There is nothing more indispensable in the kitchen than a knife, and any housewife needs a good set of knives. However, choosing a quality kit is not so easy if you do not pay attention to the handle, blade and sharpening.
What knives will be needed first
Before you go to the store for a set of knives, it is better to decide in advance what exactly will be most convenient for you. Since you choose knives for daily use, you will not need a large diverse set, only the most necessary standard models. These are a cook knife, a bread knife, a knife for peeling vegetables, a slicing knife, a filet knife, a knife for separating meat from bones and cook scissors. Each of them must be of good quality so that you do not have to change products every six months.
Lever
The first thing you need to pay attention to is the handle. It can be plastic, metal or wooden. Metal handles, as a rule, are the most reliable, but they have one significant drawback - weight. Heavy knives are not very convenient to wield, especially for fragile housewives. You should not stop your choice on wooden handles, as they delaminate and crack, especially when exposed to moisture. Oddly enough, it is plastic that is the best option. It is unpretentious and durable enough. At the same time, knives with plastic handles are relatively cheap. However, no matter what type of handle you choose, be sure to pay attention that it does not hang, lies comfortably in your hand and is free of cracks and damage.
Blade
The second most important element of the knife is the blade. It is also made of various materials, among which stainless steel and ceramics are considered the most high-quality and durable. Stainless steel products are sharp and durable. When buying them, pay attention that the blade is smooth, without spots and stains, microcracks and roughness. Ceramic knives are famous for their duration of use without sharpening. They are incredibly sharp and, if you follow the rules of operation, will last you several years. However, ceramics have a serious minus - fragility. If you accidentally drop a ceramic knife, you will most likely have to throw it away. At the same time, ceramic knives are much more expensive than metal counterparts.
