The kitchen knife is one of the essential tools in the kitchen. Sometimes the kitchen knife is not easy to use, which is really annoying. If the kitchen knife is too blunt, cutting the meat back and forth for a long time is like holding a saw and sawing wood. It is not only a waste of time but also affects your mood. Therefore, it is very important to choose a sharp, easy-to-use and durable kitchen knife for the home kitchen.
So, how can we choose a suitable, sharp and durable kitchen kitchen knife?
Next, the editor summarizes the characteristics of good kitchen knives from the following five aspects.
1. Determine whether the material is good or not
Nowadays, most families use kitchen knives made of steel. When we buy a steel kitchen knives, we actually have a tip, that is, listen to the sound of steel, and you will know. Method: use your finger to knock on the kitchen knives, or you can hit the back of two knives. If it is good, the sound is moist and lasting and crispy, and the ears are nice, but the sound of the steel is like knocking on a stone.
In ancient times, it was the method of selecting knives by listening to the sound and debating knives. A good knives must be based on good steel. This method of choosing a kitchen knife can basically reach half of the elimination rate.
2. Choose a kitchen knife of the right size
When we choose a kitchen knife, we do not mean that the bigger the kitchen knife, the easier it is to use. Of course, we cannot say that the smaller the sharper the. We should choose a kitchen knife of the right size according to what dish you cut.
Generally speaking, cut ordinary ingredients, such as meat and vegetables, and the knife should be slightly smaller. If you use it to chop bones for a long time, you need to buy a larger kitchen knife. Therefore, everyone should choose different sizes of kitchen knife according to different ingredients.
Therefore, if possible, it is recommended that you not only choose one handful, but choose a few more handfuls, including vegetables, meat, and fruit-cutting. This is also more hygienic and we will be more handy when using it.
3. Try the handle
kitchen knife handles are also something that must be paid attention to in daily use. A good kitchen knife handle should have good impact resistance, surface hardness, and good stability. Also, the handle must have a certain degree of chemical resistance and good electrical insulation.
In addition, the grip feeling is also very important when using kitchen knife. It must not only be anti-slip but not hurt your hands, but also pay attention to good-looking in aesthetic design. As long as the kitchen knife handle has these points, it will be safe and comfortable to use.
4. Observe the degree of the blade
Whether a kitchen knife is fast or not, the key factor is to look at the blade. Of course, when kitchen knives leave the factory, they usually use machines to polish the blade. If the blade is thin and thick, it means that it is very sharp. Such a knife edge is quite sharp, and it is faster to cut vegetables, saving time to cut vegetables.
Some people like to go to roadside stalls to purchase kitchen knives. Most of these kitchen knives are made by themselves, and the blade is purely hand-polished. At this time, you should pay special attention to the degree of the blade. Some blades are not sharpened well, and the thickness will be inconsistent, which will make them more blunt. In this way, the ingredients will not be cut off so easily. Therefore, when choosing a kitchen knives, we must also check whether the blade is sharpened better.
5. See if it is easy to use.
When using a kitchen knife, the easiest and direct way is to pick up the kitchen knife and weigh it in your hand, and wave it up and down a few times. You will find that there is no obvious weight difference between the root of the knife and the head of the knife, which means that there will be no heavy and light knife or the knife and the head of the knife, which will make you feel unevenly under the force. It is easier to hold a good kitchen knife and is more solid to use.
Use the above 5 techniques to choose kitchen kitchen knives. I believe everyone will definitely choose kitchen knives that are both satisfactory, easy to use, and more durable. Let’s start with a good kitchen knife and start a wonderful day in the kitchen.
