Circulon - 6-Piece Kitchen Knife Set - Japanese Stainless Steel - Non Stick Blades - Textured Handles - Professional Knife Set - Knife Block Included

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Plastic: Plastic handles tend to be smooth and free from grooves that can trap dirt. Some plastic knives are also slightly textured to offer a more secure grip. Keep them well away from heat sources when cooking to avoid melting the handle.

Chef knife - one of the most versatile knives in the kitchen, perfect for everyday slicing, chopping and dicing. Pairing knife: The younger sister of the chef’s knife, this shouldn’t be bigger than 4 inches and is handy for more detailed work from peeling fruit and veg to deveining prawns. Full tang: The blade is one solid piece of metal that runs down the full length of the handle. On some knives, the tang is visible and fastened by rivets. A full tang knife is always the best choice, as it usually has better balance and a more robust design. It also means there's no danger of the handle coming loose from the knife blade.

In the lab, our experts put the main knives in each set to work on an array of ingredients, using a variety of chopping skills. To test chef’s knives, they diced onions, sliced cabbages and cut steaks, while they used utility knives to chop mushrooms, shred lettuce and julienne peppers. Bread knife -with razor-sharp serrated edge cuts through fresh breads without crushing them out of shape. Also perfect for slicing cakes with soft, fluffy textures. Like the manual sharpener, it has V-shaped circular steels of varying coarsenesses. But instead of pulling against the steels, the electric sharpener will buff the blade with the rotating steels as you lightly drag the knife through the Vs. Handle This is the part of the knife you hold. Most handles are designed to be held in either hand. It should be comfortable to grip. These knives look similar to a paring knife but they have a serrated edge. They’re great for cutting tomatoes and citrus fruits.

Honing steel is often mistaken as sharpening steel, but it's actually designed to help maintain the edge of an already sharp knife, so don't confuse it with a knife sharpener. Our Can Opener is another essential tool for any kitchen, with a smooth-turning mechanism that makes it easy to open cans of all sizes. The durable stainless steel construction ensures that this can opener will last for years to come, while the compact size makes it easy to store in a drawer or utensil holder. From carving up a Sunday roast to finely chopping an onion, we all know how much of a struggle cooking can be when kitchen knives are blunt, or simply not up to scratch. But with our best kitchen knives, you can enjoy easy chopping, slicing and dicing for years to come. Our Y Peeler is a must-have for any home cook, with a sharp, stainless steel blade that easily peels fruits and vegetables. The ergonomic handle is comfortable to hold and provides a secure grip, while the built-in potato eye remover makes it easy to remove blemishes and imperfections.Paring knife - a great multi-use knife. The smaller size is perfect to carry out delicate tasks like peeling, trimming, and removing seeds, and also makes light work of harder foods like potatoes.