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Decided I need a decent "chef" knife in my kitchen. Everything I have right now is cheap stuff(other than a few Pampered Chef knives my wife bought year ago that while not cheap, aren't very good for the money). I was looking at the Victorinox 6" and 8" Chefs knife. Just wondering of anyone had better suggestions for the money.

I have a Wusthoff set in my kitchen. Been using them for 6-7 years now. They take a good edge and seem to hold up well.

Victorinox are good knives.

Brazilian made Mundial knives are high quality, lower price. I have several still in use after more than 30 years.

I have had Wustuf and JS Henkel chef knives for over 25 years. I think both were referred to as their classic series. Probably the best money I spent for kitchen tools over my life. I cant say what these brands produce today but the knives I bought from both companies decades ago have been great. At 60 I figure they will outlast me.

Henkel, Wusthof, a big Case, Victorinox, customs from Mike Miller a little of everything. All get used for their purpose.

Messermeister and Henckel before them we used a number of Green River knives.

I support Wusthof as a fine choice. I have a basic set (chef's, carving, serrated, three sizes of paring and four steak knives) that were the basic set in the block when I bought them. I like them so much I've given several sets to family members as wedding gifts. They will long outlast me.

No frills..

Rada from the flea market or kids school fundraiser.

Made in USA.

Rada makes a great tomato knife. Dexter/ russell makes good knives at great prices

Dexter Sanisafe. I have a Henkels set in the kitchen but prefer the sanisafe.

+1 on Mundial, especially the 5100 series. Comparable to Wurstoff classic line for a fraction of the price. I don't have their chefs knife but have a few of their smaller knives.

https://www.mundialusa.com/en/04-go...eries/5110-8-8-chefs-gift-box-p-484.html

In the past couple years I've switched from Dexter - Russell to Mercer filet knives. I've been very happy with the quality of steel and comfort of their handles. Their chef's knives may be worth a look at too.

https://www.amazon.com/Mercer-Culinary-Genesis-Forged-Bolster/dp/B00DT1XFSQ

https://www.amazon.com/Mercer-Culinary-M23510-Renaissance-8-Inch/dp/B002R1CGV6

Got lots !!

This is just from the kitchen, not camper, nor shop.

All function as required.

Mundial;



Wusthoff;



Henkels;





Kenato Damascus;

I have tried or used most of the high dollar brands and just keep coming back to an old hickory guess I just don't trust a knife that doesn't rust

I agree 100%
I purchased a set of Wusthoff Classics in '95..
.they take a good edge & have held up very well

Fwiw:
www.americastestkitchen.com/equipment_reviews/2357-the-best-chef-s-knives-under-75

I agree, for the money Rada is hard to beat.

The Zwilling Four Star forged, German-steel 8" chef knife is on sale for $50.

https://www.amazon.com/Zwilling-Henckels-ZWILLING-Chefs-Knife/dp/B00004RFKS