Now a days we find that knives are available in different sizes and have unique handles and blade curves to suit our specific needs. The makers of these chef knives have realized that it is imperative to have a good grip while using them and this is why some of the research and development initiative have been focusing on getting better handle grips for the products that they come up with. All these efforts have translated into a better usage experience with the chef knife and it is now possible to get the work completed in the kitchen in a jiffy as no meat is difficult to be prepared for the cooking or baking process.

The most effective way to get a good cutting edge on a knife is to use a white stone with a coarse and fine side. When you want to sharpen a boning knife, that is used to remove the bones in the meat that you are preparing to cook, first use it one the coarse side and then on the fine side. Do not heat the blade of chef knives as the heat may damage the blades and render the knife unusable. This is because the chef knife is primarily used as a multipurpose cutting or chopping tool that has to retain the high level of sharpness all through its service life.

Butcher’s knives with wooden handles have to be cleaned and dried thoroughly or the wood may be damaged in the course of time. The butcher knives with treated edges depend on the alloys for their cutting ability. These knives should be sharpened only by professionals. Make it a habit to sharpen a knife with a butcher’s steel each time you use it. A few strokes would be adequate and the butcher knives will stay sharp much longer.

A butcher’s knife is long and curved and durable enough to handle the different meats while you dress them for further processing or cooking. To keep the butcher knife clean and fresh, ensure that you scrape off all the waste after each use. Clean it with warm water and rub the blade with a slice of freshly cut lemon to remove the odor. Do not soak the entire butcher knife in water as the handles may be damaged and the wooden handles may become loose.

Eventually your knives will need more attention. Use paper towels to store them when they are not in use to prevent mustiness, moisture and rusting. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use and storage of knives. This will increase the efficiency of the chef knife and render it usable for a longer time.

We have now seen that the knife sets are mainly used in kitchens for various purposes. After use dry the knives and store them on wall hooks. To prevent the metal blades of the knife from rusting, ensure that you store them in sealed wooden boxes containing sawdust and camphor. If you have a small child in the house, take care to store the carving knives in locked cabinets and drawers with child proof opening systems.