What are kitchen knives?
Kitchen knives are essential tools for a variety of food preparation tasks. There are several types of knives, each designed for a specific use. Here are the main kitchen knives and their uses:
- Chef's knife: versatile, used for chopping, slicing, mincing and dicing. It has a wide, slightly curved blade, usually 20 to 30 cm long.
- Santoku knife: similar to the chef's knife, but of Japanese origin, ideal for slicing and dicing. The blade is shorter (15 to 20 cm), thinner and often has a honeycomb pattern to prevent food from sticking to the blade.
- Carving knife: for slicing cooked meats, roasts and poultry. Its long, narrow blade is usually between 20 and 35 cm long.
- Bread knife: for cutting bread and pastries. Its blade is long and serrated, generally between 20 and 25 cm.
- Paring knife: used to peel and slice fruit and vegetables. Its small, pointed blade measures between 7 and 10 cm.
- Boning knife: for boning meat and poultry, with a flexible blade measuring 12 to 17 cm.
- Filet de sole knife: for filleting fish. It has a long, thin, flexible blade measuring 15 to 30 cm.
- Vegetable knife: for slicing and chopping vegetables. The blade is wide, rectangular and thin, often of Japanese origin.
- Tomato knife: used to slice tomatoes without crushing them. The blade is serrated and generally short, 10 to 15 cm.
- Mincer: for cutting bones and tough meat. Large, thick, heavy blade.
- Oyster knife: for opening oysters and other shellfish, with a short, thick, blunt blade.
- Cheese knife: for slicing and serving cheese. Blades vary according to the type of cheese: openwork, serrated, etc.
Tips for choosing and caring for your kitchen knives
Choose stainless steel or carbon steel blades for durability and sharpness.
Choose a knife with a comfortable, well-balanced handle.
Sharpen your knives regularly with a sharpening steel or whetstone.
Hand wash your knives and dry them immediately to prevent corrosion.
By using the right knives for each task, you can improve efficiency and safety in your kitchen!
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