Shun Kaji Chef's Knives

[Happy Gourmand]

Originally Posted by SAMIAM

In my opinion,all of those knives are overpriced and no better than standard steel knives that we use daily in commercial kitchens.
There are a few basic knives that everyone should have they should be of good quality and not something you get in a discount store.

Chef's knife....8" to 10" broad rounded blade for chopping and cutting large objects
carving knife..8" to 10" narrow rounded blade for slicing ham,turkey,etc.
boning knife ...5" to 6" narrow blade for cutting around bone or fish
paring knife....for veggies and peeling
bread knife...10" or so...straight serrated knife for bread

I would add a small to medium cleaver to this list too.

[BroadHopper]

If you really want to know the top kinives among the top chefs, click below.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CHROMA_Cnife

From $20 to $25,000 for a knife!

[Pineedles]

Thanks BH, The Shun Kaji Chef's Knives were expensive enough but they were very much appreciated as a gift. Thanks again to all who contributed.

[SteveA]

Originally Posted by Pineedles

Thanks BH, The Shun Kaji Chef's Knives were expensive enough but they were very much appreciated as a gift. Thanks again to all who contributed.

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