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What to Look for When Buying a Chefs Knife

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 at 7:27 am  
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If you are in the market for a chef’s knife you may have noticed there are a lot of knives out there to choose from and at quite a few different price points. So, how do you know which one you should purchase? 

Here are some of the things you should look for in your next chef’s knife purchase:

Full Tang

A full-tang knife means that the metal portion of the knife runs all the way from the tip of the blade up through the whole handle. Not all knives do this. Some instead have a short tang that comprises the blade and a piece of metal that sticks into a handle made of wood or other material. These types of knives are less durable than full tang blades.

Forged Steel

Forged Steel is just what it sounds like, knives that are made of steel that has been heated in a forge and then formed into a knife. These knives are known for being more balanced and more durable in the long run

Balanced

You want a knife that feels balanced in your hand. when you pick up a knife you can tell if it is mostly balanced just by taking a moment to feel it. If it feels like it is heaver at one end than the other, you are going to have to compensate for that every time you want to cut something. Likewise, you also need to make sure the blade is balanced side to side so it doesn’t cause you to always adjust your cuts.

High Carbon Stainless Steel

When choosing the material in a knife, you want to look for high carbon stainless steel. This is a type of steel that will avoid discoloration and rusting, unlike other steel blades.

REVIEW: Ginsu International Traditions 14-Piece Bakelite Knife Block Set

Friday, March 13th, 2009 at 5:44 am  
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Ginsu International Traditions 14-Piece Bakelite Knife Block SetIf you need knives for your kitchen, you can get everything you want in the single purchase of the Ginsu International Traditions 14-Piece Bakelite Knife Block Set.

This set has knives for all purposes that all match and come in a fashionable knife block.

Chances are you have heard the Ginsu name in the past. Ginsu has been around for decades promoting great knife sets for the kitchen.

This is one product line that has actually gotten better over the years.

Included in this set are:

  • 3 ½ Inch Paring Knife
  • 4 ½ Inch Utility Knife
  • Six 4 ½ Inch Steak Knives
  • 5-Inch Boning Knife
  • 8-Inch Bread Knife
  • 8-Inch Chef’s Knife
  • 8-Inch Slicing Knife
  • Shears
  • Knife Block

These knives will offer you all the things that professional chefs have at their disposal in a kitchen while not carrying that same price tag or maintenance schedule.

Professional quality knives require a lot of maintenance to keep them in good working order day after day. The Ginsu set of knives, on the other hand, just need to be cleaned with some warm soapy water, wiped dry and then they are ready for the next time you need to put them to work.

What We Like:

  • These are very sharp knives that are going to do the tasks you ask of them, and do them well.
  • These knives are much more affordable than many similar sets.
  • They are high quality knives for the price you will be paying.
  • There is a good variety in the knives you have to choose from for all kitchen uses.
  • All the knives fit in one block so they look good and are easy to put away without taking up too much space.

What We Didn’t Like:

  • The blades in these knives dull quickly over time.

Want to Read More Reviews?

You can read more reviews for the Ginsu 14-Piece Bakelite Knife Block Set at Amazon

WHERE CAN I GET THE BEST PRICE?

We found the best price at Amazon

Pure Komachi by Kai 8-Inch Stainless Steel Bread Knife

Monday, February 16th, 2009 at 3:54 am  
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Komachi Stainless Steel Bread KnifeA good bread knife can really make a difference when slicing bread. I know that I have used poor quality knives in the past and it really makes it difficult to slice up bread evenly and without squashing it. This is especially so with soft bread.

Komachi make some exceptional knives that are excellent value for money and their stainless steel bread knife is yet another that has received outstanding reviews on Amazon.

The Pure Komachi by Kai 8-Inch Stainless-Steel Bread Knife is made in Japan using high carbon stainless steel with a flourinated resin coating. It has a full tang which means the blade runs the full length of the knife – this is a sign of a quality knife.

The handle is made of a high tech ionomer resin and has been ergonomically designed so that it is comfortable to hold.

The knife comes with a lifetime warranty and is dishwasher safe.

Want to Read Reviews?

You can read reviews for the Pure Komachi Stainless Steel Bread Knife at Amazon

WHERE CAN I GET THE BEST PRICE?

We found the best price at Amazon

MIU Stainless Steel Magnetic Knife Holder

Friday, February 13th, 2009 at 10:36 am  
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MIU Magnetic Knife HolderDon’t you just hate hiding away your beautiful knives in a drawer where they invariably become blunt and knicked as they bump against other knives and utensils; or in your knife block, which takes up a lot of your valuable kitchen counter space.

With the MIU Stainless-Steel Magnetic Knife Holder is a great solution for keeping your knives handy as you can have them  within easy reach above your preparation area, while keeping them safely away from the kids.

The magnetic bar measures 20 inches long, 3/4 ” wide and 2″ thick  so it is long enough to hold your whole range of kitchen knives large or small and including your meat cleaver.

The bar is encased in 18/10 stainless steel so it will fit in nicely with most kitchen decor.

The mounting screws for hanging the bar are included.

Of the 73 customers who reviewd the MIU Stainless Steel Magnetic Knife Holder, 60 reviewers gave it 5 stars and the other 12 gave it 4 stars. Most wrote long interesting reviews completely explaining why they like this magnetic knife holder so much.

Why not pop over to  Amazon.com and read why everyone loves this kitchen accessory so much.

Where Can I Buy the MIU Stainless Steel Magnetic Knife Holder?
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J.A.Henckels Twingrip 4-Piece Colored Paring Knives

Thursday, February 12th, 2009 at 10:48 am  
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J A Henckels Twingrip 4-Piece Colored Paring KnivesJ.A. Henckels Twingrip 4-Piece Colored Paring Knives are just so handy in the kitchen and their brightly colored handles mean you can easily identify the knife you need,

The blades are made from quality, high carbon stainless steel and each is shaped to perform a particular function.

The handles are made from molded, slip resistant plastic which are textured, giving you a secure grip even when the handles are wet.

Because the knives are lightweight you will find that wrist strain is not an issue when you are peeling and paring for any length of time.

The knives are easy to clean and can be placed in the dishwasher.

We have previously written about Henckels 3 piece paring set and it is nice to know that J A Henckles have answered the need for those who like to have the functionality of the serrated utility knife.

What is included in the J A  Henckels Twingrip 4 pce colored paring knife set:

  • a 4.5″ serrated utility knife (red handle) with a rounded point which is ideal for slicing tomatoes.
  • a 4″ classic paring knife (green handle),
  • a 3″ straight-edge knife (yellow handle) lets you thinly slice fruit and vegetables
  • a 2.25″ curved-blade knife (blue handle)

Another great feature when buying Henckels knives is that you get the Manufacturer’s lifetime warranty.

These knives get the thumbs up from most reviewers and you can read the reviews  and pick up a set or two at Amazon.com

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