Various Quality Sharpener - Knief Types :
Chef's Knife : Also known as a Cook's Knife ,the chef's knife is an all-purpose knife used for slicing, chopping, dicing, mincing, and many other functions. The blade is curved to allow the cook to rock the knife on the cutting board for a more precise cut. Chef's knives are most commonly available between 6 and 12 inches, though 8 inches is the most common size. Most chefs recommend using the largest chef's knife that is comfortable in the cook's hands. Larger knives can cut more and are more versatile, but can be more difficult to handle.
Bread Knife : Bread knives are a type of serrated knife, though unlike other serrated knives they are often simply called a Serrated Knife. Bread knives are usually between 6 and 10 inches, with 8 inches being a common length. The serrations on the blade make it ideal for cutting bread.
Meat Knives : A carving knife is a large knife (between 8 and 15 inches) that is used to carve poultry, roasts, hams, and other large cooked meats. A carving knife is much thinner than a chef's knife (particularly at the spine), enabling them to make thinner and more precise slices. Carving knives occasionally have granton edges, and they are generally shorter and wider than slicers.
Slicer : A slicer serves a similar function to a carving knife, although it is generally longer and narrower. Slicers are often more flexible and as such are better suited for slicing ham or fish. Slicers are occasionally serrated.
Cleaver : A cleaver is a large, rectangular knife that is used in cutting meat. The blade, approximately 6 inches long, is very heavy, enabling the knife to cut through bone and joints with sheer force. Many cleavers have a hole in the end to allow them to be hung up easily. Cleavers are an essential tool for any restaurant that prepares its own meat. However, most home cooks do not need cleavers as in most home meat preparation the bone is removed with a boning knife .
Small Knives : Peeling Also known as a Tourne Knife or Bird's Beak Knife, a peeling knife has a pointed tip that curves downward (towards the blade). They are often used for many of the same tasks as paring knives. They can be used to cut decorative garnishes (such as rosettes or fluted mushrooms), slice soft fruits, or peel skins or blemishes. They are also used to make a cut known as a tournée cut in vegetables such as carrots.
Cheese Knives : Soft cheese knives are specially designed for slicing soft cheese. They generally have holes in the blade to prevent the cheese from sticking.
Hard cheese knives are specially designed for slicing hard cheese. They are sharp, so they can cut exact slices, and often have a forked tip, allowing them to be used as a serving utensil as well.
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