Kitchen knife sets

Among the things that are mastheads in any kitchen, knife sets are worth mentioning. This is a much better investment that allows you to make an adequately priced purchase of all the necessary tools for slicing, cutting and chopping vegetables, meat and frozen foods.

What should be included in a set of quality kitchen knives

In a professional kitchen, most chefs are more likely to wield one tool, performing more than 80% of all tasks with it. But for his assistants, as well as for home use, it is necessary to have a list of cutting tools that are suitable for different needs. With their help it will be easier to cut fish and seafood, peel vegetables, separate meat from bone, cut fresh bread and not only.

The standard composition of knife sets includes such tools:

• Chef's Knife: the basic knife, without which no cooking in the kitchen is without, which is used for all tasks - from chopping to slicing and chopping.
• Universal: differs from the chef's knife with reduced dimensions, suitable for slicing and shredding, vegetables, fillets and fish.
• Vegetable: characterized by reduced dimensions, suitable for removing peels, seeds, chopping vegetables and fruits, has a sharp, narrowed tip and a small handle.
• For bread: it's hard to imagine a set of kitchen knives without a bread knife, which has a serrated edge. It is used to cut baked goods without extra crumbs, and you can also use it with cakes and vegetables.
• Deboning: designed to separate meat and fillets from bones and veins, cutting carcasses, differs from others by its long, thin blade.
• Axe: one of the biggest tools in the sets, suitable for chopping meat and frozen products, chopping bones.

Kitchen knife sets can consist not only of the above options, but also include highly specialized tools. For example, steak knife sets are very popular, allowing you to serve the table for guests at home or in a catering establishment.

Separately mention and sets that include tools for children. They will help train a toddler under the age of seven to prepare salads and light dishes, while not injuring their fingers and not creating dangerous situations.

How to choose a set of kitchen knives

In order to order the right set of knives, which will surprise with its durability, functionality and not bite in price, you need to consider a few nuances, and also - the secrets of selection, which will affect the ease of use.

Going to buy a set of kitchen knives in Ukraine pay attention to:

• The size characteristics of their palms. Men-cooks will be comfortable to handle tools, the blade of which reaches a length of 25 cm, and women - up to 15-18 cm;
• The brand and hardness of the steel. It can be both stainless and corrosion-resistant carbon steel, and the so-called Damascus steel, which is a mix of soft and hard varieties of metal.
• Ergonomics and materials of the handle. A good solution is rounded, polished handles that do not have rough protrusions and are easily held in the palm without feeling tired.

Pay attention to the cost of the products before ordering them, too. The price of a set of kitchen knives will depend directly on the manufacturer you trust. The most expensive versions of knife sets are Japanese. The price policy is influenced by the number of items in the set, and also by the manufacturing materials. Natural wood will cost more for polymer and other artificial overlays.

Buy a set of kitchen knives with delivery

If you are looking for quality sets that will consist of necessary and important tools for the chef - contact our online store OsakaHamono.

With us you can buy original kitchen knife sets from brands such as 3slaveles and Opinel, as well as other well-known manufacturers of knife solutions. We have sets available which, in addition to knives, also contain cutting boards for maximum comfort of use.

Our customers can use the delivery service in Ukraine by New Post or Ukrposhta, or visit our salon in Kiev!