There are many different kinds of kitchen cutlery sets, and picking the right ones for your needs in the kitchen can be daunting. When it comes to cutlery sets, there is stainless steel, ceramic, as well as a wide range of other materials. If you are feeling a little over your head when it comes to buying kitchen knives, not to worry, here are some tips to help you find the right ones.
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 this many. Good cutlery sets will have three basic knives that you will need the most, a serrated knife, a utility or paring knife, as well as a large chef's knife. These are what you will be using around the kitchen most often. The chef's knife is one of the largest, ranging from five to ten inches long. It will also be taller than other knives, around an inch and a half to two inches. This knife is what you will be using 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, picking the one that is as large as you feel comfortable using. The longer the knife, the more cutting area you will have, but some people are a little intimidated when it comes to long large knives. While you may not have the opportunity all the time, if you can, hold the knife in your hand, to see if it feels balanced, as well as easy to hold.
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Since this is the one knife 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. Usually these are also long, and have a serrated edge, ideal for cutting through soft fruits, and especially tomatoes that have a slick skin. They are also made to cut through unsliced bread. The problems with these kinds of knives really is that because of their edges, they don't sharpen that well, so you may want to think of saving money buying less expensive serrated cutlery sets. These will not only have the longer blades, but smaller ones as well for cutting cooked steaks.
The next knife that kitchen cutlery sets should have is the paring or utility knife. Some cutlery sets will have a separate paring knife, and a utility knife included. This can be a good idea since the blades on these knives are rather small, sometimes just a few inches. Specified utility knives are usually a few inches long, and can resemble a miniature version of a chef's knife. Paring knives are ideal for finer cuts, as well as slicing through hard cheese. They can be used to cut the bad spots from potatoes, as well as for trimming the fat.
The next thing you should know about kitchen cutlery sets is the materials used. A forged cutlery set is made from forged steel, and are considered the best quality. They hold an edge far longer, are durable and well balanced. They are heavier than other sets. Stamped sets are punched out of a sheet of steel that has been flattened. They don't hold their edge as well, and are lighter and not as durable. The tang, refers to the part that goes into the handle. When buying knife sets, make sure that the tang extends the length of the handle.
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