I'm looking for a mid range quality kitchen knife below RM 100, and between 15cm to 20cm blade length. Which one is the better one between these 3 knives?
Mostly use for slicing, chopping or dicing, just for daily kitchen task.

Villeroy & Boch Vivo Chef’s Knife
https://shopee.com.my/Villeroy-Boch-Vivo-Ch...1459.1523443706

IKEA 365+ knife
https://www.ikea.com/my/en/p/ikea-365-cooks...steel-90283523/

Zebra Thailand Stainless Steel Knifes Pro II Chef Knife 7.5"
https://shopee.com.my/(100-Original)-Zebra-...6457.1075755819


Sorry, not sure if this is the right forum. just no trolls please...

Tefal rm50ish from parkson.
That being said, any knife will be blunt after a while. Either you stick with rm3 kiwi or you rajin sharpen.

First knife get a 7 inch.. I have plenty unused ones haha. The vivo is still in the box, the ikea knife as well.. Im still using zebra chopper and a Swiss made for my 6 inch knife aka chef knife.

Do u use them to dice onion or fruits as well?

This post has been edited by kidmad: Jul 9 2019, 10:53 PM

I'd avoid any stainless steel handled knives

This is what I'd recommend though its pushing your budget.
Victorinox Fibrox 6 inch

The reviews for this knife is pretty good as an all rounder kitchen knife on youtube

This post has been edited by MarluxiaXI: Jul 9 2019, 11:00 PM

Atlantic chef knife

Oh yes Victorinox, I've been using that for more than 10 years together with its pairing knife.. Mine is wooden handle though.

Shit i have a thing for kitchen knife.. Nearly bought a 23k yen kitchen knife when i was in japan.. Wife was holding me back!

I'll look into that... Thanks

Mostly use them for cutting meat and fruit, sometimes slicing and chopping herbs.

Is there a reason to avoid stainless steel handle? If it's still under my budget I'll consider it, as long as it can serve me at least 5-10 years if taken care properly.

Where can I find it in Malaysia?

Get those chinese chef knifes.
Not the cleaver type, those are too heavy. There is another type that is thin bladed.
Easier to thin slicing stuff onion,ginger, and also thinly slicing meat. I didn't know what I missed and I used to swear by my santoku knife.



This post has been edited by kaiserreich: Jul 10 2019, 09:41 AM

Ayam use cheap knife from Mr DIY, works like charm
BTW ikea knife is trash, u see the material u know already

And if you don't know how to sharpen a knife in 15 second, u don't belong to the kitchen

personally I find it slippery in use but that's just cause of my sweaty palms
If you're cutting a lot of wet and slimy stuff then I'd avoid it entirely if the handle finish is smooth

But I found some reviews about their 365+ range is quite good considering the price tag.

I used some knife before that the handle got loose after few months, maybe it's because of the quality. You faced similar issue before?

Someone butthurt and report my comment lol

Lol, not me, don't have time for that...

Never had any handle going loose before so I can't say much

Just saying from the choices that you listed I would avoid the Zebra one due to the handle finish being smooth
and don't have any texture for gripping other than the hand conforming shape

The IKEA looks ok with grooves and the neutral handle shape so even if you're left handed there's no problem with comfort or slipping

Ultimately if you're set with it just buy it

I have the vivo one previously bought when aeon offer them on discount with stamps. They are pretty good although I seldom use the chef knife. Prefer the cleaver

One more thing, to bolster or not to bolster? I've been using none bolster one, any difference compared to a knife with bolster?

As a kitchen staff, with my own experience i think the "Zebra" might be better.