Knife question

Plaid Palace · 02-03-2013, 07:06 PM

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"?

72challorange · 02-03-2013, 07:16 PM

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

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 02-03-2013, 07:18 PM

What s your budget?

Plaid Palace · 02-03-2013, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by HeSmellsLikeSmoke

What s your budget?

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.

yakdung · 02-03-2013, 07:20 PM

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.

Amazon.com: Old Hickory Butcher Knife.: Sports & Outdoors

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Ontario-...item3f0f4ff48f

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 02-03-2013, 07:23 PM

In that case I recommend the $9 AccuSharp knife sharpener and the knives you already have while you take your time researching this.

Amazon.com: AccuSharp 001 Knife Sharpener: Home Improvement

Pyle's BBQ · 02-03-2013, 07:29 PM

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.

Plaid Palace · 02-03-2013, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Pyle's BBQ

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.

For the price, would this work?

Amazon.com: Victorinox 40570 Cutlery 6-Inch Chef's Knife, Black Fibrox Handle: Home & Kitchen

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 02-03-2013, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Pyle's BBQ

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.

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.

Pyle's BBQ · 02-03-2013, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BamaMatt42

For the price, would this work?

Amazon.com: Victorinox 40570 Cutlery 6-Inch Chef's Knife, Black Fibrox Handle: Home & Kitchen

It will work, but you may find that it is too short.

benniesdad · 02-03-2013, 07:48 PM

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

Amazon.com: Victorinox 40520 Fibrox 8-Inch Chef's Knife: Kitchen & Dining

Plaid Palace · 02-03-2013, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by benniesdad

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

Amazon.com: Victorinox 40520 Fibrox 8-Inch Chef's Knife: Kitchen & Dining

Is this the same knife but 10"?

Amazon.com: Victorinox 10" Chef's Knife, Black Fibrox Handle: Kitchen & Dining

dmprantz · 02-03-2013, 08:00 PM

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.

JohnHB · 02-03-2013, 08:01 PM

A good knife lasts for years. Using a good knife is a pleasure. Do not frustrate yourself buying junk. Save up!!!
John

limetwist · 02-03-2013, 08:02 PM

Victorinox makes an incredible low budget Chef's knife. Also check out the boning knife; that might be useful.

Amazon.com: Victorinox 47513 6-Inch Flex Boning Knife with Fibrox Handle: Kitchen & Dining

02-03-2013, 07:06 PM	#1
Plaid Palace 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, 07:18 PM	#3
HeSmellsLikeSmoke 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, 07:20 PM	#5
yakdung 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. YouTube (Short URL) Amazon.com: Old Hickory Butcher Knife.: Sports & Outdoors Amazon.com: Old Hickory Butcher Knife.: Sports & Outdoors 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
HeSmellsLikeSmoke 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. Amazon.com: AccuSharp 001 Knife Sharpener: Home Improvement Amazon.com: AccuSharp 001 Knife Sharpener: Home Improvement __________________ 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
Pyle's BBQ 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, 07:16 PM	#2
72challorange 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, 07:48 PM	#11
benniesdad 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 Amazon.com: Victorinox 40520 Fibrox 8-Inch Chef's Knife: Kitchen & Dining Amazon.com: Victorinox 40520 Fibrox 8-Inch Chef's Knife: Kitchen & Dining __________________ OK Joe, KJ Classic, KJ Jr, WSM, 2 -Performers, 2-OTG, mini WSM, Summit 420, Q100, and Schwenkgrill

02-03-2013, 08:00 PM	#13
dmprantz 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
JohnHB 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
limetwist 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. Amazon.com: Victorinox 47513 6-Inch Flex Boning Knife with Fibrox Handle: Kitchen & Dining Amazon.com: Victorinox 47513 6-Inch Flex Boning Knife with Fibrox Handle: Kitchen & Dining