Every craftsman or tradesman (or woman) has specific tools that they cannot work without. For a chef, it is a knife, not just any knife. Their chef knife. One that feels like an extension of their hand. The one that they feel very comfortable with day in and day out. One that feels like it fits them like a glove. It is a very personal choice, and it is a very important one.
I always tell people when choosing a chef’s knife, you have to hold it. You have to get the feel of it to see if the weight is good, if the angle is good. You have to test it in your hand before you ever cut with it. It should feel light, but not like you’re not holding anything. It should be a size that is comfortable for you. You want to have a design that makes you happy. It should be the one knife you go to every single day.
My all-time favorite chef’s knife of choice is a
Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Signature Chinese Chef Knife, Santoku Knife 7 Inch,Stainless Steel, Black
It is the ultimate knife for me to make absolutely everything I need or want too quickly and easily.
The reason I chooses this knife and use it every single day is that it is a smaller blade. It is only 7″ blade versus many are 8″ blades. The handle is light and doesn’t hurt my wrist. The blade is easy to keep sharp with a steel or to have it sharpened. It feels absolutely perfect in my hand. I am comfortable with it.
Zwilling J.A. Henckels is a very well-known, well-respected brand of knives in the professional chef and home chef communities. This knife has a lifetime warranty from Henckels and they will replace it easily if needed. They make a good product, and they stand behind it.
You can find this knife on Amazon or at any high-end cooking store.
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I love using this knife for cutting everything from potatoes to tomatoes. This knife cuts right through the soft skin of the tomato just as easily as it cuts through a thick potato. This knife will slice a perfectly cooked steak and also a beautifully diced onion all the same. Here are some amazing recipes I make using this knife.
Chicken Spiedini
Grilled Steak Salad
Roasted Tri Color Potatoes
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