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EPISODE · Jul 6, 2021 · 1H 3M

What Are You Missing Out On When You Buy a Cheap Chef's Knife?

from The Gear Patrol Podcast · host Will Price, Nick Caruso

Episode Navigation:01:00 – What You Need to Know Before Buying a Chef's Knife05:45 – Is There One Perfect Chef's Knife?09:17 – Utility Knives vs. Chef's Knives, and Why You Shouldn't Purchase Knife Sets12:50 – The Elements of a Chef's Knife You Need to Know18:45 – Blade Materials: Stainless Steel vs. Carbon Steel (and Others)27:32 – What Is Knife "Tang" and Why Does it Matter?31:43 – Chef's Knife Handle Types33:45 – Japanese vs. German Styles37:36 – What Determines the "Quality" of a Knife?39:11 – Knife Maintenance, Storage and Sharpening48:55 – Will's Top Three Chef's Knife RecommendationsFeatured:Check Out ChefsKnivestoGo.comThe Difference Between Japanese and German Knife StylesBob Kramer Has Spent 25 Years Trying to Forge a Better Chef’s KnifeWhat's Really the Difference Between a $35 and $150 Chef's Knife?The Best Places to Buy Japanese Kitchen Knives OnlinePlease Stop Storing Your Kitchen Knives in a Big Wood BlockEvery Serious Home Cook Needs a Japanese Chef’s Knife. Here Are the 8 Styles You Need to Know This Is Our Place's Biggest Release Since Its Always PanJacques Pépin's Classic Omelette  

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In this episode, Editor Will Price joins to explain everything you should know before buying your first–or next–chef's knife. Will details the specifics, from steel types and blade shapes to maintenance and storage tips, ultimately ending with three of his top chef's knife recommendations. Regardless of what you already know or think you might need, Will has advice and tips that'll come in handy when you're shopping around.

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