BBQ knives - Page 2

crocker84 · 07-14-2010, 09:06 PM

I second the Shuns. Really good stuff.

Smokesman · 07-14-2010, 10:12 PM

For home use I gotta say I love my Wusthof set going on its 14th year. My goto knife is the 8" santoku. These do not go to comps. For that we bought Sam's B&C's knives and have been very happy - rigid and very sharp and if one goes bye bye cheap enough not to be missed. If you buy a 12" slicing knife for brisket or roasts, etc spend the extra money on a graton edge. 3 to 4 times the price than smooth but worth every penny.

Bacchus · 07-14-2010, 10:20 PM

I agree about the "Mundials". The "Quality/Price" ratio" is way beyond anything else on the market, IMO.

Will work for bbq · 07-14-2010, 10:57 PM

A Hattori Hanzō

BIGBrandon2785 · 07-14-2010, 11:17 PM

Got set of 4 Wolfgang Puck knives on sale for about 40 bucks knocked down from like 110??(I think,it was).

Phrasty · 07-15-2010, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bacon_99

Mundial - former german company who now is based in Brazil but prouces great quality knives at half the price of Henckels and Wusthof. IMHO they are better balanced and feel better in hand..... I own 2 chefs knives and all the others - love them. Especially the santoku with granton edge....

Ditto!

Cheers

MattB · 07-15-2010, 09:32 AM

We have a set of Henckles Four-Star Friodur and they are great for my standard work. If I'm looking to do some serious stuff, I have a mint set of high carbon, old style Chicago Cutlery. These are not anything like what is sold today under that brand name. I got them when they were already 20 years old, still in the original wrapper. I use them rarely because of their age and the care that carbon steel requires. They are very sturdy and balance well in the hand.

TN_BBQ · 07-15-2010, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIGBrandon2785

Got set of 4 Wolfgang Puck knives on sale for about 40 bucks knocked down from like 110??(I think,it was).

You got ripped-off.

Local Sam's Club has a 6 pack of W.Puck knives for about $20.

Regarding the original question: I don't like to drag my expensive knives out of the kitchen. Luckily, there's a local knife shop that will sharpen knives. I also have a cheap electric that works fine.

seattlepitboss · 07-15-2010, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JONESY

If you do want a good set of knives that will last a lifetime, spend the money and buy Wusthof, you wont be disappointed.

.. until you read the label and find out they're now made in China ..

Big_T_BBQ · 07-15-2010, 10:27 AM

I'm not a comp guy but I've had a set of Wuesthof Classic knives for 4.5 years and they are great - but they are expensive. I will be adding a 12" Forschner Granton edge soon.

If my pockets were lined with gold it'd be all Japanese knives

Attrill · 07-15-2010, 10:57 AM

Most of the knives I've bought are Mundials or Forschners. They can't be beat for the price/quality ratio. I've been given a few Global and Wuesthof knives as presents, they're excellent knives, but for myself I don't see any clear benefit to justify the extra expense.

Make sure you physically handle whichever knives you choose to buy. Different people prefer a different balance in a knife, and if you're going to be spending a lot on knives make sure you like the feel of the ones you choose.

Jorge · 07-15-2010, 11:00 AM

Very happy with the Forschners I've purchased from Ambrosi Bros. in Kansas City.

Their site is being revamped but I'm sure you can call and place your order. Ask for the Comp BBQ edge they do. It's worth it.

BluesDaddy · 07-15-2010, 11:37 AM

For a cheap knife that works well, I like the Kiwis!!

beardjp · 07-15-2010, 11:45 AM

I like Dexter Russel, good solid knives and good price. I love my 14" Forschner scimitar for slicing brisket.

Wampus · 07-15-2010, 12:49 PM

I've got a Pampered Chef chef's knife that the wife bought about 10 years ago and I still use it all the time. I recently bought a couple of boning knives from Sam's that work great for trimming/cutting meat and poultry. Kitchen shears for the tough work.

I got a entire knife set from the in-laws for Christmas. Literally says "As seen on TV" on the box. Cheapo's for sure, but the set comes with a decent cleaver that I've used a few times.

I won't spend a lot of money on knives.......then again, I'm a MAJOR cheap arse!

Plus....I don't compete or cater either.

You know what......don't listen to me.

07-14-2010, 10:12 PM	#17
Smokesman Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-20-09 Location: Cincinnati, OH Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	For home use I gotta say I love my Wusthof set going on its 14th year. My goto knife is the 8" santoku. These do not go to comps. For that we bought Sam's B&C's knives and have been very happy - rigid and very sharp and if one goes bye bye cheap enough not to be missed. If you buy a 12" slicing knife for brisket or roasts, etc spend the extra money on a graton edge. 3 to 4 times the price than smooth but worth every penny. __________________ Matt Schneider - "The Smokesman" - Velvet Smoke BBQ & Catering KCBS Certified BBQ Judge #54767 Weber Smokey Mountain 22 & Superior Smoker SS1 [B][COLOR="Red"]"To BBQ is human, for swine is divine!"[/COLOR][/B]

07-14-2010, 10:20 PM	#18
Bacchus On the road to being a farker Join Date: 02-10-10 Location: Atlanta Burbs, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I agree about the "Mundials". The "Quality/Price" ratio" is way beyond anything else on the market, IMO. __________________ Ron B..........BGE(L,M, & S). Steel Offset, Weber Kettle, Ducane Gasser

07-14-2010, 10:57 PM	#19
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07-15-2010, 09:32 AM	#22
MattB Got Wood. Join Date: 07-11-10 Location: Houston, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We have a set of Henckles Four-Star Friodur and they are great for my standard work. If I'm looking to do some serious stuff, I have a mint set of high carbon, old style Chicago Cutlery. These are not anything like what is sold today under that brand name. I got them when they were already 20 years old, still in the original wrapper. I use them rarely because of their age and the care that carbon steel requires. They are very sturdy and balance well in the hand. __________________ [FONT=Tahoma]~~~ Still Smokin' \| WSM 22.5" \| OTS 22.5" \| SJS ~~~[/FONT]

07-15-2010, 11:00 AM	#27
Jorge somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-23-04 Location: DFW, San AntonioTx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Very happy with the Forschners I've purchased from Ambrosi Bros. in Kansas City. Their site is being revamped but I'm sure you can call and place your order. Ask for the Comp BBQ edge they do. It's worth it. __________________ 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 BOOGITY, BOOGITY, BOOGITY!!! Recipient of a Huggies box! Shut up, and cook!!!!

07-14-2010, 09:06 PM	#16
crocker84 Got Wood. Join Date: 06-18-08 Location: Moberly, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I second the Shuns. Really good stuff.

07-14-2010, 11:17 PM	#20
BIGBrandon2785 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-02-10 Location: St.Louis Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Got set of 4 Wolfgang Puck knives on sale for about 40 bucks knocked down from like 110??(I think,it was).

07-15-2010, 10:27 AM	#25
Big_T_BBQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-16-10 Location: San Jose, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm not a comp guy but I've had a set of Wuesthof Classic knives for 4.5 years and they are great - but they are expensive. I will be adding a 12" Forschner Granton edge soon. If my pockets were lined with gold it'd be all Japanese knives

07-15-2010, 10:57 AM	#26
Attrill Got Wood. Join Date: 06-25-10 Location: Chicago Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Most of the knives I've bought are Mundials or Forschners. They can't be beat for the price/quality ratio. I've been given a few Global and Wuesthof knives as presents, they're excellent knives, but for myself I don't see any clear benefit to justify the extra expense. Make sure you physically handle whichever knives you choose to buy. Different people prefer a different balance in a knife, and if you're going to be spending a lot on knives make sure you like the feel of the ones you choose.

07-15-2010, 11:37 AM	#28
BluesDaddy Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-18-10 Location: South Metro Atlanta, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	For a cheap knife that works well, I like the Kiwis!!

07-15-2010, 11:45 AM	#29
beardjp On the road to being a farker Join Date: 08-29-08 Location: Nelsonville, Ohio Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I like Dexter Russel, good solid knives and good price. I love my 14" Forschner scimitar for slicing brisket. __________________ KCBS Member - Lang Model 60 - Brinkman Bullet - beardjp@yahoo.com

07-15-2010, 12:49 PM	#30
Wampus somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-05-09 Location: Mooresville, IN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've got a Pampered Chef chef's knife that the wife bought about 10 years ago and I still use it all the time. I recently bought a couple of boning knives from Sam's that work great for trimming/cutting meat and poultry. Kitchen shears for the tough work. I got a entire knife set from the in-laws for Christmas. Literally says "As seen on TV" on the box. Cheapo's for sure, but the set comes with a decent cleaver that I've used a few times. I won't spend a lot of money on knives.......then again, I'm a MAJOR cheap arse! Plus....I don't compete or cater either. You know what......don't listen to me. __________________ Big JT's Smokin' BBQ Competition Team “If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change. As a man changes his own nature, so does the attitude of the world change towards him. We need not wait to see what others do.” - Mahatma Gandhi

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