2006-07-14 06:16:27 · 12 answers · asked by AFwife 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
It depends on what you are cutting.
For raw meats on the bone a filet or boning knife is best.
For larger pieces of meat and for cooked meats it is better to use a slicer (non-serated).
The only other major criteria is that the knife be sharp. Dull knives will not only tear the meat as opposed to cutting it but can also greatly increase the chances that you may cut the wrong meat, such as your finger, if you know what I mean?
Lastly, let the knife do the work. By leaning into or forcing the knife through the meat as you cut it has an adverse affect on the slice, making it uneven and harder to cut the remaining portions.
Target sells economical versions of Henckel knives which are among my favorites, as are Wustoff-Trident and Forshner. But keeping the knives you have sharp can save you the extra investment. Target/Wal-mart, etc. sell a $7 blade straightener which will put a newer edge on most any knife. Follow this process by running the blade over a butcher's steel at a 15 degree angle and you can maintain about any un-serated knife for years to come.
Hope you found this helpful...
2006-07-14 06:35:59 · answer #1 · answered by exec_chef_greg 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The best knives to cut anything are Cutco Knives. They're very expensive. A set can cost you from $200 to $2000.
However, they're a very good investment because they come with a Lifetime Warranty and you can hand it down to your kids and their kids and the warranty still stands.
It's a good investment because over your lifetime, you'll spend more than $2000 replacing old dull knives. I've bought a set and I absolutely love them and use them everyday. I know other people that have them, and I haven't heard a single bad thing about these knives. Everybody tells me how much they love their knives. You should really look into it if you love to cook.
2006-07-14 13:24:32 · answer #2 · answered by ritejoker_1 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Meat is easy to cut, so you don't need anything fancy. An entry level 8 to 10" Wusthoff knife will do fine.
At the restaurants I have worked at, the knives varied a lot, but I have never, ever seen a professional use a cutco knife. You'll see wusthoffs, henckels, a LOT of japanese blades, a few Misonos UX-10s for the executive chefs, and lately, a lot of Kershaw knives.
Regardless of what knife you buy, make sure you learn how to hone it, keep it sharp, and make sure it has a full tang.
2006-07-14 14:19:21 · answer #3 · answered by noambenami 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cutco knives are far superior to any of the compitition.. they pay for themselves if you cook alot though.. i see someone else on here must have had a stint as a cutco sales rep. as well.. been years but i still use only cutco knives.. family member has 30 year old cutco knives and they still look and act like new...
2006-07-14 14:01:28 · answer #4 · answered by valiantw2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a store that specializes in home wares or restaurant supply. There are some moderately priced knives that are more than adequate. Look at French/chefs fillet and boning knives.Find what your comfortable with then go on-line and see if they are cheaper. Cooks .com is a good site
2006-07-14 13:41:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cheap things aren't good and good things aren't cheap. Invest in Cutco. They fit great in your hand, stay super sharp for a long time, and are guaranteed forever. You won't find them in stores, so find a Cutco rep. They will even come out to your house and sharpen the knives for free if you don't want to send them in. Get Cutco.
2006-07-21 01:06:19 · answer #6 · answered by alcachofita 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CUTCO, no questions asked. take my word for it. and if u don't like it, CUTCO comes with a FOREVER guarantee. As part of the guarantee, you have 15 days to try it out and if you don't like it, just send it back. You'll get 100% of your money back. even the shipping. BUT, 99% of customers keep their CUTCO and use it everyday for the rest of their lives!
2006-07-17 02:45:45 · answer #7 · answered by david_db12 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy OXO knives at Bed Bath and Beyond. OXO's other products are great as well. Try their vegetable peeler.
2006-07-14 13:21:12 · answer #8 · answered by noils 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forschner Vitronox series is fantastic and economical. Mine were gifts but you can buy them over the internet but some stores may carry them.
2006-07-14 13:19:19 · answer #9 · answered by psycho-cook 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything with a high-carbon stainless blade. Make sure it is high carbon. It will take a nice sharp edge and be able to re-sharpen well.
Brand: I like Henkle.
2006-07-14 13:22:10 · answer #10 · answered by TeeDawg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋