There are so many styles and types of kitchen tools that are dazzling. Many people will eventually choose a large number of kits, but in most cases, the number of knives in these kits exceeds the needs of the family kitchen. According to the Washington Post, in fact, most people only need three knives when making meals: main knife, paring knife and serrated knife.

chef and cooker Nini Nguyen said that the main knife is the main force in making meals, and most of the work in the kitchen, such as cutting stew, cutting pumpkin and chopping chicken, will be used.

For Ruan Nini, the tool created by hybrid technology is her first choice. She said that basically she prefers Japanese-made Western-style knives and likes the feeling of holding the shank. She would choose a 50-50 bevel knife because it is easier to sharpen.

The material of the knife has a great impact on the time when the blade is kept sharp. Ruan Nini said that she likes Japanese powder steel because it can keep sharper. Although carbon steel is also very powerful, it is also very soft and will quickly change, which means more maintenance is needed, and she does not recommend it to be used by the family.

size is another point in choosing a main knife. Nian Nian likes an average of eight inches long because she thinks it will be a bit bulky no matter how long it is. For those with smaller hands, she recommends using knives about five or six inches long between a chef's knife and a paring knife, "they can do a lot of things too."

When buying any knives, especially a main knife, Ruan Nini's primary principle is to purchase them in a physical store. She said, choose a few more different knives and see which one is the most comfortable to hold in your hands, because the chef's knives are the most commonly used knives in kitchens.

Ruinnie said that paring knife is suitable for smaller tasks, such as peeling apples and cutting strawberries. You can use them to do everything that does not require a chef's knife, so don't spend too much money.

Although there are many expensive options in the market, a paring knife worth about 10 yuan can meet the needs of most family kitchens.

Steel-Horn Knife is sometimes called a bread knife, which is the only option to cut bread. Ruan Nini said that nothing is worse than cutting bread with a regular knife. The sling knife has a sharp sling on the long blade, which can completely cut the crispy outer skin of the bread and will not flatten it when it slips over the soft inner layer.

But a squid knife can not only be used to cut bread, but also an ideal tool for cutting tomatoes. It will not cut the tomatoes out of the way. In addition, it is also a good hand at cutting cakes and chocolate bars, which is easier than a straight knife. She used a sling knife to cut ham and watermelon, "they are also very suitable for carving fruits and vegetables."

With good knives, it is more important to know how to use them. Ruan Nini said that the most important thing to use is not the knife skills, the key is knife skills; with good knife skills and basic tools, you can complete every job in the kitchen.

Responsible editor: Gu Zihuan