A Buyer’s Guide to Kitchen Knives
Elegant kitchen knives that can cut more than the mustard!
Our comprehensive guide will help you to create and equip your kitchen with beautiful knives.
Perhaps the most important and frequently utilized appliance in every kitchen, a great knife can determine whether cooking is enjoyable or a chore. A knife is a tool that needs to work well in your hands every single day according to Jay Patel, owner of The Japanese Knife Company, that supplies many of the most prestigious chefs and restaurants in the world. ‘Like a pen, an iron or a vacuum cleaner, if it doesn’t work properly, it could cause immediate frustration.’ Purchase the right knife, however, and you’ll not only discover that cooking food easier and quicker, but more secure and enjoyable too. A quality knife can last for a long time if it is well maintained.
The purchase of a knife
While it may be tempting to grab a complete set and rush to begin, the majority of the tasks you’ll be doing in the kitchen will require a couple of knives. Professional chefs may buy knives for a specific use, but when you’re selecting the right knives for your kitchen, it’s likely that you will not require a large selection. Marcia Barrington is the tutor for Divertimenti’s most popular course, Knife Skills. She suggests that you begin by purchasing a few essential knives and then add more knives to your arsenal as you discover you need more blades for specific tasks.