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There's two basic types of quality chef's knives: Japanese, very hard steel blades, and German high quality steel blades. Handle designs are simply a matter of individual preference. The Japanese steel is more difficult to sharpen, but once sharpened, it maintains its edge longer. These blades are usually sharpened with a razor edge, a 16-1/2° angle on either side of the edge. The German steel blades are usually sharpened with a 22-1/2° angle on either side of the edge. Both knives can be very useful in the kitchen. The German knives might be described as more rugged than the Japanese knives...not always the best for cutting sushi, for instance. The Japanese knives typically have thinner and more brittle blades. I own both and I love both. I simply use one for general kitchen work, and the other for delicate, close and precise work.
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∙ 10y agoCutco and Pampered Chef both make good knives, but one can also obtain high-quality knives through Williams-Sonoma or find further information at the Good Housekeeping website.
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∙ 10y agoIt is the point in the Blade where it is Most Sharpened, And therefore would be used to Cut certain things. The Cutting edge of the blade would be the sharpened area of the knife.
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∙ 14y agoso it can cut what it needs to.
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∙ 15y agoThe Blade?
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Why is a knife made of metal?
The steel blade of a knife will hold a sharp cutting edge.
What is An instrument consisting of a thin blade usually of steel and having a sharp edge for cutting fastened to a handle?
An instrument with a thin bade made of steel and having a sharp edge for cutting? This is a knife. Care must be taken when handling said knife.
Why is the sharp edge of a knife made very thin?
A sharp knife cuts much better than a blunt knife. A sharp knife is less likely skid off and cause an accidental wound.
How was sharp points made on spears?
By being sharpened by cutting bits of wood off of it using a knife
What is a knife edge in sewing?
Knife edge: Knife edge scissors are made with the balance beam or lever arm fulcrum in the form of a hardened steel "knife edge' wedge; used to minimize friction. http://www.marthastewart.com/good-things/knife-edge-pillow
Why axe head is made up of iron?
Iron or steel will hold a very sharp edge, and make an efficient wood cutting/chopping tool.
What is a cutting-edge computer?
Anything that's called 'cutting-edge' is something which is at the forefront of current technology. What's cutting-edge today is unlikely to be cutting-edge soon because technological developments will have made it out of date.
What is the difference between a shiv and a shank?
a shiv is an object with a sharp end like a razor and a knife, while a shank is practically a home made knife made out of wood or any other raw material. shiv is use for cutting and slicing. a shank is used for stabbing
How effective are cheese knives for slicing cheese?
I think this thins make an knife good quiliti knife Unique open surface blade Lifetime sharp serrated edge Produces a perfect slice Great for fruits and vegetables Quality crafted stainless steel blade
What simple machines is a steak knife made of?
That would be a wedge as the blade is sharpened to an edge. It could also arguably be a lever, the chopping board being a fulcrum.
Why is knife sharp?
The edge of a knife is very thin, often a few molecules thick. The thin edge will then apply very high force per unit of area, splitting the material being cut, separating the molecules of the material being cut.
What tools would you use for cutting fruit what would they be made of?
knife, they are made up of metal
