Set Coltelli da Cucina

Kitchen Knives Set

Types of essential knives in the kitchen and their uses:

1. Paring knife : versatile knife, medium size, suitable for cutting, larding and garnishing . For precision work in the kitchen, a versatile tool ideal for everyday use, thanks above all to the sharp blade and tip.
2. Meat knife : Meat knife perfect for slicing roasts or filleting large-sized meat . What characterizes it is the slender shape and the curvature of the tip which allow you to obtain perfect slices from large pieces of meat.
3. Chef's Knife : Ideal chef's knife for both professional and home cooks. It can be used for various preparations: above all for cutting meat and fish , but also for dicing vegetables and fruit , as well as for mincing and cutting aromatic herbs. You can choose between 20cm blades to longer blades of 26cm.
4. Bread knife : Bread knife has a long, serrated and sturdy blade that allows you to cut and slice even large format loaves. The serrated edge also makes it easy to cut even tough bread crusts.
5. Filleting knife : Knife is ideal for thinly filleting meat and fish without fraying them, thanks to the narrow and flexible blade that distinguishes it.
6. Santoku knife : Knife, whose term means "the three virtues", originates from Japan. We can define it as "the all-rounder " as it is used both for cutting meat, fish and vegetables , therefore useful for various preparations in the kitchen. It can have a smooth or dimpled blade , to make it easier to detach the food while cutting. Usually the most used version has an 18cm blade.
7. Potato peeler : The best tool for peeling and cleaning potatoes, fruit and vegetables , thanks to its curved blade and small size.