Best Kitchen Knives
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Kitchen Knife Buying Guide
Prices of kitchen knives can very from a couple of dollars to hundreds of dollars. The knives you choose to use in your kitchen should be determined by the amount of food preparation you do and the amount of money you can afford to spend. Always buy the best knife within your budget. This lens will cover what to look for in a good kitchen knife and the top rated brands of kitchen knives.
Last update: Tuesday 05/29/2012
Kitchen Knife Terminology
What to look for in a quality kitchen knife and the terms to describe each part of the knife.
(1) Knife Point - The very end of the knife blade that can be used for piercing
(2) Knife Tip - The also referred to as the belly or curve on knives with curved blades. This portion of the blade is used for intricate and small cutting tasks.
(3) Blade Edge - The entire cutting portion of the knife that extends from the blade point to the blade heel.
(4) Blade Heel - The rear portion of the blade used for heavier cutting tasks that require more force.
(5) Spine - The top thick portion of the knife blade that adds weight and strength to the knife.
(6) Bolster - The thick metal portion between the handle and the blade that adds weight and balance to the knife.
(7) Tang - Not visible in the photo, the tang is the portion of the metal blade that extends into the handle.
(8) Handle Guard - The lip below the butt of the handle that provides a good grip and prevents fingers from slipping.
(9) Butt - the very end of the knifes handle.
(10) Scales - These are the two pieces that make up the knifes handle. Materials vary, wood, plastics, composites, rubber, etc., they are attached using rivets, usually three.
Basic Set of Kitchen Knives
A couple of must have kitchen knives that can handle just about all cutting tasks for preparing meals should include:Chefs Knife
If you could only own one knife for your kitchen the chef's knife is the one you would want to own. This is an all purpose knife with a blade that is usually features a blade six to ten inches in length. The chef's knife can be used for mincing, slicing, chopping, cutting meat, and disjointing meat and poultry at the bone.
Paring Knife
A paring knife is a small knife with a blade length usually between three and five inches in length that is used for making intricate cuts used in coring and peeling. Blade shapes vary and many cooking enthusiasts own several of these small kitchen knives.
Bread Knife
Bread knives feature serrated blades designed to cut with minimal down force that allow you to cut soft breads and rolls without crushing them.
Kitchen Knife Storage
Kitchen knives can be a sizable investment and protecting your knives when not in use involves more than just placing your knives in a drawer. Knife storage blocks are an excellent way to protect and store your kitchen knives. Blocks are available in a variety of different brands and materials with wood being the most common. Size, style and the number of knives the can hold also varies. Knife blocks can be purchased by themselves or with a complete set of kitchen knives. Another method of storing kitchen knives and probably the most sanitary way to store your knives would be wall mounted magnetic knife bars. Victorinox Forged Kitchen Knives
Victorinox Forged Professional Kitchen Knives
Wusthof Kitchen Knives
The series of Wusthof knives for culinary use includes:
Wusthof Classic Kitchen Knives
Wusthof Classic Ikon Knives
Wusthof Ikon Blackwood Knives
Wusthof Grand Prix II Knives
Wusthof Classic Ikon Creme Knives
Wusthof Culinar Knives
Wusthof Gourmet Knives
These top rated kitchen knives are available in kitchen knife sets and individual knives.
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