Knives

[The Social Smokers]

Can anyone recommend some essential (and quality) knives that every BBQer should have in their competition kit? It's my Birthday coming up

[keith157]

Here is the last discussion on this topic. Basically you pays your money and takes your choice. The only thing I would add is once you've decided on a price and brand try and find a cookshop that stocks them to make sure they fit your hands.

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[thesmokingpenguin]

Yes -really do try before you buy, I have a great set of Wusthoff, but couldnt get on with Global

[hifigary]

As a fan of oriental style knives (15 degree blade as oppposed to 20 on european knives), the best value
I have come across are I.O.Shen. I have noticed more and more professional chef use them as well.

Their customer service is also superb, I chipped a knife in a house move and they reground it and shipped it back
to me in perfect condition for £7.50.

I would suggest a pairing knife, a large chef's knife and chopper would be a good start for BBQ knive selection.
Also learning how to sharpen a knife is essential - I cheated and bought an electric sharpener.

Quite like the idea of some large butcher style sabre knives next, to add to the 40 or so knives I have.........

[The Social Smokers]

I will look into the I O Shen knives i think. I was talking to someone at Grillstock who was saying they bought their knives from a chinese/korean supermarket and were just as good but a third of the price. So i'll look into that also.

[keith157]

I will look into the I O Shen knives i think. I was talking to someone at Grillstock who was saying they bought their knives from a chinese/korean supermarket and were just as good but a third of the price. So i'll look into that also.

I don't know how to go about it but I understand IO Shen are sponsors so if you PM Toby he can tell you if there is any discount, and if so how to get it

[thelawnet]

I like these knives:

http://japanesechefsknife.com/KAGAYAKIC ... eries.html

[hifigary]

I bought my Hattori Santoku from Japanesechefsknives - they were very helpful and I would recommend them.

[Toby]

If anyone is coming down to Brighton for a jolly this weekend I have a selection of the I.O.Shens that I am more than happy for people to try out. My favorite is their 6" chefs knife at the moment, i used it for all of my trimming in Vegas.

[wagnerj]

I love my knives which bought from Germany long time ago. Very best in terms of quality and durability.