Knives

[crosshill]

This may have been covered before but since I'm fairly new, I'd like to ask again. What type of knives does everyone use. Complete block sets? A couple of singles? What knife in your collection do you do the most with? The old "what kife would I want if I could only have 1"??? Looking for suggestions for getting some for personal use when the new smoker is done.

thanks
crosshill

[Mac]

Crosshill,

I went through the same search awhile back and ended up investing in some real nice Japanese Carving Knives. These knives are used exclusively for my BBQ'ing activities and I allow no one else in the family to use them. Visit the below link. This New York located office is the main importer of "Kikuichi" Japanese knives and it will give you some idea as to what is available. If you are interested post up a response and I will give you the website of a wholesale marketer.

Of course there are also many American and German manufactured products that will work just fine for you.


www.Kikuichi.net

Click "Enter"
Click "Catalog"
Click "Catalog as a Webpage"
Then click each of the knive selections on the right side of the page.

Happy hunting!

[Qjunkie will]

Bill recently found a nice set of knives for cheap ask Bill or Texana.

[texasbill]

OK I have tried a lot of different knives while cutting meats. My problem was that I wanted something not expensive, yet durable, and most important sharp for cutting the meat with. So I saw an info-mercial about some knives that was a set of knives for $40 bucks or so from Miracle Blade. Good knives and still use them for some task. I am not a fan of cerated blades so these knives i use to cut up chicken when it is raw and for some other things.

One night late I saw another info-mercial on knives this time by Ron Popeil, the inventor of the pocket fisherman, then the rotesserie cooker, etc. He had a set of knives for $40 bucks and you got a sharpener and his solid injector with it. The knives are guaranteed for life never to get dull or break so what the heck can always see how these were.

Guys this is it. The set of 25 knives for $40 bucks is a hell of a deal. I used one knife to cut up 144 racks of ribs and it is still like a razor. These are the best knives I have ever found anywhere. I told some folks and have now ordered over 10 sets for folks to break up the shipping cost a bit. By the way there is a cleaver in the set that for cutting up cooked chicken is the perfect answer. But please be careful these knives are that sharp. I have ordered myself another backup set of these.

You can find it under RonPopeil.com I think is the site. Get the 25 piece set of knives.

Bill Cannon
Texas BBQ Rub

[Dirty Ron]

Well, call me the outsider again.

I have a combination of knives from different manufacturers.

My chefs knives are wushof trident - expensive, but holds a great edge and great balance.

Have a couple of Forschner misc knives

love the cheap Rapala fish filet knife too - great for slicing in between ribs

[BBQ101]

his is Ron site http://www.popeilfamilystore.com/6starknives.html

[Dieselmh]

Anyone ever use an electric knife for slicing brisket? I use an old cheapy non-serrated carving knife that I sharpen on a belt sander(crude, yet effective), but have two uncles who swear by electrics for slicing. Just wondering if I've been doing it the hard way.

[Woodman]

knives? I've been using forks!

[BBQ101]

I have used a electric knife at home for long time with great results. I just need something good for cook-offs when I dont have any power.

[BBQDOUG]

101

Have you checked out the Repala cordless electric knife may just be the

answer when you don't have power at cook-offs, I think I'm going to

invest in one of those bad boys course I'll have to do it when the wife

Isn't looking to avoid one of them looks.

[txbbqcarrie]

I also use the Ron Popeil knives...my husband used them this weekend!!! THEY ARE GREAT!!!

[Bubba D]

I just love those miracle blades. This is definately the best set I have ever used. That slicer with the offset handle is great for slicing. They also have a round ball on the top of the chopping blades for holding when chopping.

[crosshill]

Thanks for all the knife advice. I like the number of knives in the set and comments you guys had about the Ron Popeil (sp?) set. I think a set of those is in my immediate future.

thanks again everyone
crosshill

[txbbqcarrie]

Can't go wrong with a set of those knives!!!

[redneck cooker]

I own several FORESTCHER Knives, in my opinion they are the best quality for the money. Use them for trimming semi-frozen meats, all vegtables and so on. I use an electric knife with 10-12 teeth per inch for slicing brisket to turn in. The FORESTCHER 6 1/2 BONING Knife is excelllent for Chicken and ribs. Hope this helps you. Se ya down the road!! 8) 8) 8)

[Qjunkie will]

rEDNECK WELCOME I WAS IN GLENROSE ON SATURDAY .

[Paul Taylor]

Hey Ya"ll, I gotta concur with Bill & Carrie 100% in this one. I also got a set of the 'Showtime' knives from Ron Popiel as well.Believe be folks, this is the best $ for knives that I could've ever spent by far.Even with the shipping costs & all,($56.00) it is a hellacious bargain with all that you get.I especially like the #1 showtime knife for my brisket & ribs. The way that the handle sits up from the blade won't let you rap up your knuckles while you"re cutting the food.I have some J.A. Henkels knives that I ain't even opened up YET. The Showtimes are THAT GOOD ya"ll. I highly recommend them to anybody for whatever reason that it could be.They are a top quality product for a very reasonable price. I am planning on using them in my BBQ biz when I can get it up & running.Thanks for letting me say my piece.Ya'll are too cool. :D Ya"ll I think that his site is www.Ronco.com Check that out & you'll find them there.

Paul Taylor

[BBQDOUG]

Paul good buddy if you want to donate those unopened Henckel knives

to a poor old senior citizen then ship them my way :wink: :wink:

[Qjunkie will]

Magoo wheres the avatar?

[Paul Taylor]

Doug my man! How're ya doing!?Look here, Senior citizen :?: :?: Well that COULD be questionable,,,,,Maybe :roll: :roll: . But poor. I doubt that seriously. :P :P :P :lol: .I would send them your way(the Henkels),but 1 problem buddy, they were a christmas present. So I gotta keep them.Have A good one & I will see you & the Missus in Houston. :) :wink:


Paul Taylor

[Smooth Operator]

I own a nice set of Cutco knives (FOREVER gaurantee). They do the job for me and they are sharpened free of charge if they ever get dull. The Ronco knives are definetely a better buy......I just wonder if they have they superb quality of a Cutco

[Qjunkie will]

cOME OUT TO THE q fEST IN OCTOBER AND YOU CAN FIND OUT.

[CajunBubba]

I'm with redneck, I use Forschner by Victorinox. These have a great handle called Fibrox, and it's textured for non slippage. I swear by them, and they really aren't that expensive. Every cook must have a good set of knives, whatever they are. Choose whatever you are comfortable with, as long as it's razor sharp.

Keepin' it Low and Slow,
cajunBubba

[Anonymous]

Anyone ever use an electric knife for slicing brisket? I use an old cheapy non-serrated carving knife that I sharpen on a belt sander(crude, yet effective), but have two uncles who swear by electrics for slicing. Just wondering if I've been doing it the hard way.

I've never been a fan of electric knives because you loose the feeling in the cut. It's similar to cutting blind.

This is especially true when cutting ribs. Sometimes you get ribs that are oddly shaped. If you have a hand knife, you can feel it, and go around it or try a different direction until it starts cutting smooth again.

With an electric knife, it'll just keep on going and could cut through or too close to the bone of the rib.

[Big Rob]

Good point TexasBlake

[Big Rob]

Does anybody know if Kershaw makes good food knives?

[redneck cooker]

Big Rob There is a store here in Ft Worth caled House of Blades, I think they are a chain store, am trying to find the website for ya. :wink: :wink: :wink: They carry ever brand of knife you would want. This is where I buy my knives. They also give lifetime free sharpening on all knives, just tell them they are not for commercial use. hope this helps. :) :) :)

[Dirty Ron]

Blake,

Let me tell ya buddy. After 100 lbs of flats the other day, I was GLAD to have the electric knife. Damn thing kept overheating.....

I agree on the feel thing for a small batch though..

[Smoke Daddy]

New Guy checkin' in again!

Are you guys serious about the Ronco knives? I mean, they are so inexpensive. Are they really that good? I am ready to order right now, if so. The Wustoff's and the Henkel's are a little out of my range right now; what website should I check out for these Cutco's? Two of my co-workers swear by them.

[Qjunkie will]

Smokedaddy we are very serious they are great knives!!!!

[Fred]

http://www.ronco.com/products/knives.di4?productID=16[url]

Can't beat this $ ..same knives he demonstrates on TV

[Smooth Operator]

I would still say Cutco are probably the best, you can check out the website @ www.cutco.com order yourself a catalog @ http://cutco.com/jsp/customer/catalogRequest.jsp .

[Fred]

I'm with redneck, I use Forschner by Victorinox. These have a great handle called Fibrox, and it's textured for non slippage. I swear by them, and they really aren't that expensive. Every cook must have a good set of knives, whatever they are. Choose whatever you are comfortable with, as long as it's razor sharp.

Keepin' it Low and Slow,
cajunBubba

your choices;

http://www.eaglemountainknife.com/[url]

Ribs:

Brisket:

Cleaver:

Other:

Thanks

[Anonymous]

I just ordered the white set of Ronco's with the carrying case. I can't wait to check them out.

[Smoke Daddy]

Fatz...let me know how they turn out!

[Anonymous]

Says delivery will take 3-4 weeks, usually. I'll def. review them when I get them.

[Red Hanky BBQ]

Fatz, what was the total cost with shipping?

[Anonymous]

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Qty Code Product Name Price
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1 KN2501101001 Six Star Plus - 25 Piece Set - White 44.94
1 KN2500134101 Six Star Plus - Aluminum Carrying Case 34.95
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Sub-Total: 79.89
Tax: 0.00
Shipping & Handling: 16.80
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TOTAL: 96.69
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It looks a lot better broken down like this...

1 Six Star+™ Showtime Knife (1) 14 1/2" 99.95
2 Six Star+™ Carving Knife (2) 17 1/4" 49.95
3 Six Star+™ Large Filet Knife (3) 15" 59.95
4 Six Star+™ Bread & Bagel Knife (4) 13 1/4" 39.95
5 Six Star+™ Chef's Knife (5) 13" 59.95
6 Six Star+™ Saw Knife (6) 14 1/2" 49.95
7 Six Star+™ Boning Knife (7) 12 3/4" 39.95
8 Six Star+™ Sportsman Knife (8) 12" 39.95
9 Six Star+™ Chop 'n Serve (9) 9 1/4" 39.95
10 Six Star+™ Cheese Knife (10) 11" 39.95
11 Six Star+™ Cleaver (11) 11 3/4" 69.95
12 Six Star+™ Carving Fork (12) 11 3/4" 19.95
13 Six Star+™ Utility Knife (13) 9 1/4" 19.95
14 Six Star+™ Steak Knife (14) 9 1/4" 17.95
15 Six Star+™ Steak Knife (14) 9 1/4" 17.95
16 Six Star+™ Steak Knife (14) 9 1/4" 17.95
17 Six Star+™ Steak Knife (14) 9 1/4" 17.95
18 Six Star+™ Steak Knife (14) 9 1/4" 17.95
19 Six Star+™ Steak Knife (14) 9 1/4" 17.95
20 Six Star+™ Steak Knife (14) 9 1/4" 17.95
21 Six Star+™ Steak Knife (14) 9 1/4" 17.95
22 Six Star+™ Paring Knife (15) 7.5" 14.95
23 Six Star+™ Garnishing Knife (16) 7 3/4" 14.95
24 Six Star+™ Poultry Shears (17) 8 1/2" 29.95
25 Six Star+™ Knife Sharpener (18) 19.95


TOTAL RETAIL VALUE $852.75

http://www.ronco.com/images/whiteKnives.jpg

[Red Hanky BBQ]

Thanks for the info.

[Big Rob]

:shock:

[Cal_BBQ Pit]

Crosshill,
This may be overkill, but I am with Bill, if I can get something that is cheap and it works.......then I am all for it!! I use the Miricale Blade system and they work great.....I go and buy all my spareribs whole and make my own cuts, the cutting knife works well on cutting up brisket and the fillet knife works great on salmon. Just my own opinion though, I never like serated edges either, but these knives are sharp as heck, just handwash them, NO DISHWASHER, they rust out, but they're sharp and have a lifetime warraty.......................just FYI :D

[Grumpy Gator]

Ok, I'm gonna chime in on this one...

I just received a set of the Showtime Knives and I've gotta tell you these are great! You can't go wrong with these knives. I'm not sure about the warranty, but they claim to have a lifetime guarantee, all you pay is shipping. That could turn out to be bogus, where you have to pay $50 shipping to replace a $10 knife, but you never know.

All I can say is that these suckers are sharp and seem durable. The cleaver alone is worth the price of the set.

I have the Miracle Blades too, but I think the Showtime knives are better. At least they are more substantial.

[Texana]

Nice set of knives .... good choice ... for the money you cant hardly go wrong ....

[1044]

I don't have the Ronco veta-vita-vegomatics, but I do have a bunch of Henckels.

[TAR RIVER RAT]

Make your own. Whats needed.
1. Bader knife 2x72 belt grinder with many belts and flat platten assy.
2. Bader buffer
3. 440 or ATS-34 stainless steel
4. Handle wood.bone,formica, etc.
5. Address of Paul Bos, pro heat treater in CA.
6. Much time and effort. All above will run around $1800.

[Fred]

I don't have the Ronco veta-vita-vegomatics, but I do have a bunch of Henckels.

:wink:

[Smooth Operator]

As I told you guys & gals the other day......I went to see my dad up near Sherman Tx and we got on this discussion about knives....he uses the Henkels and I use Cutco......both very good knives. After all the discussion about the Ronco knives, I also ordered a set of those.....after all you can't beat the price with a stick. They are less than $2.00 a piece, so I will soon (whenever they get here and I get the chance to use them) give you my verdict :D :D :D