Kitchen knives: tips to buy the best kitchen knives for you

There are many cutlery brands from around the world to choose from when shopping for new kitchen knives. To make your decision a little easier, consider the following tips.

1) If precision cutting is important to you, take a look at Japanese knives. Japanese knives are very popular with professional chefs. Japanese knives are much lighter than Western and European knives, but most have extremely sharp blades that are precision forged for near perfect straightness. They hold their edges very well and cut evenly. Some popular brands of Japanese cutlery are Shun knives, Global knives, and Santori knives.

2) If you are looking for high quality, make sure you buy a fully forged knife. Also, make sure your next knife comes with a full tang. A full tang means that the blade extends to the back of the handle, rather than connecting to it. This makes for a much stronger and more durable knife that is very difficult to break. Examples of these knives would be Henckels, Wusthof, and Victorinox knives.

3) For the best overall deals, shop for a kitchen knife set. Buying knives in sets instead of one at a time can save you up to 75%. Most manufacturers make games in all price ranges and for specific uses. Custom sets are also possible through some manufacturers. When you buy a set, just make sure the knives included are the ones you’ll actually use. Sometimes a chef’s knife is enough to get the job done.

4) Make sure you get an unlimited warranty. Many inexpensive knives will advertise a warranty, but it will be very limited and it will be very difficult to get replacement knives for those that break or wear out. All high-quality kitchen knife brands come with lifetime warranties.