Mercer Culinary Genesis Chef's Knife, 6-Inch , M20606,Black,25x10x3 cm

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For home use, it’s usually worth considering whether a knife will be shared between partners or the family. You may think you can handle a 12-inch knife, but it may not be very practical for other members of the household! It’s hard to match the reasonable price on this highly praised boning knife. The handle provides a natural and comfy fit while high carbon forged steel ensures that the knife won’t rust or break over time, though this material is not as durable as stainless steel. The arched blade makes for a seamless maneuver around tough bones and joints. The handle is made with Santoprene, which is known for great comfort and a non-slip grip, even with oiled hands. You don’t have to be a chef to benefit from using a professional-quality knife. In fact, even occasional home cooks can take their dishes to the next level by collecting an assortment of top-notch kitchen knives, such as a good nakiri knife.

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For smaller cooks, the added weight of a large bolster can put more strain on the hand and wrist. 6 inch vs 8 inch vs 10 inch chef’s knifeThis has a full tang and good weight, and it’s designed for impressive performance. Made from carbon Japanese stainless steel, the razor-sharp edge makes slicing easy. We tested this knife by using it to slice everything from herbs and greens to radishes, tomatoes, and even nuts. It wasn't as impressive with roast beef, but that's not the main function of a santoku. Although the knife wasn't super sharp out of the box, we didn't have a problem sharpening it ourselves. A santoku knife is a Japanese-style knife that's becoming more popular in the United States, with many versions being made in America and abroad. Santoku translates as “three virtues” or “three uses” and refers to the three types of cuts the knife is made for: slicing, dicing, and mincing. The blade has a flat cutting edge, and the handle is in line with the top edge of the blade. The end of the blade has a rounded curve called a sheep’s foot, rather than the sharp point that’s more common with Western blades. Often a household will have one quality chef’s knife that gets used by various people (of various sizes), in that case, an 8 inch knife might be the best option. Is a 8 inch chef knife too big

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I’ve talked about the knife length above, which is the main factor that determines which size knife will suit you but there are some other considerations too. We love how effortlessly this santoku knife cut through tomatoes and other veggies during testing. It could even be used to cut super thin slices of roast. And while most people will still choose to keep their serrated bread knives, we were also impressed by this santoku's ability to slice bread.Only cut fresh produce with your nakiri knife. Avoid trying to cut frozen vegetables, as this could damage or dull the blade. One of the factors to consider when shopping for a nakiri knife is the material. For instance, high-carbon steel knives stay sharper longer than stainless steel knives do. While they still require sharpening at least once a year, they easily retain a desirable razor-sharp slicing ability. It is also important to note that carbon steel knives are more brittle and prone to rusting than their stainless counterparts are. However, you can avoid breaking, rusting and staining by washing your knife by hand (knives really don’t belong in the dishwasher), drying it promptly and treating it with care.

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Ribs? Child's play. Don't cut between bones with a ceramic knife like this chump here only to realize later that a portion of your knife is missing because the blade broke on a bone. A boning knife like this will effortlessly separate those ribs when you're prepping them or when they're ready to eat.

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Hold the knife in your dominant hand with your thumb on one side, your index finger on the top of the blade and your remaining three fingers on the handle for a firm grip and precise control will give a firm gripping as well as precise control. Type of steel – There are two primary types of steel used in the best hunting knives today: stainless steel and high carbon or HC steel. High carbon steel is more expensive than regular stainless steel or standard carbon steel, but it’s easier to sharpen, holds an edge better and resists the corrosion that commonly plagues standard carbon steel. Anytime you see “HC” in the knife’s name, it’s indicating the blade is made of high carbon steel. While high carbon steel is gaining in popularity, most quality knives today still feature stainless steel blades because they’re durable and low maintenance. Stainless steel will be a little bit harder to sharpen but most people don’t mind. Boning knives range in length from 5 inches to 8 inches. For the most part, the ideal length of a knife comes down to personal preference. The shorter the blade, the more control you have, but the longer the blade, the easier it can be to make long, swift motions. Before buying a knife, you should try holding a few different size blades and determine what feels comfortable and natural in your hand. Julie Chernoff is a long-time member of Les Dames d’Escoffier (past president of the Chicago Chapter, and current co-chair of the LDEI Legacy Awards Committee), the Association of Food Journalists (AFJ) and the International Association of Culinary Professionals. As its name suggests, the Fibrox Pro Boning Knife is used to easily trim or remove meat and fish from the bone