Knives and sharpening

[GAnewbie]

Recently nicked myself with a knife trying to carve a turkey. It was a classic case of a dull knife is more dangerous than a sharp one. Fortunately it was superficial, but put me on a mission to get a better sharpener, and maybe invest in some high-end knives. Just bought a new sharpener, Chef's choice manual sharpener (can do asian or german), to see if I can recondition the old knives (25 years, and not that great a set to begin with). So a few questions.

1. Do you have a brand you really like?
2. Asian vs German preference?
3. If you were to start purchasing high end knives which type (chef, paring etc.) would you start with?

 

[Mike From R.I.]

J.A. Heinkle, I like the best. The wife has some pampered chef ones, and she bought a new set before Thanksgiving, all are sharp as a razor.

 

[MKinHB]

I like my 8 inch Forstner boning knife, but I use my wife's all the time.
I will always sharpen whatever knife I use before I use it. Used to filleting fish so you have to have a sharp knife for that.
I like a thin sliced tomato so I know a sharp knife is a must!!
Also, I use a shark tungsten carbide sharpener, it works well when the blade is the correct angle for the sharpener.
Watch your fingers while using.

 

[SeniorChief]

Good timing for this subject. Been searching for knives and after viewing reviews and videos, I am going with knives from Mercer. I ordered the 6" boning knife and will wait to see how well it does before I complete my set. Now for the sharpener. I have a Presto Eversharp Electric Sharpener that I have had for 25 plus years. These 2 have my interest. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0018RSEMU/?tag=ombrs18721-20

Amazon.com

 

[Riggz]

Buddy of mine has this set of Victorinox Knives. Fantastic brand and holds an edge for quite a while. Can quite literally slice newspaper with little effort. As far as a sharpener, I'm still in the search for one of those myself as I have a set of J.A. Henckels knives that I got from my mother for Christmas a couple of years ago that could use a good sharpening.

 

[GAnewbie]

I am going with knives from Mercer

I will give them a look. Dalstrong keeps popping up on my screen, but I wonder if that is just because they have an affiliate program.

 

[GeauxTigers]

I have been pleasantly surprised with the set from Academy or Lowes from Oklahoma Joes. Comes with a brisket knife, boning and utility knives. I got on sale for only about $30. Not the quality of that you guys are talking about but with a good sharpen I have been impressed.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Oklahoma-J...6981&msclkid=f110a92619bd1fd56c24c8ea97ab5957

 

[SeniorChief]

I have been pleasantly surprised with the set from Academy or Lowes from Oklahoma Joes. Comes with a brisket knife, boning and utility knives. I got on sale for only about $30. Not the quality of that you guys are talking about but with a good sharpen I have been impressed.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Oklahoma-J...6981&msclkid=f110a92619bd1fd56c24c8ea97ab5957

Will have to do a drive-by and check them out as I need a "brisket knife"

 

[ANT0407]

I will give them a look. Dalstrong keeps popping up on my screen, but I wonder if that is just because they have an affiliate program.

I have a 6 inch boning and a 12 inch slicing knife, both are the shogun series from Dalstrong. I really like them they feel great in the hand and are razor sharp. Alot of people use less expensive knives and are completely happy with them. I personally wonder if I would have been as happy with a less expensive knife, I can't honestly answer that question. I can't help but wonder if I would have been just as happy if I hadn't decided to go with Dalstrong. Does more money mean better? Not always.

 

[GAnewbie]

I can't help but wonder if I would have been just as happy if I hadn't decided to go with Dalstrong.

I get that sentiment. I don't mind spending the money, but hate the idea of overspending if it doesn't add enough value to me. I am considering Dalstrongs Phantom series, which is a bit lower in price.

 

[Stilly1155]

I have this fish fillet knife from Cabela's. It's great for just about everything and holds a great edge.

Fellet Knife

 

[GAnewbie]

I have this fish fillet knife from Cabela's.

Thanks for the tip. P.S. I believe that's a bad link.

 

[Stilly1155]

Thanks for the tip. P.S. I believe that's a bad link.

I just fixed it.

 

[MKinHB]

I have this fish fillet knife from Cabela's. It's great for just about everything and holds a great edge.

Fellet Knife

Yes, these are good knifes, I have a few and use them for detailed trimming where other knives cannot go.
They are not the prettiest thing but work very well.