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Useful information about kitchen cutlery from Calphalon. Read the article to learn why forged kitchen knives are a much better option than stamped knives. For example, the blade of a stamped knife is punched out from a thin sheet of steel. Since they are thinner and lighter, stamped knives require that you use a firmer grip and more pressure when chopping, mincing, etc.

Forged knives are handcrafted and represent the highest quality cutlery available. A forged knife always feature a bolster and a tang. A bolster is the center support piece between the blade and the handle. The tang is the portion of the metal enclosed by the handle. Forged kitchen knives are durable, strong and remain sharp for a long time. They won’t stain, rust or add a metallic taste to your food.

After reading this article you will also learn:

• how to hold a knife correctly
• how to use a honing steel and why it is the most important tool in a knife block
• types of kitchen knives, etc.

Please click on the following link to read the whole information. Once there, click on the text that says “Cutlery: Design, Techniques & Uses”.
http://www.calphalon.com/calphalon/consumer/kitchensmart/

More useful information about knives can be found in our kitchen cutlery category.

Ganka Vasileva is the owner of http://www.helpful-kitchen-tips.com, a website containing useful information about the kitchen; about the equipment of this greatly-used room in our home that occupies a special place in our lives. Buying guides for kitchen cutlery, small appliances, cookware & bakeware, kitchen furniture, storage & organization, plumbing, etc.

Tags: Calphalon, honing steel, kitchen cutlery, kitchen knives, knife block

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