KITCHEN KNIVES IN TOP FORM:
SHARPEN & CARE OF YOUR KNIVES

The cutting board is the partner of every knife, which is why both the board and the knife are available in every conceivable size and shape. The cutting board serves as protection for the base surface and is easy to clean. During use, it is important that the cutting board has a firm grip, because if the board slips during cutting, this can have serious consequences.

A simple trick to secure the board and prevent it from sliding away is to place a damp kitchen cloth under the board. The moistened cloth will help the chopping board to adhere to the surface and prevent it from slipping away. With this security, you can concentrate on the knife and cutting in peace.

The extremely sharp blades of chef’s knives glide easily through vegetables, fish and meat and unfortunately also through fingers that are in the way. A safe cutting technique is therefore essential.

To protect your fingers, you should therefore learn to keep your fingertips out of the danger zone. To do this, the hand holding the vegetable or meat is formed into a claw. The fingers are bent at the middle joint so that the knife slides past the finger. This technique has another advantage, namely that it allows you to work with precision, as you can determine exactly how wide your cuts should be.

There are many different ways to cut food into small pieces, but here too we prefer a safe option. For example, if you want to cut carrots or cucumbers into thin slices, it is best to keep the tip of the blade firmly on the cutting surface and only move the rear part of the blade up and down with slight forward and backward movements. This technique also enables you to cut with a high degree of precision.

If you exert too much pressure on the chef’s knife or any other knife when cutting, you increase the risk of slipping, especially if you use your second hand to help. Never support your cutting hand by using your holding hand to exert more pressure or place it on the knife blade to reinforce it, as this increases the risk of injury.

Whether vegetable knives, utility knives, chef’s knives or bread knives – they all need protection and must be sharpened regularly.

In future, you can find out everything about our Germancut products and how to look after them on our blog.

We will also provide you with exciting knife-related topics, such as the bread knife, the paring knife, the santoku (the Japanese all-purpose knife) and our  cutlery sets as well as our chef’s knives.

We also give you useful tips for handling knives and for your kitchen.

Never walk through your cooking area with the knife, as you may trip or someone may run into the open blade. Put the knife down safely and only then move away from the cutting surface. If you still need to carry your knife around the kitchen, hold it with the blade pointing downwards so that you do not injure anyone – including yourself.

When storing your chef’s knives, kitchen knives and all other blades safely, there are two things you should pay attention to. Firstly, the blades should be well locked in case children or unauthorized persons gain access to these knives. Secondly, you should make sure that the blades do not wear out, which would be the case if they were left unprotected in a drawer, for example. It is therefore best to invest in a knife guard to protect your knives from wear and tear – knife sheaths (such as the leather sheaths ) or knife blocks are suitable for this purpose. The knife block also has an additional decorative character.

The quality of the knives is an enormous safety factor. Good quality knives also reduce the risk of injury from a chef’s knife. In addition, sharp knives are often safer than blunt ones, so make sure that your chef’s knife is sharpened about once a year.

Choosing the right knife is essential for using a knife correctly. Like the Japanese Santoku, chef’s knives and kitchen knives are true all-purpose weapons, they are suitable for many different products, as is the bread knife, which is particularly suitable for hard surfaces thanks to its serrated edge. A set of these knives provides the basic equipment for every kitchen.

At  Germancut we offer you the best quality for your knives. Our knives are high-quality designer pieces and made in Germany – namely the knife capital of Solingen. Our offers in the knife store range from the professional chef’s knife “ChefsTalk Knife” to the kitchen knife set “Talents”. Our shipping department ensures smooth delivery. A little tip: our high-quality cutlery sets are also worth a look – after all, cooking is followed by an enjoyable meal, which is even more enjoyable with fine cutlery.

You will find more information in our future Blog Posts / knife blog, where you will learn interesting facts about the whole world of chef’s knives, cutlery & co. If you have any questions about our products, please do not hesitate to contact us.