Maybe knife talk is over rated but what are you cutting with and why? I like heavy german steel but have never really tried anything else. Well other than a 30 year old set of Chicago cutlery that is like the energizer bunny... : ) Not to mention is heavy american steel, I think?
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Founding Member
- Jul 2014
- 1109
- Brentwood, CA
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Mark Garetz
Rec Tec pellet grill
Weber Genesis Gasser
Maverick ET-732 and Thermapen and others
I used to be a big Wusthof fan. Then I tried some Japanese blades (Tojiro) and the edge was much better, so I replaced my Wusthof's with those. One day I tried a Shun Classic and I was in love - pretty much all I use now. They are great - well balanced and really hold an edge. Didn't think I would like the D handle but they fit my hand perfectly and are very comfortable. Now going back to a Western-style handle is awkward.
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Founding Member & Owner of SnS Grills
- May 2014
- 4905
- Charlotte, NC
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- Slow 'N Sear Kamado
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Originally posted by mgaretz View PostI used to be a big Wusthof fan. Then I tried some Japanese blades (Tojiro) and the edge was much better, so I replaced my Wusthof's with those. One day I tried a Shun Classic and I was in love - pretty much all I use now. They are great - well balanced and really hold an edge. Didn't think I would like the D handle but they fit my hand perfectly and are very comfortable. Now going back to a Western-style handle is awkward.
I'm not as wise as Mark so I still have a set of Wusthof knives. I also have these which were recommended by Meathead: Rapala Fillet Knife and Messermeister Meridian Elite Forged 10" Slicer
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I have tried many different knives, many of the good quality. Like mgaretz, when I tried Shun, I was done trying different knives. I have been using Shun for 5 plus years and they hold their sharpness and are fun to use in the kitchen. I recently cooked a brisket and used my chinook salmon knife to cut it, which is a high quality German steel blade and is long enough for filleting 30 plus pound salmon which Shun doesn't make a comparable knife. Other than that, Shun is it. They are awesome! Crimedawg
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- May 2014
- 18451
- Clare, Michigan area
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Smokers / Grills- Yoder loaded Wichita offset smoker
- PBC
- Grilla Silverbac pellet grill
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- Masterbuilt Gravity 560
- Masterbuilt Digital Charcoal Cabinet
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- Weber 26" Original Kettle Premium (light blue)
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- Weber Smokey Joe Silver (14.5")
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- A few straggler Maverick ET-732s
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- Thermapen MkII, orange & purple
- ThermoPop, yellow, plus a few more in a drawer for gifts
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I use a set of black plastic handled cheapies from wally world we got at our wedding in '02. I should invest in new knives.
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I used some old cheap knives for years. I'd sharpen them myself and they would get dull pretty quickly. Last year I finally splurged and bought what I thought was a decent set of Henckels. They were over $150. I was happy for about two to three weeks and then I started to notice rust spots appearing on some of the knives in the knife block. And those were the ones that were NOT being used. I took them back to the store and they allowed me to exchange them for some Cuisinart knives.
I've had the knives for over a year now and I'm satisfied with them. I'd love to have a pro set, but I don't cook for a living. I'd definitely get better ones if I did.
The most important tool you need is a good sharpener. The most dangerous thing in a kitchen is a dull knife. I've bought a dozen sharpeners over the years and all of the small handheld sharpeners have failed me eventually. A couple of years ago I bought a 4-in-1 electric sharpener that does knives, scissor, drill bits and wood chisels. I had not used it until this week. But I was very frustrated because my knives were getting progressively duller and I finally dug it out of the garage.
It took me a few minutes to figure out how to use it, but I was able to restore the edge to all my knives and scissors. It is a thing of joy to use a truly sharp knife again! You can spend a lot of money on knives and even the best ones will get dull. So, getting a really good sharpener is definitely as important, if not more so.
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- Jul 2014
- 1109
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Mark Garetz
Rec Tec pellet grill
Weber Genesis Gasser
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I've used a lot of sharpeners over the years and the one that actually works without ruining your knives is the EdgePro Apex. Manual but you can get a precise angle and has a wide variety of stones. It worked wonders on my Wusthofs, but other than having to touch up my Shun nakiri because it was a closeout store demo, I haven't had to use it on my other Shuns, and I've had them several years now. (Shun will sharpen them for free, but you gave to send them in.) it's also important to use a "steel" regularly, but not the one that most likely came with your set. A ceramic steel is the best.
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- Jul 2014
- 8
- Minnesota
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Brent
Champlin, MN
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Grill and Barbecue Cookbooks
Meathead by Meathead Goldwyn
The Cooks Illustrated Guide to Cooking and Barbecue
Weber's Smoke by Jamie Purviance
Charcoal: New Ways to Cook with Fire by Josiah Citrin
My favorite knife for cutting up birds is my Victorinox 40515 semi stiff 6 inch curved boning knife . It started very sharp and stays that way. I use it for turkey, chicken, pheasant, grouse, etc. For other purposes I have a Henckels set that is ok.
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I have lacked in my attention when it comes to quality knives. I currenty use chefs knife from sams for most of my cutting,chopping and trimming. . Any suggestions on a boning knife. Do I need a flexible or stiff blade? I do sharpen them with a work sharp belt sharpener. I will add that it sharpens quickly and easly. Any info would be helpfull
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- Jul 2014
- 108
- Columbus Ohio
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22.5" WSM, iGrill Thermometer, Thermoworks -Thermopen, Original Cooking Thermometer/Timer, Weber Spirit Grill w/ GrillGrates+Griddle & BBQR'S Delight Smoke Box.
I use wusthof for my knife set, however the knives I use for dinner were given to me by one of my best friends for a wedding gift, they are called Goldhamster from Germany, and they are spectacular. Great balance, the blade cuts through everything like butter. I don't know what he paid for them, but they couldn't be cheap. Jim
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- Jul 2014
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- Columbus Ohio
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22.5" WSM, iGrill Thermometer, Thermoworks -Thermopen, Original Cooking Thermometer/Timer, Weber Spirit Grill w/ GrillGrates+Griddle & BBQR'S Delight Smoke Box.
How do you tell if a sharpener is ruining your knives? Is it obvious and if it is, is it then too late to repair? Thanks. Jim
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Founding Member & Pit Barrel Cooker Queen
- Jul 2014
- 6775
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My toys:
Weber Summit Charcoal Grilling Center (WSCGC) aka Mr. Fancypants
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Weber Summit S650 Gas Grill, named Hot 'n Fast (used mostly for searing and griddling)
Weber Kettle Premium 22" named Kettle Kid, eager to horn in with more cooks in the future
Camp Chef Somerset IV 4-burner outdoor gas range named AfterBurner due to its 30kBTU burners
Adrenaline BBQ Company Gear:SnS Low Profile, DnG, and Large Charcoal Basket, for WSCGC
SnS Deluxe for 22" Kettle
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Cast Iron GriddleGrill Grate for SnSGrill Grates: five 17.375 sections (retired to storage)
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Gokujo Boning and Fillet Knife
3 1/2 inch Paring Knife
I've been using the AccuSharp knife sharpener recommended by Cook's Illustrated. It's about 10 bucks on Amazon, no joke. I have a set of Cutco knives, some of which are serrated (college kids selling knives, c'mon, how can you resist that when you've got a college kid of your own (at the time) ???) , and that AccuSharp sharpens those serrated knives as well. It's amazing. I also have two Victorinox (the Swiss Army Knife guys) knives, the flexible boning knife and the 8 inch chef's knife and they are so amazing (also recommended by Cook's Illustrated) that I might lose a finger on one of these days, they keep their edges so sharp.
Besides that, for veggies, I have two Kyocera ceramic knives that are sharp as all get out. I have a Kyocera ceramic knife sharpener for them. I bought them at a kewl kitchen store in Fredricksburg, Texas after I'd imbibed one of their local brews along with an antelope steak for lunch. You get the picture. Anyway I love them, and they're a lot nicer than some of the other impulse buys I've made. Ask my husband for details.
AccuSharp also sells a scissor sharpener, and since I design and make my own clothes, my sewing scissors being used for paper cutting by the male half of our happy home has edged us toward the divorce attorneys (OK I like to bluff) more times than not. That scissors sharpener is great as well.
Kathryn
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