Tips for Purchasing a Kitchen Knife

Anyone who has shopped for knives knows that there is an almost overwhelming selection to choose from.

The tips below should assist you in finding the cutlery set that will be the best match for your kitchen.

Think Japanese if You Need Precision

Japanese knives have gained popularity in recent years. The key to Japanese knives is their ultra sharp blade combined with a lighter knife (when compared to most western knives). These knives are great for both chopping and slicing. Some of the top brands of Japanese knives include Misono, Kershaw, Hattori, MAC, and Global. You can purchase an entire set of cutlery from any of these manufacturers, with paring, fillet, Santoku, boning, and cleavers, just to mention a few.

Western Knives Give you Traditional Strength

German knives, such as Wusthof and Henckels, are great for offering you both heft and balance. Fully forged knives will offer you the very best quality and performance. Other quality western knife manufacturers include Victorinox from Switzerland and Sabatier from France. Again, you will want to choose from these manufacturers forged lines to get the best quality. These manufacturers also offer stamped lines for those who are looking for a more affordable knife. The stamped knives from all of these manufacturers are usually manufactured in either China or Spain, not in the main country of the company’s headquarters.

Get the Most for Your Money: Sets and Sales

One of the best ways to get the best value in cutlery is to purchase either sets of multiple knives (such as a pack of three) or a block filled with a variety of cutlery, including utility knife, chef’s knife, bread knife, paring knife, and sharpening steel. While you can surly save money by purchasing a set of cutlery, be sure to carefully examine which types of cutlery are included. It is not a good deal if it does not include the types of tools that you will use.

You can also save money by doing some research at online kitchenware shops. Many times you can find sales on quality brands such as Kershaw, Furi, and Forschner. As an added bonus many online retailers are happy to ship your order for free once you have reached a minimum order amount.

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