Hello from Iowa. I’m a home cook here looking for advice choosing a new chefs knife. Thanks
LOCATION
United States of America
KNIFE TYPE
What type of knife are you interested in? Chefs knife
Are you right or left handed? Right hand
Are you interested in a Western handle (e.g., classic Wusthof handle) or Japanese handle? Western Handle
What length of knife (blade) are you interested in (in inches or millimeters)? 8”
Do you require a stainless knife? (Yes or no) Yes
What is your absolute maximum budget for your knife? $75
KNIFE USE
Do you primarily intend to use this knife at home or a professional environment? Home Kitchen
What are the main tasks you primarily intend to use the knife for (e.g., slicing vegetables, chopping vegetables, mincing vegetables, slicing meats, cutting down poultry, breaking poultry bones, filleting fish, trimming meats, etc.)? Slicing and chopping vegetables, slicing and trimming meat
What knife, if any, are you replacing? 8” stainless Rada chefs knife
What improvements do you want from your current knife? If you are not replacing a knife, please identify as many characteristics identified below in parentheses that you would like this knife to have.) A knife that holds a sharp edge longer. Full tang and lighter would be nice. Sharp right out of the box.
KNIFE MAINTENANCE
Do you use a bamboo, wood, rubber, or synthetic cutting board? (Yes or no.)Yes, bamboo and plastic.
Do you sharpen your own knives? (Yes or no.) Yes, I try.
SPECIAL REQUESTS/COMMENTS
I’m interested to know if I should be considering a forged or stamped blade. These are the two knives I’ve been considering.
https://www.misen.co/products/misen-chefs-knife?variant=47525341324
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0758JZBL6/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
LOCATION
United States of America
KNIFE TYPE
What type of knife are you interested in? Chefs knife
Are you right or left handed? Right hand
Are you interested in a Western handle (e.g., classic Wusthof handle) or Japanese handle? Western Handle
What length of knife (blade) are you interested in (in inches or millimeters)? 8”
Do you require a stainless knife? (Yes or no) Yes
What is your absolute maximum budget for your knife? $75
KNIFE USE
Do you primarily intend to use this knife at home or a professional environment? Home Kitchen
What are the main tasks you primarily intend to use the knife for (e.g., slicing vegetables, chopping vegetables, mincing vegetables, slicing meats, cutting down poultry, breaking poultry bones, filleting fish, trimming meats, etc.)? Slicing and chopping vegetables, slicing and trimming meat
What knife, if any, are you replacing? 8” stainless Rada chefs knife
What improvements do you want from your current knife? If you are not replacing a knife, please identify as many characteristics identified below in parentheses that you would like this knife to have.) A knife that holds a sharp edge longer. Full tang and lighter would be nice. Sharp right out of the box.
KNIFE MAINTENANCE
Do you use a bamboo, wood, rubber, or synthetic cutting board? (Yes or no.)Yes, bamboo and plastic.
Do you sharpen your own knives? (Yes or no.) Yes, I try.
SPECIAL REQUESTS/COMMENTS
I’m interested to know if I should be considering a forged or stamped blade. These are the two knives I’ve been considering.
https://www.misen.co/products/misen-chefs-knife?variant=47525341324
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0758JZBL6/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20