lobsterpasta t1_j0wk0k4 wrote on December 19, 2022 at 11:12 PM

Serious eats has a pretty good article on this. I ended up with the Mercer 8 inch knife. I’ve had it for 4.5 years and it’s required minimal sharpening: https://www.seriouseats.com/the-best-chefs-knives

notproudortired OP t1_j0wnytd wrote on December 19, 2022 at 11:41 PM

I was wondering about those. Mercers never seem to top anyone's lists, but they're reliably on them.

jondes99 t1_j0xe0lu wrote on December 20, 2022 at 2:58 AM

Came here to say the same thing. Bought the Mercer Renaissance a couple years ago and love it. Gave one out as a gift, and have also bought a few of the other knives in this line. Comfortable, nice balance, and holds an edge for a long time.

fatbrucelee t1_j0xy0pz wrote on December 20, 2022 at 5:59 AM

Had a Henkels classic 8 inch knife I got used over 10 yrs ago. A few months ago I took it out of the block and somehow bobbled it. Fell tip down on counter and the scales popped off in addition to damaging the tip. In a pinch I got the 8” Mercer with white handle. $10. I’m surprised how much I like it. I like it way more than my victorinox I had because this things got heft.

lobsterpasta t1_j0x31xf wrote on December 20, 2022 at 1:35 AM

It’s been pretty solid. I was looking for a knife that a) wasn’t dangerously sharp and that i’d feel comfortable having others use, b) performs well and c) wouldn’t be a major loss if my partner accidentally put in the dishwasher

MaximumGorilla t1_j0yn53n wrote on December 20, 2022 at 11:33 AM

The Mercer Genesis handles are my favorite of any knife I've ever used! They just never move in your grip unless you intend it. Effortless control.

I just with they had a narrow blade paring option as theirs is a bit wide and I use the Henkel for more fine work. In retrospect, I'd just get a Mercer Mellenia for detail work