This guide is for the inquisitive home cook to learn about the most common types of kitchen knives and their uses. Upgrade your tools, and it might seem like anything is possible in the kitchen. Table of Contents Chef’s knife Santoku knife Carving knife View All Maybe you’ve just purchas...
Kitchen shears aren’t exactly knife, but their function in your cooking station is more or less similar with other types of kitchen knives. In fact, kitchen shears are not only useful for slicing or dicing different foods but can also be used to cut tin foil or paper that you need when...
Has been used in Japan between 600 and 1000 years. Gyuto ( 牛刀) - Japanese analog of western chef's knife. In other words - all purpose knife. Main difference from western chef's knife - its thinner blade. As most of the Japanese kitchen knives, Gyuto features much harder steel. ...
Chances are, you’ve got quite a few knives in your kitchen drawer or in a block on the counter. But do you know the difference between a chef’s knife and a paring knife, plus the proper way to use each one? Here’s a guide to some of the most common types of knives for cooki...
Buying one of those wooden blocks with a preselected assortment of knives is fine for some people. And you might like the way it looks on the counter. But knives aren’t decorative; they’re functional. Many serious home cooks like to build their own set, buying exactly each knife that...
with shared functions similar to both types of Japanese knives. The edge comes with a single- or double-bevel, which broadens the functionality to include tap chopping. Possibly a better choice for an advanced home chef, though it’s certainly a contender for your personal kitchen, where you’...
Water stones are easier to clean as well, and won’t leave oil residue on tools. Owing to the increased use of water for sharpening and improved performance, many people now sharpen their kitchen knives, other blades and other household tools with water stones. However, water stones do requir...
A Nakiri knife is one of the most versatile kitchen knives you can own. It’s perfect for slicing and dicing fruits and vegetables, and its blunt tip makes it safe to use on delicate tops without worrying about piercing the skin. Nakiri knives come in a variety of shapes and sizes, so...
She knew she needed to get used to her new range, so she checked food often for signs of burning. With other pans, she always worried that knives would scratch them. She doesn't have to be concerned with this when using the glass pan. I think that is one more reason why she ...
The cruising essentials include a dinghy and outboard, the tools of the trade (including binoculars for all crew), lots of fenders of different shapes and sizes, extra lines, a wide range of sail inventory, and cookware that includes everything from a colander to kitchen knives. Music players...