With today’s endless supply of cutting boards and the different types of materials used it can get confusing trying to choose the perfect cutting board. Here are some of the key essentials to look for when choosing that cutting board. Size Some people say that a cutting board size should depend on the size of… Continue reading Cutting Boards – Size Thickness and Shape
Month: December 2008
Best Kitchen Knives
Before you go out and purchase a knife collection or set, you need too know what is required for a well equipped home kitchen. Most well equipped kitchens will have four types of knives. Including: 1. The Chef’s Knife 2. Slicer Knife 3. Utility Knife 4. Parer Knife The Chef’s Knife These are typically 8… Continue reading Best Kitchen Knives
Knife Materials The Breakdown
As modern technology advances, better knife material has increased and the technology has as well. There are 4 knife materials that can be divided into 4 categories: Carbon Steel Stainless Steel Laminated Ceramic Carbon Steel Carbon steel is a material which is used to make kitchen knives early in the day. It is still extremely… Continue reading Knife Materials The Breakdown
Forged vs Stamped Knives
So what exactly is the difference between a Stamped of Forged knife? The difference is in the making process. Forged Knives are hand made through a process of extreme heat and hand moulding. Each forged knife is carefully and hand crafted with extreme detail. The tang’s of the knife merges into the handle and is… Continue reading Forged vs Stamped Knives
Wusthof Grand Prix Review
Wusthof-Trident, one of the main leaders in the cutlery industry, has introduced a new line of sophisticated knives, designed to be both functional and practical. Crafted in the home of Solingen, Germany the Grand Prix II line is characterized by the smooth, tapered appearance and ergonomic, pebble grained black poly handles. Blades are designed and… Continue reading Wusthof Grand Prix Review
Wusthof Culinar Review
The culinar line was described as an elegantly designed knife, although is it actually functional and effective in the kitchen place? The elegant satin finish handles were sculpted from 18/10 stainless steel distinguish Culinar cutlery from Wusthof’s other cutlery lines. Otherwise the Culinar knives are identical to other Wusthof knives, embodying all the virtues that… Continue reading Wusthof Culinar Review