Kitchen Knife Review
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The Daily Mail are reporting the darker side of kitchen knives here, and show an X-ray image of a teenager with a kitchen knife lodged in his head.
Luckily the boy survived, being “unbelievably lucky”. It’s such a shame that such workmanship can be put to such a horrible purpose
Posted: 03 May 2010There’s a recent article over here that talks about what you need to buy/pack when moving home or into a new kitchen. There is a slew of listings, and then this small line that pops in at the end of the article:
A good knife set is the last thing you will need pack for your new kitchen
Whilst the point is valid, it should be much higher on the list! Whilst a tin opener is good for the less cooking-inclined amongst us, a good knife set must surely take priority?
Posted: 30 April 2010Just skimmed an interesting piece here about how the “Control” range from Kitchen Devils focusses on everyday life, without any fancy features.
I have used some older Kitchen Devils knives and found them pretty reliable, but this was before the “Comfort” range came into play. I have seen these ones out and about and the rubber handles to look pretty darn comfortable for extending work…but are the blades up to scratch?
Posted: 30 April 2010There are a lot of written guides on how to sharpen your knives, but I thought this was a particularly good video to show you the basics. The angle is one of the most important things to remember when using a steel, as is not trying to show off by sharpening them in an over the top way…most of us are not seasoned chefs who can get away with this.
Always remember that the longer your knives stay sharp, the better. Good quality kitchen knives will stay sharp on their own for some time, but it really does not take much to sharpen them up again. If, however, you use the sharpening steel incorrectly, you well end up damaging the blade considerably.
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Good overview here of why you should really invest in a good knife block to preserve the quality of your knives.
Most of the prices are anywhere between $25 and $60 for a knife block. It is possible, however, to pay much more than that, if you are buying a great set of knives that are guaranteed for years. When you pay that much for your cutlery, you want to know that it’s going to be protected and taken care of.
I have a solid beech block myself, and there is nothing more satisfying than putting a clean knife back in its home.
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Here’s a good overview of the Four Star Knives from Henckels. I have a similar set, and always attest to the quality of Henckels.
The 8-inch blade on this knife features a curved cutting edge and a blunt back; chopping, dicing, and mincing duties are simplified–and made safer–by utilizing a quick rocking motion on the cutting edgePosted: 16 April 2010
Crazy piece here about not being able to carry a set of kitchen knives on the street.
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An interesting perspective from “Sharon” over on Wiked Local - Do you need $600 knives?
I would argue that, whilst $50 is not a crazily cheap price to pay for a knife set, you can get many blocks for much less - and this is where the problem is.
Sure, not everyone can afford $600 on 9 Henckel knives (I can’t!), but you should look to find a deal that suits your utility and price - spend what you can to get a good, reliable set of kitchen knives.
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Great piece here about the new line and knives from Zwilling JA Henckels - arguably one of the most prolific kitchen knife forgers.
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Great read here on the difference in quality and construction when considering the gourmet and classic kitchen knife ranges from Wusthof.
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Having recently gone through the rigmarole of selecting and buying a new knife set, I wanted to set up a website to collate information and advise on how to buy good quality kitchen knives (chef’s knives, vegetable, paring knives) and what the common pitfalls are....
Take a look at our archives if you like - they can get quite big, though!
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