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Kitchen Knives - Why it's Important to Test Drive before Buying!
What kind of cooking we do in our kitchen is as individual as
the type of cutlery we choose to buy. If you're out looking to
upgrade your kitchen utensils and cutlery, know that as much as
you read about a particular brand or model; it's not the same as
test driving the knife for yourself. Why? Take a look at the
average size man's hand compared to that of the average woman as
just one example. Hand size and strength will undoubtedly
influence the type of knife which feels most comfortable for you
to use.
Here's an example where knife choice is individualistic: A
husband and wife are out shopping for a knife set at Sur la
Table in San Francisco's Ferry Plaza building. Which set did
they choose? Henckels. The man liked the heft and weight of the
Henckels chef's knife compared to the same 8" chef knife
by
Japanese knife maker, Global. Even though they were also
comparing a similar quality line of Wusthof knives, the man
still preferred the substantial weight and feel to the Henckels.
His wife, it appeared, liked the price of the Henckels and went
with the opinion of her husband.
The point: would she have chosen the heftier Henckels over the
lightweight smaller handle Global knife had she been alone? (We
don't know!) But for you, be sure to choose cutlery based on
what feels comfortable and balanced in your hand. You should
have your own set of knives based on your preferences for the
best results.
About the author:
Nicole Martins is a contributing author to Best in Kitchen
Knives, a buyer's guide to high quality chef knives. You can
visit this site at http://www.best-in-kitchen-knives.com
