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What type of kitchen knives should I get?

I have always had the crappy, cheapo knives. I want to splurge a little and get a good set of knives. I don't mind spending enough to get quality, but I still don't want to shell out big bucks just for knives. Any suggestions?

Your best bet is going to be any steel forged (rather than stamped), full-tang blade, with a bolster, and solid rivets. They are going to be more expensive than stamped blades, but they are ideal for a long lasting set of knives.

You're going to want five pieces. A nice Chef's Knife, long enough to be handy, but not so long as to be cumbersome. A paring knife. A Bread Knife. And. lastly, a honing steel.

The fifth piece is dependant on the type of work you do. Anything from a slicer to a Boning Knife, just a specialty knife that fills in your need. If you NEED more knives, then by golly, get more knives.

The honing steel will be important for keeping the edge of your knife crisp and aligned, but keep in mind this is NOT a sharpening tool. When your knives actually do get dull, have them sent out to be sharpened by a knifesmith, this is not a DYI project.

You may also want to invest in a cheap stamped blade that has a little tooth (serration) to it, for applications that require little to no contact with a cutting board, and that extra 'oomph' you wouldn't want to bother breaking your bread knife out for. Handy when cutting tomatoes, for instance. Slippery, rubbery skin is a bane.

The main thing is to avoid a bunch of extra knives that just add cost and headache. Sure, for 15 bucks extra you can get the "Super Deluxo Awesomely Spectacular Cheese and Flambe Knife!", but that's still 15 bucks you didn't need to spend. Keep in mind what knife work you do, and look for quality construction and materials.

And finally, I can not stress this enough. Buy a knife you are COMFORTABLE USING. It doesn't matter if it costs $185 dollars, if it stays in the drawer, it's of no use to you. You're better off with a sharp cheap knife that's comfortable than an Expensive Knife you can't stand. That means no Buying Knives over the internet, phone, or catalogue. Get into a kitchenware store and put your mits on the product.

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