Best kitchen knife sets according to redditors
We found 470 Reddit comments discussing the best kitchen knife sets. We ranked the 237 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 470 Reddit comments discussing the best kitchen knife sets. We ranked the 237 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!
This company is called Chef's Vision (says so right on the knives it's just difficult to see). They are made of stainless steel and retail for $50.. Personally I wouldn't buy them but I'm also the type of person who would spend >$100 on a single knife from Wusthof/Henkel/etc. Decently priced for art but possibly not the best knives.
A dull knife is the more dangerous than a sharp knife
Confirmed, dad of a 2 and 6 year old that help me prep in the kitchen. Youngest gets to slice tofu using these bad boys https://smile.amazon.com/StarPack-Nylon-Kitchen-Knife-Piece/dp/B0162AI724/ and oldest gets to use either the larger version of those or a marginally sharper butter knife on some peppers or mushrooms. She's getting close to skilled enough that I'd trust her with a paring knife, though...
https://www.amazon.com/Chefs-Vision-Landscape-Kitchen-Luxury/dp/B01GU9U9KA
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
Would be be offended if you bought him a child safe bread knife? But honestly this is crazy is he a grown man or not! How does he manage to hold down a job?
https://www.amazon.com/StarPack-Nylon-Kitchen-Knife-Piece/dp/B0162AI724
Glad you're helping her cook! I do it with my daughter too. You might like [these knives] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0162AI724?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title) for her. I use them with my 4yo, and have for quite a while now. They're actually really good for cutting, but won't cut her little fingers while she practices and learns knife safety.
https://www.amazon.com/Cutting-Quickly-Favorite-Vegetables-Cheeses/dp/B01D1ZH93G
Here's a link for the set on Amazon! On sale for $50 right now.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GU9U9KA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ot8-yb2HFZPX3
You could do worse than Wusties but you could do a lot better as well. As noted most "sets" are simply ways of selling you knives that you don't need. i.e. the set you cited contains a 5" Kiritsuke prep knife - what is that?
If you've got to go German this pair will serve you better and keep $100 in your pocket. https://www.amazon.com/Wusthof-Classic-Ikon-piece-starter/dp/B00005MEHP/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1494507125&sr=1-2&keywords=wusthof+ikon+classic+chef
I started with German but have since "graduated" to Japanese cutlery. An inexpensive knife like either below will be a better performer and easier to sharpen than any Wustie.
https://www.japaneseknifeimports.com/collections/gesshin-specials/products/gesshin-210mm-stainless-gyuto
http://korin.com/HSU-INGY-210?sc=27&category=280068
The Chef or Gyuto will be your most important knife. Suggest you start with one of your liking and then build your other knives as required.
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.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0162AI724/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527686027&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=kids+safety+knife+set&psc=1
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.
Is your apartment unfurnished? If so you will need some basic furnishings:
As far as basic living supplies go:
School supplies in college are pretty basic- you don't need much, but depending on your major this could go waaay up or down. But as far as I'm concerned your basic supplies are as follows:
Things to consider:
I know its scary, but living alone is great, and studying in a university is really not a huge deal once you get into the rhythm of things. You'll do great, kid.
http://www.amazon.com/Wusthof-8pcsteak-8-Piece-Stainless-Steel-Wooden/dp/B0000631ZP/
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
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)
I can't speak to the quality of the knives but these are the same ones on amazon with a ton of reviews that generally look positive
http://www.amazon.com/kitchen-dining/dp/B0000631ZP
They might be nice.. but they cost a shit-tonne.
I understand that rockwell hardness may seem very important when first buying good knives (I was just as obsessed with it when I was looking for my first), but it's not really all that. 58, or even 56 is ample (especially when you are honing them before use), my victorinox fibrox (56 rockwell) still takes a wicked edge and holds it long enough to do everything I need to do as a home cook.
Also is there any reason why you need a santoku AND a 20cm chef knife? They fulfill very similar roles.
I would recommend this wusthof combo and either the fibrox bread knife or the opinel
If you really crave something with higher rockwell and some swanky looking damascus maybe look at these and maybe this (bear in mind this company ships from japan so it will take a little longer and cost an extra 10 pounds to deliver)
for storage I recommend magnetic racks, these ikea ones are cheap and have very secure, strong magnets
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.
I really like Flex cut knives and gouges. They are a little bit of money but they will last you a life time.
Depending on what you want to do I have found 2 sets This one that is only knives and then This which has a combination of knives and gouges.
Personally if I were you I would go for the second one because it will give you a wider range of things that you can carve.
Preferably, this one. You cannot miss.
Nah, I use a very sharp, very old pocket knife (Holy Cow Shit, this is it )and these three. Here is a fairly cheap one that'd turn the trick.
A good chefs knife (+ perhaps a steel and whetstone if you're doing it properly)
A mandolin, especially if they think their fingers are too long (I don't want one because I think they're lethal).
These are on Amazon
I don't know a ton about knives but we have these Wusthof knives and they're pretty nice.
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)
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.
I would buy one 4qt pot, one medium-sized nonstick frying pan, a baking sheet, a 9x13 baking pan, and a rice cooker to start out. Also a wooden spoon, a spatula, a pair of tongs, a couple of those cutting board mat things, and some cheap bowls to mix things in. And a set of knives. I have these and they are silly-looking but actually great: https://www.amazon.com/Farberware-Classic-Color-6-Piece-Non-Stick/dp/B0050NDYOQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1472837786&sr=1-1&keywords=kitchen+knives+farberware
You might want more stuff but try that and see what you wish you had. You can buy everything from Target or Amazon or something and they'll be pretty cheap.
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
Looks like a global knife.
http://www.amazon.com/Global-G-2338-Starter-Utility-Paring/dp/B000KKUYCY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394045233&sr=8-1&keywords=global+knife+utility+knife
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.
These are just barely serrated, but I totally agree with you - they're the Wusthof 8-piece set
I decided to draw one want and one need, If I win I will let you decide which to get. I created a little pre-horror movie scene scene that shows both items and can be seen here. My drawing skills alone are the real horror show lol.
Need: A new set of towels, my husband and I both have towels filled with holes, fraying and stains any time big spills need cleaned we have to use our towels. I would love to get a pair of new towels and retire the two old towels as the clean up towels.
Want: A new set of kitchen knives, I've been trying to cook healther and eat better which means I've been cooking at home a lot more since we stopped eating fast food. My kitchen knives are old and well crap I would love to replace them.
Thanks for the contest!
If you want to get a knife to whittle you are much better off just getting a wood carving knife. Here is a set in your price range:
https://www.amazon.com/Flexcut-Tool-KN500-3-Piece-Starter/dp/B003Z7XNUO
They also make some folding whittlers, if you want something you can keep in your pocket:
https://www.flexcut.com/home/category/wood-carving-knives/carvin-jack-collection/
$50 for the set, Amazon Link.
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
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/Allstar-Innovations-Clever-Cutter-Chopper/dp/B01D1ZH93G
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RDZDDCC/ref=strm_fun_79_nad_126_2 link :)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000KKUYCY/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1510886628&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=global+knives&dpPl=1&dpID=31ddrIQPAjL&ref=plSrch
I’ve been using this one for a few year now
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 have these and see no reason why they won't hold up. They are great!
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.
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
My random user is /u/sweetbeauty
I had TONS of things in common with my match. She likes lisa frank and I like lisa frank. She likes adorable necklaces and so do it! She likes kinder hippos and I love those damn things!! They are on one of my wishlists. She wants this and I bought that exact same set on 01/30 of this year. She likes Rachael Ray and that is my favorite cookware set. I have her plates in green! She likes colorful knives, guess who bought that set back in March? She has contacts and I have contacts! I just added that to my wish list too. She likes makeup and I love makeup. Those brushes are amazing, btw. She also had quite a few makeup items that I liked, but I wasn't about to link all those. Ditto with books!! My random person is pretty awesome.
Also, welcome!!
RAOAs before foes
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!
Congrats! I like my prime rib medium rare. My favorite is when its cooked over hickory. Can't have steak without steak knives.
/u/bubblybreath would you like to join me for dinner?
No soup for you!
Loving it. I bought this set. To be honest, I don't know exactly what the difference between the three knives are, but they all cut through the wood like butter.
Selling a bunch of kitchen stuff. It's all brand new and unopened. I basically just took the Amazon
price and cut it in half.
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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
Don't worry, /u/Cheesy_Cakes!!
I'll help fight the zombies with you with my pretty colored knives!
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
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
Buy some of this shit. It's dope.
Also, this fucker is rad.
These motherfuckers will come in handy.
Don't forget this thing.
Get a quality chef knife if you don’t have one yet and are cooking a lot. I would say if you want a western knife, a BILF one would be the Wustof Classic Ikon. It is a good price and built like a tank but has the balance of a ballerina. Great great value at the price of $170. They also have it packaged with a Wustof Classic Ikon pairing knife for $190 if you need one of those.
Wusthof Classic IKON Cook’s Knife,4596-7/20 8 Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YMURSE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_JAYxCbMNSEENH
Wusthof Classic Ikon two piece starter set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005MEHP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_TCYxCbZEWS00F
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
You might be right, but it might be coming down to the following choices:
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Wusthof Classic Ikon
Wüsthof Classic Ikon Bread Knife 23cm Black - £89.00
Wüsthof tr9606 N Christmas Set 2 Knives Classic IKON (Chef's + Paring) - £103.36
Wusthof Classic Ikon Utility Knife 12 cm - £51.90
Wusthof Hanging Sharpening Steel with Black Base, 26 cm - £18.58
Total (including shipping): £265.84
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Tojiro DP
Tojiro DP Cobalt Alloy 3 Layers Bread Slicer 215mm - £49.93
Tojiro DP Cobalt Alloy 3 Layers Chef Knife(Gyuto) 210mm - £57.73
Tojiro DP Cobalt Alloy 3 Layers Petty Knife(Utility) 120mm - £35.89
Tojiro DP Cobalt Alloy 3 Layers Petty Knife(Utility) 180mm - £42.91
King Combination Grit Waterstone (Grinding stone) Sharpening Whetstone with Stand #1000/#6000 - £35.89 (added to get free shipping over a certain price point)
Total (including shipping): £220.12
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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.
No problem! Happy to help with any knife/kitchen stuff.
>then I'll just buy a separate steak knife set
Going to just throw this out here.
https://www.amazon.com/Wusthof-8-Piece-Stainless-Steel-Steak-Wooden/dp/B0000631ZP/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=wusthof+steak+knife&qid=1557075724&s=gateway&sr=8-7
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
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>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
I really don't like how they cut steak - a good non-serrated blade is much more to my preference (of course, this is purely subjective, to each their own).
I'm about to pull the trigger on this Messermeister set to replace this serrated set, I'm just looking for a set of knife guards for the Messermeister's...
I have 5 Global knives (set of small paring, medium chopping, large chopping; medium chopping fluted; and bread) plus a small Global sharpener, total spent ~$300
They are awesome. Highly recommended. I used the medium fluted one regularly for a year before I noticed it wasn't as sharp as before, and a few swipes through the sharpener and it was nearly new again. i fully expect these knives to last me 10, 20, who knows how many years, or until i decide i want even better knives that cost many times more
the only caveat is that they don't have solid metal handles (there is a cavity inside i guess) so they aren't heavily weighted towards the handle like those knives with heavy wood handles (fancy knives or not). i think i prefer this as it makes me more agile with the knife, but this is probably a personal preference
backstory: i used to have my dad's knives which were old and crappy. got sick of those and bought myself a ~$90 Cuisinart knife set with wood block. came with like 15 knives. I thought it was awesome but the knives barely held and edge and i only ever found myself using 2 or 3 of the knives anyways (i later sold the whole set at a garage sale for maybe $10, they just weren't worth it). A buddy got me 1 Global knife for christmas a couple years ago and it blew my fucking mind. So sharp, precise, effortless. I'm sure this is all relative and there are even better more expensive knives. Even with my 5 knives I have now, I still only use probably 2 of them regularly, but I still prefer the option of having a bread knife, a large/medium/small knife, and something that is fluted for easier fast chopping
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.
As fellow apartment dwellers, we also kept our list limited. Below are the very best gifts we received and still use regularly:
A fuzzy-logic rice cooker. In the first years of our marriage, we ate from the rice cooker 4 times a week. The number of things you can make in one is astounding! Avoid bulky, single use appliances.
A few good knives should see you through all of your kitchen needs; you can always add a bread knife at a later date.
Nice everyday plates. Like other posters here, I strongly recommend against china. Most of us don't entertain on the scale to make it worthwhile. It is delicate and it takes up space. Find some semi-formal daily use plates that are still nice enough for holiday dinners.
We also received this Anolon cookware set which I love, partially because it was half that price when it was gifted to us, and after four years of daily use, I've learned which pans are the ones I use regularly and can replace them with higher quality ones that fit my needs.
I had to buy knives when my roommate moved out a while ago, and was very happy with these choices:
Kyocera Ceramic Paring Knife
Victorinox 10" Chef's Knife
Henckels Steak Knifes
The chef and paring knife are all you really need for food preperation, and the serrated knifes are good for when you serve meat that needs to be cut, like steak.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002JTWRDS/?tag=047-20
I have these ones. They have so many different ones, and sometimes they go on sale for pretty cheap, since they have them in some stores.
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
Here you go:
Amazon
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Design Swan
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! :-)
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
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
> 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