Inexpensive Knives

[kitchenelf]

a bit snippy

Hey, this thread is about knives, not scissors! Sorry, couldn't help it - I'm off to bed - just stupid slaphappy!

 

[Gossie]

Hey, this thread is about knives, not scissors! Sorry, couldn't help it - I'm off to bed - just stupid slaphappy!

Yes ma'am lol

sorry bout the private msg, i must have a popup blocker going .. not sure how to turn it off. it's gb's fault, he got me into firefox LOL

 

[bevkile]

http://www.happychefuniforms.com/800-347-0288/Knives_Cases_Etc.cfm?SubID=245

Try this site. For an inexpensive knife, I like the Dexter Russell. You will want a good knife sharpener, in any case.

 

[Gossie]

WOO HOO!!! Thanks :0) I ordered a catalog.

 

[Ron W.]

Sam's club has a 5 piece Wolfgang Puck set for $20.00.
Four santokus, 3" 5" 7" & 9" and a knife block.

I've not used these myself but have been told that they are very good.

http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=332916

go to eBay if you want to see a picture.

 

[thymeless]

Try this site. For an inexpensive knife, I like the Dexter Russell. You will want a good knife sharpener, in any case.

I've got a Dexter Russell Santoku I like.

thymeless

 

[HickoryHacker]

Hi Cindy - several others have mentioned it, but how the knife fits in your hand is the most important thing. I read that you have small hands - the Victorinox / Forschners and Dexter Russells' handles might be too large for you. You'll have to try them out and see for yourself. I have very large hands, and I own a couple of el cheapo Mundial commercial boning knives that I simply love. I also own a couple Forschners that fit my hand well. Many knife manufacturers "downsize" their handles as the blades get smaller....and those tiny handles drive people like me absolutely loopy. Chopping onions for a couple hours with a knife that doesn't fit is a painful experience. Sharp, cheap knives will serve you better than an expensive dull knife.

I'd say you can get a good serviceable knife for around 20-50 dollars; the Santokus several folks have mentioned are nice for small hands. Do you have a T.J. Maxx, Marshalls or Tuesday Morning in your town? Wander in there when you have some time and see what they've got. I've had good luck at second-hand stores and yard sales as well...you just have to stay vigilant. Good luck!

 

[Caine]

Either of THESE SETS will work for you until you are ready to step up to investment quality knives.

 

[Andy M.]

I used an inexpensive Chicago Cutlery set for years before upgrading.

 

[Gossie]

You guys are great!!!! I've learned so much about knives and even learned about brands I didn't know anything about. You have all made me feel more confident about picking one or a few out.

I picked up a set of the Miracle Blades. Why? Cuz they are the ones that I will leave in the kitchen that ANYONE can use for whatever they want to use them for.

I picked up a couple of santoku's, already my DH wants to use it for a cheese knife. LoL In a couple of months, I'm going to get a sharpending system and I'm going to try to do the butcher knife myself. If you don't hear from after that, it means I did too good a job and chopped off my fingers, and can't type anymore.

Thanks again for all your help!!

 

[Ron W.]

I ordered a 3 pc Kitchenaid set to see what thier quality is like.

http://www.amazon.com/KitchenAid-3-Piece-Red-Silicone-Cutlery/dp/B000H25Q7S/sr=1-9/qid=1162844324/ref=sr_1_9/002-9933648-3080026?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen

 

[Gossie]

I ordered a 3 pc Kitchenaid set to see what thier quality is like.

http://www.amazon.com/KitchenAid-3-Piece-Red-Silicone-Cutlery/dp/B000H25Q7S/sr=1-9/qid=1162844324/ref=sr_1_9/002-9933648-3080026?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen

I saw this one this morning at TuesdayMorning.com

http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/s7ondemand/brochure/flash_brochure.jsp?company=TuesdayMorningCorporation&sku=November06&config=November06&zoomwidth=1200&zoomheight=800

I believe it said it was $14.99 .. Kitchen Aid with metal handles

 

[T-roy]

I found a chef's knife comparison in the December 2002 cooks illustrated. The winner was a Forschner 8 in. chef's that weighs 7.1 oz. & currently costs $23.95
http://cutlerymania.com/knives/ProductInformation.asp?ProductID=96

Number 2 was a Wusthof Grand Prix 8.2 oz.
Number 3 was an Oxo mv55 8 oz.
Number 4 was a J.A. Henckels four star 7.7 oz.

In the article they state that all the knives were good but some testers liked the lightweight knives & the softer textured plastic handles, some liked a heavier knife.
Here's an interesting quote from the article (As for forged vs. stamped, it simply doesn't matter, nor does the existence of a bolster). I'm not sure I'm buying either one of those comments but we are talking about inexpensive knives.

 

[Ron W.]

I have a Forschner fibrox 10" chef's knife and of all of my knives that's the one that need sharpened most often.

Maybe if I used the steel every time I used it might help.

When it is sharp it cuts nicely and there are uses where a knife with a thin blade is prefered.