Kitchen Knives

[The_Rural_Juror]

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I'm looking for an all around "Chef's" knife for a gift. Max I am wanting to spend is ~$100CAD

The following come well reviewed but I am open for suggestions

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B000638D32/...v_ov_lig_dp_it

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B002R1CGV6/...v_ov_lig_dp_it

Some on zwilling.ca with imperfections. Most people wouldn't notice them and wouldn't care after a few uses. 10% off with mailing list signup. https://www.zwilling.com/ca/zwilling...rofessional-s/

This is the same one that I have above. https://www.zwilling.com/ca/zwilling...ry_pro#start=1 A good sturdy knife for the price but a bit on the heavier side if you are used to Japanese knives.

This Shun is a little bit more but looks nicer. https://www.amazon.ca/Shun-SWT0718-7...itchen&sr=1-14

or maybe even this one. https://www.williams-sonoma.ca/shun-...ch-chefs-knife

[dj_rice]

Just get a knife block from Canadian Tire. Dont need no fancy knives. End thread. LOL

For my daily cooking, I use a Cuisinart Japanese set. On sale back then for $69.99 easier than breaking out my suit case school set

[The_Rural_Juror]

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Just get a knife block from Canadian Tire. Dont need no fancy knives. End thread. LOL

For my daily cooking, I use a Cuisinart Japanese set. On sale back then for $69.99 easier than breaking out my suit case school set

Are you still cooking professionally?

[dj_rice]

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Are you still cooking professionally?

Nope.

[msommers]

Lee Valley actually has great kitchen knives, been using these for years. Knifewear has great stuff, without question. Whatever you do, gotta keep it sharp and often.

https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop...s?item=60W0510

[The_Rural_Juror]

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Lee Valley actually has great kitchen knives, been using these for years. Knifewear has great stuff, without question. Whatever you do, gotta keep it sharp and often.

https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop...s?item=60W0510

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Nope.

You could make a killing teaching people how to make fried rice.

[HHURICANE1]

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Just get a knife block from Canadian Tire. Dont need no fancy knives. End thread. LOL

For my daily cooking, I use a Cuisinart Japanese set. On sale back then for $69.99 easier than breaking out my suit case school set

Yup. Got one of these myself. Seems to hold an edge pretty well. Still want a couple good Japanese knifes though.

[sxtasy]

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Just get a knife block from Canadian Tire. Dont need no fancy knives. End thread. LOL

For my daily cooking, I use a Cuisinart Japanese set. On sale back then for $69.99 easier than breaking out my suit case school set

The wife wants some fancy knives for Christmas, so logic thrown out the window here.

[ExtraSlow]

Get the Damascus Japanese type fornlooks
Baller and practical gift.

[The_Rural_Juror]

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The wife wants some fancy knives for Christmas, so logic thrown out the window here.

How fancy?

[The_Rural_Juror]

https://www.williams-sonoma.ca/wusth...-santoku-knife

$140 before 20% off using code "EXTRA"

[The_Penguin]

Not very baller, but someone else posted in the "latest purchase thread" so at least 2 Beyonders like these.
The Dalstrong knives seem to be pretty good. https://www.amazon.ca/stores/Dalstro...A?ref_=ast_bln

[Rocket1k78]

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Better to get knifewear sharpen it than send it in. I think it's around $15. They do a good job and can probably do better than the factory edge. The pull style sharpeners aren't good for the edges and I believe that it dulls your knife faster.

Shit! looks like im taking it in. So dont use the pull thing at all right?

[dj_rice]

https://forums.beyond.ca/threads/413...09#post4924509

Is this a good enough knife to cut orange slices and apples?

[msommers]

Wonder if it's a flip from Knifewear's recent garage sale. Looks cool though

[tirebob]

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Not very baller, but someone else posted in the "latest purchase thread" so at least 2 Beyonders like these.
The Dalstrong knives seem to be pretty good. https://www.amazon.ca/stores/Dalstro...A?ref_=ast_bln

That was me actually. I waffled forever trying to find a solid 14 inch slicer for doing big briskets etc and it isn't an easy or cheap find. Online people both love and hate the Dalstrong line so I was hesitant, but in the end I caved and ordered one of the Shogun series and I must say I am not disappointed at all for the money! I have never had any brand new knife or edge tool I haven't taken to the water stones upon purchase to put a final edge on I would be happy with before using the first time, but that Dalstrong is full blown shaving sharp right out of the box which is nice. 62+ on the Rockwell hardness scale it should hold an edge well and not be a nightmare to resharpen (with quality kit), G10 handle material is nice and durable. Overall a heck of a knife for the price. Long term will tell...

https://dalstrong.ca/products/shogun...-carving-knife

[msommers]

What's the disadvantage to serrated vs. those ones?

[theedge111]

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https://forums.beyond.ca/threads/413...09#post4924509

Is this a good enough knife to cut orange slices and apples?

No I bought it from out east I’ve got a lot more then $275 into it but need to pay for a garage sale purchase haha

[The_Rural_Juror]

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Shit! looks like im taking it in. So dont use the pull thing at all right?

Save the pull thingy for a cheap knife. The whetstones aren't too expensive, considering how long they last, and sharpening takes only a few minutes a knife. Knifewear and Lee Valley carries them.
Knifewear is $15 for the large japanese knives and you have to leave it with them for a few days. They sharpen with several stones/belts and polish. The Farmer's Market location sharpens too.

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What's the disadvantage to serrated vs. those ones?

They're for different purposes. I use serrated for bread. Some people find it easier to use on tomatoes.
The big downside to serrated is that you can't really sharpen them well and you don't get a smooth cut. That's why meat slicers are so long. Ideally you cut the meat in one motion.

[ExtraSlow]

Cal-don sharpening does a nice job too.