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Anonymous Mon Sep 28 11:40:09 2015 No.6922551 [Reply] [Original]

What is your opinion on Chinese cleavers, /ck/? After using a coworker's for some prep at work (with his permission, of course) I decided to buy my own. The utility of this thing is marvellous. It's all I use now, aside from a small paring knife.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 28 11:47:38 2015 No.6922570 >>6922551 > Chopping onions, carrots, garlic, etc with a Chinese cleaver knife Even if you are going to use it and you buy it, are you sure that a regular chef's knife wouldn't be more, I don't know, practical for a lot of stuff?

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 28 11:49:01 2015 No.6922577 >>6922551 Is that knife specially made for azn midget hands?

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 28 11:55:37 2015 No.6922588 >>6922570 I've been using a 9' chef's knife for a few years, and to be honest, I like the feel and heft of the cleaver better in my hands.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 28 12:22:45 2015 No.6922648 >>6922588 Confirmed for being General Tso in a past life.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 28 12:24:19 2015 No.6922649 >>6922551 Well I'm not a weeb, so the white people knives work just fine for me

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 28 12:27:48 2015 No.6922656 >>6922588 Nine foot knife, eh?

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 28 12:30:30 2015 No.6922666 >>6922656 Wewps, I meant 9". Damn American units :^)

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 28 12:38:50 2015 No.6922686 >>6922666 A 9' knife may be interesting to use, however.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 28 12:40:51 2015 No.6922693 >>6922551 My main knife has been a Chinese cleaver for years. Greatly prefer it to a chef's knife.

Anonymous Mon Sep 28 12:41:30 2015 No.6922695

I've used one since the beginning. At my last job my head chef screamed at me for using one, saying shit like "You're not fucking Chinese" etc.
His point was that these cleavers lock you into only using them and thus your knife skills diminish.
Fuck him, though. i kept using it until i left cos he was a cunt.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 28 12:56:54 2015 No.6922729 >>6922686 We should be using scimitars.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 28 13:02:17 2015 No.6922743 >>6922551 >After using a coworker's for some prep at work (with his permission, of course) Yr work doesn't provide the tools you need to do yr job? Getting cucked by yr employer, m8.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 28 13:05:19 2015 No.6922749 >>6922743 No, they do, this guy just brings his knives with him to work. He says he prefers them to what we have.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 28 13:13:35 2015 No.6922761 >>6922743 >using the mutilated remains of blades they keep at work

Anonymous Mon Sep 28 13:13:44 2015 No.6922762
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To me a hammer is the most utilitarian kitchen tool. It slices, dices, cuts, smashes, mixes, pulverizes, grinds, purees, juices, crushes, flattens, tenderizes, and produces an eye catching display for your guests. All in one fell swoop.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 28 19:48:54 2015 No.6923738 >>6922762 What?

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 28 20:31:11 2015 No.6923830 I always used to use my mom's cleaver when I was younger so I just like it way more than a regular chef's knife. The broad flat is just way more useful to me.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 28 20:38:01 2015 No.6923851 File: 19 KB, 280x400, 1429865804790.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>6922551 >not using a katana to chop your veggies

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 28 21:16:11 2015 No.6923959 File: 89 KB, 613x1024, 1442687546139.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>6922743 >working with dull, cheap knives you get right the fuck out fam

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 28 21:22:35 2015 No.6923976 >>6922551 Awesome tool. Excellent for cutting up any meat with bones. Chicken, ribs, etc.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 28 21:27:11 2015 No.6923986 >>6923976 A chinese chef's knife isn't meant for bones

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 28 21:45:54 2015 No.6924029 >>6923986 ur mum works well with my bone

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 28 21:48:34 2015 No.6924036 >>6922551 Most things that people use a chef's knife for would be better done with a Chinese cleaver tbh

Anonymous Tue Sep 29 04:54:43 2015 No.6925041

>>6922743
I've never worked in a restaurant that didn't have a range of knives available for use. I've also never worked in a restaurant that every chef didn't bring their own fucking knives. House knives get put through the dishwasher, are rarely sharpened and are usually bottom of the barrel, easily replaceable knives for that reason.

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 29 05:15:02 2015 No.6925055 File: 726 KB, 446x251, 1433295489603.gif [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>6922577 >keeping your whole hand on the handle at all times

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 29 05:21:26 2015 No.6925059 File: 29 KB, 615x409, Michael O'Hare (3).jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>6922762

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 29 05:50:32 2015 No.6925084 >it can do everything a normal chef's knife can do, awkwardly, and with lot's of practice, and still not really well >b-but at least it doubles as a bench scraper It's a stupid knife, OP. Do some research.

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 29 17:30:54 2015 No.6926858 File: 466 KB, 632x492, le_Umaru_face.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >tfw using a just-sharpened knife

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 29 19:38:51 2015 No.6927275 >>6922551 which cleaver did you buy and where from?

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 29 19:40:56 2015 No.6927284 >>6925084 you sir are retarded

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 29 21:38:50 2015 No.6927708 File: 288 KB, 1500x1000, 91gY6iI-5VL._SL1500_.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Just bought this on amazon

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 30 01:49:55 2015 No.6928563 >>6927275 http://www.amazon.com/Zwilling-J-A-Henckels-Signature-Vegetable/dp/B0000TPBVY Got it on sale for $80 CAD at a kitchen supply store.

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 30 19:45:57 2015 No.6930657 >>6922729 http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Cimeter-Blade-Handle-Rosewood/dp/B000MF2RKY/

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 30 19:49:19 2015 No.6930665 I chopped my hand off using one of those as a child

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 30 19:50:24 2015 No.6930666 >>6930665 did you died?

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 30 20:11:07 2015 No.6930711 I only use a Chinese cleaver as well. Only thing I use other knives for is for filleting fish.

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 30 20:18:13 2015 No.6930731 File: 2.92 MB, 1280x720, cutting tofu.webm [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Wouldn't mind trying one out, seems like it might be more comfortable for some tasks and I like this bouncing shredding dealio.

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 30 20:22:10 2015 No.6930739 >>6922570 cleaver wins becuase you can use it for a scoop and a spatula as well. it's infinitely easier to cook massive amounts of veg and move them around

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 30 20:25:25 2015 No.6930744 >>6930657 >>6928563 >>6927708 fuck that, buy the original memecleaver for 25$ http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LPCYGOS/ref=s9_hps_bw_g79_i1 >mfw they used to be $10 shipped until /ck/ made them popular now the company doubled the price > mf: >:{

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 30 20:47:57 2015 No.6930810 >>6922588 Well, if it feels better, use it. I know people that have gotten accustomed to cutting with steak knives. I don't agree with them, but if it is more comfortable... well, whatever tickles your ballsack.

>>	Anonymous Thu Oct 1 13:49:59 2015 No.6932374 >>6930731 What is he making there?

>>	Anonymous Thu Oct 1 13:58:27 2015 No.6932392 >>6930744 http://amzn.com/B003HESNR8 I'm pretty sure what /ck/ made popular was this.

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