Understanding the Different Knives in Your Set



Here's our guide to essential kitchen knives and their uses:

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Chef's Knife >>

Best for: Slicing, dicing, chopping, mincing and everything in between. It's the essential kitchen knife.

 Understanding the Different Knives in Your Set

Santoku Knife >>

Best for: Mincing, dicing and slicing; the hollow grooves keep thin slices from sticking to blade.

 Understanding the Different Knives in Your Set

Paring Knife >>

Best for: Trimming, peeling and slicing small fruits and vegetables.

 Understanding the Different Knives in Your Set

Utility Knife >>

Best For: peeling, slicing and carving smaller ingredients.

 Understanding the Different Knives in Your Set

Bread Knife >>

Best for: Slicing through crusty bread or tomatoes without crushing them.

 Understanding the Different Knives in Your Set

Kitchen Shears >>

Best for: Snipping herbs, shaping parchment paper for baking pans, or trimming meats and dried fruit.

 Understanding the Different Knives in Your Set

Sharpening Steel

est for: Everyday maintenance of your knives so they are safer and easier to use.

 Understanding the Different Knives in Your Set

Kitchen Knife Block

Best for: Keeping your knives safe, accessible and sharp.

Learn more as the CEO of Zwilling JA Henckels compares kitchen knives:

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