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How to Hold a Kitchen Knife Like a Pro | Bon Appétit

What Defines A Good Kitchen Knife?

April 15, 2022 //  by Levi

How to Hold a Kitchen Knife Like a Pro | Bon Appétit

To choose a good kitchen knife you have to take into account: the use, the ergonomics or the material of which the knife is made.

A chef cook immediately notices if she has a good knife in her hands, even before she starts to cut with it. Therefore, if you cook regularly and want to enjoy it even more, it is a good option to invest in a set of quality knives. But, before you get one, you should know what the basic criteria are to identify kitchen knives that are worth it. The ideal knife must have a high cutting capacity and good resistance to wear.

It must be correctly assembled to prevent the proliferation of bacteria and must be ergonomic to offer greater comfort and safety to the user.

What points should a professional pay attention to when purchasing Kitchen Knives?

You have to look at both the blade and the handle and how both pieces are assembled.

As for the material of the knife blade, the type of steel is very important since it determines the life of the knife. Damascus chef knives uk made of high-quality stainless steel with a durable edge and high cutting capacity. Each of the components of the steel provides the knife with different properties, Carbon that gives it great cutting and sharpening performance, Molybdenum that gives great resistance to wear and long durability, and Vanadium that gives great resistance to corrosion and oxidation.

The main qualities of a blade are the ability to cut and the ease of resetting once dull. These qualities are achieved with the good quality of the steel, the correct heat treatment applied, which is known as tempering, and the proper performance of the subsequent manufacturing processes. Forged knives are the most suitable for the hotel industry.

What mistakes are commonly made in kitchens with knives?

One of the most common mistakes is neglecting the edge, which increases the risk of cutting due to the effort and pressure required to achieve the perfect cut with a dull knife.

“A sharp knife is safer than a dull one.”

The steel is used in kitchens to keep knives sharp.

To use it, the steel and the knife must be placed perpendicularly and with an inclination of the knife of about 20 degrees. You have to slide the knife describing an arc from the handle to the tip along the entire sharpening steel.

Each side of the knife should be sharpened by alternating in even movements that cover the edge to its full extent and these type and many other like damascus bowie knife for sale available online.

There is a knife for each specific use, and another common mistake is to use the knife for a different use, or to use it on an inappropriate surface.

“A knife is not a screwdriver or a can opener. The edge can be damaged forever”

To keep the knives in good condition and get the most out of them, it is advisable to use each knife for its specific use and cut on appropriate boards.

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