The Kitchen Knives Everyone Needs At Home

Slicing knife shown second from left.

The kitchen knives everyone needs at home. For making small cuts such as taking the ends off carrots. Bread knife shown far right. Handles vary in shape thickness and length to give buyers a chance to find what fits them best. It s not only for professional chefs or cooks but also for those cooking at home.

Every kitchen needs a skillet. Everyone needs a chef s knife and everyone should always keep it sharp. When it comes to our kitchen knives many of us settle for a knife block and set from the store. Our experts in the kitchen appliances and technology lab tested to find the best kitchen knives on the market.

We ll tell you which knives you should really invest in and which you should really have on hand if you re serious about cooking. This three to four inch marvel nimbly hulls strawberries cores tomatoes and deveins shrimp our picks. Keeping up with knives is a labor of love even if you lean towards using just one knife. Instead each handle is a new chance to tailor specific details to individual needs tastes and desires.

Designed for chopping it s also thick enough not to buckle when cutting through a melon. The one knife everyone needs in the kitchen the one knife everyone needs in the kitchen. It s one of the most essential knives every kitchen should have. Ideal for roasts cheeses and raw meat.

We tested with home cooks in mind and evaluated how well each knife cut and retained. Traditional home this link opens in a new tab. But do you really need all those knives spoiler. Our knives aren t made with a one size fits all objective.

I know this because even as a trained chef i am guilty of this. Just like shoes the right fit makes a big difference in the long run. Knives are the backbone of the kitchen and it s wise to have a good set available. Paring knife shown far left.

Keep reading to find out which knives you want to see when you buy a knife set. From fried eggs to toasted sandwiches to ground beef and veggies you ll be using this baby for nearly every stovetop meal you make in your new kitchen. Eight inch chef s knife shown third from left. Knives should be honed every time you use them but because honing doesn t actually sharpen the blade mcdermott suggests home cooks have their knives professionally sharpened once a year.

A short blade allows for precise trimming coring and peeling. Depending on what you prep frequently you might want to add other knives to. The victorinox 3 1 4 inch paring with straight edge 9 and the wüsthof classic three inch straight blade paring above right 65. You can stick to the essentials and have just a few knives on hand or purchase an entire set.