Knife set suggestions

basuraman · 11-21-2012, 11:14 AM

I mentioned to my wife that I wanted a new knifes. She tells me to put it on "the list" for the holidays. So now the question is what should I but on the list? What is a good set to get?

5string · 11-21-2012, 11:29 AM

I got this set several years ago as a gift and they have turned out to be of very good quality. The Mrs may have a problem with the name unless she has a good sense of humor.

Amazon.com: The Ex 5-Piece Knife Set with Unique Red Holder Designed By Raffaele Iannello: Kitchen & Dining

JMSetzler · 11-21-2012, 11:30 AM

My recommendation is to NOT get a set. Find some knives that you really like, get the 8" chef's knife, a 4" paring knife, and a bread knife. If you want or need more than that, get them as you need them.

I recently started purchasing the Zwilling Henckels Pro line and love them.

Mdboatbum · 11-21-2012, 11:32 AM

Amazon.com: Shun DMS2100 Classic 21-Piece Mega Block Knife Set: Home & Kitchen

gooose53 · 11-21-2012, 11:35 AM

I use a Cutco set and like them very much! Getting individual pieces you like works well too!

Petro49er · 11-21-2012, 11:40 AM

I would also recommend not getting a set like JMSetzler said even though this is what we did. We use mostly the Chef's knife, Santoku, Paring, and Bread knives. We really like our Shun classics though. Very, very sharp.

- Petro

basuraman · 11-21-2012, 12:26 PM

Mdboatbum - If only..

Dad has this..

Ary Kapoosh Knife Block Sm Woodgrn: Amazon.com: Kitchen & Dining

and loves it.

JMSetzler · 11-21-2012, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by basuraman

Mdboatbum - If only..

Dad has this.. Ary Kapoosh Knife Block Sm Woodgrn: Amazon.com: Kitchen & Dining and loves it.

I have a different model of the Kapoosh and I love mine too...

benniesdad · 11-21-2012, 01:16 PM

I agree with the suggestion to start with your workhorse knives first, but knives have a way of multiplying over time. If you are serious about making an investment and getting what you want, go to a place that has a large assortment like a Williams-Sonoma or a specialty place where you can try a bunch of different brands. Put them in your hand and see what feels best. I love Shun knives, but they have a very unique grip that others can’t stand. There is a world of difference between the feel of the Japanese knives and the European knives like Wusthof or Henckel, not to mention all the different grip styles each of them offers. If you want to buy American, I would look hard at either LampsonSharp or A.G. Russell. Enjoy the search.

wrenfro12 · 11-21-2012, 01:18 PM

The best I have found on a budget is Victorinox.

Victorinox Swiss Army 8-Inch Fibrox Straight Edge Chef's Knife: Amazon.com: Kitchen & Dining

Smoke & Beers · 11-21-2012, 01:29 PM

Go Kiwi... they are very inexpensive, but they hold an edge beautifully...and if you lose/ruin one, you ain't out much. I buy 4 or 5 at a time and keep a couple in my comp. knife box and some in the house and usually end up giving a couple away to people who try them out. Seriously... I love them and haven't touched any of my other knives in years.
Order a couple and if you don't like them, you're only out a couple of bucks...

http://www.wokshop.com/HTML/products...wi-knives.html

neuyawk · 11-21-2012, 01:42 PM

Bring this to your next cookout and really make a statement http://www.coldsteel.com/Product/39L...KHA_KUKRI.aspx

AussieTitch · 11-21-2012, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Smoke & Beers

Go Kiwi... they are very inexpensive, but they hold an edge beautifully...and if you lose/ruin one, you ain't out much. I buy 4 or 5 at a time and keep a couple in my comp. knife box and some in the house and usually end up giving a couple away to people who try them out. Seriously... I love them and haven't touched any of my other knives in years.
Order a couple and if you don't like them, you're only out a couple of bucks...

http://www.wokshop.com/HTML/products...wi-knives.html

Yep , we use them here ,great knives .
The Buccaneer put me on to them ,
I am lucky to have a major Asian centre close to home.
Cheers.
Titch

basuraman · 11-21-2012, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AussieTitch

Yep , we use them here ,great knives .
The Buccaneer put me on to them ,
I am lucky to have a major Asian centre close to home.
Cheers.
Titch

I am sure I can find them at one of the Asian stores here in town. For the price it is worth trying.

Smoke & Beers · 11-21-2012, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by basuraman

I am sure I can find them at one of the Asian stores here in town. For the price it is worth trying.

Be careful with them though... I was at a comp last year and was washing one with a scrub brush on Friday night while talking to someone and the brush slipped off and I cut my forefinger to the bone with the @#$%^&! thing! 3 shots in the finger tip (which hurt a heck of a lot more than the cut) and 5 stitches later I was good to go. It did get me out of washing anymore dishes that weekend though

<<< That's what I looked like except forefinger instead of thumb!

11-21-2012, 11:14 AM	#1
basuraman Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-06-11 Location: Sacramento, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Knife set suggestions I mentioned to my wife that I wanted a new knifes. She tells me to put it on "the list" for the holidays. So now the question is what should I but on the list? What is a good set to get? __________________ Creating taste through smoke and fire. Husband, Father and well...that is the important stuff. (Not so super fast White Pocket Thermometer, WSM, Char-Griller Gasser with awesome Grillgrates)

11-21-2012, 11:29 AM	#2
5string Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-05-12 Location: Geezerville, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I got this set several years ago as a gift and they have turned out to be of very good quality. The Mrs may have a problem with the name unless she has a good sense of humor. Amazon.com: The Ex 5-Piece Knife Set with Unique Red Holder Designed By Raffaele Iannello: Kitchen & Dining Amazon.com: The Ex 5-Piece Knife Set with Unique Red Holder Designed By Raffaele Iannello: Kitchen & Dining __________________ Enough collective grill space to cook a steer. KCBS CBJ

11-21-2012, 11:30 AM	#3
JMSetzler Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-25-11 Location: Valdese, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My recommendation is to NOT get a set. Find some knives that you really like, get the 8" chef's knife, a 4" paring knife, and a bread knife. If you want or need more than that, get them as you need them. I recently started purchasing the Zwilling Henckels Pro line and love them. __________________ Visit Man Cave Meals on Facebook and YouTube! Kamado Joe Classic * Kamado Joe Big Joe Ugly Drum Smoker * Weber Performer * Weber Go-Anywhere * Mini WSM Man Cave Meals Video Index

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Mdboatbum Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-07-12 Location: Washington, DC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Amazon.com: Shun DMS2100 Classic 21-Piece Mega Block Knife Set: Home & Kitchen Amazon.com: Shun DMS2100 Classic 21-Piece Mega Block Knife Set: Home & Kitchen

11-21-2012, 11:35 AM	#5
gooose53 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-07-08 Location: Goose Creek, SC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I use a Cutco set and like them very much! Getting individual pieces you like works well too! __________________ 2010 South Carolina State BBQ Champion (SCBA)

11-21-2012, 11:40 AM	#6
Petro49er Found some matches. Join Date: 11-10-09 Location: Reno, NV Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I would also recommend not getting a set like JMSetzler said even though this is what we did. We use mostly the Chef's knife, Santoku, Paring, and Bread knives. We really like our Shun classics though. Very, very sharp. - Petro

11-21-2012, 12:26 PM	#7
basuraman Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-06-11 Location: Sacramento, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Mdboatbum - If only.. Dad has this.. Ary Kapoosh Knife Block Sm Woodgrn: Amazon.com: Kitchen & Dining Ary Kapoosh Knife Block Sm Woodgrn: Amazon.com: Kitchen & Dining and loves it. __________________ Creating taste through smoke and fire. Husband, Father and well...that is the important stuff. (Not so super fast White Pocket Thermometer, WSM, Char-Griller Gasser with awesome Grillgrates)

11-21-2012, 01:16 PM	#9
benniesdad Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-26-12 Location: Locust Grove, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I agree with the suggestion to start with your workhorse knives first, but knives have a way of multiplying over time. If you are serious about making an investment and getting what you want, go to a place that has a large assortment like a Williams-Sonoma or a specialty place where you can try a bunch of different brands. Put them in your hand and see what feels best. I love Shun knives, but they have a very unique grip that others can’t stand. There is a world of difference between the feel of the Japanese knives and the European knives like Wusthof or Henckel, not to mention all the different grip styles each of them offers. If you want to buy American, I would look hard at either LampsonSharp or A.G. Russell. Enjoy the search.

11-21-2012, 01:18 PM	#10
wrenfro12 Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 09-25-12 Location: woodstock, ga Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The best I have found on a budget is Victorinox. Victorinox Swiss Army 8-Inch Fibrox Straight Edge Chef's Knife: Amazon.com: Kitchen & Dining Victorinox Swiss Army 8-Inch Fibrox Straight Edge Chef's Knife: Amazon.com: Kitchen & Dining

11-21-2012, 01:29 PM	#11
Smoke & Beers is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-10-08 Location: Emporia, KS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Go Kiwi... they are very inexpensive, but they hold an edge beautifully...and if you lose/ruin one, you ain't out much. I buy 4 or 5 at a time and keep a couple in my comp. knife box and some in the house and usually end up giving a couple away to people who try them out. Seriously... I love them and haven't touched any of my other knives in years. Order a couple and if you don't like them, you're only out a couple of bucks... http://www.wokshop.com/HTML/products...wi-knives.html __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shawn aka: BUBBA's QUE CREW Competition Team Blue Weber Performer w/SS top & gas assist Weber One Touch Gold & a Weber 22 1/2" Silver Traeger Jr 2 UDS's Born 9-19-08 & 3-6-09 Weber Smokey Joe Platinum Super Fast RED THERMAPEN "If you got them by the MOINK balls, their hearts and minds will follow" -John Wayne

11-21-2012, 01:42 PM	#12
neuyawk is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-15-12 Location: Flushing, Queens NYC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Bring this to your next cookout and really make a statement http://www.coldsteel.com/Product/39L...KHA_KUKRI.aspx __________________ Bubba Grill Super Cooker. Bringing Carolina Whole Hog BBQ to NYC www.arrogantswine.com