I'm 43 years old and have finally decided (after watching the Food Network for about a year and a half) that it's time for me to learn how to actually cook something.
I apologize for these questions, but the only way I know to learn is to ask the experts.
1) Should a Chef's Knife be the first knife I purchase?
2) What length should I purchase?
3) I don't want to put a lot of money into a chef's knife but don't want something that will fall apart or go dull after a week. Can I get a quality chef's knife for under $30? (some brands I've seen for around that price are: Victorinox, Oxo, JA Henckels, Chicago Cutlery, Furi Rachel Rays, Rada, etc.)
4) What chef's knife would you recommend in that price range (remember, I'm a newbie and will never be a professional)?
5) Am I better off getting a single chef's knife or something like a Ginsu 14 piece stainless steel set with a block (that includes a chef's knife) for $60 or so?
6) What other advice would you give someone just starting out as far as required 'hardware'?
I will only be cooking for my family of 4 and family gatherings.
Thank you for your help.
TripleB
I apologize for these questions, but the only way I know to learn is to ask the experts.
1) Should a Chef's Knife be the first knife I purchase?
2) What length should I purchase?
3) I don't want to put a lot of money into a chef's knife but don't want something that will fall apart or go dull after a week. Can I get a quality chef's knife for under $30? (some brands I've seen for around that price are: Victorinox, Oxo, JA Henckels, Chicago Cutlery, Furi Rachel Rays, Rada, etc.)
4) What chef's knife would you recommend in that price range (remember, I'm a newbie and will never be a professional)?
5) Am I better off getting a single chef's knife or something like a Ginsu 14 piece stainless steel set with a block (that includes a chef's knife) for $60 or so?
6) What other advice would you give someone just starting out as far as required 'hardware'?
I will only be cooking for my family of 4 and family gatherings.
Thank you for your help.
TripleB