Best block knife sets according to redditors
We found 285 Reddit comments discussing the best block knife sets. We ranked the 141 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 285 Reddit comments discussing the best block knife sets. We ranked the 141 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Review found on its Amazon listing:
>I love this knife set, as I have medical condition where my handgrip size changes in relation to the Fibonacci series.
https://www.amazon.com/Spartan-Knife-Block-Handmade-Magnetic/dp/B00RDZDDCC
or
https://missingdigit.ecwid.com/#!/Spartan-Knife-Block-Maple-&-Walnut-Special-Edition/p/42307051/category=10799533
or probably several others...
Most knives that are not of "department store" quality can be BIFL with proper care. Proper care requires learning how to hone a knife each time before you use it, making sure to wash them by hand instead of a dishwasher, and having them sharpened every few years by a professional.
Personally, I have a set of Wusthof knives that are awesome. Hope this helps!
C'mon OP...
All the customer reviews on amazon are dryly halairous check it out
https://www.amazon.com/Spartan-Knife-Block-Handmade-Magnetic/dp/B00RDZDDCC
I also recommend the Victorinox Fibrox. I just got this set about 6 months ago and they are the best knives I've ever used, even compared to the more expensive forged blade knives my parents own. The handles are very comfortable and secure and they are scary sharp as the tip of my finger can attest. The chefs knife also has a nice weight to it. If you're still unsure because of the plastic handle though, don't buy a whole set right away, just buy one and see how you like it then get a set. And if you get the set I linked, that knife block comes with two empty slots for extra knives.
AJA que y avait du shitpost dans les commentaires sur Amazon.
you can get them for ~$860 on amazon.com - http://www.amazon.com/Deglon-Meeting-Knife-Stainless-Knives/dp/B002JTWRDS
An Amazon registry (I would skip the Kohls cutlery offerings) will limit you somewhat, but there are certainly decent options available. I think your selection of two chef knives, a bread knife, and a paring knife is a good choice. For the most part I'm going to suggest fairly costly knives because, frankly, this isn't /r/culinary.
Chef knives first. Everything I have to say about 8"/210mm knives I would apply to 10"/240mm knives unless I make note.
If you want a hefty Western chef knife, I find Messermeister to be best in show. They take an edge better than other stainless German knives I've owned and they keep it longer. I find the grind and profile to be slightly more modern and workable in the Elite models opposed to the highly popular Wusthof Classic and sundry Henckels lines. The fit and finish on them is on par with Wusthof, which is to say impeccable. Messermeister makes three different handles for its Elite lines and offers the blades in a thinner Stealth version, which I like. Since Messermeister's Amazon offerings are a bit wonky I would highly suggest you look around the site for the style you like. You might even find some other kitchen gadgets you like. If you are interested in a French profile, look at K-Sabatier. A carbon K-Sab is a lot of fun. And though the stainless knives they produce aren't really as magical as their carbons, they're still fine knives.
There are many good Japanese companies and makers to consider. These knives will all be lighter and somewhat thinner than almost any Western knife. If you want something functional and somewhat reasonably priced, Suisin, Mac, and Tojiro have some good options. In the next price bracket up, a Kikuichi, a Yoshihiro, a Takayuki, or a Misono fits the bill, though Misono knives have become incredibly inflated in price. If you have a rich Uncle Ed, slip a Takeda into your list. I would definitely consider other knives at these general price ranges, but they're not available on Amazon.
A few budget suggestions:
To find out who really loves you:
Rich Uncle Ed special:
Unfortunately I didn't spot many knives on Amazon that I have confidence in and feature a Japanese handle. That's a shame because they're a treat.
Unlike my essay on chef knives, I have only one bread knife suggestion, the Mac Superior 270mm bread knife. It's the best Amazon has to offer and one of the best bread knives you can buy. Tojiro makes a clone that sells for less elsewhere if no one gives you one.
Paring knives are a little different. Edge retention and grind are much less important than geometry. I have this Henckels Pro 3" and I like it; the height of the blade is very comfortable. It has no flex, though, so don't expect to use it optimally for boning tasks. I am almost as happy with any Victorinox paring knife. I would suggest you try as many as possible in brick and mortar outlets to figure out what you like.
And finally, storage. A wall mounted magnetic strip is popular. Those made of wood have less chance of scratching or damaging a knife, so they're somewhat preferable, but as long as you pop the knife off tip first you won't damage it. I've used this strip from Winco for the past year at work with no ill effect. A knife block actually is a good storage option if you can find one to fit your collection. The biggest risk is catching the tip when the knife is inserted into the block, but that's not much of a concern if the user is careful. I use a Victorinox block that was a gift at home for most of my house knives. This block is great, I've been told. A drawer insert is another good low space option. I like my Knife Dock for the stuff I want to keep safe. It lets me slip in as many knives as I have space for the handles. This insert from Wusthof is also popular.
I got some Cutco knives from a friend and they are better than some of the junk that you pick up in the grocery store or Wal-Mart, sure. You can get low end Wusthof knives that have plastic handles but they are riveted to the full tang tempered blade and run hundreds of dollars less than Cutco. I have some that are a little higher end and I love them.
To say nothing of the great deal on this Henckel set of forged knives.
Only $952,a saving of $249,an absolute bargain.................https://www.amazon.com/Deglon-Meeting-Knife-Stainless-Knives/dp/B002JTWRDS
Huh?
Do I get hammered that hard for being Canadian? That's just mean.
Hi everyone!! Sorry for the late response, but basically I just used the recipe from sallysbakingaddiction with a few modifications from the first time I made these. (https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/lemon-bars-recipe/)
Some suggestions
As far as cutting:
I really didn't do anything special, but my best advice for smooth cuts is to wait until they’re firm but not too hard. After about an hour at room temp and then an hour in the fridge they were the perfect consistency to cut. I think it’s best to use a really sharp knife and make sure it’s not serrated! If you’re interested in the exact one I used, here’s a link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000IBU9FW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (I used the 8-inch chef's knife). It also makes a huge difference if you wipe down the knife after every cut and if that still doesn’t work, try running it under hot water for a few seconds.
(Also sorry just realised how long this is haha)
Sorry, cost was not the point. You cannot compare 1400 rounds of .223 and 1400 rounds of .22lr. They serve very different purposes. It's like saying the knife attacker had 28 knives in their house. What if 20 of them were this and a set of silverware butter knives? Not exactly the same thing as 28 of these is it?
They might be nice.. but they cost a shit-tonne.
Spartan Knife Block
Do you people not know how to google? I literally typed in "spartan knife block" and a shit load of things came up.
America's Test Kitchen tested some chef's knives, and highly recommends the Victorinox Chef's Knife. An 8 piece set on Amazon comes to just under $150.
I'm not sure if you are looking outside of prepackaged knife sets, but ATC also put together an ideal knife set which includes:
• Victorinox Fibrox Paring Knife: $4.95
• Victorinox Fibrox 8-inch Chef's Knife: $29.95
• Victorinox 10 1/4-Inch Curved Blade Bread Knife, Black Fibrox Handle: $24.95
• Victorinox Fibrox 12-Inch Granton Edge Slicing Knife: $49.95
• Victorinox Fibrox 6-inch Straight Boning Knife: Flexible: $19.95
• J. A. Henckels International Kitchen Shears—Take Apart: $14.95
• Bodum Bistro Universal Knife Block: $44.95
This comes to just under $190.
An even cheaper option is the OXO 14 piece knife set, for which ATC recommends the chef's knife. This costs $99.99 on Amazon.
The reviews are comedy gold
Deglon Meeting Knife Set, Stainless Steel Knives and Block, Set of 4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002JTWRDS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i1N-zbJN1Q836
Wusthof set, Victorinox set.
I'm going to set you a "dream set" if you were filthy rich or a professional chef, too. The Shun Classic Mega set which sells for a whopping $1800.
This Victorinox set might be what you want then.
With the Tojiro set you would also want [the bread knife] (http://www.chefknivestogo.com/toitkbrkn.html) and a ceramic hone which puts you at about $220. You would be missing the slicer and boning knife. Also shears, but let's forget about that for now since you can get those anywhere. Actually the Victorinox boning knife ($30) is excellent and I would just get that if you think it's something you are going to use. As for the slicer, meh. What's it going to do an 8.2" chef's knife wont? Well, slice better of course but how much better? Also a knife block so let's budget $30 for that.
So it's $180 for the Victorinox set and about $280 for the Tojiro "set". The difference here is really that Victorinox knives are tough as hell but don't hold an edge all that well and Tojiros are much harder, hold an edge longer, but can chip if you're not careful. That's not to say Tojiro knives are chippy or anything but they're not going to be very happy if you don't treat them okay.
I have this set and love it. Bit on the expensive side though at $295.
Same brand and quality with fewer knives but only $86
>Spartan knife holder
here
Amazon has Deglons for a little over $700. Crap blades though, be warned.
http://www.amazon.com/Deglon-Meeting-Knife-Stainless-Knives/dp/B002JTWRDS
This is what they recommended when I took some classes at the local culinary school.
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Any of the forged sets from Mercer
https://www.amazon.com/Mercer-Culinary-Genesis-6-Piece-Tempered/dp/B000IBU9FW/
https://www.amazon.com/Mercer-Culinary-Renaissance-6-Piece-Tempered/dp/B004A8NMEO/
They sell similar with different holder, count etc...
They're as good a value as you'll find. You can get the whole set for the price of a single Shun, Henckles etc... Also note that Henckles sells many different grades of knife. This knife is just as good as the bulk of them.
RE cutting board... Just get a decent thick wood cutting board... (Never Glass)
You don't have to spend much to get a decent knife set.
I did a lot of research , and even though the much touted knife by victorinox is a really good knife, it is a bit pricey for my taste. Mind you, kitchen minimalists usually say that all you need is a chef's knife, a paring knife, and a good bread knife.
I purchased this set of chicago cutlery for $15 and some change. (edit) Amazon is now running a 4-for-3 promotion, so this means you buy four items that qualify for this promotion, and you get the lowest priced one free. Not a bad deal at all.
I then purchased this chicago cutlery bread knife for another $15
lastly i purchased a chicago cutlery steel to keep all the knives honed.
So, altogether it tallies up to about $42 (free shipping since it is more than $25). Keep in mind that these items all qualify for the 4-for3 promotion, so you could pick these up, and maybe buy some kitchen shears, and get them free or what not.
So far i am more than happy with my purchase. Could the Victorinox have been a better chef's knife than that Chicago Cultery? probably so. Is it that much better that i need to pay for 1 knife what i paid for almost the whole set? NO.
Just make sure you use some mineral oil on the wood handles. These knives are extremely well built, and have a good heft to them. I sharpened them with the steel, and they cut like a razor.
If you are really set on using all wood knives, then get the chicago cultery steak knife set as well. NOTE: these do not qualify for the 4-for3 promotion.
I purchased the Miu steak knives instead, note that they qualify for the 4-for3 promotion as well.
http://www.amazon.com/MIU-12-Piece-Foodservice-Poly-Handled-Steak/dp/B0009VEOCU/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1261966868&sr=8-16
Hope this helps.
I just wrote a long reply in this thread discussing some Japanese $80 options, but Mercer also deserves praise in this discussion.
If we ask the hypothetical question "what's the cheapest way to outfit a kitchen with professional-quality knives that will tackle all kitchen tasks with aplomb?", I think Mercer's X50 lines are the answer. The Mercer Renaissance, Zum, and Genesis lines stack up right against Wusthof and Henckels for performance and quality (while costing a whole lot less), and the Mercer Millenia stack up against the Victorinox lines.
Mercer even sells small sets that contain every knife you'd ever actually need to cook (Chef's, Paring, Bread, Boning) for $125 or $130 or $139 depending on which handle you want, and even a set with the working-kitchen giant grippy handles if you can handle that and no block for $80.
Buy something to keep them sharp, and there would never be any actual culinary/cooking-related reason to upgrade. Everything above that level is preference, enjoyment, hobby concerns. If you just want to outfit a kitchen with quality sharp knives for every task (and hence, be safer and cook better) I'd buy the $130 set and be done with it. I'm tempted to buy a set for my girlfriend's parents so I don't have to use their 20-year-old Cutco junk over the holidays.
I have this set of Chicago Cutlery knives and we've noticed they are getting dull and some of them have tiny chips in the blade. Are these worth getting sharpened by a pro?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0016P3708/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1418191797&sr=1-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40
I'm glad you came here to ask about this, because we need to set you straight. :)
Do not register for cheap knives. This is definitely a matter of, "you get what you pay for." You don't have to register for a crazy expensive set, but $40 knives are going to be worthless really fast. We registered for these ones, around $100 (normally $150), but they have gone on sale for as low as $80. That said, registering for individual knives is the way to go if you have the time/fucks to give. My fiance and I are not gourmands, so this route worked for us. The knives are a single piece (no concerns of 'separating' from the handle or getting wiggly/loose). They're sharp, and they perform. We're thrilled with them.
Wash your knives by hand as soon as possible after use. Hand dry them, put them back where they belong. This keeps them nicest, longest.
Anyway, this cutting board is pretty cool. I used it for the first time the other day to wash, rinse, and cut some strawberries and it was quite nice. :D
Could a knife dock work for you? You could potentially drimmel out the knife block maybe.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FLQ4EE6/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3ML2NW5IKRPB8&coliid=INDULA7MM65NY&psc=1
Here you go! :)
There are these, which I highly recommend that you AVOID. My dad bought me one for Christmas last year and they're absolutely atrocious. You end up cutting a lot of the flexible bits when trying to put your knives up.
http://www.amazon.com/Deglon-Meeting-Knife-Stainless-Knives/dp/B002JTWRDS/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1324865797&sr=8-4
Get a good set of knives and a large cutting board. They will make chopping lots of ingredients go from a long chore to quick and enjoyable. Stir-frys are a lot less work with good knives. You can pick your own favorite brand, but here is someplace to start: http://www.amazon.com/R-H-Forschner-Victorinox-8-Piece-Knife/dp/B0000CF9AG
I have THIS set and love it. Before these, I had a few Victorinox Fibrox and they are fantastic for the price. Just as good as the set I use now, but they need to be sharpened more often.
> Budget around $100 and am in the US. Looking for a 7 or 8 inch knife
Uh sorry, but for that budget I can line you up for a set of knives :-)
No joke, I could kit out your kitchen in knives for a c note!
100 bucks for a single 8" chef's knife is way overkill for the average home cook. You neither need nor really want what a knife at that price point versus a similar type of knife in a lower price bracket, unless aesthetics are a significant part of your choosing criteria.
OK so I'll suggest a few things here in a sort of scattergun approach, see if anything takes your fancy. Nothing I'm going to recommend is expensive, but some of these are dirt cheap so you could get one or more others in addition to your main pick to have some beater knives around that you don't have to care about.
First bunch are commercial style chef's knives — no frills, moulded handles.
Mundial 8" chef's knife for $15.70 on Amazon. If you want to go up a size, the !0" version for $26.88.
Dexter-Russell 10" for $19.37 on Amazon. The 8" is more than this currently for some reason.
Victorinox Fibrox three-piece bundle (3.25" parer, 8" chef knife and steel) for $52.67 on Amazon. This is great value if you're interested in the Victorinox chef's knife because at its current price it means you're getting the parer and the steel for 10 bucks.
If you don't mind white handles, Mercer cutlery 8" chef's knife for $10.32 on Grainger. And if you want to go really big, the 12" model for the "OMG cheap!" price of $15.60 also on Grainger.
Now ones with riveted handles, wood or resin/plastic scales.
8" Walnut Tranditions chef's knife from Chicago cutlery with riveted walnut handle for $17.95.
Victorinox 8" with rosewood handle, $48 on Amazon
Farberware Pro Forged 8" knife for $11.99 on Amazon.
Now a few oddballs.
Super sharp and super cheap, the Thai-made Kiwi knives. These are available in a lot of Asian grocers apparently but if you need to order online the prices are good on Wokshop. These are the greatest buy in the knife world, decent knives literally for pocket change.
And if you're at all interested in trying some knives with carbon steel blades check out the Old Hickory knives which are probably the cheapest ones going. They look a bit weird but they're pretty damn good by all accounts. There's a great five-piece set which is amazing value, on Amazon it's currently $48. Set includes a 3.25" Paring Knife, 4" Paring Knife, 7" Butcher's Knife, 6" Boning Knife and an 8" Slicing Knife.
My husband is a chef and he told me this brand They last forever and a lot of the time you can find them cheap at stores like Ross. I got this set at ross for 19.99 3 years ago and they are still super sharp
I'm a sucker for nice pens. I'd probably blow it on fountain pens or ink. Or nice paper.
If you live alone and don't have a couple of nice kitchen knives, but want to cook for yourself and save some dough/learn a new skill/whatever, you could always pick up a decent quality knife set. It's not the nicest set in existence, but it's solid quality and a good variety of tools.
Oh wait you're 15? Uh... I dunno.
I was looking at getting a whole new set. This is what I had in mind. Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Signature 19-Piece Knife Set with Block https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009RUZ86/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_ZzRMwbXWA9HT5
Came here to say this. The knives are great, while they're sharp. But that doesn't last very long (and I'm gentle with my knives... hand wash, never put in the sink, run them across a steel fairly regularly).
If you're looking for good cheap knives, I love my Forschners
Victorinox does make forged knives, but they're more expensive, and they're not the knives that people rave about on Reddit.
I've found for all the things that sit on your counter Amazon is a good resource. For each thing you could want there is typically a fairly decently priced set that is very highly reviewed. Such as these knives and this slow cooker.
I can't help you much with "healthy" food choices, I like meat :)
I believe your standard cuisinart food processors come with a huge amount of attatchments and modifications for all kinds of wacky things, like turning it into a meat grinder or a deli slicer. I have not tested the slicer on mine and don't know if its appropriately thin enough. I don't use that much thin cuts and don't need a l arge volume of consistent slices so I just get by with my quality chef knives and take it as an opportunity to practice knife skills. You can totally cut a salami paper thin and slightly transparent with a good knife. Unless you're making a ton of food, you spend more time cleaning and assembling the cuisinart than just using a good knife, even if the knife is slower.
This is a super sharp high quality set of knives I use and recommend, they're not top of the line but they will give you paper thin salami slices. Everything I've ever cut with them feels like cutting butter. http://www.amazon.com/Mercer-Culinary-Genesis-6-Piece-Forged/dp/B000IBU9FW
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RDZDDCC/ref=strm_fun_79_nad_126_2 link :)
LOL!!! Some of the 4 and 5 star revies for this product on Amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/Deglon-Meeting-Knife-Stainless-Knives/product-reviews/B002JTWRDS/ref=cm_cr_dp_all_helpful?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending
> You know how you instinctively move your foot when a sharp knife falls over the edge of the counter? With Deglon's stack of four sharp knives, now you have little chance of escaping without a deep laceration or puncture wound.
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> I really do love this set! Had a lot of trouble with my other sets cutting the bodies... Perfect for guys like me... Have fun with it and dont cut yourself! xD
> Dexter
> With most chef's knives, I've always used the knuckles on my opposing hand to guide the blade, producing straight, even and safe cuts. But the hollow space in the Deglon chef's knife has been revelatory, allowing my knuckles, and occasionally my fingers, to merge and become one with the blade. Now rather than subjecting the knife to the narrow constraints of my rote technique, the blade is free to cut where it feels it should go. Instead of a boring uniform julienne, every piece of cut food is like a snowflake, unique in shape and size. Cooking used to be about the end product, but now I just spend hours slicing, dicing and mincing, sometimes all three at the same time.
> The nesting design is also eminently practical and space efficient. I highly recommend it to anyone who cannot afford sufficient storage space in their kitchen because they spent $1,000 on 4 knives.
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> I love this knife set, as I have medical condition where my handgrip size changes in relation to the Fibonacci series.
I use this drawer insert for my larger knives. The one linked below is lined with cork making it very gentle on your edges.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004T2ZPQY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Your'e gonna want some awesome new knives.
this to keep all your cords in place.
this so you don't have trouble plugging in all your stuff.
this can be used to keep track of all the tiny pieces (e.g. batteries, screws, etc.).
I personally use this everyday, it's the best.
these to keep you clean.
everyone needs one of these.
gotta put all the shoes somewhere.
something like this will come in handy.
It's the small details that count.
this could help when moving everything in.
And then get one of these bad boys for you!
okay I think I put enough for now, hope it helps.
Buy the Old Hickory knife set and buy the skinner knife. http://amzn.com/B000M2R6C6. These are carbon steel knives and will last forever if you take care of them properly.
this is another set I just saw: https://www.amazon.com/ZWILLING-J-Henckels-30707-000-Signature/dp/B0000DBIKI/ref=sr_1_60?keywords=knife%2Bset&qid=1563302701&s=gateway&sr=8-60&th=1
http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-8-Piece-Knife-Block-Set/dp/B0000CF9AG
The Victorinox knives with the textured rubber\plastic handles are seriously great bang for your buck.
You might look into building your own set piece meal and only getting the knives you want and a cheap generic block, may save some cash that way.
Edit: Actually since you are going to school, something like this http://www.amazon.com/Winco-Compartment-Knife-Bag-Black/dp/B001RJTX9C will probably suit more than a block.
Welcome/congrats on moving into your apartment!! I recently moved into my first apartment, and it drives me crazy discovering all the little things I need.
I suggest you get a good knife set (I bought this set for myself and I LOVE it) and a couple of cutting boards. The knives are great for a small space because you can just store them in a crock or whatever with the rest of your cooking utensils (thanks, knife covers!) and the cutting boards take up virtually no room in your cabinet.
Congrats again! I'd love to talk decorating or sometime, because I'm super lost in this whole living-on-my-own (college exuded) thing!
Since op never sourced:
Deglon Meeting Knife Set, Stainless Steel Knives and Block, Set of 4
545.11$
https://www.amazon.com/Deglon-Meeting-Knife-Stainless-Knives/dp/B002JTWRDS
Name: "Deglon Meeting Knife Set"
$545
Purchase Link:
https://www.amazon.com/Deglon-Meeting-Knife-Stainless-Knives/dp/B002JTWRDS
Why not post the link to the actual amazon page? ಠ_ಠ
Thanks for responding! Quick question is there any difference between this and the one posted below at this link? http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-8-Piece-Knife-Block-Set/dp/B0000CF9AG
I think we have a different definition of affordable.
Thanks for your input. I'm actually helping my fiancee set up our wedding registry and wanted to see what knives we should select. Most come in the kind of collection you're talking about, but most are pretty expensive from what I was able to find. We're newbies to cooking, so definitely want to take into consideration that we'll still need to feel our way in the kitchen. But in all honesty, I wanted to get something that was at least decent and reputable since either way I was seeing, a set of knives was going to be pricey regardless. I decided on this one, since although a bit pricey, it includes all the essentials plus some extras that when averaged out, come to less than $20/knife. Plus it's Wusthof, which according to my research here and online, is a reputable and high-quality brand.
When I was looking at buying the essential 3 knives from a brand like Wusthof, Henckels or Victorinox, the cumulative price would've been the same if not more than the $130 for the set above.
edit: after doing some research, looks like their Gourmet line is their lower-end line, with assembly being done in China rather than Germany. They are also stamped and not forged. I may actually reconsider purchasing this set now.
I don't recognize the brand, I'm sure I've used something of similar quality tough. I'm going to assume it's similar to the set made by Henckles International (the Chinese ripoff of the German Henckles... notice the slight difference in the logo and the price difference). The Chinese Henckles are decent knives. They sharpen alright, but take a lot more frequent maintenance than my German Henckles. They're the set that wife is allowed to use (she knows not to mess with my good knives without permission).
Your difficulty with sharpening might be due to the metal used in those knives. High quality knives typically have a higher carbon content plus other metals besides iron that help with various things. The higher carbon makes the blades harder, and easier to put a sharp edge on. Or possibly your boss was better at sharpening. The main thing is to keep your knife at a consistent angle. Once you get good, you can feel if it's at the right spot and adjust almost without thinking about it while sharpening.
Also, the more quality knives sometimes use a more effective edge shape. I know Global knives (and lots of other Japanese companies) use the convex edge shape, which is very strong and dulls slowly, but is very difficult to maintain. Most people recommend a tri-stone for sharpening, but I don't actually. Your coarse and med stones are only needed if you let your knife get extremely dull (and a kitchen knife should never actually get dull). Those stones also eat off a lot of metal, so with frequent use, your knife shape can change noticably. For an amateur that wants a decently sharp knife, but doesn't care enough to learn to sharpen one correctly this Sharpener is the only pull sharpener I've used that I like (I actually got one for my grandmother, since her knives were always dull).
But, if you want to learn to sharpen a knife, get a fine stone (type is more preference than anything else) and a honing rod (something with a diamond grit finish or ceramic, the steel rods are basically useless for anything but light honing, this is the one I use). I don't actually have a stone in my kitchen because I don't let my knives don't dull to the point I need anything besides the ceramic rod to re-sharpen/hone the knife. For the stone though, there's tons of youtube videos out there on how to sharpen a knife (plus some nifty kits that have bits that clip onto your blade to hold the angle constant). I found this video that explains things pretty well. Sticking the point of the rod on the cutting board like he does is a good, stable way to learn to use it.
Chef Essential 6 Piece Knife Set With Matching Sheaths, Multicolor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015GDDSTA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GyH5Ab2CMBX5G
This is the one I have but it was on sale when I got it. This set looks to be similar, though I can't vouch for their efficacy:
Cuisinart C55-01-12PCKS Advantage Color Collection 12-Piece Knife Set, Multicolor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FLQ4EE6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_LAH5AbYNN2PQ9
If you're looking for a set of steak knives for dining, then I'd say just buy those as a 6-piece set on their own. they don't need to be super top-notch, and generally speaking, the utility/kitchen knives that come in a knife block with a bunch of dining/steak knives aren't great. you end up paying a premium for the convenience of getting all the knives together as a matching set in a block.
I'd say just find dining knives you like in a set of 6 or whatever, then buy a pairing knife, 8" chef knife, and maybe a bread and fillet knife on their own.
Dalstrong is an excellent brand in terms of value and quality if you're looking for something that's better than what you can find at like, most outlet stores, but not some insane Bob Kramer stuff. you can't find much that competes with the quality of those dalstrong knives for less than double the price. Their Gladiator line is probably about what you're looking for, although the sets can be quite expensive when you're talking about a block of 10 knives or so.
here's the Dalstrong Gladiator 8-piece set - https://dalstrong.com/products/gs-8pc-block
the problem is that they are all utility/kitchen knives, and you'll only ever use like 2 of them. this is typically the case with a block set, unless it's a block with like, 15 pieces, in which case you'll get those dining steak knives... and then like 6 more kitchen knives that you don't need.
https://dalstrong.com/pages/gladiator-series
if you look at all their offerings, you can see that they sell the steak knives from this line as an individual package... so you can get 4 or 5 steak knives for about $70, then spend the remaining money on an "8 chef knife, a bread knife, and maybe a fillet or pairing knife. Also, I hate knife blocks... I use one of these- https://www.amazon.com/Knifedock-drawer-Composite-Material-Identify/dp/B004T2ZPQY
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I'm trolling around here looking for ideas for the same reason you are.
In response to your situation:
I gathered that you are both moving out from under the parents roof for the first time. There's lots of things that can go on the list, depending on what you have already.
Cookware: You're going to want hard anodized nonstick. They are versatile and easy to clean, the key here is that you can use metal utensils on them - which simplifies your utensil shopping. Low range Mid range either of these sets will last you a few years.
Plates/utensils: Plates/bowls are a very personal choice, I'd handle these on your own/with the lady. I've been able to score some awesome sets of plates/bowls/etc at the dollar tree, believe it or not. Knives!.
Kitchen gadgets/appliances: Food Processor, Crock pot, Toaster are essential. Blender, hand blender, stand mixer, waffle maker etc.. are all pretty advanced.
Washer/Dryer: Sears Outlet has great deals on HE washer/dryers. Search their website and see if you find something you like.
Bedroom set: This is a secondary concern, as I'm guessing one of you will be grabbing your bedroom set.
Entertainment: What do you need to entertain yourself? New TV? The seiki 4k displays are ~$300 right now. If you're not planning on subscribing to cable do you have a game console/roku/pc that you can use for movies/shows etc?
Guns: Hopefully you never need to defend your home from an intruder, but if you'd like the insurance go with a shotgun. Remington 870, or something similar. Take a real safety course and spend some time at the range.
http://www.amazon.com/Mercer-Culinary-Genesis-6-Piece-Tempered/dp/B000IBU9FW/ref=pd_sim_79_9?ie=UTF8&dpID=41eqM2lUmAL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR129%2C160_&refRID=1QNFW0AA9QXP1JPXHFY9
So this is a good set then right?
https://www.amazon.com/Zwilling-J-Henckels-Signature-7-Piece/dp/B0000DBIKI/ref=sr_1_2?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1486570435&sr=1-2&keywords=zwilling
I think these would be the German-produced ones you were referring to. About 150 for a set shipped from Amazon prime.
Here's the Made in Germany set, which at $150 also isn't that bad for something you're going to use almost every day for years.
I love these knives -- if you are not into the various colors, you can get them in a single color. I like having the multi colored ones because it is easy to remember that you use a certain color for certain things so you can grab it from the drawer more easily. But to each their own! Here is the link. I literally LOVE cooking with these knives.
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I got it on amazon for $99 but the price has gone up
WUSTHOF Gourmet Seven Piece Starter Block Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GAFGL02/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_U.PtzbXESJBB8
I just made a cork knife storage unit like this, but sides were cork as well.
$8 of cork, hot glue, and about 30 minutes. It works great and I’ve had it for about a year. No sign of deterioration or anything. I used 12x12 squares of quarter inch cork, so it doesn’t work as well with my 11.5 in chef knife. I have leftover cork, so I’ll get around to making a more refined version later.
Mercer has been my new favorite knives for a couple of years now. German steel, great balance and heft, superior handle.
Three nice setups here for a home kitchen here - https://www.amazon.com/Mercer-Culinary-Genesis-6-Piece-Tempered/dp/B000IBU9FW
If you're looking for just one chef's knife, I use this at home, and couldn't be happier with it - https://www.amazon.com/ZELITE-INFINITY-Chef-Knife-inch/dp/B0110EKTUU
Are you talking about something similar to this
https://www.amazon.com/Mercer-Culinary-Genesis-6-Piece-Tempered/dp/B000IBU9FW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1543602889&sr=8-3&keywords=mercer
You don't need to spend a ton of money on a set of high end knives. Victorinox is the gold standard for kick ass knives in my opinion. Restaurants and butchers swear by them because they are of very high quality and inexpensive. I have the 8-piece set [(seen here)] (http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-8-Piece-Knife-Block-Set/dp/B0000CF9AG) and absolutely love them.
Here is a video of Americas Test Kitchen comparing the Victorinox 8 inch chef knife against a bunch of really expensive carbon steel blades.
Edit: I also wanted to mention that I find a use for every blade in the set. Although, I find that the 8 inch chef knife can be a little too big and unwieldy for some tasks like chopping garlic. I would recommend getting a smaller 6 or 7 inch chef or santoku knife to handle more delicate chopping tasks.
€70 on amazon, you probably van find it somewhere else for a lower price
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Spartan-Knife-Block-Handmade-Magnetic/dp/B00RDZDDCC
Hi Auntie! :D I really need these knives.. We have... none. This would be an amazing help. Seriously, I cannot stress how much. I use a butter knife to cut things and it makes them messed up, and I hurt myself and it sucks! Where's the aspirin when you need it?! I love you. Thank you for the contest!
>Thanks! He tends to put our knifes in the dishwasher...... so probably best for the money....... I checked out that brand, I saw this, what do you think about this set?
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> https://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-8-Piece-Knife-Block-Set/dp/B0000CF9AG/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=Fibrox&qid=1573584267&s=home-garden&sr=1-6
I bought a 'kitchenIQ Edge-Grip 2 Stage Knife Sharpener' on Amazon for like $10. It works fine and seems to keep the edges sharp with just a few passes.
It looks like Williams doesn't have the Mercer knife sets anymore, but does sell them individually. I bought the Mercer Renaissance 6-knife set in the glass holder - it's on Amazon.ca here. Camelcamelcamel says its at a historically high price right now, but goes as low as $139 (albeit on Boxing Day - maybe set a price alert and grab it for around the $200 mark - what I paid).
Poking around a bit, it looks like Bed, Bath & Beyond have some decent deals on some quality knife sets, surprisingly. There's a couple Wusthof sets I'm looking at now...that said, you definitely don't need one of those ridiculous 12-14 knife sets with the massive wooden block. I'd say (as would most real cooks/professionals) that you only really need 3-5 good knives at most. And don't store them sharp-side down in a wooden block.
Hey, thank you!
Just curious...do you know much about the maker Wusthof?
http://www.amazon.com/Wusthof-Gourmet-12-Piece-Knife-Block/dp/B003MU9F74/ref=sr_1_11?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1343937905&sr=1-11&keywords=knives
It’s the chef knife from this set.
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Sorry, amigo, but you're not going to find a good set for $50 or lower. You'd be looking at generic steel, sometimes poorly made as well. Of course, there are some people who go that route and have no problems, but I'd say invest into a better set, as it'll be something you'll use and might even pass on.
I got a nice Caphalon Katana Santoku for my Mom, and it's now her go-to knife for everything short of peeling veggies.
Wusthof is also a very reputable name in kitchenware. I have a set back in the US (stationed overseas) and I looooooove it. Great hand feel and amazing balance, I'm very satisfied with them.
There's a pretty good deal for a set of 13 Henckels International knives + wood block on Amazon. $45 for the lot!
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I really really need some kitchen knives. I've never actually owned a set. I just have random hand-me-downs and garage sale relics.
http://www.amazon.com/Ginsu-Essential-Stainless-Hardwood-4852/dp/B001TH8IJ8/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=17MJGPKXODNO7&coliid=I1A2RLKFOJO0AG
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002JTWRDS/?tag=047-20
Seconding wusthof. I have this set and it's my most-loved kitchen thingy. And I cook all the time.
Wusthof Gourmet 12-Piece Knife Set with Block https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003MU9F74/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_QxScvb1ES7293
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003MU9F74/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_QxScvb1ES7293
Also, check thrift stores and garage sales for a cast/iron pan.
Give these knives a shot. You’ll thank me later. When one gets dull toss it and buy a new set.
Definitely do your homework on brands. Many of the very high end companies like Wusthof and J.A. Henckles have a cheaper line of knives that are priced to be accessible to the home user. These knives are typically stamped from a sheet of steel instead of being individually forged like the expensive ones.
I agree with everyone else saying that you really only need three knives, a good chef's of a comfortable length, a sharp paring, and a serrated for soft things. Learn to hone properly and do this regularly to maintain a defined edge. Beware that honing will only maintain an edge and cannot return one to a dull knife so maybe invest in a knife sharpener when you're able or treat yourself to a professional sharpening on occasion.
My personal favorites is anything Wusthof. I own a full set of the Wusthof Gourmet for home use and an (almost!) complete set of the Classics for my professional use. The Gourmets rock for the beginner because they are not as heavy at the Classics. PM me is you have any further questions!
http://www.amazon.com/Wusthof-Gourmet-12-Piece-Knife-Block/dp/B003MU9F74/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369199760&sr=8-1&keywords=wusthof
http://www.amazon.com/Wusthof-Classic-8-Inch-Cooks-Knife/dp/B00005MEH1/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369199905&sr=8-1&keywords=wusthof+classic+eight+inch+chef%27s+knife
In case you need more ideas, I vote for "Chicago Cutlery Walnut Tradition 3-Piece Prep Knife Gift Set" on Amazon for $15.
I just love those knives.
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I just got these and they are very well made and very sharp.
Haha I'm okay now. I laugh about it constantly and was laughing while in the hospital. Ps. I got you on the info-The knives that gave me the cleanest cut that all the nurses rushed to order! :-)
This is the set I bought almost two years ago that is still very sharp even after daily use
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GAFGL02/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?qid=1458162568&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=wusthof&dpPl=1&dpID=41riR0m05WL&ref=plSrch
I was looking at these
My husband and I were so broke when we first moved in together we slept on an air bed for the first couple of months. We didn't have any chairs or a sofa, but we had each other. We had a starter set of pots/pans like this one, and we cooked almost every night in them. 9 years later, I still use some of the pots. I would probably use them all, if I didn't upgrade to a stainless set. We also had this knife set a panini press that we would make grilled mozzarella and pepperoni sandwiches in and dip in tomato soup. We eventually bought a small table set and we spent so much time there just talking. Another random couple of thing that were useful
scrubies
paper towel holder
fruit basket
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I hope you love your new place!
I just got a set of Mercers for my culinary program and they are awesome, I have a Henkel twin and I love it too you can buy the whole twin for about 149 from amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0000DBIKI
But If your looking for a splurge every now and again
http://www.lecreuset.ca/en-ca/?langId=-1&storeId=10151&catalogId=20002
This. This is also me.
I recommend a Chef's Choice
I use it on my Zwilling set
For the money it is actually very easy to beat, if you know anything about knives.
I'd recommend this set: Mercer Culinary Renaissance 6-Piece Knife Set with Tempered-Glass Block
> Rule 4b. All submissions must be original content. If you didn't take the photo, don't post it.
This is one of the product photos of it on Amazon. If you want to post images you found on the internet, try r/pics.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002JTWRDS/
If you think these are really nice knives, you need to get some real really nice knives. You can buy way better for way less money.
I have this set that I think is outstanding and costs a fraction of a similar Cutco set:
http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-8-Piece-Knife-Block-Set/dp/B0000CF9AG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344917332&sr=8-1&keywords=victorinox+knife+set
>If someone sold cars wholesale, and each car contained three hundred individual parts, would you really call it a 2400 piece set if you're only selling eight cars?
No, but you would also not call it an 8 piece set.
Kitchenware is generally sold in "x-piece" sets, where x refers to every individual piece. For example, here is a Henckel 15-piece cutlery set which contains only 13 cutting instruments, along with a sharpener and a storage block:
https://www.amazon.com/J-Henckels-International-Statement/dp/B00GHX5HGG/ref=sr_1_6?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1526191839&sr=1-6&keywords=cutlery+set