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Good Steak Knives?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Xerobull, Jul 23, 2022.

  1. Xerobull

    Xerobull ...and I'm all out of bubblegum

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    I'm in the market. I don't need $100 per knife Japanese hand forged steel, but I do want quality.
     
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    boomboom I GOT '99 PROBLEMS

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    The best are the ones that magically find their way to my house from Claim Jumper.
     
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    I have one primary rule when it comes to that, serrated steak knives are an abomination.
     
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    If you go to Sams Club on Sundays, theyre always giving away free knives every 30 minutes.
     
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  5. King1

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    Letcase are what we use
     
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    Have been very happy with my Wusthof collection I’ve amassed over the years, picked up some really nice blades from Bed Bath Beyond and Crate and Barrel when they run sales with coupons.
     
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    Probably the one thing I agree with you on. Why do people want to tear and shred their steak?
     
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  8. Bobbythegreat

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    I think most just don't know any better, the rest are too lazy to sharpen knives.
     
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    From everything I've read in the past, a sharp serrated knife is actually better than a straight edge for something like steak. Serrated knives are good for stuff with a tougher/harder exterior and softer interior. This is why bread knives are serrated. The problem with serrated knives is that they're tough to sharpen compared to a straight edge. So if you have a sorry serrated knife or a dull one, yeah, it's going to suck. But then I'm cheap... I'll use any knife. I've been using the same serrated cheap Tramontina set for the past 20-25 years, I think. I've never sharpened them and hey, they cut. I'm more worried about the steak than the knife - you put a good steak in front of me, I couldn't care less if you gave me a plastic spoon to eat it with. lol
     
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    Tomatoes, peppers and bread are 95% of what I use serrated knives for.
     
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    You do realize that shortly after you cut that steak you are going to stick it your pie hole and gnarl it up but for good.
     
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    Hard cheese and bread are 100% of what I use serrated knives for.
     
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    tried the knife guys and they're legit. recommend.

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    Just turn your fork sideways?
     
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    barbaric
     
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    Yeah but I want that steak in the best possible condition before I do that.
     
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    The Victorinox tomato knife is priced fairly well. It's usually cheaper to buy loose than in a pack. It's versatile and easily cuts through tough steaks.
     
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    Xerobull ...and I'm all out of bubblegum

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