What Is the Best Knife for Cutting/Peeling Apples and Potatoes

[Nep2nfly]

Hi, I'm new and have a customer who recently purchased the color coated paring knife. She says it's fine but she is looking for something that will better peel and cut apples and potatoes. She is very clear that she wants it to be a knife. Which knife would be the best for her? I was thinking the forged cutlery paring knife - but if it's the same type of knife - will she still be dissatisfied?

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[ChefBeckyD]

She would have to see them and try them out herself to determine that, probably. Everyone is different with what kind of knife they like best.


My favorite for just about everything is the forged cutlery utility knife...but I like the serrated peeler for peeling - I rarely peel with a knife.

 

[colegrovet]

I agree with ya Becky... I have 3 of the forged cutlery utility knives.. that way my son and I don't fight over them when in the kitchen.. (1 stays in my bag and 2 in the kitchen. )

 

[Jennifer E]

What about the Quikut paring knives? I just got mine the other day so I have not tried them out yet, but I have heard many customers rave about them.

 

[gailz2]

I also prefer the forged cutlery Utility Knife. It is my favorite go to knife for so many things!!

 

[babywings76]

I love the utility knife, but for peeling the skin off an apple, I'd use our FC Paring knife. I first use the Apple Wedger, then I peel the skin. It's a lot easier that way.

 

[AnnieBee]

I'd say FC paring knife too. I LOVE my utility knife, but I think it's too big for peeling apples etc. But I agree with Becky, if possible let her try yours out and see which she likes best. It will be good customer service, she'll be happy knowing exactly what she's ordering. And who knows, she may just choose more than one!

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

I love the utility knife ... but would NEVER use a knife for peeling. That's why I don't have paring knives except for the quickcut kind ... and won't slice the apples or potatoes w/them

 

[Maragib]

I second the quikut. My mother loves peeling with those things. I think our Forged are too bulking for peeling, plus I would really worry about slicing my finger off if I was peeling up against my thumb. But would second the serrated Peeler too, if she weren't so against it. Love that thing - peels peaches fabulously.

 

[kaiser]

Quikut!!!!!

 

[beckyjsmith]

What about the Quikut paring knives? I just got mine the other day so I have not tried them out yet, but I have heard many customers rave about them.

I guess I am in the minority. I prefer the color coated paring knife for peeling apples. My hands are small and the FC knife feels too bulky in my hand to get a good grip on the knife and the apple at the same time.
As for the QK... people buy them but I NEVER talk about them except to suggest them for a stocking stuffer or an add on to get to the $60.00 if someone is close. My strict rule of thumb.. if it's $10.00 or less.. NO airtime.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I guess I am in the minority. I prefer the color coated paring knife for peeling apples. My hands are small and the FC knife feels too bulky in my hand to get a good grip on the knife and the apple at the same time.
As for the QK... people buy them but I NEVER talk about them except to suggest them for a stocking stuffer or an add on to get to the $60.00 if someone is close. My strict rule of thumb.. if it's $10.00 or less.. NO airtime.

Totally agree! I'd never suggest it!

I LOVE the FC knife, but I'd never use it for peeling. I don't use a knife for peeling - I'm totally sold on the serrated peeler.

 

[caraighan]

I second the quikut. My mother loves peeling with those things. I think our Forged are too bulking for peeling, plus I would really worry about slicing my finger off if I was peeling up against my thumb.

But would second the serrated Peeler too, if she weren't so against it. Love that thing - peels peaches fabulously.

I use the petite forged cutlery paring knife for peeling all the time! It doesn't feel bulky to me... just my opinion though!

My husband says the 5" santoku is the best knife we have!

 

[scottcooks]

Size of hand=comfort with knife. Try to get her to forged cutlery, but let her try some of your or your director's knives so she can choose for herself. She will appreciate the careful and personal attention.

 

[Nep2nfly]

She has tiny hands - I'm afraid the forged cutlery knifes are a bit too thick handled - that's why she doesn't like the color coated - what about the self-honing paring knife? She mentioned the quikcut - but I think those were too tiny for her. She is a picky customer - but she spends a lot of money - so I'm definitely going to cater to her needs. Since I'm still new, I will probably order one of the self-honing knives and let her try it.

 

[babywings76]

You could also remind her about our great return policy. She can have 30 days to try it out and if she isn't pleased with it, she can exchange it for something else or just flat out return it.