Knife Chef Blog - Knife News & Updates: How To

The multi-duty functionality of the utility knife makes it a superstar of your kitchen knife set.

So what type of knife is most effective at slicing through sourdough?

Deboning Meat is a common task that most amateur cooks will encounter as their time and interest in the kitchen grows.

Mastering the hold is the first (and most important) step in becoming a kitchen whizz in your home kitchen.

For many, the appearance of rust can seem like the end, but this is not the case at all.

Wondering if you’ve got your hands on a real Damascus knife or a fake? How do you really tell if a knife is real Damascus or not? Read on and we’ll outline how to put your mind at ease!

It's unnecessary to attend cooking school to become a better cook. These articles and tutorials can help you learn the difference between a long knife and a shorter one and practice your skills. That way, you can save time in the kitchen and know how to handle a knife correctly!

Many people store knives in a wooden knife block, or a magnetic knife stand, because they know they shouldn't put them in with other utensils. However, a knife block must be cleaned thoroughly. You don't realize it because the knives are clean as you put them in, so you think that they shouldn't get dirty.

The Chinese cleaver is also commonly called a Chinese chef's knife or a chuka bocho. This knife is not to be mistaken with the butcher's cleaver, which is used to chop huge bones.

A steel, contrary to popular perception, does not produce sharper knives; rather, it is used to align the edge of the knife. The knife's edge starts to curl as you use it over time.

A serrated bread knife is one of the most useful kitchen knives when it comes to cutting foods with a soft interior but a hard exterior like bread. If you want to have your serrated blade in its best shape, it must be sharp enough to do the job.

In any kitchen, the chef's knife is the most important tool. However, it's also the most neglected as are other Japanese knives in the block. Why? It's intimidating to sharpen your knife, especially if you've never done so.

To cook well, you need three things: fresh ingredients, simple techniques, and a few, high quality tools. Having the right equipment makes doing the job that much better. Be it a well seasoned pan or a casserole dish that's been passed down, great kitchenware makes cooking a joy.