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nunatakj120 t1_j0ww0uu wrote
Reply to Recommendation for BIFL chef's knife? by notproudortired
Victorinox great at a smaller budget, Wusthof classic if you've got a few more quid to spend (can't remember what size mine is - I think 20cm maybe 25), there are better more expensive choices out there but those are both quality and while last a lifetime
Builderwill t1_j0wvtce wrote
Reply to Recommendation for BIFL chef's knife? by notproudortired
Ok, I had to do some searching but found what I think the exact knife is:
ZWILLING TWIN MASTER 9.5-INCH, CHEF'S KNIFE - BLACK HANDLE ZWILLING
Also bought a bread knife with it. Its also one of my favorites. I bought them in 1995.
Google that and you should find a number of matches. Not sure about the bread knife.
MyNameNoob t1_j0wvh3q wrote
Reply to comment by notproudortired in Recommendation for BIFL chef's knife? by notproudortired
I think you’ve plenty of options from the other people that posted that are great. Victorinox isn’t the most visually appealing but great knife.
quilsmehaissent t1_j0wvgb5 wrote
Reply to comment by rushmc1 in LE CREUSET stockpot - not really BIFL by crysardo
not saying they are everywhere but you can find some in France when cities organise "brocantes"
Sekshual_Tyranosauce t1_j0wurs2 wrote
Reply to Recommendation for BIFL chef's knife? by notproudortired
I have had my Lamson Sharp 10” chef for 17 years of daily use. Zero complaints and absolutely on par in quality with the better German blades. I just bought an 8” chef from them a year ago. The same great quality with perhaps a bit better finishing.
OddUnderstanding5666 t1_j0wu09g wrote
Builderwill t1_j0wtvla wrote
Reply to comment by notproudortired in Recommendation for BIFL chef's knife? by notproudortired
Could be. Our food service rep brought them one day which wasn't unusual, they often brought swag at very good prices.
randeylahey t1_j0wtiq9 wrote
Reply to comment by waterbuffalo750 in Recommendation for BIFL chef's knife? by notproudortired
Commercial kitchen version. It's yellow for high visibility and that handle won't slip when wet.
$55. I've had it for about 10 years now. Sharpen myself with a whetstone, because worst case Ontario I'm only out $50.
johnbouwsma t1_j0wsnz1 wrote
Reply to Recommendation for BIFL chef's knife? by notproudortired
Tojiro dp is a great one for around $100!
An_Alone_Wolf t1_j0wrijz wrote
Reply to Recommendation for BIFL chef's knife? by notproudortired
I know you said you're leaning towards western style, but you can still get something very close to that with Japanese craftsmanship. I highly recommend something made from carbon steel. It gets and stays much sharper than stainless, and is easier to sharpen. Here are 2 examples. I have 2 Skai Takayuki knives, one larger and one smaller, and will likely never need to buy another knife.
https://www.chuboknives.com/collections/gyutou/products/akira-saku-blue-2-funayuki-180mm
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TheDeliciousMeats t1_j0wr1lw wrote
Reply to comment by Clandestinique in Recommendation for BIFL chef's knife? by notproudortired
This. I was a chef for years and if these can last in a commercial setting they're going to do just fine at home. They're great, and can go in the dishwasher.
jepeplin t1_j0wqz7z wrote
Reply to comment by boneman429 in Recommendation for BIFL chef's knife? by notproudortired
Global is the best knife I’ve ever owned.
uniqueuser96272 t1_j0wq4sm wrote
Reply to Recommendation for BIFL chef's knife? by notproudortired
Victorinox fibrox knives are cheap and good
Junior_Ad2955 t1_j0wq1i6 wrote
Reply to Recommendation for BIFL chef's knife? by notproudortired
Rada knives rock
bad-monkey t1_j0wou9i wrote
Reply to Recommendation for BIFL chef's knife? by notproudortired
Misono UX-10 240mm chef's/gyuto. I can't think of a better do-it-all chef's knife, with an extra 30mm of blade length for slicing meaty meats.
notproudortired OP t1_j0wory6 wrote
Reply to comment by MyNameNoob in Recommendation for BIFL chef's knife? by notproudortired
Yeah...more like $200 tops. My friend would not understand a $800 knife.
notproudortired OP t1_j0wodug wrote
Reply to comment by perfectchazz321 in Recommendation for BIFL chef's knife? by notproudortired
Individual knives are well within budget. Thank you!
notproudortired OP t1_j0wo616 wrote
Reply to comment by Builderwill in Recommendation for BIFL chef's knife? by notproudortired
I can't find anything on that. Is it only available through corporate accounts?
notproudortired OP t1_j0wnytd wrote
Reply to comment by lobsterpasta in Recommendation for BIFL chef's knife? by notproudortired
I was wondering about those. Mercers never seem to top anyone's lists, but they're reliably on them.
notproudortired OP t1_j0wnv59 wrote
Reply to comment by -SeaBrisket- in Recommendation for BIFL chef's knife? by notproudortired
Thanks! Love the comparison, since I'm looking at both.
notproudortired OP t1_j0wnhyo wrote
Reply to comment by OShaqHenesey in Recommendation for BIFL chef's knife? by notproudortired
I love the look of them.
Medium_Brood5095 t1_j0wng1z wrote
Reply to Recommendation for BIFL chef's knife? by notproudortired
Wusthof Classic Chef knife 8 inch many people like their Ikon line too
Yourbubblestink t1_j0wmudx wrote
perfectchazz321 t1_j0wmhlo wrote
Reply to Recommendation for BIFL chef's knife? by notproudortired
Misen knives are great and have a lifetime guarantee. If any of the knives here don’t have that, can you really call it BifL?
They’re great quality and on the cheaper end of high-end knives. I’ve been using the set of three for a few months now and definitely put them through their paces, they’re fantastic. Search the sub for the brand name too, I think there was a post about them recently!
Dingo6610 t1_j0ww4ye wrote
Reply to Recommendation for BIFL chef's knife? by notproudortired
Zwilling Pro 8" Chef's knife