A well- equipped kitchen will contain a range of different knives. One of the most enjoyable experiences for a cook is handling a finely crafted knife that performs effortlessly. Great cutlery will last a lifetime, so take time shopping for just the right knives for you.
Below is a guide to cutlery to better understand the types of knives available and their specific tasks.
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Bread knives
A long blade with a serrated edge that slices through thick crusts without crushing the soft interior of rustic loaves and more. |
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Carving knives
Essential for carving a turkey or producing thin slices of roast beef. The slim blade slices quickly and precisely through meat. |
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Chef’s knives
The essential all-purpose kitchen knife—use it for dicing, chopping, mincing and almost any other cutting task. |
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Cleavers and boning knives
A heavy knife with an axe-like blade. Meat cleavers easily chop through bones. Vegetable cleavers dice, mince, and julienne. |
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Cutting Boards
There is a wide range of cutting boards in different materials. To prevent cross-contamination in the kitchen, you should have a few different materials in different sizes handy. |
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Kitchen Shears
Sharp shears are a must for cooks. Use them to harvest herbs, trim raw poultry, cut twine and more. Many separate for easy cleaning. |
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Knife Sets
Once you have determined a brand of knife that works well for you, consider buying a set a 7 – 10 piece block set. |
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Pairing Knives
A smaller knife for fine cuts, it peels fruits and vegetables, hulls strawberries, deveins shrimp, scores peaches and more.
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Santoku Knives
A traditional Japanese shape with a straight cutting edge and extra knuckle clearance. Perfect for dicing, chopping and mincing.
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Sharpening Steels
Diamond-coated and ceramic steels can abrade metal from the edge and create a new bevel—they sharpen as well as hone.
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Specialty Knives
A variety of specialty knives are available. These are fun to collect or a must have for special cuisines.
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Steak knives
Steak knives should have a very sharp, straight edge to cleanly and smoothly slice through meat. Choose between 8-12 pieces.
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