Acquiring The Perfect Kitchen Knives

By Jeremy Pabloccis

When a person loves to cook, they will eventually start looking for perfect kitchen knives. Buying inexpensive kitchen knives is often the logical choice when a person does not enjoy cooking or having knives that last. But, for cooking and having knives on hand that are reliable and durable, finding kitchen knives that will stay in pristine condition over a long term is important.

Knives are made from many types of materials, but they are put manufactured in one of two ways. They are either forged or they are stamped. The prices of the knives vary greatly, but forged knives are usually more expensive than stamped knives. When you are beginning to seriously cook and want to get knives that will last for several years, forged knives will provide you with some wonderful options.

Forged blade knives are set apart from stamped blade knives in many ways. They are thicker than stamped knives and are carefully balances between the blade and handle of the knife. They are hand forged and hammered so each knife is unique.

The bolster is that little silver part where the blade meets the handle. This piece adds strength to the knife and balances the blade. Most chef and specialty knives where quality and durability is required are made from forged blade knives. The knives are available in many sizes and are usually selected for the fit and comfort they offer to the person using them. These knives make fine, controlled chopping extremely easy.

When you see thinner knives they are stamped blade knives. These knives are normally unbalanced and the bolster on the knife does not serve the purpose of adding strength or balance to the knife. The handle of the knife will feel heavier than the blade of the knife.

The stamped knives are easy to spot because the blades are very thin. These knives are easy to sharpen because they have been stamped or cut from a single sheet of metal. After being stamped, the blades are ground, tempered, polished, then sharpened before being attached to the knife handle.

Finding a long lasting knife that feels comfortable when you hold it and continues to perform with quality indefinitely will depend on the metal and type of knife that you select. Choosing a high grade stainless steel or ceramic knife will give you the kind of durability you are seeking.

Low carbon stainless steel knives are the most common metal found in inexpensive knives. These knives do not have a long life and often will get dull, stain, and bend or break when they are used after a short period of time. Selecting perfect kitchen knives begins with learning about the types of knives that are available. There are knives made for almost every kitchen activity. When knives are purchased that have been manufactured with the excellence of design that will give them durability and quality, you will have them for several years. - 33383

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