Rust is a nuisance anywhere in the household, but there’s something particularly annoying about finding it on kitchenware, say, a set of knives. While rusting is a natural process likely to occur when using metal knives, it’s preventable. But what do you do if rust has already formed? There are numerous products for cleaning rusted …
In just about any home environment, we have designated areas. The bedroom is for sleeping, the living room, and relaxing. In the kitchen, we cook. Knives make up an essential part of food preparation. Today let’s examine the differences between the boning knife and the cleaver. The boning knife and the cleaver are different in …
Professionals and home cooks alike use fillet knives, and one thing everybody will agree on is that a fillet knife needs to be flexible. Fillet knives come in different shapes and sizes; you even get electric fillet knives! These knives should not be mistaken for boning knives which are less flexible. A fillet knife needs …
If you’ve never laid eyes on a tomato knife before, you may find its appearance kind of strange. At first, it may come off as quite normal (like many people you may know), yet then you notice it has points. What is the purpose of the two sharp forks at the end of the blade? …
Cheese knives are a vital part of the utensil drawer for those of us who like serving charcuterie. Broad, flat, and usually with a dull edge, you can usually tell a cheese knife from a butter knife by its distinctive curve. While the curve can be aesthetically pleasing, it would be strange for every cheese …
Why Are Cheese Knives Curved? The Truth Revealed! Read More »
3.5” Paring Knife — Perfectly sized and plain-edged for intricate, delicate jobs like peeling garlic, slicing strawberries and coring peppers. It is designed to be an all-purpose knife, similar to a Chef Knife, except smaller. 5” Utility Knife — Sized between a Chef Knife and a Paring Knife, it’s ideal for slicing fruit and vegetables and …
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No matter how expensive your chef knife is, it’s not invincible. In fact, it’s fairly common for chef knife blades to become damaged. The question is, “Can you repair a chef knife blade?” Chef knife blades can be repaired by sharpening and honing the blade to remove the imperfections. Repair can be done either at home …
Can A Chef Knife Blade Be Repaired: Here’s the Answer! Read More »
You can only achieve great results in the kitchen by using the correct blade knife on the ingredients you need to cut. Japanese knives, such as the kiritsuke, are less familiar to some home chefs – and like most knives, they have certain uses they work best for. The kiritsuke knife is a Japanese style …
What Is a Kiritsuke Knife Used For? Here is the Answer! Read More »
Before purchasing a set of knives for your kitchen, it is essential to know the best way to clean these utensils. You do not want to buy kitchen utensils and then realize that you either cannot put them in the dishwasher or that the cleaning method will take more time than you can give to …
Are Ceramic Knives Dishwasher Safe? Here’s The Answer! Read More »
If you’re invested in a nice knife, you’ve more than likely had a run-in with a patina. It’s basically unavoidable, to some extent, but you might not be sure whether you should be alarmed or not when it develops. A patina is a form of oxidation, like rust, but does that mean you’ve ruined your …
Does A Patina Prevent Rust on A Knife? Here’s the Truth! Read More »
