what brand of chef's knife do you use?

Aristaeus · 28-12-2015, 08:17

I use an Anolon advanced knife. High carbon stainless steel with a very comfortable non slip handle. Good level of sharpness and only £30.

Toby LaRhone · 28-12-2015, 19:41

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Oops, I posted my personal Amazon page

I have these:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Robert-Welch...elch+boxed+set
and this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_...+utility+knife
They are excellent.
I use them frequently but look after them well - wash by hand, store them in their boxes and don't throw them in the cutlery draw.

stud u like · 28-12-2015, 19:42

Sainsburys.

moonlily · 28-12-2015, 20:23

I still have most of my Victorinox set from the mid seventies- it was very much like this;

https://www.cs-catering-equipment.co...s-knife-wallet

dellzincht · 29-12-2015, 16:24

Sabatier professional kitchen knives.

WombatDeath · 29-12-2015, 20:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by stud u like

Sainsburys.

Same. I also have a Kyocera ceramic chef's knife (part of a set with two smaller knives) but it doesn't get much use cos you can't use it on anything firm.

Ceramic knives are brilliant when they're new but you can't sharpen them, so I've reluctantly concluded that they're not very practical.

Toby LaRhone · 29-12-2015, 21:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by WombatDeath

Same. I also have a Kyocera ceramic chef's knife (part of a set with two smaller knives) but it doesn't get much use cos you can't use it on anything firm.

Ceramic knives are brilliant when they're new but you can't sharpen them, so I've reluctantly concluded that they're not very practical.

Kyocera sell an electric ceramic knife sharpener - check Amazon.

chopsim · 30-12-2015, 09:32

The free ones from Morrisons. Keep them sharp and they are great.

sweh · 30-12-2015, 12:04

I use knives from a Jamie Oliver knife block - I think they're pretty good.

Fizzee Rascal · 30-12-2015, 15:16

Global. Nice but expensive.

WombatDeath · 31-12-2015, 00:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toby LaRhone

Kyocera sell an electric ceramic knife sharpener - check Amazon.

Ooooh, thank you! When I last looked a few years ago I couldn't find anything on the market with decent reviews, but it looks as though things have changed since then. This is excellent news!

diablo · 31-12-2015, 06:33

I use Heinz - as in 57 varieties.

Doubt if I paid more than £50 for any of them, some are better than others.

At one time I managed with a Betterware set. They did surprisingly well.

Hotgossip · 31-12-2015, 19:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by dellzincht

Sabatier professional kitchen knives.

Me too and I love them!

DottyM · 31-12-2015, 20:51

Jamie Oliver's funky knives, it comes in a set of 3.

They're quite light but very, very sharp once sharpened. I've nearly taken my fingertip off once and I rarely cut my finger.

earthling13 · 01-01-2016, 05:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotgossip

Me too and I love them!

And me, not got a full set though.

degsyhufc · 01-01-2016, 21:37

I'm currently using a cheapo (£10) ProCook knife.

It's probably not great compared to others but sharpened with my Wusthof sharpener it does the trick.

My Kyocera ceramic had an accident.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/tS...s=w793-h595-no

vosne · 02-01-2016, 03:37

Henckles chef knife for 90%. 7" or 8" I'd say.

vosne · 02-01-2016, 03:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by degsyhufc

I'm currently using a cheapo (£10) ProCook knife.

It's probably not great compared to others but sharpened with my Wusthof sharpener it does the trick.

My Kyocera ceramic had an accident.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/tS...s=w793-h595-no

How do you find that sharpener? I have a wet stone but my technique, despite a lot of attention, is pretty crap. Local fishmonger will sharpen it on the fly if I'm in there but they're pretty brutal with it.

LostFool · 02-01-2016, 20:12

After using cheap supermarket knives for years I recently treated myself to a Sabatier Judge set and the difference was remarkable.

degsyhufc · 02-01-2016, 21:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by vosne

How do you find that sharpener? I have a wet stone but my technique, despite a lot of attention, is pretty crap. Local fishmonger will sharpen it on the fly if I'm in there but they're pretty brutal with it.

It's the best sharpener I've used. In the past I've used an AnySharp, another one with a similar design to the AnySharp, a generic sharpener, a steel and a whetstone.

This is the one I have
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wusthof-2-St.../dp/B004NOWRIW

As I say, it seems to do the trick. The knife passes the tomato test.

Glawster2002 · 04-01-2016, 13:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fizzee Rascal

Global. Nice but expensive.

We've got a set of Global knives as well. They are superb but, as you say, they are expensive however they will last a lifetime.

vosne · 05-01-2016, 01:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by degsyhufc

It's the best sharpener I've used. In the past I've used an AnySharp, another one with a similar design to the AnySharp, a generic sharpener, a steel and a whetstone.

This is the one I have
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wusthof-2-St.../dp/B004NOWRIW

As I say, it seems to do the trick. The knife passes the tomato test.

Many thanks. Tomato test is the one

I had a Japanese edge put on the Henckels last year (sacrilege I know). That was quite interesting. Really had to get used to the knife performing differently.

Glawster2002 · 05-01-2016, 14:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by degsyhufc

It's the best sharpener I've used. In the past I've used an AnySharp, another one with a similar design to the AnySharp, a generic sharpener, a steel and a whetstone.

This is the one I have
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wusthof-2-St.../dp/B004NOWRIW

As I say, it seems to do the trick. The knife passes the tomato test.

We use one of these:

Minosharp Universal Grey/Black by Global

Very easy to use and guarantees the blade is sharpened at the correct angle.

Teddybleads · 05-01-2016, 22:36

I do love my global knives but I do have an old Boots knife I bought in 1993 for under a fiver that's been tremendous and still carves like a dream.

Abriel · 08-01-2016, 13:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by DottyM

Jamie Oliver's funky knives, it comes in a set of 3.

They're quite light but very, very sharp once sharpened. I've nearly taken my fingertip off once and I rarely cut my finger.

I bought my daughter those when she moved to her own place and she loves them. Her boyfriend nearly chopped his finger off though...

28-12-2015, 08:17	#1
Aristaeus Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 3,207	what brand of chef's knife do you use? I use an Anolon advanced knife. High carbon stainless steel with a very comfortable non slip handle. Good level of sharpness and only £30.

28-12-2015, 19:41	#2
Toby LaRhone Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 9,227	Deleted Oops, I posted my personal Amazon page I have these: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Robert-Welch...elch+boxed+set and this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_...+utility+knife They are excellent. I use them frequently but look after them well - wash by hand, store them in their boxes and don't throw them in the cutlery draw.

28-12-2015, 19:42	#3
stud u like Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Sunny Side Of The Street Posts: 40,105	Sainsburys.

28-12-2015, 20:23	#4
moonlily Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 4,528	I still have most of my Victorinox set from the mid seventies- it was very much like this; https://www.cs-catering-equipment.co...s-knife-wallet

29-12-2015, 16:24	#5
dellzincht Inactive Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 1,636	Sabatier professional kitchen knives.

29-12-2015, 20:42	#6
WombatDeath Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,068	Quote: Originally Posted by stud u like Sainsburys. Same. I also have a Kyocera ceramic chef's knife (part of a set with two smaller knives) but it doesn't get much use cos you can't use it on anything firm. Ceramic knives are brilliant when they're new but you can't sharpen them, so I've reluctantly concluded that they're not very practical.

29-12-2015, 21:44	#7
Toby LaRhone Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 9,227	Quote: Originally Posted by WombatDeath Same. I also have a Kyocera ceramic chef's knife (part of a set with two smaller knives) but it doesn't get much use cos you can't use it on anything firm. Ceramic knives are brilliant when they're new but you can't sharpen them, so I've reluctantly concluded that they're not very practical. Kyocera sell an electric ceramic knife sharpener - check Amazon.

30-12-2015, 09:32	#8
chopsim Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 2,135	The free ones from Morrisons. Keep them sharp and they are great.

30-12-2015, 12:04	#9
sweh Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: London Posts: 12,508	I use knives from a Jamie Oliver knife block - I think they're pretty good.

30-12-2015, 15:16	#10
Fizzee Rascal Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Edge of Hell Posts: 938	Global. Nice but expensive.

31-12-2015, 00:57	#11
WombatDeath Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,068	Quote: Originally Posted by Toby LaRhone Kyocera sell an electric ceramic knife sharpener - check Amazon. Ooooh, thank you! When I last looked a few years ago I couldn't find anything on the market with decent reviews, but it looks as though things have changed since then. This is excellent news!

31-12-2015, 06:33	#12
diablo Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Fylde Coast Posts: 8,103	I use Heinz - as in 57 varieties. Doubt if I paid more than £50 for any of them, some are better than others. At one time I managed with a Betterware set. They did surprisingly well.

31-12-2015, 19:46	#13
Hotgossip Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 16,816	Quote: Originally Posted by dellzincht Sabatier professional kitchen knives. Me too and I love them!

31-12-2015, 20:51	#14
DottyM Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 132	Jamie Oliver's funky knives, it comes in a set of 3. They're quite light but very, very sharp once sharpened. I've nearly taken my fingertip off once and I rarely cut my finger.

01-01-2016, 05:32	#15
earthling13 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 10,268	Quote: Originally Posted by Hotgossip Me too and I love them! And me, not got a full set though.

01-01-2016, 21:37	#16
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	I'm currently using a cheapo (£10) ProCook knife. It's probably not great compared to others but sharpened with my Wusthof sharpener it does the trick. My Kyocera ceramic had an accident. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/tS...s=w793-h595-no

02-01-2016, 03:37	#17
vosne Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: madamoiselle never Posts: 11,453	Henckles chef knife for 90%. 7" or 8" I'd say.

02-01-2016, 03:40	#18
vosne Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: madamoiselle never Posts: 11,453	Quote: Originally Posted by degsyhufc I'm currently using a cheapo (£10) ProCook knife. It's probably not great compared to others but sharpened with my Wusthof sharpener it does the trick. My Kyocera ceramic had an accident. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/tS...s=w793-h595-no How do you find that sharpener? I have a wet stone but my technique, despite a lot of attention, is pretty crap. Local fishmonger will sharpen it on the fly if I'm in there but they're pretty brutal with it.

02-01-2016, 20:12	#19
LostFool Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 59,737	After using cheap supermarket knives for years I recently treated myself to a Sabatier Judge set and the difference was remarkable.

02-01-2016, 21:26	#20
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	Quote: Originally Posted by vosne How do you find that sharpener? I have a wet stone but my technique, despite a lot of attention, is pretty crap. Local fishmonger will sharpen it on the fly if I'm in there but they're pretty brutal with it. It's the best sharpener I've used. In the past I've used an AnySharp, another one with a similar design to the AnySharp, a generic sharpener, a steel and a whetstone. This is the one I have http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wusthof-2-St.../dp/B004NOWRIW As I say, it seems to do the trick. The knife passes the tomato test.

04-01-2016, 13:16	#21
Glawster2002 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nailsworth, Gloucestershire Posts: 10,404	Quote: Originally Posted by Fizzee Rascal Global. Nice but expensive. We've got a set of Global knives as well. They are superb but, as you say, they are expensive however they will last a lifetime.

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05-01-2016, 01:34	#22
vosne Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: madamoiselle never Posts: 11,453	Quote: Originally Posted by degsyhufc It's the best sharpener I've used. In the past I've used an AnySharp, another one with a similar design to the AnySharp, a generic sharpener, a steel and a whetstone. This is the one I have http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wusthof-2-St.../dp/B004NOWRIW As I say, it seems to do the trick. The knife passes the tomato test. Many thanks. Tomato test is the one I had a Japanese edge put on the Henckels last year (sacrilege I know). That was quite interesting. Really had to get used to the knife performing differently.

05-01-2016, 14:21	#23
Glawster2002 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nailsworth, Gloucestershire Posts: 10,404	Quote: Originally Posted by degsyhufc It's the best sharpener I've used. In the past I've used an AnySharp, another one with a similar design to the AnySharp, a generic sharpener, a steel and a whetstone. This is the one I have http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wusthof-2-St.../dp/B004NOWRIW As I say, it seems to do the trick. The knife passes the tomato test. We use one of these: Minosharp Universal Grey/Black by Global Very easy to use and guarantees the blade is sharpened at the correct angle.

05-01-2016, 22:36	#24
Teddybleads Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 6,118	I do love my global knives but I do have an old Boots knife I bought in 1993 for under a fiver that's been tremendous and still carves like a dream.

08-01-2016, 13:52	#25
Abriel Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 7,170	Quote: Originally Posted by DottyM Jamie Oliver's funky knives, it comes in a set of 3. They're quite light but very, very sharp once sharpened. I've nearly taken my fingertip off once and I rarely cut my finger. I bought my daughter those when she moved to her own place and she loves them. Her boyfriend nearly chopped his finger off though...