tannerodell
Assistant Cook
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
I need help looking for a good chef knife
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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
Senior Cook
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.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
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
Sous Chef
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
Thanks Scotch, those are good prices for those, all of the Masahiro knives at amaz are over $100.
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)
JA Henkel is a good name in knives. (JMHO)
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!
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!
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