Before we take a closer look at how to use a kitchen knife in the following mini video course from the Rouxbe Online Cooking School, let’s discuss a few essential points about the second-most important tool (next to the hands) of a chef.
- Keep your kitchen knife sharp. Know how to sharpen and hone your knives! A dull knife requires more pressure which may cause slipping and injury.
- Keep ‘em clean! Avoid cross-contamination when cutting different foods by cleaning and sanitizing your knives after every use. Never drop (and forget) them in a full sink. Someone might reach down there and soon the water will turn red…
- Practice proper storage. This will prevent damage to the blade and help retain the edge. Use sheaths, knife rolls, racks, or magnetized holders.
- Use cutting boards. Metal or glass can dull the blade.
- Don’t horse around! Someone asks you to hand them a knife – don’t toss it. (Oh, believe me – I’ve seen it happen!) Lay it down on a surface and let them pick it up.
- A chef’s knife is not a bottle opener. Nuff said.
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A good kitchen knife may cost a few dollars more, but if you treat it with respect and care it will last forever. Look for the following quality components (click on the highlighted terms for a pop-up box with more information):
- High-carbon stainless steel blades
- The tang is a continuation of the blade extending into the handle
- The perfect handle is made from rosewood
- The rivets secure the tang to the handle and should be completely smooth and flush with the surface
- In a well-made knife, there is a bolster, which is a collar at the point where the blade meets the handle
Here is the promised knife skills video course. Also, in the last video you will find valuable tips on honing your knife. If you enjoy these types of video lessons, there is a whole lot more available where these came from. I’m very excited to fully endorse the Rouxbe Online Cooking School. Where else can you get a culinary education for a mere $15 per month? Click on the link above or simply click on the links at the end of the videos. You’ll even get a free 2-week all-access trial period!
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