Knives are also used in the kitchen, getting the right one among millions kitchen knives is a very daunting task. I have written this article to make the task easier for you so you can choose the best kitchen knife very easily. There is no need to tell what knives are but for those who don't know (really?!),Kitchen knives are tools that have cutting edge and they are made to cut, chop and slice food in the kitchen. It consist majorly of the handle and the blade,all other parts are complimentary. The kitchen knife is a knife or set of knife that is used majorly for cooking. This type of knives are used for all purposes. They are used for cutting of meat, chooping of vegetable and many other function. The knives used in the kitchen can be used for many other purposes outside the kitchen. There are some qualities we shoud find that makes it unique. The material used for making the blade and the handle are things we consider when buying a Kitchen knife. The materials used in making the blade may include the following :
1. CARBON STEEL
This is one of the most inexpensive material to be used for making Kitchen knife blades. Aside from its inexpensiveness carbon steel are very easy to sharpen. The downside of blade made with carbon steel that vulnerable to rust and it releases metallic taste to acidic food.
2. STAINLESS STEEL
Stainless steel is an alloy (that is to say a mixture) of iron, nickel and molybdenum. Most of the common kitchen knives are made of 420 stainless which contains high chromium and low stainless steel. Most of the consumer brand are made of low-carbon steel blade. These are usually more expensive but are very highly resistant to corrosion or rust. They are also very easy to sharpen. So they have all the quality of a good kitchen knife. They can be compared to the carbon Knife which combines high carbon and low stainless steel. They are usually less expensive than the stainless steel and are cheaper. They also have an ability to retain edge for a longer period. so it can last longer.
3. LAMINATED BLADE
These type of blade combines hard steel laminated between tougher steel. It is harder to to grind and so it will make a high resistant and will hold edge and stay sharp for a longer period.
They are some of the materials used in making blade but there are many others like plastic blade for cutting veggies and ceramic knives. The ones I mentioned are the most commonly used to make Kitchen Knives' blades. Let us now look at the materials used in making the handle of the Kitchen knife. Handles have been made over time with different materials some of which include :
1. WOODEN HANDLES
Wood provides a very good grip for the handle, they are very beautiful and very attractive. It is very difficult to care for as it requires constant cleaning with mineral oil. Wooden handle do not require constant washing with water as that can lead to it getting cracked or warped when it is exposed to water for a prolonged period.
2. PLASTIC HANDLES
Handles made with plastic are lighter than most of the materials used to make Knives' handle. Plastic handles can easily be cared for more than their wooden counterpart. The issue with them is that they are prone to ultraviolet damage ad very sanitary.
3. COMPOSITE HANDLES
These are made mixture of wood and plastic, they are considered the best choice of handles as they are easily cared for and very sanitary. They also last longer than the wood and the plastic. You think that as muchs they are a mixture of the two. The composite are a special technology made by Rutland Plywood Corporation.
4. STAINLESS STEEL HANDLES
This are considered the most durable of all knife handles. The only downside is that it is very slippery but most knife makers now use bridges to avoid this. One good aspect of this kind of knife is that they are very easy to be cared for and sanitary and also very durable.
Kitchen knives are made of different size and shape, some of the knives have sharp edges and some have serrated edge. This is The 2 best kitchen knife set you can ever get :
Victorinox 4-Piece Knife Set with Fibrox Handles
This is made by Victorinox in Switzerland. The knife set contains 4 knives. This is a cutlery everyone will want at anytime. It is a favorite of professionals and has recieved praise from the chef community. It is made of high carbon steel blade,Which makes it very excellent choice as it retains edge more. It can be resharpened over and over again. its handle ergonomically made to help reduce tension on the wrist and it ensures a sure grip. It also has a finger guard. The handle is made of Patented NSF Fibrox handle,this is the best Knife Set you can see in the market
Ginsu Knives
Ginsu Knives have been around now for over four decades telling you they are trustworthy. The knives are made specially for kitchen use. The blade are made of stainless steel and also features a two-dimensional serrated edge. The edges require a low-maintenance and never require sharpening. The blade also has full tang that extends to the handle. These 14-piece set contains all you need for your kitchen cutlery needs. It comes with a black hardwood storage block for keeping the knives and it makes the set very beautiful. It includes an 8-inch chef’s knife, an eight-inch slicer, a 7-inch santoku knife, a five and half inch boning knife, a 5-inch utility knife, a 3-1/2-inch paring knife, and six 4-1/2-inch steak knives, plus a pair of shears. This is made by Chicago cutlery and is made of high carbon stainless steel forged with a comfort grip poly handle. It also uses a taper grind technology to ensure excellent and precise cutting and it is very easy to resharpen. The high carbon steel makes it have a harder blade that resist rusting. The handle is made of cushion grip handle that makes it easy to grip for all knives. It is indeed and excellent kitchen knife set to have.
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