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What Makes an Excellent Skinning Knife?

A skinning knife is an essential tool for anyone who hunts or processes their own game. The right knife can make the job easier and help you avoid nicks and cuts. It is important to choose a comfortable knife with a sharp, durable blade. This is designed to remove the hide from an animal...

What is a Scimitar Knife, and What is it Used For?

One of the essential knives in the kitchen is the scimitar, which is a big butcher knife with a curved blade. Even though a regular kitchen knife can be used to cut slabs of meat or dress dead animals, the scimitar or butcher knife will be your best friend in this scenario. You would...

Why You Need a BBQ Knife Set

Barbecue doesn't seem too difficult. After all, it is one of the best cooking methods and at the same time the most sophisticated way to grill food. But as anyone who has faced the challenge of grilling knows, cooking with charcoal or wood is an art that you must manage in the best possible...

The Ultimate Guide to Use and Care for a Meat Knife

If you are a meat lover like me, you must know how vital having the right kitchen equipment is. Pots and pans may come and go, but one thing that always stays with you, your kitchen partner, is your knife set. Having the right knife is essential whether you're slicing chicken strips, digging into...

Anatomy of A Chef Knife - Parts of A Knife

Whether you want to revolutionize your daily meal prep or chop ingredients faster, a quality knife will make the task easier. Unfortunately, most of us use a knife without learning about the different parts. This matters in a professional kitchen. So before you add a knife to your arsenal, you should ensure it’s sharp,...

How to Find the Best Bread Knife

Currently, we’ve got a wide range of kitchen knives suiting different tasks. While choosing the appropriate knife sets for your kitchen, it’s vital to understand that you only need three quality knives to accomplish most kitchen tasks - a chef’s knife for your general chopping, a serrated or bread knife, and a paring knife for your hand-held precision cutting. ...

Why Paring Knives Are Important in the Kitchen

Big is not always better for the kitchen area, especially knives. You always need the smallest knife - a paring knife. The paring kitchen knife is common when looking for the best cutlery to add functionality and versatility to your kitchen cutting needs.