Bar Knives Buying Guide
Whether you party often or simply enjoy an occasional cocktail with friends,
reliable knives can take the struggle and time out of your chopping process.
Material
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Ceramic Knives: Strong knives that are reliable and useful.
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Chromium Knives: Prone to rust and pitting, these knives must be maintained properly.
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High Carbon Stainless Steel Knives: These are rust and stain resistant knives.
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Plastic Knives: These knives keep veggies from changing color as they are cut.
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Stainless Steel Knives: These knives are highly resistant to corrosion, and are widely used.
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Titanium Knives: These are lightweight and durable and are relatively easy to sharpen and keep sharp.
Construction
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Fully Forged Knives: Good quality knives that are made from a single block of steel. The blade and the tang are made from just one piece.
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Stamped Knives: These knives are machine cut and made from an unbroken strip of stainless steel. They are not as strong enough fully forged knives, but offer quality and value for the money you spend on them.
Blades
* They have serrated edges that are used for slicing foods without destroying them.
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Long blade knives are used to slice soft foods.
* Short and thin blades are great for slicing fruits and vegetables.
Handles
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Bar Knife handles come in a wide variety of shapes and styles to enhance grip.
* The most common knife handle materials are wood, plastic, rubber, micarta, leather and stainless steel.
Styles
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Fixed Blade Knives: These knives have fixed blades that cannot be folded. They extend into the handle.
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Folding Knives: The blade of these knives folds into the handle. They are convenient to carry and use.
Shopping Tips
There are some things that you need to consider to ensure that you buy perfect bar knives, mainly in respect to balancing.
* Before buying the knife, get the knife in your hands and see whether it is comfortable to hold.
* Check if it is too light or too heavy to hold. Handle also matters, so make sure that it feels smooth to use.
Care and Maintenance
Like any tools, bar knives also need a little care. Here are a few tips to enhance the life of bar knives:
* Make sure that you oil your bar knives, in particular pivot points and the blade to keep it from rusting.
* Clean bar knives regularly, including blade, pivot points and locking mechanism.
* Keep both the handle and blade of your bar knives dry.
Manufacturers
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Calphalon
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Kate Spade
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Rosle
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Metrokane
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Norpro
Quick Picks
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Stainless Steel Bar Knife: Featuring a wide, strong blade and scalloped edge, this is great for cutting all types of fruits. This knife has round handle for easy gripping.
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