Best specialty knives according to redditors
We found 42 Reddit comments discussing the best specialty knives. We ranked the 30 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 42 Reddit comments discussing the best specialty knives. We ranked the 30 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
A ceramic knife. There was a display of them at Sams, where the knife came with a vegetable peeler and fruit zester, all with ceramic blades. I though to myself as I bought it I'll waste $10 on this" totally expecting it to be a piece of crap. I'd never heard of ceramic knives before. I later found out that there are professional chefs that only use them, and they usually cost much more than $10. It was the best knife I ever bought. (The only downside is if you drop it, it shatters...) I've since bought a larger one too, and use those 2 knives almost exclusively.
I also bought a cotton candy machine, totally expecting it to be a piece of crap. The whole reason I bought it was because they were advertising on the box that you could make cotton candy from your favorite hard candy. I was expecting to be disappointed, but you really CAN make cotton candy from almost any hard candy. And cotton candy made from LifeSavers is INSANELY GOOD!!!
here is a set you can buy with similar items.
Maybe a Mezzaluna, or a set with a board?
The issue with cutting cheeses is that they are often sticky and will grab the side of the blade. That's why wire works so well. I use a plastic cheese knife that has multiple wedges that works really well.
Similar to this one: The Cheese Knife OKP2 , The Cheese Knives with a Unique Patented Blade, Yellow https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B004XRH0FY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_tq2RDb4334NSQ
Just about any knife that has a way of reducing the surface area in contact with the cheese should do well.
haha
Slicing tool
Under the "frequently bought together" links further down is a set of 5 items, 3 of which he demonstrated.
1-2 Kochmesser (klein - Groß)
1 Spickmesser
1 Brotmesser
Schleifstab
Optional:
Ausbeinmesser
Filetiermesser
Gemüsemesser
Schinken/Sashimi Messer
Tourniermesser
Bei Kochmessern rate ich zu Zwilling, Wüsthof, Victorinox, Gräwe etc. VG-10 ist ein recht beliebter Stahl für japanische (Santoku) Messer. Preislich liegen wir hier ab 30-60€
Spickmesser kannst du eigentlich nehmen was du willst, gibt auch Sets von Zwilling, bei dem du zum Kochmesser ein Spickmesser dazu bekommst.
Brotmesser hab ich mir letztens das hier gegönnt:
https://www.amazon.de/makami-Brotmesser-Griff-Palisanderholz-Geschenkverpackung/dp/B01JLWE44K/ref=sr_1_22?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1526308810&sr=1-22&keywords=brotmesser
Super Ding, viele Brotmesser taugen nichts, das hier ist gut und sieht gut aus. Vom gleichen Hersteller gibt es auch andere Messer, unter anderem Kochmesser, laut Amazon Bewertungen taugen die, hab ich aber persönlich nicht.
Als Schleifstab empfehle ich jedem den Kyocera Keramik Schleifstab.
https://www.amazon.de/Kyocera-334901-Keramik-Schleifstab-CSW-18-gro%C3%9F/dp/B000KKLZ68/ref=sr_1_2?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1526308990&sr=1-2&keywords=kyocera+keramik
Im Gegensatz zu Wetzstahl, schleift dieser (Wetzstahl richtet nur den Grat auf) und taugt für eine kleine Schleifanlage. Fürs richtige Schleifen musst du dich durch Youtube Videos durchklicken und es mit einem Nass-Schleifstein lernen. Lohnt sich auf längere Zeit.
Was ich zusätzlich empfehle sind diese kleinen Messerchen von Victorinox:
https://www.amazon.de/Victorinox-K%C3%BCchenmesser-Set-Wellenschliff-Ergonomischer-Sp%C3%BClmaschinengeeignet/dp/B00BMTWS9E/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1526309174&sr=1-1&keywords=victorinox+messer
Absolut beste Alltagsmesser für Steaks, Wurst und anderen Kleinigkeiten. Bleiben ewig scharf.
We have a plastic ridged knife that is amazing. Basically the ridges keep the cheese from being able to stick to the knife so it just slides through. This looks like the same knife. if you can find one I definitely recommend it.
I recommend buying a single quality chef's knife and a pairing knife for finer work.
Inexpensive pick:
http://www.amazon.com/R-H-Forschner-Victorinox-8-Inch-Fibrox/dp/B000638D32/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1_s9_rk?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&s9r=8a5850a4189e98760118ecb694da07af&itemPosition=1&qid=1229892744&sr=8-1
Expensive pick (the one I use):
http://www.amazon.com/Global-8-Inch-20cm-Cooks-Knife/dp/B00005OL44/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1229892885&sr=8-1
Also consider ceramic if you don't want to sharpen:
http://www.amazon.com/Kyocera-Revolution-5-Inch-Slicing-Knife/dp/B000ESJGZS/ref=pd_sim_hg_5
Pairing Knife:
http://www.amazon.com/Forschner-Victorinox-4-Inch-Paring-Handle/dp/B0001V3UYG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1229893245&sr=1-2
You will want a serrated bread knife as well.
whatever you do, don't buy ridged knives that saw through foods (ginzu, etc). the knife should simply glide through most food effortlessly without sawing.
Don't buy a full set, as you should be able to get by with just two. These are tools and the more you keep your use to just the knives you have, the more adept you will become with them.
Go into a fine cooking store and put a few knives in your hand to see what feels natural.
Enjoy!
I use a Dexter Russell fillet knife. I hone it before every use and sharpen with a work sharp. I've had it probably 10 years.
For red fish and black drum I use a serrated bread knife from Ginsu similar to this. It's thin and flexible but has no problem going through tough scales.
Victorinox 10.25 Inch Swiss... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005LRYNUU?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I've bought them for so many people as gifts. They are great on avocados too!
This is the one I have.
Also, love your username!!
Garnish set.
On my wl, but anything you like, really.
What could be easier? Or, How easy was that?
I personally use a Victorinox 6” boning knife for trimming and slicing. I also use their 10” slicing knife for briskets and other roasts. Good quality blades for a reasonable price and you can get them on amazon! Hope this helps!
6” boning knife
10” slicing knife
That's an apple cut in halves. This is what you need to slice one.
https://www.amazon.com/Rienar-Multifunctional-Handheld-Vegetable-Shreadders/dp/B01EG4GQTE/
Tomato slicer
Personally I favour steel (my home set: Global, wusthof & henckels) but have considerable experience using ceramics at my ex's and was generally impressed. She had a couple of Kyoceras (this kind of thing).
If you are disciplined with your tools I would say go for it as they are super sharp, stay that way without all the fuss of honing and sharpening and from my experience relatively durable.
Why the heck would any pizza shop still use lousy wheel cutters? A mezzaluna knife is quicker, easier, and far more accurate.
Hmm, sounded interesting, but not available anymore. Knife #1, Knife #2, and Knife #3 all look similar. Did you try cutting with it after or before sharpening? The big complaint is that it isn't sharp, so it might do better after sharpening. I don't mind a bit of a project, and I have a full metal shop and wood shop that I think I can use to work on knives.
Name: "Watermelon Slicer Knife"
$10
Purchase Link:
https://www.amazon.com/Latest-Watermelon-Slicer-Knife-Effortlessly/dp/B0711ZS7P4
also this https://www.amazon.com/Veggie-Spiralizer-Vegetable-Terrine-Shredder/dp/B01LZ8FQT5/ref=gbps_img_m-3_62d6_d5567fd5?smid=A1M7ZCI5UQYQVD&pf_rd_p=ffcb75c7-e01d-4198-b44a-8ee857d262d6&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-3&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=14611812011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=2DS3KA5MYP4JFAS81YPE
I just ordered one
Look familiar?
https://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Garnishing-Spiral-Crinkle-Veggies/dp/B000HJXJ6G/
Its a mincing knife.
I got it on Amazon. I have since grossed five fresh mastectomies, three of them today. I have hit a few metal clips and the blade has dulled slightly, but it's still better than the disposable metal knives by a mile.
Vancrown V-213 Ceramic Knives with Sheaths 2 Pieces 6 Inch Ceramic Knife and Peeler (Red) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RD04LO6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_rAY3xbTWN4Y1V
Take a look at Amazon. There is a Turkish company called Pirge who makes knives similar to what you're looking for. It may not be exactly what you want, but it's the best I can think of, stateside anyway.
Sneaky edit: Pirge 71120 Pro2001 Mincing Knife, 26cm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00END8S9K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_mRWfAb16MS6XF
I have one of these cheese knives, and it works really well for softer cheeses like Brie/Camembert or young Gouda and cheddar... pretty much ideal for blocks of Cracker Barrel/Cabot lol.
I'm looking into buying a tool to get thin shaved slices of harder cheeses like aged Goudas... either a wire cutter like [this](Norpro 330 Heavy Duty Adjustable Cheese Slicer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HMB0IM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_aEx2xbSPK2T23) or a tool like [this](Norpro Stainless Steel Cheese Slicer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000SSYY88/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fDx2xb2E8RQMG). Any recommendations would be appreciated.
There are tomato knives...
Edit: I’m adding a link, sorry for being lazy.
Edit 2: They are all thin like that with huge serrations