knife sets??

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Does anyone know of a half decent knife set that's not going to break the bank? i did a search of previous posts but couldn't really find anything i was after is there a brand that have a barbecue specific knife set maybe? i dont really want to buy a block set generally they have at least 2 knives i generally wouldn't get much use from.
Victoriknox have a 6 pce set that ismy current option doesn't come with a slicing knife but that's no big deal.
Any help would be great cheers.

 

[IamMadMan]

If you buy a set, you'll get some knives you may never need or use.

Your best bet is to individually buy them for your purpose and need, in the long run you'll save money and only own the knives you will use.

While many will recommend many good brands, I have recently found that the Mercer Sani-Safe line is very affordable and a good quality knife. I recently purchased some for my helper and I actually think they are easier to handle than some of my Wusthof Knives. They are much cheaper and they take abuse well, but that's my personal opinion.

 

[OSD]

I would never buy a set. You'll always end up with knives you don't want or will never use. Your best bet is to buy the specific knives you want and will use. This also gives you the choice of buying different brands for the knives you want. One company may make a knife you like feel or handling better than a different company does. Gives you more choices of brands and styles of knives you will use. That way you spend only the money you want for the knives you want and not for some you won't use.

JMHO-YMMV

 

[jazzbert]

I would hit a commercial kitchen supply store to try the feel before buying. Also, I am beginning to believe that the fibrox Victorinix knives are great as their steel is very good as well as the non-slip handles. You likely only need 2-3 knives so a set is probably not really a cost-effective choice. Finally, a sharpened entry-level knife always beats a dull $200 knife. I just picked up an electric sharpener and I am impressed with the results.

Consider this video from America's Test Kitchen [ame="http://youtu.be/e50gujs4l-I"]http://youtu.be/e50gujs4l-I[/ame]

 

[landarc]

Mercer Sani-safe? Are you sure that's not Dexter-Russel?

In any event, knife sets make for convenient purchasing, but, buying individual pieces with specific purpose is the way to go. For a BBQ specific set, I would want a 4" paring knife, 10" Chef knife, 10"-14" slicer, 6" stiff boning and a smooth sharpening steel.

Although I prefer carbon steel for home use, my travel kit and preference for commercial use would be Dexter Russel Sani-safe knives. The handles just work for me, especially with wet or bloody hands

 

[BBQ Freak]

I bought a set of Old Hickory knives that I am pleased with at a good price and hold a great edge but only downfall you haft to keep them oiled or they will rust up .

 

[yakdung]

Does anyone know of a half decent knife set that's not going to break the bank? i did a search of previous posts but couldn't really find anything i was after is there a brand that have a barbecue specific knife set maybe? i dont really want to buy a block set generally they have at least 2 knives i generally wouldn't get much use from.
Victoriknox have a 6 pce set that ismy current option doesn't come with a slicing knife but that's no big deal.
Any help would be great cheers.

If you have access to Costco, I own a number of these and highly recommend them. They are great, and I own these in all shapes and sizes.
http://www.costco.com/Tramontina-ProLine-11-pc-Bundle-Cutlery-Sets-%2526-Cutting-Board.product.100143788.html
I transport the knives using these just attach and toss them in a bag.
http://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/B...rs-P111.aspx?gclid=CNyot6aFw8oCFYGDaQodScUMHw

 

[quamdar]

I have a yard sale set I got a friend to sharpen for me. Personally I hardly ever use the set though, mostly use the knives I get from SAMs club for my everyday cooking.

 

[Trailer Trash]

If you buy a set, you'll get some knives you may never need or use.

Your best bet is to individually buy them for your purpose and need, in the long run you'll save money and only own the knives you will use.

While many will recommend many good brands, I have recently found that the Mercer Sani-Safe line is very affordable and a good quality knife. I recently purchased some for my helper and I actually think they are easier to handle than some of my Wusthof Knives. They are much cheaper and they take abuse well, but that's my personal opinion.

I have Mercers that I bought on sale from Webstraurant. Price was very good and quality is great IMHO.

 

[LongIslandEd]

Now, I know this isn't popular but I bought the kitchen set from Ronco (Knives, cleaver, scissors, etc.) along with the block. Ended up with two sets for $50. They are sharp as any knife I've had and when the kids put them in the dishwasher (big no no) two began to rust. I called Ronco and they sent an entire third set of 30 knives free of charge..

If you want knives that will last as long as you take care of them - you cannot beat their deal. Just my opinion. I also have Tramontina knives from Costco (cheapest find for pro quality knives)

 

[yakdung]

Now, I know this isn't popular but I bought the kitchen set from Ronco (Knives, cleaver, scissors, etc.) along with the block. Ended up with two sets for $50. They are sharp as any knife I've had and when the kids put them in the dishwasher (big no no) two began to rust. I called Ronco and they sent an entire third set of 30 knives free of charge..

If you want knives that will last as long as you take care of them - you cannot beat their deal. Just my opinion. I also have Tramontina knives from Costco (cheapest find for pro quality knives)

Hey I'm not laughing... I still own one of these. I'm just wondering where I put that thing...


[ame]https://youtu.be/abLB7aTmnE4[/ame]

 

[IamMadMan]

Mercer Sani-safe? Are you sure that's not Dexter-Russel?

In any event, knife sets make for convenient purchasing, but, buying individual pieces with specific purpose is the way to go. For a BBQ specific set, I would want a 4" paring knife, 10" Chef knife, 10"-14" slicer, 6" stiff boning and a smooth sharpening steel.

Although I prefer carbon steel for home use, my travel kit and preference for commercial use would be Dexter Russel Sani-safe knives. The handles just work for me, especially with wet or bloody hands

Yea you are right, a few stiff drinks to warm the bones after shoveling snow all night put a 65 year old mind in a detached state LOL.... Sorry for the confusion.

I have Mercers that I bought on sale from Webstraurant. Price was very good and quality is great IMHO.

Mercer is also a good buy for the money. The confusion came into play because "Sani-Safe" is a model made by Dexter-Russel, where as "Millennia" is the model by Mercer.

Now, I know this isn't popular but I bought the kitchen set from Ronco (Knives, cleaver, scissors, etc.) along with the block. Ended up with two sets for $50. They are sharp as any knife I've had and when the kids put them in the dishwasher (big no no) two began to rust. I called Ronco and they sent an entire third set of 30 knives free of charge..

I bought that deal last year for my kids who flew the coop. They don't have respect for quality yet so they can abuse them for that price. However my youngest daughter who lives in Kentucky, called last week and wants a slicing knife like mine (LOL) and she promised to take good care of it. So I will be sending her a good knife and see how that goes...


Dexter Sani-Safe
http://www.equippers.com/search/results.asp?keywords=sani-safe&search_submit=Search

Mercer Millennia
http://www.equippers.com/mercer-cutlery/30628.asp




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[LongIslandEd]

Yea you are right, a few stiff drinks to warm the bones after shoveling snow all night put a 65 year old mind in a detached state LOL.... Sorry for the confusion.

My local supplier... http://www.equippers.com/search/results.asp?keywords=sani-safe&search_submit=Search


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Nice! Dexter knives - American made and durable!

 

[guero_gordo]

Generally in agreement about picking up loose pieces, but this is a pretty good set:[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Mercer-Culinary-Millennia-8-Piece-Knife/dp/B005P0OLA0/ref=sr_1_12?m=A2NWKLMIW64H56&s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1453667274&sr=1-12&refinements=p_4%3AMercer+Culinary"]Amazon.com: Mercer Culinary Millennia 8-Piece Knife Roll Set: Block Knife Sets: Wasserstrom Restaurant Supply@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51DaOg4ohzL.@@AMEPARAM@@51DaOg4ohzL[/ame]

I don't see anything in there that won't get used, and the combination of granton slicer + scalloped-edge "bread knife" would cover a lot of variation in bark.

I bought their 14" slicer recently and it's been great for brisket.

 

[LarryD]

Chef types I've talked to say you only really need 2 knives, a good chef knife and paring knife. For BBQ I love my Victorinox chef and boning knives. You can spend a lot more money but these knives have been really durable and work great. They also make a slicer which I'm sure is great.

 

[1MoreFord]

I bought a set of Chicago Cutlery many years ago and still have them. They are the ones with the composite handles. Didn't break the bank. However as others have mentioned I use the chefs knife and boning knife the most. I have other paring knives I prefer. The slicer and general purpose knife see little use.

I was given a couple of Calphalon knives as a starter set by a gal I was dating. Together we filled out a large set. Strangely I used more of this set than I have the CC's. As far as I know she still has them.:tsk:

Third time around:icon_blush: I'd find a knife set I like and buy individually the knives I find I like and use and put them in a generic knife block.

 

[Tatanka]

My other BBQ knife is a Rapala. :biggrin1:

 

[Titch]

Maybe tell us more on what you want from the knives.
I have a slicing Knife from Norfolk island that is slim and sharp
it will cut near pulled meat, thinly.Its a ZWILLING J.A. Henckels From a store called Petes Place(don't pay Australian shop Prices, Norfolk is very cheap)

My daily go to Knives from Chef to carving, range from 7 to 12 Aus Dollar, are Kiwi Brand from your Local Asian Variety, come cookware stores.
They are sharp, simple to sharpen on a cheap pull thru sharpener, and cheap enough to be disposable

 

[ichbin73]

I'm a "chef type" and am also a knife guy in that I love a good knife and love to keep a sharp knife. Also think the high end knives are mostly overrated and are mainly to make the user look good or feel good about himself... Now I do like to see and feel the looks of a high end knife but for my everyday knives I have the Dexter Chef and granton edge slicer, have several Old Hickory's because I love how they sharpen, Just got a Victorinox Chef and it is a NICE knife. Love the RADA paring knives especially the Granny Paring or the "hooked beak". And yes, Got a set once (the Dexter set) and still use the steel, slicer, and Chef. But the soft side case is what I like about that set and the other slots are now occupied by an Old Hickory and a Victorinox...

 

[Ron_L]

We have a Henkels set that was a wedding gift 32 years ago. I use the 10" chef's knife, 6" boning knife, paring knife and slicer. My wife likes the smaller chef's knife.

For competitions I use the Dexter-Russel Sani-Safe chef's knife and boning knife, and the Wusthof Grand Brisket Slicer that is sold through the Mid-Atlantic BBQ Association.