great and a I have a Shun chefs knife that you could circumsize a mosquito with (not that I've tried). Cutleryandmore.com has some good deals on knive sets or on individuals. I would stay away from food channel endorsed knives as they are usually made of crappy metal and will wear and rust super quick. With knives I would rather spend the money and have a set for a long time to come. Gilt.com sometimes has knives on sale in there house selection too. you can get shuns henckels at like 50-60% off. This bad boy looks pretty nice, but it probably costs more than my whole UDS. http://www.cutleryandmore.com/hencke...ng-knife-p1211

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