The kitchen is a fascinating place. It is fills with so many tool with which you can make absolutely breath-taking culinary masterpieces. Considered to be one of the most important tools in the kitchen, the knife can be your best friend or worst enemy depending on how you use it. It is very important to use a knife for what it was intended, as safety becomes an important issue.
When purchasing a knife, be sure to buy the best quality knife that will fit within your budget, as cheap knives can be a health hazard in the kitchen. There are many different types of kitchen knives, but the five basics kinds are the Chef's Knife, the Paring Knife, Utility Knives, Boning Knife, and Bread Knife.
Chef Knife
The chef's knife is for most people the largest knife in the kitchen. It has an 8-10" wide blade. The best quality chef's knife has a full tang, which means that the blade should go all the way through the handle for increased balance and stability. The chef's knife is best used for chopping large vegetables and meats.
The paring knife is very small about 2" in length. Despite it's size it is generally the knife that is most often used in the kitchen, particularly for peeling and coring fruits and vegetables, and cutting small objects, not to mention the numerous other cutting tasks that can be done in the palm of the hand.
Utility knives are in the middle ground between the chef's knife and the paring knife. Usually around 5-8", they are commonly referred to as the sandwich knife. It's got just the right size for cutting sandwich meats and cheeses.
The boning knife is a kind of knife that is specifically used to curve around bone when cutting meat. It's usually 4-5" long.
Bread knives are usually serrated, to improve slice efficiency and not smash the bread during the cut. For the best cut, experts recommend the use of a knife that have pointed serrated ends, this feature increases the knife life and gives the user better control.
Knives are just one component of a fully operational and functional kitchen environment. There are many other things that go into making sure that the kitchen is fully-equipment. While there is a plethora of information out there, be sure to consult with an expert before making large purchases.
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