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A bad workman blaming his tools is usually a fallback response to a persons inability to finish a task. But, when it comes to cooking, this can easily be true. A dull knife in the kitchen can be dangerous. It can lead to applying more pressure than needed, or slippage from the food you are cutting. Yes, there are electronic gadgets that can help with small tasks. Or, worse, pre-cut vegetables, diced in a factory somewhere.<\/p>\n
Part of the joy of cooking is the prep \u2014 the methodology of slicing, chopping and grating can be cathartic. Transcending all the gadgetry is the humble knife. Still, pretty unchanged from its inception, innovation through science has enabled the blade to be elevated to god-like status in the kitchen. Trainee chefs take a pilgrimage-like journey to small, specialist stores that stock the finest knives from across the globe.<\/p>\n
If you are a man who likes to partake in a little home gastronomy, then you need the right tools. Key to this is a blade that is an all-rounder (say 8-inches in length), able to withstand the rigours of daily life. Yes, you can buy a knife set from a department store that might do for a short period. But, investing in a high-quality knife, maintained to make sure it stays sharp, can offset the need for other knives typically found in these sets. You are, therefore saving yourself money over the long-term.<\/p>\n
Here is our pick of the brands you need to look out for when purchasing a high-quality knife for your kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Victorinox<\/a><\/p>\n 2. Global<\/a><\/p>\n 3. Wusthof<\/a><\/p>\n 4. MAC<\/a><\/p>\n 5. Zwilling<\/a><\/p>\n 6. Shun<\/a><\/p>\n 7. IO Shen<\/a><\/p>\n 8. TOG Santoku<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Creators of the original swiss army pocket knife, they know a thing or two about blades with over 130 years of experience. Their chef's knives are forged or stamped dependent on the line you choose. If forged it ensures the knife blade has more carbon \u2014 thus making the steel harder and stay sharper for longer. They create the knife from a single piece with an additional bolster to stop your hand slipping. What you will notice when using is the weight and balance of the blade, ensuring a smoother action in situ.<\/p>\n Victorinox's are easy to sharpen and often recognised as some of the best pound-for-pound knives a man can buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n [button href=\"Victorinox Knife<\/a>\" style=\"flat\" size=\"medium\" width=\"200px\" color=\"#dd3333\" icon=\"tag\"]Shop Amazon[\/button]<\/p>\n\n\n\n Made in Japan for over 30 years, Global knives use a lot of the same processes that the ancient samurai sword makers do. Carefully weighted for ideal balance, the steel used is exclusive to Global. Its name is CROMOVA and is a combination of chromium, molybdenum and vanadium. The last two are what gives retention to a good blade edge.<\/p>\n Winner of numerous awards, its vital feature (blade sharpness) is signature to them. Instead of bevelled, the edge is ground on both sides to a steep point. It is making Global one of the sharpest knives on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n [button href=\"https:\/\/www.lakeland.co.uk\/brands\/global\/\" style=\"flat\" size=\"medium\" width=\"200px\" color=\"#dd3333\" target=\"_blank\" icon=\"tag\"]Shop Lakeland[\/button]<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the large German knifemakers, they are a family-owned business that has been around for over 200 years. Both W\u00fcsthof, Henckels and a ton of other knifemakers, manufacture in the German region of Solingen the \"City of Blades\".<\/p>\n The steel blade has a hardness rating of 58 Rockwell, and the knives are crafted from one steel piece. Laser-cut for precision, although they are a smaller outfit to their rivals, Zwilling J.A. Henckels their knives still pack a punch in the kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n [button href=\"Wusthof Knives<\/a>\" style=\"flat\" size=\"medium\" width=\"200px\" color=\"#dd3333\" target=\"_blank\" icon=\"tag\"]Shop Amazon[\/button]<\/p>\n\n\n\n No, this isn't a knife inspired by ol' blue eyes himself, nor has a famous cosmetic brand, branched out. Characterised by a combination of the traditional Japanese bevelled edge (Kataba) and the western v-shaped edge (Ryoba). These are precision tools, wholly made in Japan.<\/p>\n Another knife manufacturer from Seki City in Japan, they are manufactured from rust-resistant Chrome Molybdenum Vanadium High-Carbon cutlery steel. They then add a layer of Tungsten to select models for added durability. Optimal hardness for the steel used is between 57\u00ba and 61\u00ba Rockwell C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/h2>\n
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