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Reddit mentions of Mercer Culinary Millennia Chef's Knife, 8 Inch, Blue
Sentiment score: 2
Reddit mentions: 2
We found 2 Reddit mentions of Mercer Culinary Millennia Chef's Knife, 8 Inch, Blue. Here are the top ones.
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Ergonomic handle – a combination of Santoprene for comfort and polypropylene for durabilityTextured finger points provide slip resistance, grip, and safety. Protective finger guard.Hand wash knives for blade edge and surface careThe highest quality Japanese steel allows for easy blade maintenance and rapid sharpening for a razor-sharp edgeOne-piece high-carbon, stain-resistant Japanese steel
Specs:
| Color | Blue |
| Height | 4.13 Inches |
| Length | 17.5 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | 8-Inch |
| Weight | 0.66 Pounds |
| Width | 1 Inches |
First off, I think Shun is overpriced- you pay a premium for the name and the finish (which is indeed good-looking.) Knife preferences are very individual, so it's hard to recommend one, but I think my MAC is a better knife than any Shun I've tried, and less expensive. Not as good-looking though.
But yeah, don't spend a lot on your first decent knife. .Get something inexpensive and learn to care for it and keep it sharp. An expensive dull knife is no better than a cheap dull knife, tbh. A lot of people like the Victorinox, but I've also heard good things about this: https://www.amazon.com/Mercer-Culinary-Millennia-Chefs-Knife/dp/B005P0OLOQ/ as a starter knife. I haven't tried it, but at that price it's hard to go too wrong...
Spend the money you save on a decent water stone or two and learn to keep your knives sharp. If you feel like spending more on a higher-end knife in a year or so you'll know why you're spending the money, and you'll know how to care for it and keep it sharp.
I use a dollar store cheese shredder for hash browns too (thats one of the better tools for it), but there are plenty of immersion blenders you can get with a processor attachment for under $30. As for the knife, you only need one, and I have found a good one is well worth having, Mercer or Victorinox(for a little more) both have you covered for good daily use quality at a good price.