No chef or cook can do without a quality knife in the kitchen. A knife is needed for almost everything related to cooking. Slicing vegetables, cutting meat, slicing bread, etc. In order to make cooking go smoothly, so to speak, it is unlikely that just one type of knife will be enough in the kitchen. Here are three basic types of knives that every kitchen should be equipped with. With these three knives, you can tackle any cooking task with ease.
These are the universal chef's knife, the utility knife and the saw knife. The all-purpose chef's knife is ideal for carving, chopping, slicing or boning meat. The utility knife is particularly useful for slicing vegetables and fruit. The saw knife is excellent for cutting bread and pastries.
Let's take a closer look at these three basic types of knives.
Chef's utility knife
This is a knife with a wide blade and a sturdier handle. It can cut meat, fish and vegetables equally well. The wide blade also serves as a scoop for scooping up chopped ingredients.
The two most popular chef's knives are the all-purpose knife asantoku knife. While both serve the same purpose, there are differences in design, weight or cutting method. However, it is impossible to say which of the two knives is better. Every chef and cook has their personal preferences.
A utility knife has a sharp point, a rounded blade and a smooth surface. It is also typical in that it has a longer blade and a heavier weight. The method of slicing is by a front-to-back motion.
The Santoku knife has a rounded tip. The blade is straight and wide along its entire length, with the heel and tip in line. The surface of the blade may have cavities to prevent food from sticking. The slicing method is straight downwards.
Pictured: 5986000001, Damascus Universal Knife | 5986000002, Damascus Santoku Knife
There is no clear answer to the question of which of these two knives is better, or which is used more by professionals. The personal preferences of the chef play a major role in the choice of knife. In general, however, it can be said that the universal knife is versatile and can cut anything. It is also characterised by the so-called swing method of slicing, which cuts quickly and efficiently, for example, onions and garlic into small pieces. Santoku knife is particularly popular with chefs for its straight blade, which allows them to achieve a clean and precise cut. Professional chefs usually own both types of knives and choose according to the specific task they are going to carry out in the kitchen.
Before buying a knife, consider even more the type of material used for the blade. Berndorf Sandrik manufactures a utility knife and a Santoku knife in the following lines:
Berndorf Profi-line - The blade is made of high-quality chrome-molybdenum-vanadium steel and hardened to a hardness of 55° Rockwell's. This line is suitable for those who are looking for a lightweight forged knife but appreciate balance and durability. The knives are ready for everyday use, especially in the home, but can also handle use in gastronomy.
Berndorf HQ Calibre - In this line you will find knives with high blade quality and perfect handle design, with a guarantee of comfortable and safe cutting. The blade is hardened to a Rockwell hardness of 55° and is made of high quality chrome-molybdenum-vanadium steel. The knives are ready for everyday use in the home and can also cope with use in gastronomy. The handle is made of "G10" material. This material is characterized by high mechanical strength, rigidity, wear resistance, low moisture absorption and has excellent dimensional stability.
Berndorf Damascus Knives - The blade of this knife is made of 67-ply quality damascus steel with a hardness of 60 HRC. This line is for the connoisseur who appreciates high quality, design and enjoys the features of this knife.
Pictured:
0375196200, Profi-Line Universal Knife | 0375163200, Profi-Line Santoku Knife | 5986196200, HQ Calibre Universal Knife | 5986163200, HQ Calibre Santoku Knife | 5986000001, Universal Damascus Knife | 5986000002, Santoku Damascus Knife
Utility Knife
This knife is indispensable in the kitchen. It has a thinner, well-ground blade to cut through even tougher vegetables and fruits with ease. It has a shorter blade, so it is very easy to work with. It can have a saw blade or a sharp blade. you can buy the utility knife in the basic Profi-line at Berndorf for just 9,61€.
Saw knife
Thanks to the serrations on the blade, this knife is easy to cut raw materials with a harder exterior and a soft interior, making it ideal for bread, pastries or cakes. Thanks to this type of knife, almost anyone can cut bread. You will also find it in the Berndorf range.
A few words on knives in conclusion
A knife is an essential tool in every kitchen. Buying a quality knife is an investment in your time and your own safety. Cooking with a good knife is a pleasure. Knives also need proper care to ensure that they last long and serve well. Knife sharpening is one of the basic knife care tasks. The topic of basic knife care is covered in the blog entitled Quality knife - the chef's extended arm.
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