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How many ceramic knives do I want?
I've heard that ceramic knives are the new thing. It's far easier, though, to find metal knives that look and feel nice.
So, budget notwithstanding (within reason) and assuming that I have to buy a ...
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chef's knife for cutting chicken, or butcher's
Hey guys, I've had a set of Global knives for a few months now and love them.
I cut up a whole chicken the other day, and had a bit of trouble getting through the bone, so use my large chef's knife ...
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Why not put knives in the dishwasher?
What is it about the dishwasher that harms knives?
The only reasons I've found are:
You could get cut... I personally have a greater change of getting cut by trying to wash them by hand.
The blades ...
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Can you hone a knife properly by using another knife?
I recall seeing this in movies. Can it be called the poor man's steel?
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How do I hold my knife to prevent blisters when chopping?
I have a Wusthof Trident Classic 8" Cook's knife that I use for chopping. I thought I was holding it properly but when chopping for extended amounts of time I end up with a blister on the edge of my ...
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How do you develop the knife skills to properly use a Chinese cleaver?
So I have recently been moving into the world of Asian cuisine, and I recently learned that the Chinese use a cleaver as though it is a chef's knife. Apparently, it is a great multitasker but ...
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What are the best suggestions for cutting gloves
I've never used a cut proof or cut resistant glove but I think it may come in handy when using a mandolin slicer or prepping a bunch veggies. Any suggestions on the pros and cons between cut ...
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Where can I find left-handed serrated knives?
I recently discovered that the reason I hate cheese knives (but love cheese) is because they are made to work for right-handed people.
So where can I buy a (reasonably priced) cheese knife, or other ...
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Why not air-dry knives?
I've read that one should hand-wash knives, and I mostly buy that. I've also seen advice that one should dry them immediately and put them away.
Why shouldn't knives air-dry? Aside from the ...
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Does putting knives in a wooden block blade down wear out the blade?
I'd always wondered. The blocks usually seemed designed to have the knives go in blade down, so that the blade touched wood coming in and out. But I know that when I whittle, cutting the wood wears ...
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How do you properly clean a cutting board and knife to prevent cross contamination?
I have one very nice cutting board that I like to use with my chef's knife. Because I only use this single cutting board and chef's knife, if I have a recipe that calls for cutting raw meat as well ...
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Really good quality Cooks Knifes [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What should I look for in a good, multi-purpose chef's knife?
Hi guys
Just wondering what people consider to be the best Cooks knifes you can get?
I've been to a ...
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Fruit peeling techniques
I came across this page (How to peel a mango) while surfing and I found it very interesting. What kind of methods and knives/kitchen gadgets do you use to peel fruits? Are there different tools to ...
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What are some suggestions for cooking tools/techniques for people that have arthritis?
I've recently been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, and my grip is VERY poor. I can't even make a fist anymore. A few days ago I found that cutting up a left-over, cooked chicken breast was VERY ...
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Am I using my knives for the correct jobs?
I've got a limited collection of knives which I was moderately pleased to discover meet the "minimum requirements". But, recent activity on here has got me thinking - am I using them for the correct ...
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What is the best knife/sharpener setup for an active cook?
There are several posts that get close to this but I am looking for a specific knife(ves)/sharpener(s) combo(s) that can be used routinely and that work(s) well. My opinion is in this answer.
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Storing knives: wood block or magnetic stripe?
What's better for storing your knives? Wood block or magnetic stripe? And why?
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How can I learn to sharpen my Japanese knives properly?
I have a couple of nice Japanese kitchen knives, and a whetstone in two grades. I can sharpen them reasonably well using the stone, but does anyone have any good tips for improving my sharpening ...
