Chef Knives Explained: Blades, Edges and Materials

Can you ever have too much info on chef knives? For us, the answer is a resounding no and that’s why we’re highlighting this new infographic from Nisbets.

Know Your Knives is a simple infographic that lays out a number of different chef knives with explanations on exactly what each one is used for.

There are 12 different chef knives listed, alongside a nice breakdown of the common materials used for blades: stainless steel, carbon steel, titanium and damascus steel.

There’s also a quick explanation on straight, serrated and granton blade edges.

If you’re looking to sharpen your chef knife knowledge, this is a good starting point.

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