therealdesign

Knives are a cook’s best friend. Whether you are a professional chef, or a home enthusiast, a good sharp knife can either allow you to prepare food efficiently and safely, or be a deadly weapon.  It sounds crazy, but a dull knife is much more dangerous than a well cared for sharpened one. If you’re shopping for a knife, look for the tang, or end of the blade that attaches to the handle to run throughout the entire length of the knife. It should also be riveted in several places.  A high carbon stainless steel or forged carbon knife is recommended, because it will hold an edge, or remain sharp longer. Sharpening a knife with an electric sharpener if not done properly can really shorten the life span of a good knife.  You must hold the knife, while inserting it in the sharpener at just the right angle, or you will actually dull the knife, flattening it’s surface... I give my knives a quick sharpen by using a steel.  You have probably seen these in the stores and might even own one. Its a long metal or ceramic stick that you draw the knife against at a 20 degree angle, the blade becomes renewed after a few passes and will appear sharper than ever.