Chef's Knives - Opinions and Deals

[boblabontefan]

For all you foodies out there.....

 

I would really like to get a good quality chef's knife. Something that stays sharp and that has a great weight distribution. I always window shop at Williams Sonoma when I get the chance but those knives run around $70 and up. What brand do they use in cooking schools? I would appreciate any personal recommendations.

[Jenh1973]

My husband is a professional chef & most of his knives are either Heckles or Wolfgangs. But he tells me what they sell in the stores are for domestic use. Most of his knives are what he bought when he was in school & bought through his work. I totally agree with you, $70 for a knife is just way to much. Sadly to say, I would say the average knife in his collection is around $200.

[boblabontefan]

$200 would be a dream knife for me Jenh.... Can you ask your H what brand he used in school (what the school provided)? I would appreciate it.

[Jenh1973]

Sorry it took so long, I just realized you had asked me a question.

Hubby went to cooking school in France. He said they used "Victorinox" I checked on amazon, it looks like they are reasonable in price. Hubby said the quality & performance was "pretty good". He has one of these knives at home, ,which is from his school years (10+ yrs ago) I use it & think it's good & hubby uses it at home when he just doing general everyday cooking.

[boblabontefan]

Thanks Jen!