{"id":375232,"date":"2020-10-15T11:18:44","date_gmt":"2017-11-11T04:18:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=375232"},"modified":"2024-10-09T14:55:55","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T19:55:55","slug":"best-kitchen-knives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/best-kitchen-knives\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Must-Have Kitchen Knives for Every Home Cook"},"content":{"rendered":"Multi-piece knife block sets are a staple on many kitchen counters, but do you really need all those knives? (Spoiler: Probably not.) For most home cooks, you really only need four types of cooking knives. Here's a guide to the must-have kitchen knives, as well as tips for when to use each type.\r\n\r\nPsst! Keep your knives in tip-top shape by sharpening them regularly. Our Test Kitchen loves this electric knife sharpener<\/a>.\r\n

1. Chef's Knife<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nA chef's knife<\/a> is a must-have for serious and amateur cooks alike. Use this super-sharp all-purpose knife for all kinds of tasks, from carving chicken to chopping vegetables. These types of knives are typically tapered and measure from 6 to 12 inches in length. Some of these knives have shallow indents on the side (this is called Santoku-style), which allows food to slide more easily off the surface. A flat surface or Santoku knife are both good options.\r\n\r\nIt's worth investing in a good chef's knife. Our Test Kitchen loves Shun chef's knives<\/a>, which come in four different lengths.\r\n\r\nWhen to use it:<\/strong> This type of knife is your kitchen workhorse and your go-to for most cooking tasks, such as mincing garlic cloves, chopping or dicing onions and peppers, and thinly slicing tomatoes or potatoes. Use a chef's knife to break down larger items, like whole chickens, as well.\r\n\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Shop Now\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.williams-sonoma.com%2Fproducts%2Fshun-classic-chefs-knife%2F\" shop_btn_tab=\"true\" \/]\r\n

2. Paring Knife<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nParing knives are small, versatile blades that allow you to cut with precision. They look like mini chef's knives, with small, pointed tips and a blade that curves ever so slightly. They usually run 3 to 4 inches in length. Our Test Kitchen prefers Zwilling paring knives<\/a>.\r\n\r\nIf you're looking for a new way to store your knives, these unique knife holders<\/a> are a clean and convenient alternative to knife blocks, and a great way to keep your go-to kitchen knives handy.\r\n\r\nWhen to use it:<\/strong> This type of knife is well-suited for cutting tasks that require a little dexterity. Paring knives are perfect for peeling apples or potatoes, and they're also a fine choice for julienning small vegetables, deveining shrimp and segmenting citrus.\r\n\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Shop Now\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.williams-sonoma.com%2Fproducts%2Fzwilling-ja-henckels-pro-paring-knife%2F\" shop_btn_tab=\"true\" \/]\r\n

3. Serrated or Bread Knife<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nKnives with serrated blades are so widely used for cutting bread that some brands actually call them bread knives. This type of knife has a long and flat blade with little or no curve. The blade consists of sharp, jagged teeth that easily cut through hard foods with soft interiors. Serrated knives can run 5 to 12 inches in length. Our Test Kitchen uses this W\u00fcsthof bread knife<\/a>.\r\n\r\nTo avoid damage, it's always best to hand-wash all of your sharp kitchen knives instead of putting them in the dishwasher. (Avoid these other kitchen knife mistakes<\/a>, too!)\r\n\r\nWhen to use it:<\/strong> Use a serrated knife for any cutting task that will benefit from a sawing motion, like slicing baguettes or other crusty bread. These knives also work well for cutting produce with soft flesh (like tomatoes) or fruits with hard exteriors (like pineapples).\r\n\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Shop Now\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Wusthof-Gourmet-8-Bread-Knife\/dp\/B001L80GPY\/?tag=tohmke-20\" shop_btn_tab=\"true\" \/]\r\n

4. Fillet or Boning Knife<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nFillet and boning knives have thinner blades than other types of kitchen knives. This thinness makes these knives very sharp and ideal for cutting raw meat. Fillet knives always have a flexible blade, whereas boning knives can be either stiff or flexible. These knives are not designed to cut through bones, but rather around<\/em> the bones. They are usually about 6 inches in length and feature long, tapered blades that sometimes curve dramatically.\r\n\r\nOur Test Kitchen loves this 6-inch W\u00fcsthof boning knife<\/a>. For a more affordable option, they recommend this Victorinox flexible boning knife<\/a>.\r\n\r\nWhen to use it:<\/strong> These types of knives are perfect for breaking down whole chickens, or deboning bone-in pork or beef. The ones with flexible blades are well-suited to remove the skin from fish fillets. A fillet or boning knife is really helpful if you cut a lot of raw meat, fish, or other bone-in proteins. If you don't cook a lot of meat, you may be able to skip this purchase and use a chef's knife instead.\r\n\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Shop Now\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Victorinox-Curved-Fibrox-Boning-Flexible\/dp\/B0019WQDOU\" shop_btn_tab=\"true\" \/]\r\n\r\nBefore you start using your kitchen knives, make sure you know how to hold a knife<\/a> the right way.\r\n\r\nTeddy Nykiel<\/a>, Taste Recipes Associate Digital Editor, contributed to this article.<\/em>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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