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poolct00
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5:41p, 11/14/24
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With Christmas rapidly approaching I'm thinking about things I'd like to have…..

A really nice chef's knife. Japanese? German?

Also interested in a nice cutting board and a charcuterie board…..

Y'all have any recs or thought on this?

Mid-high budget


Thanks and gig 'em!
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5:56p, 11/14/24
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There are several posters that make some great looking cutting boards. Agrams did mine a while back. I don't recall the other posters, but I have seen some cool pics they posted.
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In reply to poolct00 • 6:14p, 11/14/24
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Japanese knives, Shun is the brand.
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8:11p, 11/14/24
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For chef's knives you can't beat Wusthof Classic. I've had a few in different styles and sizes for over a decade now and they are still like new with minimal care. They sharpen relatively easily for how well they hold an edge and take a very fine low angle edge.
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8:27p, 11/14/24
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For a knife, I've used a Misen for a few years and have loved it. Next I'll try out a Global.

I used a teak end grain cutting board I got off Amazon for around $90. Made in the US and about 2" thick. Works great. I oil and condition it when guests are coming over.
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8:46p, 11/14/24
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Shun, Westhoff, Global. All are good. But if you want to treat yoself, read on…

Most of the high end knives I'd suggest would be hard to obtain in a month time frame. That said, T Kamimura Blacksmith is dropping a few knives tomorrow afternoon (4:00 or 5:00 I think). Those are pretty up there in price. One maker who I like is Toyama Noborikoi out of Japan. His knives are available at Japanese Natural Stones. He's getting up there in age so I don't know how much longer he'll be making them. I have his 150mm petty.

For Damascus knives, check out Devin Thomas or Randy Haas.

Iron Grove Tool Company out of the Austin area is pretty budget friendly. He did my camping cook knives.

For cutting boards, a Texags poster (Evin) made me six end grain steak plates with juice grooves to go along with my Bloodroot Blades steak knife set. I'd highly recommended him.
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12:21a, 11/15/24
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Costco had a gigantic Teak Haus side grain cutting board for $56. I bought one a couple weeks ago. I wanted end grain, but the price was too check to turn down.

I have a custom chef's knife I had made by a guy in Western WA. He does knives on the side and is a mountain guide the rest of the time. I know one other poster on here has one of his knives. I paid $250 for mine, I would imagine his prices have gone up, but he was very reasonable and had many handle options to choose from.
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6:38a, 11/15/24
Japanese carbon steel is the way to go without blowing your budget. They're light, razor sharp, and develop a really cool patina over time. The downside is they're more brittle so you can't abuse them, and you have to oil them to keep them from rusting. Here's what I have. https://www.korin.com/HMI-SCGY-210?


For a board, go with end grain. They're easier on your knives, but they weigh a ton, are more expensive, and need frequent oiling. And buy the biggest one you can afford. Boardsmith makes great boards. https://theboardsmith.com/products/maple-end-grain-cutting-board?variant=34751092719766
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9:06a, 11/15/24
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I bought a charcuterie board from Cupofjoe several years ago, I also have a brisket cutting board that alaskanag99's dad made, both are awesome. I believe drummer##(?) makes boards coming up to the holidays and of course agrams is the GOAT.

My favorite chefs knife is a zelite, i like it so much I've given a few of their steak knife sets as gifts. Consider them if it's the right price point
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9:21a, 11/15/24
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Recent A&M grad who started her own business and does really great work. Also a pretty cool story

https://chapschoppintops.com

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2:00p, 11/15/24
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This is one that has some nice stuff and is a good Ag.

www.charcoalandbbq.com
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2:06p, 11/15/24
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Gram's Woodworks
Kuhrt's Woodworks

Both Ags, both posters on this board, both do awesome work on cutting boards. I have one of each and use them all of the time.
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5:11p, 11/15/24
Phenix knives out of Bellville has some really nice Japanese forged knives. Bought one for my daughter as a wedding gift. Will last her a lifetime!
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In reply to Big Country51 • 6:14p, 11/15/24
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Big Country51 said:
Recent A&M grad who started her own business and does really great work. Also a pretty cool story

https://chapschoppintops.com



Man I clicked on that and thought, oh boy another kid with a laser engraver. But she actually is chiseling these and it's pretty cool stuff.
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1:06a, 11/16/24
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I have a Kuhrt chessboard that's very well made
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In reply to CactusThomas • 8:20a, 11/16/24
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Yeah it's the real deal. The quality of her work is very impressive. She will make just about anything you want to if you had a special request
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11:26a, 11/16/24
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I have a Boos Block that we just recently got and I've been pleased with it.

Been using Wustof for years and they hold up well and are durable. Would love to get some more nice knives with how much cooking we do these days.
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11:21p, 11/16/24
Check out the kitchen knife selection from Fire Creek Forge.
https://firecreekforge.com/shop-all-products/ols/products?page=2

I have a few of his knives, hatchets, and a hammer. Great quality and fast shipping and Texas made.

For cutting boards go with one of the Ags people have suggested if you want custom. Otherwise find one on Amazon or Etsy you like.
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General Jack D. Ripper
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10:49a, 11/17/24
I like the Japanese knives. I had a German Wusthoff chef knife. I found that the Wusthoff held its edge longer but wasn't as sharp. I find the Japanese knives to be sharper but need honing more often. My Japanese knives are not top of the line but they are pretty great. I bought a handmade Nakiri while in Japan. I love it.
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General Jack D. Ripper
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In reply to Cibalo • 10:50a, 11/17/24
Cibalo said:
Check out the kitchen knife selection from Fire Creek Forge.
https://firecreekforge.com/shop-all-products/ols/products?page=2

I have a few of his knives, hatchets, and a hammer. Great quality and fast shipping and Texas made.

For cutting boards go with one of the Ags people have suggested if you want custom. Otherwise find one on Amazon or Etsy you like.


Those handles look kind of small. That said, as I continue to cook, I notice my hand being much closer to the blade.
Well…you sounded taller on radio.
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In reply to General Jack D. Ripper • 11:34a, 11/17/24
Looks like all of the handles are 4.0 - 4.25" long. Also the way you hold a santoku knife you have your thumb and forefinger on the blade up by the spine, pinch grip.

https://knifewear.com/blogs/articles/how-to-use-a-santoku-like-a-chef

This probably comes down to personal preference. You can contact Elijah about the handle to get more info or see about getting one made differently.
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