Spent $80 on a new boning knife and it's like night and day

I finally replaced my old, dull boning knife that I've had for years. The new one cost about eighty bucks and it's a Victorinox with a fibrox handle. The difference in breaking down a pork shoulder yesterday was huge, it just glided through the seams and silver skin. I didn't realize how much extra force I was using before, my wrist feels way better today. Has anyone else made a recent tool upgrade that made a big difference in your day?

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emma7212h ago

Honestly, it's wild how much a good knife changes the whole feel of cooking. I put off getting a decent chef's knife forever and just hacked at stuff with this cheap block set. The first time I used a proper one, it was like, oh, this is actually supposed to be enjoyable.

shah.zara12h ago

Totally get what you mean about the wrist. A sharp tool is a safety tool. I used to fight with a cheap cordless drill every day. Upgrading to a better one felt like getting a new arm. It just does the work without the fight. Makes the whole job less tiring.