I want to invest in a really good kitchen knife that is sharp and chops and dices vegetables really well. I don't know anything about knives, but am willing to pay up to ~$150 or so for it. Any suggestions for what to look for and where to find it (ie, not Target or Walmart)?
2007-01-13 05:16:17 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
I use nothing but Wustof Grand Prix 2. I use my knife everyday at work and love it. If I were you I'd get a Chef's knife. It can do everything. A website where I usually get all my knives from is: http://www.cutleryandmore.com/ , they have a big selection to choose from, as well as good prices.
2007-01-13 05:27:38 · answer #1 · answered by Jake D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on where you live... There are stores called the house of knives they are over priced. however the best knive i have found to cut veggies is a chef knife they tend to have a larger blade than most people are used to but they are awesome. you can even get the self sharpening ones. i personally have a set of Swibo Knives - Swiss army made them and they are awesome. just remember to never put your knife in the dishwasher. it isnt good for the blade. i hope this was helpful.
Some things to look for in a good knive are: the handle is comfortable, the knive has at least three rivets in the handle and that the knife has warranty.
2007-01-13 05:36:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The new Calphalon Katana series is a great buy. they have a knife called a Nakari that is designed just for fruits and vegis. they are all damascus knifes. which means instead of being a single piece of metal stamped or forged. it is multiple layers folded into it self that creates a stronger knife that stays sharp longer than an ordinary knife. and it leaves a beautiful pattern on the blade that can only be made by this process. i am a professional chef and this is my knife of choice. i have gotten rid of all my other knifes and use the katana series. they are worth looking into and for the price the value can't be beat.
2007-01-13 05:46:04 · answer #3 · answered by happychef199 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A Santuko knife. Forged Cutlery is the best quality.
http://www.pamperedchef.biz/renaeroufs
I know the Pampered Chef has a life-time warrenty on their knives. This is the site I've purchased knives from before. Good Luck!
2007-01-13 05:39:32 · answer #4 · answered by Belle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Germans make the best knives in the world..... get a Wustof Santuko.... around $125. Is there a Bed, Bath, Beyond near you. They carry Wusthof.
2007-01-13 05:46:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 10" chefs knife. It's a santoku. I got it from a local kitchen shop, and it was $90. I love it. I use it every single day. It say Zwilling-Henckels on it. You can't pry it out of my hands!
2007-01-13 05:26:04 · answer #6 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
CUTCO, is the ONLY knives we use in our family. They last forever, and backed with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. They can be costly, but well worth the money!
2007-01-13 07:23:04 · answer #7 · answered by Lady Butler 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
6" Serrated Utility Knife
2007-01-13 05:31:33 · answer #8 · answered by hermanda z 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Any "French chef" knife will be perfect for that... and you will NOT have to spend that. Under $50 for sure... actually I grabbed one from a "dollar store" to experiment and it actually works Pretty well... I love experimenting and finding out for myself !!
2007-01-13 05:41:34 · answer #9 · answered by Kitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you need is a good paring knife.......I doubt you would have to pay 150 for a knife..that seems a bit pricey to me
2007-01-13 05:46:45 · answer #10 · answered by buckeyefever7 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋