The knife is probably the most important tool in any kitchen. There are many types of knives, each with a different purpose, from meal preparation to actual ingestion. There are several ways to choose a kitchen knife set that suits you best. It’s pretty easy to do and all you need is a pen and paper to list the different pieces that make up a knife set, as well as your budget.
Typical kitchen tasks can range from chopping fresh vegetables, cleaning fish, cutting fish fillets and meat bones. Usually you will need knives that have narrow blades if the goal is boning and cleaning, for slicing you need longer bladed knives, for chopping and peeling you will need smaller and shorter blades. Many stainless steel knife sets will include knives designed for slicing cakes or bread. These knives are usually serrated, plus you shouldn’t forget to consider steak knives …
