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Bosch Professional Utility Knife with Retractable Blade and

The heel is the bottom, lower edge of the blade itself. It is sometimes the widest point of the blade and comes into play when an extra force is needed during chopping or slicing.

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Easy and simple, the cross chop is an excellent technique for fine chopping. Placing the tip of your knife on the chopping board, raise the blade to an angle of around 20 degrees. Then, raise and lower the handle of the knife repeatedly while keeping the tip of the knife on the board. Once done, use the blade to sweep your finely chopped ingredients to one side. Kitchen knives. Where would we be without them? Well, nothing would get chopped or sliced for starters, and we’d all be eating much more significant portions. But kitchen knives do much more than that of course. In fact, they may just be the most essential utensil in your kitchen. From food preparation to serving, if you want to treat produce with respect and create the most delicious meals, then you need the correct knife for the job. The final factor to consider when opting for a Stanley knife is the construction of the handle or body. As you’d expect, metal handles are sturdier and more durable, and should be top of the list if you're using your Stanley knife regularly. The former is forged from a single piece of metal, which is heated and beaten, then sharpened. At the same time, the latter is cut from a sheet of steel using a stamping machine, with the handle added later. Forged knives are more robust, durable and have a better balance in the hand since the blade and tang are one. They are generally the preferred choice of professional chefs, but they are more expensive as a result.

Bosch Professional Side Cutters (160mm, Chrome Vanadium Steel

But where do you start when there are so many different types of kitchen knives out there? There are lots of shapes, sizes and materials, as well as chopping techniques, knife maintenance and more, to think about. The world of kitchen knives might seem like the domain of professional chefs. The names, terminology and sheer volume of options may even feel a little intimidating. But don’t worry, we’re here to sharpen up your skills and broaden your knowledge to whatever level works for you. This small knife with a smooth, short blade is a kitchen essential. You’ll use it for chopping and deseeding chillies, coring and slicing fruit, chopping herbs, and trimming veg. It’s ideal for those jobs that require a sharp point and a smaller blade. Although it’s also called a vegetable knife, you can use a paring knife for jobs like deveining prawns too.

This is just a handy small and cheap knife set to have around the home. They are designed to be disposable, but once finished you can still buy replacement blades. They are a bit flimsy but as long as you use them for light work, you will have no trouble with these.