Knife recommendation

[glenn]

I need to replace my all-purpose knife. I've mostly narrowed it down to a 7" or 8" lightweight chef knife for under $100. I am an infrequent cook, unskilled with knife handling and don't want to spend a fortune. I'll need to buy it online. Thanks for any suggestions. 

[weinoo]

https://www.victorinox.com/us/en/Products/Cutlery/Chef's-Knives/c/CUT_ChefKnives

[paulraphael]

What Mitch said. I found the Victorinox link hard to navigate; it led me to a whole page full of knives. This is probably the one you want: (eG-friendly Amazon.com link)

 

You've had a lot of restaurant meals that were prepped with that, and it's priced like it's still the 20th century. 

 

You'll need to think about sharpening no matter what you buy.

[weinoo]

1 minute ago, paulraphael said:

What Mitch said. I found the Victorinox link hard to navigate; it led me to a whole page full of knives. This is probably the one you want: (eG-friendly Amazon.com link)

 

You've had a lot of restaurant meals that were prepped with that, and it's priced like it's still the 20th century. 

 

You'll need to think about sharpening no matter what you buy.

 

I still have one in my catering knife roll!

[glenn]

Thanks, this seems to fit the bill and with a great price to boot. 

I was looking at reviews of the Global G-2. It comes recommended by several review sites. It's more expensive than the Victorinix but seems very nice. Then again, I will defer to opinions from people that know something 🙂

 

 

Edited February 13, 2023 by glenn
grammar (log)

[chromedome]

I have a lot of Victorinox, and will also endorse that pick. I have a 10-inch, but for most people the 8 is a better pick. The handles are large and comfortable, and they aren't slippery even when wet or greasy. As for PaulRaphael's observation about sharpening, you'll find that a Victorinox takes an edge much more readily than a lot of higher-prestige knives. The downside/tradeoff is that you'll need to do it more often, but I'm personally okay with that. I have an inexpensive whetstone and give mine a few licks whenever it seems to need it, and that's about it.

[rotuts]

@glenn 

 

excellent questions 

 

based on this 

 

''  I am an infrequent cook, unskilled with knife handling and don't want to spend a fortune.  ''

 

as mentioned :

 

Voctorinox.

 

amazon victoriunox knives

 

and indeed the prices have gone up , making with everything lese

 

they do come in wood

 

https://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Fibrox-Chefs-Knife-8-Inch/dp/B000638D32/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=victorinox+knife&qid=1676314805&sr=8-2

 

and 

 

https://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Curved-Fibrox-Boning-Flexible/dp/B0019WQDOU/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=victorinox+knife&qid=1676314805&sr=8-4

 

gets you set for quite some time.

 

and that curved boning knife ?

 

just wait until you start using it , 

 

for , whatever .

 

a keeper

 

I had one of these knives

 

a very very long time ago

 

8 " , wooden handle 

 

possibly this one

 

https://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-Cutlery-Rosewood-8-Inch/dp/B0019WZEUE/ref=sr_1_55?keywords=victorinox+knife&qid=1676314805&sr=8-55&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc

 

ir was a joy to use and easy to take care off.

 

the curved boning style

 

took me 25 years +++  to appreciate

 

maybe more

 

I was busy .

 

 

Edited February 13, 2023 by rotuts (log)

[blue_dolphin]

1 hour ago, glenn said:

Thanks, this seems to fit the bill and with a great price to boot. 

I was looking at reviews of the Global G-2. It comes recommended by several review sites. It's more expensive than the Victorinix but seems very nice. Then again, I will defer to opinions from people that know something 🙂

 

 

 

I agree the Victorinox is a solid recommendation.  With respect to the Global, my SIL had a set of them.  I used them quit a bit and very much disliked the grip. Never got comfortable with them. Obviously, that's a very personal thing and you may love it but it's something to consider. 

[weinoo]

1 minute ago, blue_dolphin said:

 I used them quit a bit and very much disliked the grip.

 

I bought one (a Global) a long time ago, and never liked the handle/grip.  It has been used so little it still has its original edge! 

[rotuts]

I enjoyed the Global grip.

 

hand sizes vary.   and I got a decent set from BB&B

 

over time

 

they are very difficult to sharpen 

 

and Id been sharpening all my knives 

 

free hand , w water stones .  

 

( my french-- german cretic knives )

 

Global got e to  the Edge-Pro 

 

knife system , and Im grateful to the whole experience 

 

they moved on ' en block '  to a friends home

 

he EP's them , from time to time

 

and they keep his Watanabe's safe .

 

start w the Vic. knives 

 

and slowing augmented them 

 

as your time and interest evolves.

 

 

Edited February 14, 2023 by rotuts (log)

[glenn]

Thanks everyone. I ordered the $44 Victorinox.

 

While I'm here, is there a magical device available for knife sharpening? I'm prehistoric and have yet to sharpen a knife. And there's no service that I'm aware of in my area.

[rotuts]

@glenn 

 

Congratulations !

 

''  is there a magical device available for knife sharpening '

 

my ilatics , for fun.

 

no   

 

but as you are looking for a way to kept sharp

 

and there are good ways to begin with

 

think of your New Knive's Best Friend :

 

its pal the cutting board.

 

it maters , and its easy to get somehting

 

that matches the VC.

 

just get bigger , rather than smaller .

 

depending on how you've sharpened or 

 

otherwise felt with w your other knives 

 

a stater Pull-Through might  be a consideration.

 

do some thinking for your self :

 

what's sharp for me ? 

 

what have I done before tor sharpness ?

 

I think you are going to fave some fun

 

one step at a time .

 

 

 

 

 

[weinoo]

Yes to the cutting board.  And a honing rod if you're able to.

[rotuts]

@weinoo 

 

excellent.

 

I forgot about the honing rod.

[haresfur]

For sharpening with less fuss, I think the Spyderco Sharpmaker does a decent job. As a bonus I have been using light strokes on the fine rods for honing