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How to be a good carving knife?

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How to be a good carving knife?

Why Do I Need a Carving or Slicing Knife, and Which Should I Get?

A carving knife has a long, narrow blade that tapers to a sharp point. It’s used mainly for carving poultry or bone-in roasts, like a leg of lamb or a ham. If you’re really adept with your chef’s knife, you might not need a separate carving knife — I went for many years without owning one, but now that I have a little extra space in the knife drawer, it makes for a welcome addition. I find it useful mainly because its thinner blade and extra length make it easier to maneuver around bones and cartilage. Carving the Thanksgiving turkey with a good carving knife is a joy.

Slicing knife and carving knife

A slicing knife has a similarly long and narrow blade, but rather than tapering to a point, it has an even width all along its depth, with a rounded, bullnose tip. Its long, straight edge allows you to make even slices in the very largest roasts, like a prime rib or a boneless leg of lamb. I also use my slicing knife to slice very delicate things, like soft terrines or foie gras. Its length offers the capacity for tons of horizontal motion, which minimizes the need for downward pressure as you slice. Virtually every modern slicing knife will have a Granton edge, featuring shallow divots in the face of the blade, which keeps slices of meat from adhering to the kitchen knife.

The nomenclature for slicing and carving knives is not completely agreed upon, so you might occasionally see these labels swapped around.

How to be a good carving knife?
How to be a good carving knife?

What Do You Need to Keep In Mind When Buying A Knife?

1.The Right Handle: Having a handle that is comfortable and strong is imperative. The last thing you want is a knife that feels bad in the hand. This will result in you not being able to use the knife set to its full potential. You need to make sure that the blade is securely fastened to the handle. I always like to go for a knife that is riveted together, however, nowadays this is becoming less and less common.

2.Blade Quality: You need a blade that is tough. There is no denying that. There is a tonne of blades made from different materials on the market today. Do your research and make sure that you are buying a professional kitchen knife that has a blade that is constructed from a high-quality material. A knife with a quality blade will last longer, cut better and save you money in the long run.

How to be a good carving knife?
How to be a good carving knife?

3.Knife Weight: The weight of your knife is important. If your knife is too light or too heavy you will not have any control. You are looking for a knife that has a good balance and feels sturdy in hand.

4. Accuracy When Cutting: A knife needs to be accurate (even for us that don’t have the best knife skills). An accurate knife can make all the difference and help you increase your knife skills. If possible try the knife before buying. Obviously, you can’t bring your own brisket into the shop to cut, however, most shops will let you hold it and simulate cutting. This will give you a good idea of the weight and accuracy.

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How to be a good carving knife?
How to be a good carving knife?

Features:

High quality forged blades, which are made of German stainless steel, W-Nr. 1.4116.

It contains 0.45 to 0.55% carbon, 14 to 15% chromium, 0.5 to 0.8% molybdenum and 0.1 to 0.2% vanadium.

The purpose of the molybdenum alloy is to increase the resistance to pitting of the material.

Transparent acrylic knife holder. Beautiful acrylic knife holder, you can clearly see the knife you want to use, and pull out the knife you want.

Excellent sharpness.

100% satisfaction guaranteed. Every knife set produced by YIER is backed by outstanding quality assurance, so you can buy it with confidence.

In order to protect the sharpness and gloss of the knives, please do not wash the knives in the dishwasher. Keep nice knives clean and dry after use.

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