Knives, forks, and spoons are the major items of cutlery. Cutlery, on the other hand, refers to the hand implements used in the preparation, serving, and consumption of food. Among the aforementioned items of cutlery, knives are considered the most important and any kitchen is regarded well-equipped if armed with a line of basic knives. Finding the best knife that would provide the best results in a longer time frame can be quite daunting but is possible with the overwhelming selection of cutlery to choose from, among which are WMF cutlery sets.
As aforementioned, the market offers an overwhelming selection of kitchen knives. To select which among these knives would be best for you, you should first identify the components that make up a kitchen knife. Most knives consist of the front of the knife, tang, bolster, and handle. A knife's front part consists of the blade which does the cutting, the spine which is opposite the blade and adds weight and stability, and the tip which is used for cutting small items. On the other hand, tang refers to the piece of metal that extends from the blade to the back of the knife to create the handle, while the bolster is a knife's midsection that separates the blade and the handle. Finally is the handle where the knife is being held.
A good quality knife, such as WMF cutleries, should have a good quality of all those aforementioned parts. Good blades are characterized by their edge holding ability, toughness, strength, and flexibility, and resistance to corrosion. Knife blades can be purchased in blocked, forged, or sintered constructions. A good tang, on the other hand differs depending on the size of the knife to be purchased. Chefs' knives should have full tang for additional strength while smaller knives would work fine with half or rattail tang. Finally, a good handle is can be gripped strongly yet is still comfortable on the hand.
Quality cutlery sets are also simply designed, yet are sharp, heavy, and balanced. Moreover, they provide the best performance with the least effort exerted by the user. Most cutleries today are denoted as either Japanese or Western styled. Japanese styled cutleries are often used for chopping and slicing with their ultra sharp blade combined with a lighter knife. Western styled knives on the other hand are popular for their heft and balance that provides extra strength.
After spending time and money in selecting the best cutlery set, it is also essential to know the best way of storing the knives so as ascertain their longevity. Whether you purchased high quality WMF cutlery or simple kitchen knives, your cutlery will definitely last longer and perform better if stored properly. Before storing, the knives should be thoroughly cleaned by hand washing instead of using dishwashers. Then, it is recommended to store the knives in a knife block, an in-drawer tray, or a magnetic knife rack so as to prevent scratching and dulling the blades which often result when knives are stored in a kitchen drawer. Nevertheless, it is a must that the blades are stored securely away from children or from areas where they may be dislodged easily.
As was earlier established, a number of kitchen knives are provided in the market that a number of manufacturers are employing a number of marketing hypes to lure customers. As such, customer must be more keen and wise in selecting their own set of cutlery. Trusted brands, such as WMF cutlery, are also better options especially with the number of users already proving the brands' worth.
As aforementioned, the market offers an overwhelming selection of kitchen knives. To select which among these knives would be best for you, you should first identify the components that make up a kitchen knife. Most knives consist of the front of the knife, tang, bolster, and handle. A knife's front part consists of the blade which does the cutting, the spine which is opposite the blade and adds weight and stability, and the tip which is used for cutting small items. On the other hand, tang refers to the piece of metal that extends from the blade to the back of the knife to create the handle, while the bolster is a knife's midsection that separates the blade and the handle. Finally is the handle where the knife is being held.
A good quality knife, such as WMF cutleries, should have a good quality of all those aforementioned parts. Good blades are characterized by their edge holding ability, toughness, strength, and flexibility, and resistance to corrosion. Knife blades can be purchased in blocked, forged, or sintered constructions. A good tang, on the other hand differs depending on the size of the knife to be purchased. Chefs' knives should have full tang for additional strength while smaller knives would work fine with half or rattail tang. Finally, a good handle is can be gripped strongly yet is still comfortable on the hand.
Quality cutlery sets are also simply designed, yet are sharp, heavy, and balanced. Moreover, they provide the best performance with the least effort exerted by the user. Most cutleries today are denoted as either Japanese or Western styled. Japanese styled cutleries are often used for chopping and slicing with their ultra sharp blade combined with a lighter knife. Western styled knives on the other hand are popular for their heft and balance that provides extra strength.
After spending time and money in selecting the best cutlery set, it is also essential to know the best way of storing the knives so as ascertain their longevity. Whether you purchased high quality WMF cutlery or simple kitchen knives, your cutlery will definitely last longer and perform better if stored properly. Before storing, the knives should be thoroughly cleaned by hand washing instead of using dishwashers. Then, it is recommended to store the knives in a knife block, an in-drawer tray, or a magnetic knife rack so as to prevent scratching and dulling the blades which often result when knives are stored in a kitchen drawer. Nevertheless, it is a must that the blades are stored securely away from children or from areas where they may be dislodged easily.
As was earlier established, a number of kitchen knives are provided in the market that a number of manufacturers are employing a number of marketing hypes to lure customers. As such, customer must be more keen and wise in selecting their own set of cutlery. Trusted brands, such as WMF cutlery, are also better options especially with the number of users already proving the brands' worth.
About the Author:
Michael Gallant is a restaurateur from Frankfurt, Germany. To provide the best food for his customers, he makes sure that his kitchen is well-equipped with all the tools that are necessary in the preparation of their menus. Among his prized kitchen tools are his Besteck WMF (cutlery sets).