I need help looking for a good chef knife

[tannerodell]

Personally the only knives I deal with are global. I love them and they are very high quality. an 8 inch chefs is 90 dollars, but with a coupon you can probly get 20 percent off of that. I ordered mine on line

[Katie H]

Regardless of the size, material and price of the knife...you should hold it and feel it in your hand. As someone already mentioned, a costly knife is no good to you if it doesn't feel right when you use it. And, you will use a good knife often.

[DrThunder88]

Originally Posted by SShepherd

actually, the 440 grades of stainless are medium to high carbon content
(from .65-.75 for 440a, to .95- 1.2 in 440C)

low carbon steels are generally softer, and have less edge holding, meaning they need to be sharpened more often.

I over simplifyied things a little

Oops, I misspoke! The 440-series steels are pretty good. I was thinking of 1.4116, which is less good. It's serviceable, of course, being similar to the steel in Victorinox blades, but definitely not worth paying too much extra for.

[SShepherd]

Originally Posted by DrThunder88

Oops, I misspoke! The 440-series steels are pretty good. I was thinking of 1.4116, which is less good. It's serviceable, of course, being similar to the steel in Victorinox blades, but definitely not worth paying too much extra for.

I couldn't agree more

if it doesnt say 440C, it's 440A..and thats probably the bottom of whats acceptable for a good kitchen knife.

[buzzard767]

Originally Posted by SShepherd

I couldn't agree more

if it doesnt say 440C, it's 440A..and thats probably the bottom of whats acceptable for a good kitchen knife.

Tell me if I'm wrong, but isn't 440A used because it's #1 Cheap and #2 Highly stainless? Why else would they be made out of such soft, crappy edge stuff?

Buzz

[SShepherd]

Originally Posted by buzzard767

Tell me if I'm wrong, but isn't 440A used because it's #1 Cheap and #2 Highly stainless? Why else would they be made out of such soft, crappy edge stuff?

Buzz

100% correct

[Lefty7887]

Originally Posted by Scotch

Masahiro knives are a great buy. This 180mm Santoku is only $42.95:



There are several other sizes and styles available for similar prices here.

Thanks Scotch, those are good prices for those, all of the Masahiro knives at amaz are over $100.

[Lefty7887]

Here is another option for you, Amazon.com: J.A. Henckels International Henckels Classic 7-Inch Santoku Knife with Hollow Edge: Home & Garden

JA Henkel is a good name in knives. (JMHO)

[MaryE]

Hi!

I love my Wusthof 7-inch Grand Prix Santoku! The Forschner Victorinox Fibrox Santoku is also a great knife for a good price.

But, like others have said, the feel of the knife is really important and for that reason, it's a good idea to see and hold and handle knives in person before buying.

Good luck!

[Lithan]

Wusthof 9" Chefs for 7 years here. It's a nice knife.