Thread: Knife people lend me your wisdom

Hi! Have you considered a Chinese cleaver? Multi function and can last for generations. Simple to take care of and does not break the bank.
There is a good video on YouTube about a retired Chinese chef in America, made by his son is a good intro.

My experience is get one that fits your hand and it becomes an extension. It’s not necessarily the most expensive but the most used and feels good in hand.

Mine set is a collection through the decades of a Santoku(Japanese style), a bone cleaver (western) a Chinese cleaver (Chinese ), a daba( Japanese or Chinese’s im not sure), and a sashimi knife (Japanese).

Have a global santoku and it does not get used much as it just does not feel right in the hand. The Chinese cleaver a cheap knife from Ali express and has been brilliant.

Hope that helps from a different perspective. Happy for discussion