cutlery?

SmokeyBear · 12-25-2007, 05:31 PM

I'm looking to buy a few pieces of fairly nice cutlery. I want a nice chef's knife and maybe a boning or all-purpose knife as well. What are the good folks here using? Suggestions?

I know that Henckel and Wusthof are two of the big names, but they also have a big price. I read a few reviews of Forschner that seemed good.

Jack2u2 · 12-25-2007, 06:34 PM

Unless you'rre intent on spending big bucks, Chicago cutlery is a good all around home use knife. Mine hold a good edge, with ocassional ceramic steeling. Just avoid the dishwasher and they'll do you just fine. Now, if you're doing a lot of cutting, that might be a different story.

Kentuckiana Gib · 12-25-2007, 06:35 PM

Pick up several brands if you can and see how it feels in your hands. You'll want a good feel in the grip and balance. Then buy.

cmcadams · 12-25-2007, 06:56 PM

KG has the right idea.... Set a budget first, then go from there (and buy Shun :) )

FatDad · 12-25-2007, 07:03 PM

Here are some pretty good knives.
...Budget yourself...
These are what Rachel Ray uses.
(also-The Ozitech sharpner is nice)

http://www.cutleryandmore.com/furi.h...b=Furi&kw=furi

bbqbull · 12-25-2007, 07:24 PM

FatDad, thats where I buy my new knives also.

If you can go to a high end box store in a big fancy mall. They normally carry complete sets of high end knives on display. I go there and check out there wares, see how they feel in my hand.

Then not purchase there, come home and call the Cutlery Co. Much cheaper and great folks to deal with.

smokinbadger · 12-25-2007, 07:42 PM

This week is the time to pick up the year end after xmas mismatched sets at Williams Sonoma and the department stores. I wouldn't pay their prices during the year, but I've picked up some really great deals (including on cutlery) during this week in previous years.

You can also get some pretty good deals on Chicago Cutlery stuff at outlet malls.

NotleyQue · 12-25-2007, 07:48 PM

try Ebay as well. I picked up some high end knives for low end $$$$. be patient and you can get a good set of knives for less what you would pay for a cheep set of knives retail.

chinesebob · 12-25-2007, 09:01 PM

We have two complete sets, one of henkel and one my grandfather passed down to me. I have no idea who makes them but they hold their edge as good as the henkels.

BTW - I use my cheap swiss army brand boning knife for nearly all my triming and general pre-smoked meat cutting. My slaughter house gives me one every year as a christmas gift and that's when I replace it. Henkel Santoku(bed bath beyond - pair for 49.00 with 20% off coupon) for carving brisket and fowl.

Azinine · 12-25-2007, 11:23 PM

I just got an Anolon Santoku and I'm digging it the most. It looks and feels just like the Furi that FatDad suggested, but it's considerably cheaper. Depends on what you're using it for, I suppose. Me, I tend to take my show on the road a few times a year so I'm looking for an above average knife at a reasonable price.

If these are strictly for home use and you have the money, then buy Shun. They sure are pretty...

JamesB · 12-26-2007, 04:03 AM

We have bot a set Henckel's and a st of Wusthof's for home use. The Henckelss were a wedding present almost 18 yrs ago. The Wustof's I got for a price I just couldn't pass up... Also have an assortment of Forschner's in the travel kit...

If your looking to get some on the cheap, I saw that Sam's had a 15 piece set of Wofgang Puck branded knives (made in China I'm sure) for $60.00. We gave my brother in law a set of these a few years ago and he still reports favorably on them.

Be sure what ever you do, you get a Santoku style knife! This has become my goto knife for 90% of my cutting and chopping chores in the kitchen...

James.

iowatriker · 12-26-2007, 06:17 AM

Rada knifes are all my wife will purchase. My mother had a few rada knifes and I purchased a couple at a county fair. My wife loves them

michiana mark · 12-26-2007, 08:22 AM

Forschner www.cutleryandmore.com

Pyle's BBQ · 12-26-2007, 09:20 AM

Add this to your place to check for prices.

http://www.chefknivestogo.com

Also if you have a TJ Maxx, Marshalls or Tuesday Morning stores near you check them out. They have a limited stock of knives, but you may find what you are looking for at a greatly reduced price.

acorette · 12-26-2007, 09:27 AM

Ditto on the Tuesday Morning. I got most of my mobil knives there. They were marked 25% off thier already discount price, and while I was shopping the manager came over the loudspeaker and announced that everything that was on clearance was ANOTHER 50% off... I got some great knives for $12.50 each.

12-25-2007, 05:31 PM	#1
SmokeyBear is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-29-06 Location: Northeast, GA	cutlery? I'm looking to buy a few pieces of fairly nice cutlery. I want a nice chef's knife and maybe a boning or all-purpose knife as well. What are the good folks here using? Suggestions? I know that Henckel and Wusthof are two of the big names, but they also have a big price. I read a few reviews of Forschner that seemed good. __________________ Large Big Green Egg Sunbeam 340 gasser Weber 22.5" One-Touch Gold Weber Smokey Joe Platinum Weber Smokey Joe Silver Weber Q 120

12-25-2007, 06:35 PM	#3
Kentuckiana Gib Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 11-20-07 Location: Evansville, IN	Pick up several brands if you can and see how it feels in your hands. You'll want a good feel in the grip and balance. Then buy. __________________ From a brick pit at the farm to a CG Smokin' Pro in the city.

12-25-2007, 06:56 PM	#4
cmcadams Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-15-06 Location: Waynesville, Ohio	KG has the right idea.... Set a budget first, then go from there (and buy Shun :) ) __________________ Curt McAdams Livefire Blog Livefire Whisky CBJ, some comps, a few awards, Certified Artisan Steak Taster. XL Big Green Egg, Bubba Keg Convection Grill, Weber Kettle, Charbroil Infrared and mad livefire cooking skillz! :)

12-25-2007, 07:03 PM	#5
FatDad is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-07-04 Location: Richardson, Texas	Here are some pretty good knives. ...Budget yourself... These are what Rachel Ray uses. (also-The Ozitech sharpner is nice) http://www.cutleryandmore.com/furi.h...b=Furi&kw=furi __________________ ************************************ Mark P. The reason I love this site: http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=59061 3 WSM's Weber Kettle w/ rotisserie Weber Genesis 2 Turkey Fryers

12-25-2007, 07:24 PM	#6
bbqbull Watching over us. Join Date: 12-27-05 Location: Mid Michigan	FatDad, thats where I buy my new knives also. If you can go to a high end box store in a big fancy mall. They normally carry complete sets of high end knives on display. I go there and check out there wares, see how they feel in my hand. Then not purchase there, come home and call the Cutlery Co. Much cheaper and great folks to deal with. __________________ "You have never really lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you." "I wish my mind could forget what my eyes have seen. :shocked:" "Heavily medicated for your protection. :doh:" Klose Mobile Pit Klose Owners Reccomended Pit Cookshack Smokette Gasser Little Chief Smoker Large BGE Gifted to me my Pit Barrel Smoker :mrgreen::clap:[URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com//www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/"][/URL]

12-25-2007, 06:34 PM	#2
Jack2u2 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-27-07 Location: West Tawakoni, TX.	Unless you'rre intent on spending big bucks, Chicago cutlery is a good all around home use knife. Mine hold a good edge, with ocassional ceramic steeling. Just avoid the dishwasher and they'll do you just fine. Now, if you're doing a lot of cutting, that might be a different story.

12-25-2007, 07:42 PM	#7
smokinbadger Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-17-06 Location: Dexter, MI	This week is the time to pick up the year end after xmas mismatched sets at Williams Sonoma and the department stores. I wouldn't pay their prices during the year, but I've picked up some really great deals (including on cutlery) during this week in previous years. You can also get some pretty good deals on Chicago Cutlery stuff at outlet malls. __________________ The Smokin' Badger Klose Widebody MasterChef * XL BGE * WSM * Weber Performer * La Caja China * Cookshack 055 * Big Stainless Gasser *

12-25-2007, 07:48 PM	#8
NotleyQue Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-05-07 Location: Cardiff by the Sea CA	try Ebay as well. I picked up some high end knives for low end $$$$. be patient and you can get a good set of knives for less what you would pay for a cheep set of knives retail. __________________ [CENTER][B][URL="http://www.notleyque.com"]www.notleyque.com[/URL][/B][/CENTER] [CENTER][URL="http://mimttm.wordpress.com/"][B]http://mimttm.wordpress.com/[/B][/URL][/CENTER] [CENTER][B]Notley Que BBQ: Southern California's Finest BBQ Catering[/B][/CENTER] [CENTER][B][FONT=Arial Black]Meat is Murder......Tasty Tasty Murder[/FONT][/B][/CENTER]

12-25-2007, 09:01 PM	#9
chinesebob is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-07-07 Location: Westerville,OH	We have two complete sets, one of henkel and one my grandfather passed down to me. I have no idea who makes them but they hold their edge as good as the henkels. BTW - I use my cheap swiss army brand boning knife for nearly all my triming and general pre-smoked meat cutting. My slaughter house gives me one every year as a christmas gift and that's when I replace it. Henkel Santoku(bed bath beyond - pair for 49.00 with 20% off coupon) for carving brisket and fowl. __________________ Chinesebob - Central Ohio A Chinese speaking white guy in search of the perfect bbq.

12-25-2007, 11:23 PM	#10
Azinine Take a breath! Join Date: 02-16-07 Location: Atlanta, GA	I just got an Anolon Santoku and I'm digging it the most. It looks and feels just like the Furi that FatDad suggested, but it's considerably cheaper. Depends on what you're using it for, I suppose. Me, I tend to take my show on the road a few times a year so I'm looking for an above average knife at a reasonable price. If these are strictly for home use and you have the money, then buy Shun. They sure are pretty... __________________ Jared "Yeah, but bacon tastes gooood. Pork chops taste gooood" -Pulp Fiction Weber Smokey Mountain Weber 22.5" One Touch Silver Charbroil Silver Smoker w/ mods (never used anymore)

12-26-2007, 04:03 AM	#11
JamesB is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-15-05 Location: Irving, Tx	We have bot a set Henckel's and a st of Wusthof's for home use. The Henckelss were a wedding present almost 18 yrs ago. The Wustof's I got for a price I just couldn't pass up... Also have an assortment of Forschner's in the travel kit... If your looking to get some on the cheap, I saw that Sam's had a 15 piece set of Wofgang Puck branded knives (made in China I'm sure) for $60.00. We gave my brother in law a set of these a few years ago and he still reports favorably on them. Be sure what ever you do, you get a Santoku style knife! This has become my goto knife for 90% of my cutting and chopping chores in the kitchen... James.

12-26-2007, 06:17 AM	#12
iowatriker Found some matches. Join Date: 08-03-06 Location: Fostoria Ia,	Rada knifes are all my wife will purchase. My mother had a few rada knifes and I purchased a couple at a county fair. My wife loves them __________________ Where theres smoke there is a masterpiece in the making.

12-26-2007, 08:22 AM	#13
michiana mark is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-28-07 Location: South Bend IN Name/Nickname : Mark	Forschner www.cutleryandmore.com __________________ Looking for the truth, in the thin blue smoke Weber Silver 22.5X2, UDSx2 KCBS-CBJ #16571, Member GLBBQA Roadmaster BBQ comp team Proud member of the Blue Thermapen Association Certified MOINKballer Class of 2008

12-26-2007, 09:20 AM	#14
Pyle's BBQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-25-06 Location: Madrid, IA	Add this to your place to check for prices. http://www.chefknivestogo.com Also if you have a TJ Maxx, Marshalls or Tuesday Morning stores near you check them out. They have a limited stock of knives, but you may find what you are looking for at a greatly reduced price. __________________ Bryan, Team: Pyle's BBQ Yoder YS640; Good-One "Trail Boss" 60T; Weber Kettle rotisserie ring; Big A$$ Rotisserie; New Braunfels offset smoker; Weber Smokey Mountain; Backyard Bombers BBQ HJM Μολὼν λαβέ

12-26-2007, 09:27 AM	#15
acorette Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-01-07 Location: Hamlin, NY	Ditto on the Tuesday Morning. I got most of my mobil knives there. They were marked 25% off thier already discount price, and while I was shopping the manager came over the loudspeaker and announced that everything that was on clearance was ANOTHER 50% off... I got some great knives for $12.50 each. __________________ Aaron 8 Ball and the 'Que Sticks Custom Southern Yankee rotisserie trailer towed by the 8-Ball RV Brinkmann Cimarron, Weber One Touch Gold (22.5), Camp Chef 2 burner stove + Griddle, 10, 16 and 20 qt Dutch ovens, Scottims Pit Grille

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