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Fat_Head_Carl t1_j9fh6ss wrote

I bought a set of Wusthof classics when I was ~20. 30 years later they are still used daily. I straighten them regularly, and don't abuse them. They're probably on the expensive side.

The first knife that most people recommend you buy is a Chef's knife. Most everything can be done with one.

A good budget-friendly chef's knife is the Victorinox Fibrox Pro Chef's Knife, 8-Inch at around 50 bucks (the wood handle is about 10 bucks cheaper). If I were just starting out and bought one knife, it would be this.

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maqikelefant t1_j9ha9bk wrote

This is the best answer here. Wusthof (and Henckels) flagship lines cannot be beaten on durability. And I say that as a chef knife hobbyist and collector who's owned hundreds of blades from makers all over the world.

Edit: fixed spelling on Henckels

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Fat_Head_Carl t1_j9haour wrote

Thank you.

From a sheer utility standpoint, that fibrox will do everything needed from a chef's knife though, and it's definitely bifl.

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Bobbyhero t1_j9spbif wrote

It should be noted to stick with the Wusthof/Zwilling and avoid Henckels as the Henckels are not made to the same standard anymore. The Wusthof are still excellent though.

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