When we choose, we must first figure out what to use. If we choose kitchen knives, we must choose what we need. The functions of each knives are different. Vegetable cutting and meat cutting are different. Many people compare Pay attention to what material is good for kitchen knives? What should be paid attention to when maintaining kitchen knives? The specific introduction is as follows:
What is the best material for kitchen knives?
There are many types of knives, which are divided into machetes, slice knives, vegetable knives, peeling knives, ham knives, tomato knives, watermelon knives, bread knives, multi-purpose knives, etc. according to the function; The material is divided into carbon steel, stainless steel, high carbon stainless steel knife and so on. Now many brands of knives are complete sets, and the general set of knives also includes sharpening rods and knife holders. There are too many categories of kitchen knives, let's first understand some basic content.
① Machete: used for chopping bones.
②Slice knife: used for slicing food, but not suitable for cutting frozen meat.
③Vegetable knife: used for cutting and peeling vegetables and fruits.
④Planing knife: used for planing and peeling the skin of vegetables and fruits.
⑤ Ham Knife: Used for cutting and cutting meat such as ham.
⑥Tomato knife: used to cut skinned, juicy and soft fruits such as tomatoes.
⑦Watermelon Knife: Used to cut melons and fruits with thicker peel and larger fruit.
⑧ Bread knife: used to cut soft food with hard skin.
⑨Multi-purpose knife: Suitable for cutting fish fillets, etc., and has various uses.
Matters needing attention in the maintenance of kitchen knives:
1. Sharpen your knife frequently: A sharp knife is safer than a dull one. When cutting ingredients with a sharp knife, less effort is required, it is more precise and less slippery, and the hands are less likely to get tired.
2. Make the knife fully visible: When placing the knife, turn the handle towards you and make sure that the knife cannot accidentally fall after putting it away.
Do not cover the knife with a rag or the like, otherwise accidents may easily occur.
When handing a knife to someone else, be careful not to point the knife at the person.
3. Use appropriate knives: use appropriate knives for cutting vegetables, meat, fish, bread, or making cold cuts;
The same ingredients, cut into different sizes, also use different knives. "There are specialties in the art industry", there is a reason for developing knives for various purposes.
4. When the knife falls: When the knife falls, never try to pick it up with your hands, as this may seriously injure you.
5. Keep it in a safe place: Sharp knives are dangerous to children and must be kept out of reach of children.
6. Avoid contact with heat sources: Never put the knife on the stove or remove the heat source, otherwise the knife will be easily damaged or cause burns.
Note: Never scratch the blade with your fingers to test whether the knife is sharp.
The above is the editor's introduction to what material is good for kitchen knives and what needs to be paid attention to when maintaining kitchen knives.
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