Knives

[Char]

So, I have lived on my own for almost two years and I don't have a good knife! I am living in a furnished apartment currently and haven't needed one but soon I will be moving out and need to stock up on my own stuff. I just need one really good quality chef's knife. Any reccomendations?

[ChristiRose 4GCplus1]

I have to admit that I'm not sure which of the knives I own would be called a chef's knife... but I'm sure I have one. I have a nice set of JA Henckel knives that I've been very happy with, so I recommend that brand. I'm not sure if they sell knives individually though or just in sets.

[Debra]

I really like my Pampered Chef knives! They're well balanced and very well made. I hate using not as good knives after being spoiled with mine.

[MRS. STEIN]

The best knives I've come across are from Cutco. They're amazing, but you have to buy them directly from a sales rep who comes to your home. One of the things I like about them is that they have a Forever guarantee. Unlike the Lifetime guarantee, your knives can be replaced even after you're gone. So, if you pass them along or something, your grandkids can send them in to be replaced, and they won't have to pay as much for them. Also, they won't dull as quickly as most knives do, and you can get them re-sharpened for free.

[ladytraute]

Wusthof and Henckels are very good. A chef's knife is the wide, long blade, and they come in different sizes. Usually they are pretty good.

Brittany is right - Cutco is very good. They stay really sharp, and they have a super sharpening service that will do it for you.

I would recommend getting a good Chef's knife, a Santoku, a boning, and a paring. then you have it all covered

[Dave Patrick]

If you can find a vintage carbon steel chef's knife, either 8 or 10 inches long, grab it. I think they're the best out there, but they're hard to find for under $100 or so.