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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 2:57 pm
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jdanton
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Originally Posted by gutterman
I've had the same Global 8" chef's knife now for over 10 years. I like the weight and balance, and have no issues keeping an edge on it.

Spend the money on the chef's knife, whatever feels right to you and then do this: Go to the closest restaurant supply store and get
-a $17 bread knife (I have this one http://www.acemart.com/prod9620.html)
-and a $13 Chinese cleaver (I have this one http://www.acemart.com/prod9958.html).
I agree with this, though I really like a nice slicing knife, but I agree that starting with the chef's knife is the way to go.
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