There are many different types of kitchen cutlery sets, and choosing the right ones for your kitchen needs can be daunting. When it comes to cutlery sets, there’s stainless steel, ceramic, as well as a wide range of other materials. If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed when it comes to shopping for kitchen knives, don’t worry, here are some tips to help you find the right one.
There are many kitchen cutlery sets that have five to ten knives or more, and while this is great, in many cases you won’t need as many. Good cutlery sets will have three basic knives that you will need most of, a serrated knife, utility or paring knife, as well as a large chef’s knife. These are the ones you will use in the kitchen most often. The chef’s knife is one of the largest, ranging from five to ten inches in length. It will also be taller than other knives, around an inch and a half to two inches. This knife is what you’ll use to slice meat, chop vegetables, cut chicken into pieces, and just about everything else. You really have to think about the size of the chef’s knife, choosing the one that is as large as you are comfortable using. The longer the knife, the more cutting area it will have, but some people are a bit intimidated when it comes to long, large knives. While you may not get the chance all the time, if you can, hold the knife in your hand to see if it feels balanced and easy to hold.
Since this is the only knife that you may be using a lot, you want to make sure that you can hold it for a long time.
A serrated knife is also a versatile knife and one that should always be included in kitchen cutlery sets. These are also usually long and have a serrated edge, ideal for cutting soft fruits, and especially tomatoes that have slippery skin. They are also made for cutting bread without slicing. The problem with these types of knives is that due to their edges they don’t sharpen as well, so you may want to think about saving money by buying less expensive serrated cutlery sets. These will not only have the longest blades, but also the smallest for cutting cooked steaks.
The next knife that kitchen cutlery sets must have is the paring or utility knife. Some cutlery sets will have a separate paring knife and utility knife included. This can be a good idea as the blades on these knives are quite small, sometimes only a few inches. Specific utility knives are usually a few inches long and can resemble a miniature version of a chef’s knife. Vegetable knives are ideal for finer cuts as well as slicing hard cheese. They can be used to trim the bad parts of potatoes, as well as trim the fat.
The next thing to know about kitchen cutlery sets is the materials used. A forged cutlery set is made from forged steel and is considered to be of the highest quality. They hold an edge much longer, are durable, and well balanced. They are heavier than other sets. Stamped kits are punched from a sheet of steel that has been flattened. They don’t hold their edge as well, and are lighter in weight and not as durable. The tang refers to the part that goes inside the handle. When buying knife sets, make sure the tang runs the length of the handle.
