Chef Aid 5 Inch Stainless Steel Utility Knife with Soft Grip Handle

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Some knives have rubberised handles for extra grip, others are moulded to fit the contours of the hand, and some designs combine the two. Because Japanese knives have straighter edges, it’s better to use a push-pull motion with them, lifting the whole knife off the board for each cut (demonstrated above). Check this by carefully laying the knife across your middle finger and forefinger where the handle and blade meet; does it tip one way or the other?

The Assure Utility Knife has a sleek and stylish blade designed to be safe to use in and around the home. Outside of its stylish oak magnetic block, this knife set impressed across all our food cutting tests, especially when taking on tougher meats. Comfort: The best knives have handles that fit the hand comfortably, and this can vary depending on the size of your hand and the way you grip the knife. In the broadest terms, European chefs tend to rock the blade, which is why the knives have a pronounced curve, whereas Japanese chefs tend to slice more, so their blades are straighter,” says Timpson. These soft, matte handles provide a firm and comfortable grip when undergoing expansive prep or precise carving jobs.Utility Knife is a versatile all-purpose knife, perfect for tackling tasks too big for a paring knife and too small for a chef’s knife. But with our best kitchen knives, you can enjoy easy chopping, slicing and dicing for years to come. The knife set includes a 10” carving knife, a 9” bread knife, an 8” chef’s knife, a 5” utility knife and a 3. If you want to send your knives out for sharpening, it’s important that you look for a professional who knows what they’re doing. When held lightly at the bolster (the lump in the middle, between the blade and the handle), neither the blade nor the handle feel overly weighty, a sign of a well-balanced knife.

The Assure Elite collection has been developed for the more discerning cook alongside experts in the catering industry.Each knife features a stainless steel blade that won't stick, with a comfortable handle for improved grip. It’s a nice idea and makes for a different-feeling knife: high quality but no-nonsense and, dare I say it, a bit more macho than the others on test. I like the very classic French-German look, with full tang (the rear half of the blade that forms the core of the handle) and three visible rivets.