CaptainDooley
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My wife has been suffering (mostly) in silence for 16+ years with a set of Faberware "Professional" knives we got at our bridal shower/wedding reception. Occasionally she'll mention that one day she should learn more about knives so she can get her a better set of knives... So, I've been watching how she uses her knives and I want to get her a chef's knife, a paring knife, and a bread knife (really the only three I ever see her use). Below is the questionnaire with her observed behavior/preferences. In parentheses are how I use a knife when I find myself in the kitchen, if there's anything we need to consider where we differ, please let me know.
I typically use sweethome.com for reviews on things I don't know and don't want to put too much time into researching, but in this case, I wanted to ask the experts. In this case, sweethome.com recommends the Mac Knife Professional 8-Inch chef's knife (mth-80). Is there something better for the same price? ($145 on Amazon) Is there something better for under $200? (I'm assuming the answer is yes to both of those)
What country are you in?
United States
KNIFE TYPE
What type of knife are you interested in (e.g., chefs knife, slicer, boning knife, utility knife, bread knife, paring knife, cleaver)?
Three altogether:
Are you right or left handed?
Right
Are you interested in a Western handle or Japanese handle?
Western (Me: I'd actually prefer Japanese because I think they look amazing, but Western it is because it's her knife)
What length of knife (blade) are you interested in?
Do you require a stainless knife? (Yes or no)
No
What is your absolute maximum budget for your knife?
KNIFE USE
Do you primarily intend to use this knife at home or a professional environment?
Home
What are the main tasks you primarily intend to use the knife for?
What knife, if any, are you replacing?
Farberware Professional set given to us when we were first married, 16 years ago.
Do you have a particular grip that you primarily use?
Wife: Hammer (Me: Pinch)
What cutting motions do you primarily use?
Wife: Rock/Walk and (Me: Push Cut)
What improvements do you want from your current knife?
Smooth rock chopping, good food release, edge retention, good balance and sure grip
On a related note, my wife and I share a certain amount of practicality, thus aesthetics are not important. Good steel and good design that works well and will last are the key factors.
KNIFE MAINTENANCE
Do you use a bamboo, wood, rubber, or synthetic cutting board?
Yes
Do you sharpen your own knives?
Yes
If not, are you interested in learning how to sharpen your knives?
N/A
Are you interested in purchasing sharpening products for your knives?
No
I typically use sweethome.com for reviews on things I don't know and don't want to put too much time into researching, but in this case, I wanted to ask the experts. In this case, sweethome.com recommends the Mac Knife Professional 8-Inch chef's knife (mth-80). Is there something better for the same price? ($145 on Amazon) Is there something better for under $200? (I'm assuming the answer is yes to both of those)
What country are you in?
United States
KNIFE TYPE
What type of knife are you interested in (e.g., chefs knife, slicer, boning knife, utility knife, bread knife, paring knife, cleaver)?
Three altogether:
- Chefs knife
- Paring knife
- Bread knife
Are you right or left handed?
Right
Are you interested in a Western handle or Japanese handle?
Western (Me: I'd actually prefer Japanese because I think they look amazing, but Western it is because it's her knife)
What length of knife (blade) are you interested in?
- 8
- 3-4
- 10.25+
Do you require a stainless knife? (Yes or no)
No
What is your absolute maximum budget for your knife?
- $200
- Unsure of a reasonable budget
- Unsure of a reasonable budget
KNIFE USE
Do you primarily intend to use this knife at home or a professional environment?
Home
What are the main tasks you primarily intend to use the knife for?
- Jack-of-all-trades knife. Used for slicing, chopping, mincing veggies, slicing/trimming meats, poultry, etc.
- Things paring knives are used for
- Bread
What knife, if any, are you replacing?
Farberware Professional set given to us when we were first married, 16 years ago.
Do you have a particular grip that you primarily use?
Wife: Hammer (Me: Pinch)
What cutting motions do you primarily use?
Wife: Rock/Walk and (Me: Push Cut)
What improvements do you want from your current knife?
Smooth rock chopping, good food release, edge retention, good balance and sure grip
On a related note, my wife and I share a certain amount of practicality, thus aesthetics are not important. Good steel and good design that works well and will last are the key factors.
KNIFE MAINTENANCE
Do you use a bamboo, wood, rubber, or synthetic cutting board?
Yes
Do you sharpen your own knives?
Yes
If not, are you interested in learning how to sharpen your knives?
N/A
Are you interested in purchasing sharpening products for your knives?
No