Reddit mentions of J.A. Henckels International Forged Premio 8-Inch Chef -(16901-201),Black

congratulations on living alone! For the knives I am one of those that thinks you only really need a good chef knife, a good paring knife (by that I mean one you like and it does a great job), steak knives, and a sharpener. the chef knife can cut bread Very well if it is sharp!

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this one looks like a nice classic shape decent company and if you take care of it (ie: hand wash only, rinse after cutting anything acidic, don't leave in the sink full of water, or leave it setting with food stuck to the blade) it will last a long time.

https://www.amazon.com/J-Henckels-International-Forged-16901-201/dp/B001S41SH6/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?keywords=J.A.+Henckels+International+8-Inch+Chef+Knife+16901-200&qid=1554407414&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmr0

these steak knives look really nice

https://www.amazon.com/Non-Serrated-Premium-5-5inch-Comfortable-Pakkawood/dp/B073ZBTDNC/ref=sr_1_9?crid=3W1WT4IZIFTNH&keywords=non+serrated+steak+knives+set+of+4&qid=1554407807&refinements=p_n_condition-type%3A6461716011&rnid=6461714011&s=gateway&sprefix=non+sedated+steak+kn%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-9

I have this knife sharpener and it works great

https://www.amazon.com/ChefsChoice-AngleSelect-Professional-Sharpener-Footprint/dp/B008EMFQ8C/ref=sr_1_9?crid=11H1UDPT4T5JN&keywords=chefs+choice+knife+sharpener&qid=1554407907&s=gateway&sprefix=chefs+choice+%2Caps%2C135&sr=8-9

I have tried many indoor grills not very happy with them. My hubby got me this one last year for Christmas. I love this thing. I have grilled chicken, portobellos, we have made grilled cheese on this. he has made pancakes, and you can buy the waffle plates to make 4 waffles at a time.

the Plates pop off and can go right in the dishwasher it is a grill, contact grill, panini press, griddle or waffle iron (after you buy the waffle iron plates separate)

https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-GR-5B-Series-Griddler-Five/dp/B0778XLPB7/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=cuisinart+griddler+five&qid=1554407964&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

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In edit: I would recommend this brush for helping the cleaning process. wow! does a great job!

https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Electric-Grill-Panini/dp/B004ZLAGLS/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=indoor+grill+cleaning+brush&qid=1554408190&s=gateway&sr=8-3

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Really? I thought the Chef's Knife was pretty poor personally. I hated the handle and the blade was nothing amazing. I got far better results from this forged JA Henckels: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001S41SH6/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Much better feel in general and the blade seemed to retain its sharpness better, required a lot less honing to keep razor sharp. I've been going strong for 2 years with this one now

Henckels Classic, $45

Henckels Forged Premio, $34

Mercer Culinary Genesis, $33

Mercer Culinary Renaissance, $38

Mac French Chef's Knife, $90

Misen Chef's Knife, $65

Please note that I cannot vouch for any of these personally.

You are comparing a $160 knife to a $30 knife; I'd expect a difference in quality. But really, if you want a fair comparison between brands, the Henckels should be something from the Zwilling line, like this $150 model.