|
Q-talk *ON TOPIC ONLY* QUALITY ON TOPIC discussion of Backyard BBQ, grilling, equipment and outdoor cookin' . ** Other cooking techniques are welcomed for when your cookin' in the kitchen. Post your hints, tips, tricks & techniques, success, failures, but stay on topic and watch for that hijacking. |
|
Thread Tools |
02-03-2013, 07:06 PM | #1 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 11-16-12
Location: Birmingham, AL
|
Knife question
I am fairly new to this hardcore BBQing.
I have a knife set that was given to me as a wedding gift 3 years ago. Probably a 50-60 dollar set from Bed Bath and Beyond. It works great for cutting veggies up but this weekend I tried to slice chicken wings and ribs up using the knife. It got the job done but not very well. So I am looking on Amazon, trying to find a deal on something. Any suggestions? What type of knife am I looking for? All I have typed in, is "knife" but is what I am looking a "butchers knife"?
__________________
Kamado Joe Classic |
|
02-03-2013, 07:16 PM | #2 |
Found some matches.
Join Date: 01-01-13
Location: Hampstead, NH
|
I use a basic sharpener from harbor freight and can get my cheap knife set very sharp.
But in any case these two brands are excellent-Wüsthof, Henckels |
|
02-03-2013, 07:18 PM | #3 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 04-02-07
Location: Warren, Vermont
|
What s your budget?
__________________
Jim - Another transplanted Texan Former KCBS CBJ Large and Medium Big Green Eggs , Black 18.5" WSM, Blue Weber Performer - Stainless, Green Weber OTG Kettle , Brinkmann SnP Pro, and a Stainless UDS. One retired Portable Kitchen grill. Red Thermapen, Maverick ET-732, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle |
|
02-03-2013, 07:19 PM | #4 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 11-16-12
Location: Birmingham, AL
|
For something I can buy tonight...
as low as possible. Under $15. Hoping to score a deal on something that might of been used on Amazon. Later, I hope to get something over $50 but for now something cheap will have to do.
__________________
Kamado Joe Classic |
|
02-03-2013, 07:20 PM | #5 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 04-12-10
Location: Houston, Texas
|
I use two old hickory knives I found on the floor of my parents garage. Remember it is about the BBQ not all the fancy gadgets for sale. Good luck.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Ontario-...item3f0f4ff48f Last edited by yakdung; 02-03-2013 at 07:43 PM.. |
|
02-03-2013, 07:23 PM | #6 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 04-02-07
Location: Warren, Vermont
|
In that case I recommend the $9 AccuSharp knife sharpener and the knives you already have while you take your time researching this.
__________________
Jim - Another transplanted Texan Former KCBS CBJ Large and Medium Big Green Eggs , Black 18.5" WSM, Blue Weber Performer - Stainless, Green Weber OTG Kettle , Brinkmann SnP Pro, and a Stainless UDS. One retired Portable Kitchen grill. Red Thermapen, Maverick ET-732, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle |
|
02-03-2013, 07:29 PM | #7 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 10-25-06
Location: Madrid, IA
|
Try typing chef's knife. You are not going to find anything decent for $15. The Vitroniox(sp) that comes up on Amazon would be a good starter. I know it is $30, but it will be a good all around knife for you.
__________________
Bryan, Team: Pyle's BBQ Yoder YS640; Good-One "Trail Boss" 60T; Weber Kettle rotisserie ring; Big A$$ Rotisserie; New Braunfels offset smoker; Weber Smokey Mountain; Backyard Bombers BBQ HJM Μολὼν λαβέ |
|
02-03-2013, 07:37 PM | #8 | |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 11-16-12
Location: Birmingham, AL
|
Quote:
__________________
Kamado Joe Classic |
|
|
02-03-2013, 07:38 PM | #9 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 04-02-07
Location: Warren, Vermont
|
I have the 8" Victorinox chef's knife and like it a lot. It is top rated by Cook's Illustrated for whatever that's worth.
__________________
Jim - Another transplanted Texan Former KCBS CBJ Large and Medium Big Green Eggs , Black 18.5" WSM, Blue Weber Performer - Stainless, Green Weber OTG Kettle , Brinkmann SnP Pro, and a Stainless UDS. One retired Portable Kitchen grill. Red Thermapen, Maverick ET-732, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle |
|
02-03-2013, 07:44 PM | #10 | |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 10-25-06
Location: Madrid, IA
|
Quote:
__________________
Bryan, Team: Pyle's BBQ Yoder YS640; Good-One "Trail Boss" 60T; Weber Kettle rotisserie ring; Big A$$ Rotisserie; New Braunfels offset smoker; Weber Smokey Mountain; Backyard Bombers BBQ HJM Μολὼν λαβέ |
|
|
02-03-2013, 07:48 PM | #11 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 09-26-12
Location: Locust Grove, GA
|
I agree that you need to take your time and do some homework before you invest a considerable amount of money. In the meantime, you might want to pick up one of these so you have something half way decent to use while you figure it out. This is the knife that Cooks Illustrated has recommended for several years. Not a big investment, but worth it
__________________
OK Joe, KJ Classic, KJ Jr, WSM, 2 -Performers, 2-OTG, mini WSM, Summit 420, Q100, and Schwenkgrill |
|
Thanks from:---> |
02-03-2013, 08:00 PM | #12 | |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 11-16-12
Location: Birmingham, AL
|
Quote:
__________________
Kamado Joe Classic |
|
|
02-03-2013, 08:00 PM | #13 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 01-11-08
Location: Nashville
|
For BBQ I'd suggest you buy one of everything from the SAMs club food service isle. Maybe $30 for 10 blades. Hone as long as you can and throw out.
|
|
02-03-2013, 08:01 PM | #14 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 12-14-12
Location: Sydney NSW
|
A good knife lasts for years. Using a good knife is a pleasure. Do not frustrate yourself buying junk. Save up!!!
John
__________________
John When you stop horsing around it is time to fire up the BBQ & Smoker |
|
02-03-2013, 08:02 PM | #15 |
Found some matches.
Join Date: 01-25-13
Location: Nashville, TN
|
Victorinox makes an incredible low budget Chef's knife. Also check out the boning knife; that might be useful.
|
|
Thread Tools | |
|
|