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WoutervanderDoes
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Dec 6, 2017
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I love cooking, but as a student I have to deal with a limited budget. I want to get a knife that is pleasant to use, and very versatile. What kind of knife would you say is most suited for this purpose? Right now I use a cheap (35-40 euros) chef's knife but I'm willing to spend 100 euros on a good knife (or maybe two lesser knives for versatility).
Dec 6, 2017
Dzerh
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Dec 6, 2017
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WoutervanderDoes40 euros is not cheap, it is a retail price point where a knife usually is "good enough" . I'd say if you have limited funds don't buy more expensive knives without actually holding them in your hand. Better invest in tools to keep your knives sharp.
Dec 6, 2017
AngryAccountant
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Dec 6, 2017
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WoutervanderDoesI'm with @Dzerh, a 40 euro chef's knife should be plenty good and versatile enough, especially on a limited budget. Perhaps investing in a good way to upkeep that knife via sharpening, honing and a good cutting board would be a better way to use your funds.
Dec 6, 2017
namhod
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Dec 7, 2017
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WoutervanderDoesA sharpening setup is a great suggestion as the others said. If a knife upgrade is really what you want check out Global knives. In that price range you should be able to get a chef and pairing knife combo. They use great steel, have great ergonomics, and will last you the last of your life.
Dec 7, 2017
Friedumpling
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Dec 7, 2017
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WoutervanderDoesBeing a student, I would recommend something that is going to be easy to care for. Stainless steal blade and a handle material that is not wood. At that price point, Ive had good luck with wusthof. Blades are strong and full tang.
Dec 7, 2017
Hayddawg
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Dec 8, 2017
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WoutervanderDoesBuy a cheap knife on amazon and some decent stones. Practice sharpening on the cheap knife, then sharpen ALL THE THINGS. No need to get a new knife.
Dec 8, 2017
AngryAccountant
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Dec 8, 2017
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HayddawgHeh, get the cheap knife at the thrift store, no need to pay for new!
Dec 8, 2017
jrtruji1
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Dec 8, 2017
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WoutervanderDoesVictorinox Fibrox 8in Chefs knife, the best 30 euros you will ever spend. It is a workhorse of a knife and will probably outlast your student days. It's a line cook's best friend and if it is good for the industry it is far and beyond what home cooks need.
Dec 8, 2017
A community member
Dec 8, 2017
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WoutervanderDoesFor 100 Euros you should be able to get a pretty good set of chef and paring knives. Wustof stamped steel knives have the same cutting ability as their much more costly forged ones.
Dec 8, 2017
harrisonh
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Jan 23, 2018
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WoutervanderDoesYou're a student, and you don't already have a list of approved knives?
If you're a student, you should be using Wusthof, Henckels, Messermeister, Mercer, Dick, Dexter, etc You should stay with these knives until you learn about GEOMETRY, TECHNIQUE and DISCIPLINE and you learn how to sharpen. That's why we chose those for the different levels of your student kits.
Why are you asking a bunch of home cooks? You should ask your chef instructors, you should ask the people next to you when you go on your externship
Jan 23, 2018
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