Before you run out and buy a knife, it’s important to understand what you’re going to be doing with it, and exactly what you need.
You’ll want to start with two knives for the basics: A good quality chef’s knife, and a pairing knife. These will get most of your prep work done, and what you’ll use for most vegetable chopping, peeling, dicing, and slicing. You’ll likely use your chef’s knife everyday, so it’s important to get what’s right for you. To do that, you should pay attention to weight and size, and you may even want to practice the motions of chopping. A knife should not be too heavy, or too big, but you don’t want something lightweight either. Chef Works sells a variety of knives in different shapes and sizes, so there is something for everyone.
As far as cost, you don’t need to buy the most expensive knife in the store, but remember that a good knife will last you a lifetime if taken care of properly. Don’t buy something based on price alone; even the most expensive knife on the market is not for everyone. It’s more important to buy something made by a reputable manufacturer that fits your hands and cooking style.
Depending on what other types of cooking you do, you will probably want to invest in more than one type of knife; a baker will need a good serrated knife, while a butcher will likely need a reliable cleaver to cut through bones.
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Article from: https://blog.chefworks.com
