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You know that the right knives actually make preparing food faster, easier and safer. With so many knives on the market at all price points, how do you know you’re buying the right knife for the right job? This guide shows you what to look for.
Multipurpose kitchen tool. This is the knife you will use for chopping, the flat blade can be used to crush ingredients such as garlic cloves and whole peppercorns. Sizes typically range from 6 to 12 inches, measured from the tip of the blade to the beginning of the handle. The size you will buy is the right size for you, so hold the knife in your hand to see if it is comfortable, not too heavy but not too light.
Often called a bread knife, this thin, sawtooth knife is ideal for cutting bread and sandwiches without crushing them. It is also used to cut cakes into horizontal layers.
From peeling potatoes to digging an apple, this adorable little knife can handle every minute detail.
Once you have collected your basic knives, you can start adding to your basic collection with these purpose-built blades.
Carving Knife: This long, narrow blade is designed to cut meat into thin, even slices. It is generally thinner than a chef’s knife.
Boning Knife: Thin and narrow, with a very sharp tip. This knife is ideal for separating meat from bones.
Versatile Knife: Shorter than a bone paring knife, but longer than a paring knife. Ideal for slicing small cuts of meat such as chicken breasts and pork chops.
The thin, short serrated blades are ideal for chopping individual portions of meat.
Small knives and servers vary from blunt and wide for slicing and spreading soft cheese, to perfectly sharp for slicing hard cheese. Cheese knives usually offer a variety of blades.
All-purpose blade for small kitchens. Excellent tomato knives. Optional blade sheaths protect your fingers. Great for picnics and camping.
