Did you know that the knife is the most important tool in the kitchen? It's hard to prepare a recipe without a slicing and chopping, just two of the main actions that a well-sharpened knife can take care of. If your repertoire requires deboning, filleting and pairing, that's where your need to decide to whether get yourself a good set of a cutting edge.
Let's talk about the most basic knives your kitchen must have:
A chef or a cook's knife - most suitable for your slicing and chopping needs. This knife is usually between 8-2 inches long that has a wide blade.
Pairing knife - is a small knife about 2-4 inches long that is basically used for smaller cutting actions. An example of this is peeling fruits and vegetables.
Bread knife - if you are very fond of serving bread, this long knife with a serrated blade is very ideal for cutting through the crust and delicate body of your loaf breads.
In choosing a knife, I suggest that you always get one with a one-piece construction from tip of the blade to the end of the blade, for a very durable choose. Choose one that you find comfortable in your hand. To make your knives last, keep them in a knife holder with slots. Do not use your knives for opening cans or bottles, as this can break the tip of your knife's blade, and most of all always cut on a chopping board.
I hope I have given you the best basic tips from choosing to handling your knives.
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