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  • Caleb

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    I'm on the lookout to drop some pretty pennies on some high quality kitchen knives... who in Indy sells high quality Japanese and German kitchen knives?
     

    KokomoDave

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    Is the high end kitchen ware company still in biz at the Edinburgh outlet mall? They used to carry a bunch of sets.
     

    mensajess

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    Bed bath and beyond or williams sonoma (are they still at keystone?) would be the best local stops. Professionally I would recommend Global, Wustoff, or Henckels that you can find locally. Only buy by the piece, avoid sets. If they won't let you handle the knife and test the fit in your hand, walk away. Comfort in your hand is most important, edge retention comes second.
    My daily driver is a 11" Mac Professional, a bit more money than the locally available stuff but fantastic in my opinion.
    If you want REALLY nice you will have to travel or go online
    korin.com and chefknivestogo.com are my go to's for drooling and accessories
     

    cbhausen

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    I was admiring the hefty steak knives at Longhorn Steakhouse the other day. You can buy a set of four for $35 and they feel really good in the hand. Probably not at all what the OB is looking for but I thought I’d throw it out there.
     

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    Be careful, many of the big brands have cheaper China stuff then they have the good, top shelf ones.
     

    Hohn

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    Be careful, many of the big brands have cheaper China stuff then they have the good, top shelf ones.

    So much this. Personally, I'd steer clear of any of the major German brands (Wustof, Henkels) because the chef knives are too thick to cut well. My $40 Victorinox runs circles around my $200 Wustof. I just buy Victorinox and give them the Tormek treatment. Nobody's complaining yet (well, apart from the cost of a Tormek, that is).
     

    KittySlayer

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    While shopping for knives be sure to pick up a method for maintaining their edge so they stay sharp for your use.

    I am far from a sharpening expert but this Lansky system and a strop helps me keep my knives ready.

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    Caleb

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    Looking for a high quality japanese knife in the $100-150 range, I want a chef knife and a nakiri knife as well, perhaps also a nice pairing knife.
     

    sellersdw

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    Typically go to William Sonoma or Crate and Barrel. If you get the right sales rep you can test drive the knifes.
     

    bobjones223

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    So much this. Personally, I'd steer clear of any of the major German brands (Wustof, Henkels) because the chef knives are too thick to cut well. My $40 Victorinox runs circles around my $200 Wustof. I just buy Victorinox and give them the Tormek treatment. Nobody's complaining yet (well, apart from the cost of a Tormek, that is).

    +1 on the Victorinox. There is a reason most commercial kitchens and meat processors use them. They work VERY WELL for the price point.

    Kind of like the Mora of kitchen knives.
     
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