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The Paring Knife
with all the knife nuts on here, I know you are just dying to post your advice on blades, tangs and most importantly handle shape, size and material
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03-14-2013, 12:47 PM
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I have a high end Wusthof paring knife. which I barely touch.
A bunch of years ago, I bought this POS Joyce Chen knife for $5.00 to use on the boat. Other then my chefs knife, it is probably my most used knife in the kitchen. I freakin love it! Thing stays shaving sharp. If needed easily takes a few swipes to brint the edge back. 
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03-14-2013, 01:57 PM
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I have both Wusthof and Henkels Pro "S". Do not...whatever you do, buy knives at Walmart or Target. You'll get overcharged for what you get.
If it is going to stay in the kitchen, then fixed blade. If you are paring on the go so to speak, then a folding knife. |
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03-14-2013, 02:05 PM
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Vin - is that Joyce Chen knife stainless or ceramic?
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03-14-2013, 03:13 PM
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Stainless. Only thing i dont like about it is the handle is too thin but i still like using it. .
I have 4 of them
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03-14-2013, 03:30 PM
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ok - it is up to $7 on Amazon - I'll have to try one
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03-14-2013, 04:54 PM
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Victorinox 3.25" Wavy Edge Paring Knife in Black
 less than $5.00, stays sharp I bought a dozen a few years ago and they get used for most everything. Ed |
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03-14-2013, 05:45 PM
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I have 3 or 4 and use them for different tasks. There isn't just one that would work for everything. You need to go to a store and play with a few knives. I don't know your skill level with knives, nor do I know what you cook, so any specific advice I could give would be worthless, more or less.
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03-14-2013, 07:21 PM
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then again, you can just file the edge of a metal spork very sharp, and have a 3 in 1 "knife", spoon and fork. Cheap as hell too.
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03-14-2013, 07:32 PM
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java - I have a few also; it isn't a request for advice really just a chance to ah narrow the general knife threads - put an edge on things; slice up the posts...
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03-14-2013, 07:42 PM
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i have two of them. wustof i think.
i only use them to stab things to check for doneness. (Beets, potato, etc) not a high use blade in my home.
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03-15-2013, 08:33 AM
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Some really abused Henckels including a beaks blade. We're liking this Furi. Ugly color but excellent grip and a rigid blade.
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03-15-2013, 08:39 AM
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 bottom knife if my favorite - got it from myt dd who got it used from a butcher way back when next up, the Wustoff's handle is too small and too angular the 2d one down is good - good blade & good handle Chicago Cutlery one seems good (see rec. above) - may have a home in the Westy I sent the Joyce Chen bak to Amerzone due to flat handle-itis that Furi looks nice; not sure why I need so many... Last edited by RWebb; 04-12-2013 at 02:32 PM.. |
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04-12-2013, 02:29 PM
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I had a pair of paring knifes, I used them to pare pears, I believe they were made in Paris...
Sorry, it is Friday...
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04-12-2013, 02:47 PM
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I have this shun as part of a larger set. The OCD in me likes all my knives to be the same. Its great though. If the job calls for it, a pairing knife is pleasure to use, Fits the hand very well and very precise.
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04-12-2013, 02:50 PM
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Some snobs will run down Cutco, but they're made in America, unconditionally guaranteed for life and life time sharpening whether you are the original owner or not. The meat cleaver is a beast. They hold their edge very well. My wife bought a few from the local college kid 15 years ago, and I've bought the rest on ebay at around 40% of list. You just have to be patient and bid on them.
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04-12-2013, 03:01 PM
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I don't know what it is about knives, but I HATE poor quality knives.
I recently bought a Wusthof Grand Prix II paring knife that I like very much. I also use the Henkels Pro S serrated knive a lot. I totally dislike the Wusthof Gourmet stamped steel knives. If you do buy Wustfhof, the Classic series is good. If you buy Henkels, then go with the Professional S series. And probably it's not a good idea to buy the knife sets. |
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04-12-2013, 03:24 PM
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I am probably going to start buying only high carbon steel. Nothing gets sharper. A vintage high carbon paring knife would be cool to own. Maybe a vintage Sabatier.
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04-13-2013, 09:44 AM
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04-13-2013, 10:37 AM
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yes, I like the big wide blade - maybe wrap the handle?
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