Shun DM0712 Classic 7-3/4-Inch Chinese Chef's Knife Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been cooking for over 15 years (I'm not that old), and I grew up in a Chinese family. A Chinese Chef knife is exactly that, it is not a cleaver, despite the resemblance. This is the one knife a Chinese chef will use in the kitchen for just about everything.
Trust me, I've tried cleavers, they are not a replacement for a real Chinese Chef knife. I've also used many of the Chinese Chef knives that you can pick up in many Chinatown shops and Asian specialty shops. (BTW, I'm from the largest Chinese community outside of Asia, so we are not lacking the "goods").
The Shun classic....is amazing. It is perfectly weighted, and the grip is fantastic. I can grip the knife with confidence even when wet or dealing with meats.
The blade is the sharpest I've used of _any_ Chinese Chef knife. The first time I used it, I was mystified why it took so much effort to cut (it was supposed to be sharp, wasn't it?). The reason was, I had already sliced through everything without noticing and was already pressing on the cutting board!
One problem is that it also cuts into my cutting board with relative ease. If I don't remove the blade straight up, I hear a sound which makes me think the thin edge is being knicked. However, so far, no real problem, the edge is still perfect.
I have still been a bit wary to use it to hack at bones, but I think that fear will go away. (When I say Chinese chef's use it for everything, I mean everything).
I don't care about a Damascus steel look, but I can attest that the surface has no problems with releasing food. Slides off easily.

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This stunningly beautiful line of cutlery features the look and benefits of Damascus steel, yet without its rusting problems. The Damascus-look blade profile reduces sticking and results in less damage to the food being cut and faster prep times.

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Dexter-Russell S5198 Chinese Chef's Cleaver 8-in. Review

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(More customer reviews)Calling this a 'cleaver' is a bit off. Cleavers
are usually thought of as heavy, axe-like blades
ground to a convex profile and used with a swinging
motion to break or separate bones. This knife, on
the other hand is intended for all the cutting
tasks that one does in a kitchen with other knives.
What makes this the almost perfect knife is the width
of the blade. At over three inches, it provides a lot of
control surface in relationship to its edge. So the
cook who has learned to chop by guiding the knife
with his or her knuckles is almost immune from accidents.
The wide blade also makes this great for whacking
a clove of garlic before mincing it and for scooping
up chopped food from the cutting board.
The edge is easy to maintain-not too hard or too soft.
I use a chef's choice sharpener and keep the knife
on a magnetic tool bar to avoid knicking the blade.
The only thing wrong with this knife is the handle,
which is in a barrel shape and uncomfortable and
insecure in the hand. I modified mine with a bit
of coarse sandpaper, making grooves where my fingers
wanted to land.
This is my most frequently-used tool and one that I
recommend to students and friends.
--Lynn Hoffman, author of THE NEW SHORT COURSE IN WINE and
the novel bang BANG. ISBN 9781601640005


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Walk into the kitchen of any Szechuan or Cantonese restaurant in America and you're likely to find this American-made knife.An excellent lightweight tool, its 8"-by-3??" blade is beautifully manageable. It minces and slices--and can it shred lettuce! Use it to crush garlic, tenderize meat, and slice scallions, carrots, and anything else that might find its way into your next stir-fry.

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Messermeister Park Plaza 7-Inch Vegetable Knife with Hollows Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the "stamped" counterpart for "Sam The Cooking Guy Knife". I don't know where Sam went on the TV, but this knife is great. It's lighter than the forged knife, which would be expected, & it does not say anything about Sam on it, but I'm sure it's the same knife associated with "Sam...." It's got full tang, POM handle, and perfect craftmenship.

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Messermeister, featuring premier German cutlery, has roots in both Germany and Australia. Today, Messermeister operates as a U.S. company that strives to provide thehighest quality of cutlery and culinary tools to both food-service professionals and home cooks.We are committed to designing new and innovative products and sourcing the world to find the very best quality at the right price for the market. The Park Plaza collection of stamped knives is manufactured using the finest stamped high carbon German krupp stainless steel, featuring a sharp edge and hard blade, allowing it to hold its edge for a long time. The Park Plaza collection features a triple riveted polyoxymethylene POM handle, permamently securing the handle to the full tang and providing a classic design. The riveted handle is made with impact resistant and state-of-the-art materials to withstand rigorous use. Stamped knives are noticeably lighter than forged knives, which is an attribute for those who are not comfortable with heavy knives. This Park Plaza Asian inspired 7-inch vegetable knife combines the classic features of a chef\'s Knife with the wide blade style preferred by chefs from the Far East.The chopping cleaver style blade is a full 2-1/2-inch wide, 7-inch long with a blunt spatula tip and a slight rocking camber. The alternating hollows on each side of the knife reduce drag and assist in creating a smoother and downward slicing motion. It is used to chop, dice, mince and slice vegetables, fruit, meat and any other item that needs to be reduced quickly to cooking size. Messermeister offers a guaranteed lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Every knife comes with free lifetime sharpening and reconditioning. Once the edge is no longer sharp, have an expert sharpener re-grind a new edge on your knife or with a return shipping fee, Messermeister will re-sharpen your knife free of charge. Contact customer service at toll free800-426-5134.

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MAC Japanese Vegetable Knife #JU65 Review

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(More customer reviews)I've owned this knife for 15 years and it is indispensable. No other knife measures up to the quality, ease of use and overall performance. It keeps its edge and it is super comfortable to use. I cook every day from scratch with lots and lots of vegetables. This knife never lets me down. Love it!!

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Japanese made MAC Slicing knife with a 6.5 inch long blade. The straight edge is designed to slice, dice and julienne fruits and vegetables and meats.The thin, razor sharp blade on this MAC knife reduces resistance when cutting, it will be your new, favorite knife!!! Like a Chinese cleaver, except lighter and easier to use!

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