Good Quality Knives

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Hi,

I want to start building a set of knives that I won't need to replace. I've been in town today and although I got some tips from people in shops I wanted to see what people on here thought. I planned on spending a couple of £100 on two or three knives but am now considering buy one for £200 and going from there.

The brand that felt the best was Kai Shun, where a decent all rounder costs about £150-200.

Since coming home I've also read about Kyocera ceramic knives, what are people thoughts on these?

Basically I need my "mates" on here to give me a few pointers.

Thanks!
 
ceramic knives COMPLEMENT metal knives, NOT replace them.
ceramics are good, but they also have major disadvantages, such as being brittle, very hard (but not impossible) to sharpen.
 
You will get a whole range of suggestions on a knife, and rightly so. Only because it is totally subjective (to a point) because it depends on how the knife feels in your hand.

All I would suggest is to stay away from ceramic, unless you intend on spending shed load on them. They need specific sharpeners, and are very brittle.


My advice, buy a well known brand of decent quality that fits your clasp. Also buy a whet stone and steel. Go from there :)
 
If you go for an awful stamped global, watch out for knock offs.


Personally I recommed a nice hand made Japanese or Swedish steel knife
 
s452 said:
ceramic knives COMPLEMENT metal knives, NOT replace them.
ceramics are good, but they also have major disadvantages, such as being brittle, very hard (but not impossible) to sharpen.
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First of all, +1.

The best advice I can give someone looking for a decent knife is try before you buy. It's all well and good having an expertly crafted blade that cuts through everything like butter but if the handle is un-ergonomic or doesn't suit your personal tastes, then in the long run you'll suffer for it. Unfortunately Kyocera knives are a no go for me as I hate the handles.
 
Depends how it feels really. One of the most important things is the feel for you in your hand, if it doesn't feel fluid, it won't be nice to use. Obviously if it's totally sack it won't matter either way.

I like my Kins, I wouldn't mind another one though, slighlty larger. *goes online shopping*
 
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