Kitchen knives are used in every kitchen but the most famous is the kitchen of the rich and famous. These people use a lot of knives for various tasks and they have several chefs for each and every task that they perform. The chef’s knives are used for mixing, grating and chopping veg...
There are a few important things to know about the use and care of Japanese knives. While Japanese knife types are lighter and sharper than their Western counterparts, their tips can break and their blades can chip. Be careful not to flex or twist the blade while you're cutting, which can...
Stainless steel knives are just carbon steel with a chromium alloy to prevent rusting; other metals are used in composition depending on the blade. Chromium changes the hardness of the blade and makes stainless steel more difficult to sharpen and keep an edge. These knives also will never be a...
Knives play a critical role when it comes to food preparation. But as you use your knife over and over, the blade dulls and the edges chip away. Dull blades are dangerous because you generally need to apply more pressure when cutting and if/when a slip happens the cut can be far worse...
You cannot use metal utensils on aluminum pans. Since aluminum is a soft metal, using metal utensils on an uncoated aluminum surface can damage its surface. You can use metal utensils, except forsharp kitchen knives, on hard-anodized aluminum pans. The anodization process adds a thick layer to...