Global G-16 10 inch Chef’s Knife Review
What do you get when you combine Japanese knife-making tradition with high tech? You get the Global G-16, that’s what.
Chefs Knife Review: Wusthof Classic 8-Inch Cook’s Knife
Wusthof Classic 8-Inch Cook's Knife Produced by one of the most respected cutlery manufacturers in the world, the Wüsthof Classic is made of high carbon stainless-steel. Wusthof's newest state of the art technology utilizes a computer-controlled method for putting the edge on their Classic knives. With this newer precision, the knives are made sharper to 14 degrees per side for a total of 28 degrees. The Wusthof Classic line is the more conservative counterpart to the Grand Prix line. The difference is in the handle style. It is easy to clean as it has no wood in the handle to harbor microbes. ...
Chefs Knife Review: Global G2 8-Inch 20cm Cook’s Knife
Global G2 8-Inch 20cm Cook's Knife A complete alternative to traditional European cutlery. An eastern Yin to the western Yang, Global knives from Japan are high-tech all the way from tip to handle. They are forged with hard molybdenum/vanadium stainless steel and “face-ground" with a long taper so the edge remain sharp longer than even the best German high-carbon stainless-steel knives. Lightweight is the focus here and the stainless steel handles make the Global G2 stand out from the pack. It has been actually described as “sexy.” The handles have dimples to make the knife non-slip, and it forgoes the bolster in ...
Chefs Knife Review: Shun Ken Onion Chef’s Knife
Shun Ken Onion Chef's Knife Winner of Blade’s 2005 Kitchen Knife of the Year award and first in an extraordinary line of knives designed by Hall of Fame custom knife maker, Ken Onion, this Shun is for serious samurai chefs only. The unusual wavy pattern on the blade reveals a core of Shun’s proprietary VG-10 super-steel clad on each side with 16 layers of Damascus steel. This allows for a blend of great strength yet still ensures Shun’s come right out of the box scary-sharp. The handles are made from Pakkawood®-a resin impregnated hardwood that is rich and warm. The Shun's double-riveted handle ...
Chefs Knife Review: Kyocera Kyotop Damascus Pakka Handle 6.0-Inch Chef Knife
Kyocera Kyotop Damascus Pakka Handle 6.0-Inch Chef Knife Many Americans got their first introduction to the ceramic knife from celebrity fusion chef, Ming Tsai. Both his Simply Ming and East Meets West programs promoted his use of Kyocera cutlery and the ceramic knife trend was born. These incredibly hard, dense knives offered an interesting alternative to the chef’s traditional steel. The Kyocera Kyotop Damascus is one of the premium ceramics in their line. Ceramic knives are produced by pressing zirconia powder and firing them in what is known as a sintering furnace. This process makes for an extremely sharp, hard knife that ...
Chefs Knife Review: Henckels TWIN Pro-S Chef’s Knife
Henckels TWIN Pro-S Chef's Knife Germany and France meet again. This is a traditional French chef's knife, with a wide blade and curved leading edge but from Henckels, one of Germany’s oldest knife makers. How old? Try 1731, when Peter Henckels registered the familiar twin logo with the Solingen Cutler’s Guild. J. A. Henckels opened their doors as a small outlet in Berlin in 1818 and now boast a staff of over 3,000 worldwide. To clear any confusion between this knife and less-expensive Henckels you might see at, say, Target: J.A. Henckels International is the “value” brand of Zwilling J.A. Henckels. The ...
Chefs Knife Review: MAC MTH-80 Chef Knife 8.5 inch w/ Dimples
MAC MTH-80 8" Chef's Knife with Dimples Sporting the moniker, “The World’s Sharpest Knives”, MAC Knives claim their edges are just plain sharper than those of any major cutlery manufacturer in the world. MAC’s are still 100% hand made in Japan without the use of any automated production lines and nothing is outsourced. This is a company that cares about craftsmanship. Founded in 1964 by Tatsuo Kobayashi, MAC’s were birthed as an idea to build a knife around the concept of a razor. Mr. Kobayashi was apparently disappointed by the heavy, European style knives he was using as a cook while in ...
Chefs Knife Review: Shun DM0706 Classic 8-Inch Chef’s Knife
Shun DM0706 Classic 8-Inch Chef's Knife Shun's proprietary blend of VG-10 steel with that distinct wavy pattern makes its second appearance here at Best Chefs Knives. As in the Shun Ken Onion, both are clad on either side with 16 layers of Damascus steel totaling over 30 layers of incredible blade strength. This allows for the DM0706 Classic to retain maximum flexibility without sacrificing sharpness. The handles are made from the same Pakkawood® material as the Ken Onion. For those not familiar, it’s a resin impregnated hardwood that allows for the rich beauty of wood yet still be bacteria resistant. Once you ...
Chefs Knife Review: Wusthof Classic Ikon Cook’s Knife
Wusthof Classic Ikon Cook's Knife A contemporary update of Wusthof’s main Classic series, the Ikon is quickly becoming Wüsthof's pride and joy in the marketplace. Favored by some of the best chefs in the world like Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver, the Ikon series is all about modern, ergonomic lines with luxurious handles to finish it all off. The Ikon line comes in Classic black or crème and features Wusthof’s proprietary, PEtec Precision Edge Technology for the ultimate in blade sharpness. The familiar formula, “X 50 Cr Mo 15” is etched into the side of the blade, signifying a steel makeup of ...
Chefs Knife Review: Wusthof Classic Ikon Cook’s Knife
The shining symbol of the heavy European knife gets an upgrade. Is the Ikon a worthy successor to Wusthof’s Classic line?
Chefs Knife Review: Shun DM0706 Classic 8-Inch Chef’s Knife
Hand-finished Damascus steel and bearing a samurai sword lineage, the Shun line is invading European cutlery territory.
Chefs Knife Review: MAC MTH-80 Chef Knife 8.5 inch w/ Dimples
Best Chefs Knife – Referred to as “The World’s Sharpest Knives,” Japanese MAC’s were designed to just be razor blades with handles. Did it work? Read on…
Chefs Knife Review: Henckels TWIN Pro-S Chef’s Knife
Best Chefs Knife Review – Bearing the world’s oldest trademark, Henckels has been making knives since before Paul Revere was born. Is the Pro-S the Best Chef’s Knife?
Chefs Knife Review: Kyocera Kyotop Damascus Pakka Handle 6.0-Inch Chef Knife
Best Chefs Knife Review – Ceramic knives are great additions to any chef’s arsenal, but can the Kyocera Kyotop Damascus 6-inch Chef Knife earn our title of Best Chef’s Knife? Read on…
Chefs Knife Review: Shun Ken Onion Chef’s Knife
Winner of Blade’s 2005 Kitchen Knife of the Year award and first in an extraordinary line of knives designed by Hall of Fame custom knife maker, Ken Onion, this Shun is for serious samurai chefs only.
Chefs Knife Review: Global G2 8-Inch 20cm Cook’s Knife
Recommended – This featherweight chef’s knife has received many excellent reviews online, both on forums and shopping sites. An overwhelming majority of reviewers attest to the Global G-2 8-Inch 20cm Cook’s Knife being the sharpest knife they’ve ever owned. Read more…
Chefs Knife Review: Wusthof Classic 8-Inch Cook’s Knife
Best Chefs Knife – It hefts a very good weight to take the labor out of chopping. And if you like heavier knives, this is one of the heaviest out there. Read more…
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- Global G-16 10 inch Chef’s Knife Review
- Chefs Knife Review: Wusthof Classic Ikon Cook’s Knife
- Chefs Knife Review: Shun DM0706 Classic 8-Inch Chef’s Knife
- Chefs Knife Review: MAC MTH-80 Chef Knife 8.5 inch w/ Dimples
- Chefs Knife Review: Henckels TWIN Pro-S Chef’s Knife
- Chefs Knife Review: Kyocera Kyotop Damascus Pakka Handle 6.0-Inch Chef Knife
- Chefs Knife Review: Shun Ken Onion Chef’s Knife
- Chefs Knife Review: Global G2 8-Inch 20cm Cook’s Knife