[deadjewelry]

I'm planning on splurging on kitchen knives but I've never bought them before.

What brands do you guys recommend? Also, what # of knives do you usually get in a set?

I try to avoid the ones that have like 10+ knives in a set because I don't think you ever need more than like 5 knives if they're well maintained.

I've heard Shun is a pretty good brand if you want to go for japanese style knives.

[kailar.drevion]

Try "Kiwi Brand" knives and get an eight inch chefs knife to get a feel as to what characteristics you'd like in a knife, they're affordable and work well to start off with and it'd save you the hassle of splurging on something you don't particularly like. Also purchase a honing steel rod to maintain your edge then eventually you can learn and practice how to sharpen your cheap knives and then eventually you can move up to better knives.

[fangblade]

I heard Victorinox is a pretty entry level knife

[joachimlee]

Thanks for this. Needed some recommendations

[anotherdppthrowaway]

Wustof are good if you like German style knives. And Shun is good if you like Japanese style, but Japanese knives are definitely more maintenance.

[moxfulder12345]

Wustof is a pretty good brand for most people, simple chefs knife, pairing knife, you can't go wrong. Those two things will help you accomplish 90% of things you will need to do in a kitchen.

[bigd650]

Shun and Wustof are good options if you're looking to buy a few pieces and are okay spending a bit. Though honestly I've been really happy with my Ginsu Chikara set I bought as a broke student.