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As your daily allies, table knives are indispensable cutlery for your service. If the paring knife meets your needs in the kitchen, table knives makes degustation easy. By the way, how should you choose your table knives to cut meat and cheese both easily and precisely? With this guide, find the elements you should take into account when choosing a table knife.
The criteria to choose your table knives
Depending on your use, a table knife can have essential qualities to complete your service. Therefore, you shall know which type of knife you need to cut your steak or open mussels easily. Indeed, there are as many table knives as there are meals to savour.
Comfort and sustainability
Beyond the functional aspect, manufacturing quality also matters a lot in the choice of your table knife. Test the resistance and usability of your knife if you are looking for comfort and sustainability. To do so, consider the brand and the material of the product. By the way, there is nothing better than handcrafted table knives, hallmarked by a renowned cutlery factory. These made-in-France- certified products draw their inspiration from traditions while embracing modernity.
The different blades
The agility of the blade also determines the cutting quality of a knife. The latter must be adapted to your need, whether it is slicing, mincing or cutting food. Therefore, knives with smooth blades, for example, are highly precise. As for alveolate blades, they turn out to be very efficient to cut thin slices of fish or ham. Besides, knives with serrated blades are specially designed to cut some hard or thick food.
Materials
Please note that manufacturers can use all sorts of materials to make the blade of a knife. Therefore, carbon stainless steel shows good quality cutting, although this material easily rusts in contact with humidity. A knife equipped with a ceramic blade does not rust, but wears out easily.
The stainless-steel blade therefore remains a safe bet since it can resist humidity and has excellent cutting qualities.
The various types of table knives and their uses
There are different models of table knives. They essentially vary in terms of shape and cutting-edge. Discover below the different varieties of table knives and their specific roles.
The classic table knife
For breakfast or lunch, the table knife is always a part of the service. This classic knife remains an all-purpose piece which can adapt to every use. With a rounded or serrated extremity, it can be used to cut a good piece of meat or cake. Although it is classic, that knife can have an aesthetic wooden or coloured-plastic handle.
The butter knife
The butter knife can be used to spread butter or cut bread. With a smooth blade, it is far less sharp than a steak knife. This being said, it can be distinguished thanks to its shape and slightly thick blade. As a service knife for breakfast, it can also be useful for aperitifs and toasts.
The bread knife
To serve thick-crust bread, this knife shall probably turn out to be useful. The bread knife can be used along the butter knife, especially to cut your bread more sharply and prevent it from crumbling. The bread knife can easily be identifiable by its long serrated blade.
The steak knife
There is nothing better than a real steak knife to cut a good slice of meat. You can get a thin and neat slice thanks to its sharp and pointed blade. That knife turns out to be the sharpest to cut your food both precisely and deeply.
The cheese knife
At the end of a meal, savouring cheese is a real pleasure. A knife adapted to the cheese’s texture is the best to enjoy that moment even more. There are 3 types of cheese knives, more adapted to hard and soft rind cheese. You can therefore use 2 different knives to savour some Pont l’Evêque or Comté.
The oyster knife
With an adhesive handle and a well-sharpened blade, the oyster knife makes mussel degustation easy. Indeed, its blade is pointed enough to open the shells without difficulty. Its non-skid handle helps you control your gestures and prevent injuries.
