The Selection of Kitchen Cutlery: More Than Just
Knives
There are a variety of
pieces that can be found in a standard kitchen
cutlery set, all of which are designed and
manufactured for different uses. For a versatile
cutlery item that dices, chops, and minces you will
need a chef’s knife. To thinly slice meat and cheese,
especially very thinly as you would for
sandwiches, you will want to use a slicer.
The knife with the large, square blade that is
recognized by almost everyone is called a
cleaver. This is perfect utensil for quickly
slicing through both meat and bones. To create decorative elements to
your food, you will need to use the flexible and
narrow paring and filleting knives, both of
which allow you to make delicate cuts in food.
When we speak of kitchen cutlery we mean much more than just knives. The term is
used to include a variety of accessories that
are often included in a cutlery set. One such
accessory is the wooden block used to
store the knives so that they will not dull. The
block has pre-cut slots that fit each of the
types of knives in the cutlery set. Keep your
countertop free of cuts and nicks, as well as
your knife sharp, by using a plastic or wooden
cutting board. Another useful accessory is the
sharpening stone used to keep your
knife in top condition for years.
