i need a good Chefs Knife 6-8` whats good whats bad?

Question

Some what new too cooking i need GOOD soild Chefs knife and/or Knife set with easy clean up! I am a single father with 2 kids 7-8 so i need GOOD value and long lasting for a good price! i have looked at 50 different types and kinds i need a GOOD middle of the road knife with a lifetime guarantee

Answer 1

There are many good knives out there - Forschner Victorinox, Chicago Cutlery, Wusthof, JA Henkels.

Look for a knife that is full tang - meaning the blade runs all the way through the handle and the handle is riveted on.

Some blades just run into the handle an inch, but usually they end up breaking and falling out.

Avoid knived that are serrated or advertised as "never need sharpening". The serrations are a pain in the butt when you're trying to cut stuff up. The serrations always seem to catch on the meat and tears instead of slicing.

Another thing to look for is a knife that is on the thick side (less flexible). If a knife is too thin, they become very flexible and can start bowing when you don't want them to.

Answer 2

Try to stick with a good name brand, without going overboard. I love my Henckles knives, and they have lasted me for years. Look for fully forged knives, and not stamped ones, if you can, and you want to feel the knife - see how it balances in your hand. Don't get stuck on the guarantee - some cheap sets will offer you a lifetime one, knowing that 10 years from now, you won't care and just chuck the darned thing. Get a reputable name, make sure it's weighted well and fits your hand, and plan on spending 80-100 on a decent knife, without going crazy. A good Santoku knife is similar to a chefs knife, without the curve at the end and are very versatile, also.

Answer 3

It sounds like you want a good knife. Get a Wusthof they don't need to guarantee their knives their 100 year + history is good enough. Wusthof is located in Solingen, Germany the mecca of knife makers. I have one that is older than most ppl that answer questions here ... Get the 8 inch at least, you might even want a 10 inch.

Buy a couple of paring knives. They are valuable and you can do most small jobs with them... BUT don't get a $40 Wusthof ..get the cheap ones you find on the counter at a restaurant supply store. I have a couple of expensive paring knives but I woudn't buy another one. LOL.... if you are cooking as a pro the expensive paring knives have a way of developing legs and gonig bye bye... the cheap ones always walked back :)

Answer 4

For rhe price get Forchner/ victorinox Get a real good kitchen workhorse 8-10 inch chef knife check out Shun. *

Answer 5

I would research chef knives at Amazon and read the reviews then buy the chef knives at ebay. Here's some different chef knives pages that show ebay listings.

Forschner knife: http://onemanknifefight.net/knife-sword-auction-home/forschner-knife
Furi knife: http://onemanknifefight.net/knife-sword-auction-home/furi-knife

Answer 6

I would go to Target or like store and buy what you can afford. Look for that life time guarentee. The thing with knives is how you take care of them...so, don't put them in the dishwasher...hand wash them. If you read in the owners manuals it will say that hand washing of them is best. If they have wooden handles then I would buy an oil to keep the handles good.

Answer 7

i have and like the ronco set..it cuts thru bone,grissle,tendons,mussles.fat with ease