Well, you are supposed to keep those pulled back out of the way. Oh well, I guess after a couple of times you won't have to worry about them anymore..........
KC:chef:
Don't judge all kershaw japanese knives by the wasabi series. This is an inexpensive stamped series with a bead blast to easily finish the blades. They do drag because of the finish and they do not have an efficient distal taper. They...
Oahuamateur chef: I'm afraid you have your facts backwards. there are Ferritic stainless steels and non-ferritic stainless steels. Ferrous is Iron (Fe) and iron is magnetic. A true high carbon stainless tool steel which Professional...
I love santokus. I have had as many as 7 at one time, I currently have 4. We use them daily for veg and meat work, IF, it is in smaller quantities or to be cut very thin. Most of the members of the ACF hot food competetion team use them...
Seinfeld asked way back about ceramic knives and no one answered. I hope this will still get to the right person.
Ceramic knives have come into the market about like all other knives:there are some that are truly wonderful and some...
It's purely a matter of more blade. You have 2 more inches of available cutting surface. If you are doing large quantity prep like in a hotel then the 2 extra inches of cutting surface can speed up production. If you are working a la...
As previously mentioned a buffer, a leather strop, or a ceramic rod will keep the edge burnished to the center like a steel will. None of these tools can restore a flat or damaged edge.
My only complaint with the buffing/stropping...
I instruct my students to start with an 8" knife. Once they become proficient with it they move up to a 10"; that way they are working safely while building their hand/arm strength and developing skill and confidence.
The...
Chef John Borg of knifemerchant.com carries an excellent supply of quality knives. A retired chef himself, he only carries professional quality cutlery.
I am glads to see so many of my fellow chefs stating the fact that a steel is NOT...
