Knives....

Que'inKC · 02-07-2008, 07:23 AM

I'm looking to purchase some good quality knives to assist in the trimming of meat. I've been struggling for sometime with my present knives and I just want something different...I've watched cooking shows and their knives just cut through meat like butta...

What brand do you recommend? I don't want the best, but not the worst
What knives should I get? I don't really want an whole set..

Thanks for the advice...Jeff

Ron_L · 02-07-2008, 07:54 AM

Here's three previous discussions to get you started. There are more out there. Just search on "knives" or a specific knife brand life "Wusthof", "Shun", Henckels", etc.

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ghlight=knives

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...hlight=brisket

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?p=522430

Sledneck · 02-07-2008, 08:12 AM

I use russell dexters, good and cheap. Ever try ceramic knives?

Que'inKC · 02-07-2008, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron_L

Here's three previous discussions to get you started. There are more out there. Just search on "knives" or a specific knife brand life "Wusthof", "Shun", Henckels", etc.

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ghlight=knives

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...hlight=brisket

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?p=522430

Thanks for the links...I guess I should have used the search function first...

SP · 02-07-2008, 08:32 AM

For my Q I have Forchner with the fibrox handles. They are very affordible and do a great job. Since you are in KC got to Ambrosi Bros. on 32nd Main. They have the best seclection of knive and will sell you what you need. Plus they are the place to go to get them sharpened. I go ever 6 months to a year and use a diamond steel on them before I use them. That makes it go through the meat "like butter". If you want to go high end they have those knives too.
http://www.cutleryandmore.com/prodli...ID=6&LineID=18

High end German (my favorite)
http://www.cutleryandmore.com/classic.htm

Best Jap blades IMHO
http://www.cutleryandmore.com/mac.htm

Jorge · 02-07-2008, 08:36 AM

A quality knife is a great place to start. To maintain that quality you need to do a little maintenance. Use a steel now and then, as needed, to maintain a good edge. Use a good surface to preserve your edge. Sharpen them as needed with a stone or sharpening system that will give you a nice edge, without damaging the blade....or take them to a reputable pro and have them sharpened.

JamesTX · 02-07-2008, 08:37 AM

I use my grandmother's old electric knife. Makes it so nice to cut things up - especially briskets. Not the same as a handheld knife, but still very useful.

BobBrisket · 02-07-2008, 09:36 AM

I bought a two knife set of Tramontina knives at Sam's. I must say that for the 20 bucks I spent they are some decent knives. They hold an edge very well and the large plastic handles make working with them very easy. We used these when we would harvest a hog and they would cut up the skin for cracklins with ease. All it takes is a good steel to put an edge back on them.
http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/nav...=5&item=207188

Divemaster · 02-07-2008, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesTX

I use my grandmother's old electric knife. Makes it so nice to cut things up - especially briskets.

And it makes those neat lines in the cuts too!!

DeanC · 02-07-2008, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SP

For my Q I have Forchner with the fibrox handles. They are very affordible and do a great job. Since you are in KC got to Ambrosi Bros. on 32nd Main. They have the best seclection of knive and will sell you what you need. Plus they are the place to go to get them sharpened. I go ever 6 months to a year and use a diamond steel on them before I use them. That makes it go through the meat "like butter". If you want to go high end they have those knives too.
http://www.cutleryandmore.com/prodli...ID=6&LineID=18

High end German (my favorite)
http://www.cutleryandmore.com/classic.htm

Best Jap blades IMHO
http://www.cutleryandmore.com/mac.htm

Super advice here, Ambrosi Brothers rocks, the knives are scary sharp when you pick them up. I use the Forschner's as well.

Que'inKC · 02-07-2008, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeanC

Super advice here, Ambrosi Brothers rocks, the knives are scary sharp when you pick them up. I use the Forschner's as well.

I'm really ignorant when it comes to knives..What would you recommend to use for trimming meat...

Such as trimming St. Louis style ribs or removing the back from a chicken...

Azinine · 02-07-2008, 10:19 AM

Are your current knives sharp? They may be decent knives, just a little dull.

JamesTX · 02-07-2008, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Divemaster

And it makes those neat lines in the cuts too!!

Ha! I'm just there to eat it, not make love to it.

Que'inKC · 02-07-2008, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azinine

Are your current knives sharp? They may be decent knives, just a little dull.

You're probably on to something, but i just can't get them as sharp as I think they should be..

boatnut · 02-07-2008, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesTX

I use my grandmother's old electric knife. Makes it so nice to cut things up - especially briskets. Not the same as a handheld knife, but still very useful.

i use electric to clean my fish :)

02-07-2008, 07:23 AM	#1
Que'inKC is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-27-07 Location: Blue Springs, MO	Knives.... I'm looking to purchase some good quality knives to assist in the trimming of meat. I've been struggling for sometime with my present knives and I just want something different...I've watched cooking shows and their knives just cut through meat like butta... What brand do you recommend? I don't want the best, but not the worst What knives should I get? I don't really want an whole set.. Thanks for the advice...Jeff __________________ Jeff WSM w/Mods 22" Weber Kettle - Gold Country Smoker CS-450 KCBS Member #24405 CBJ #24405 [B]R Butts R Smokin Comp Team [URL="http://www.rbuttsrsmokin.com"]www.rbuttsrsmokin.com[/URL] [/B]

02-07-2008, 07:54 AM	#2
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	Here's three previous discussions to get you started. There are more out there. Just search on "knives" or a specific knife brand life "Wusthof", "Shun", Henckels", etc. http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ghlight=knives http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...hlight=brisket http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?p=522430 __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850

02-07-2008, 08:32 AM	#5
SP is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-20-06 Location: Kansas City	For my Q I have Forchner with the fibrox handles. They are very affordible and do a great job. Since you are in KC got to Ambrosi Bros. on 32nd Main. They have the best seclection of knive and will sell you what you need. Plus they are the place to go to get them sharpened. I go ever 6 months to a year and use a diamond steel on them before I use them. That makes it go through the meat "like butter". If you want to go high end they have those knives too. http://www.cutleryandmore.com/prodli...ID=6&LineID=18 High end German (my favorite) http://www.cutleryandmore.com/classic.htm Best Jap blades IMHO http://www.cutleryandmore.com/mac.htm __________________ [COLOR=blue]Clay[/COLOR] [COLOR=blue]The Original Sauced Pigs BBQ Team[/COLOR] [COLOR=#0000ff]2 Homemade Smokers (1 for Sale) [URL]http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f265/123sauced/Smoker.jpg[/URL][/COLOR] [COLOR=#0000ff]Weber Kettle[/COLOR] [COLOR=#0000ff]Brinkmann Smoke n Pitt[/COLOR] [COLOR=#0000ff]Charbroil Gasser[/COLOR]

02-07-2008, 08:36 AM	#6
Jorge somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-23-04 Location: DFW, San AntonioTx	A quality knife is a great place to start. To maintain that quality you need to do a little maintenance. Use a steel now and then, as needed, to maintain a good edge. Use a good surface to preserve your edge. Sharpen them as needed with a stone or sharpening system that will give you a nice edge, without damaging the blade....or take them to a reputable pro and have them sharpened. __________________ You can't be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline - it helps if you have some kind of a football team, or some nuclear weapons, but at the very least you need a beer. --Frank Zappa Keeping Valspar in BBQ, one cook at a time. Recipient of a Huggies box! Shut up, and cook!!!!

02-07-2008, 09:36 AM	#8
BobBrisket Moderator Join Date: 12-11-07 Location: El Paso, TX Name/Nickname : Bob	I bought a two knife set of Tramontina knives at Sam's. I must say that for the 20 bucks I spent they are some decent knives. They hold an edge very well and the large plastic handles make working with them very easy. We used these when we would harvest a hog and they would cut up the skin for cracklins with ease. All it takes is a good steel to put an edge back on them. http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/nav...=5&item=207188 __________________ PBC-Courtesy of Poobah, 22.5 Weber Kettles-A, K, DR Stamped, 18.5 Weber Bar-B-Kettle Black and Red, Weber 18.5 Smokey Joe Platinum, Weber Genesis Silver, Lil' Chief Smoker, Discada Set Up,OKJ Highland Offset. BobBrisket Jr.-MUDS, WSJ Silver My BEST Compliment....."You're a good cooker, Dad!"--My Son :) Miss You, Marty and Bull! RIP

02-07-2008, 08:12 AM	#3
Sledneck is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-04-05 Location: Wantagh, NY	I use russell dexters, good and cheap. Ever try ceramic knives?

02-07-2008, 08:37 AM	#7
JamesTX is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-21-07 Location: Austin, TX	I use my grandmother's old electric knife. Makes it so nice to cut things up - especially briskets. Not the same as a handheld knife, but still very useful.

02-07-2008, 10:19 AM	#12
Azinine Take a breath! Join Date: 02-16-07 Location: Atlanta, GA	Are your current knives sharp? They may be decent knives, just a little dull. __________________ 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)

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