Knives are the best Everyday Care (EDC) tools and they are the most basic cutlery products which we are sure to have in our kitchens. It is also said that fine cooking is due to a fine knife. A knife is the most valuable asset of a cook as it helps him/her prepare the basics of the meal. The way you cut and clean with a knife determines how good you are at cooking.
And wouldn’t want your cooking skills to be tainted by using a bad quality knife. Would you? These cutlery products are not available in just one design and form, rather there are so many types of knives available in stores nowadays. Each one of these knives is design and built to cater to a specific purpose. Therefore, different tasks require the use of a different type of knife designed specifically to execute that task. So, let us have a look at what different tasks can be performed from these most common cutlery products.
Cutting and Slicing
Knives were invented and used initially for different tasks. Back then, the early people used to make them out of stone and then later on from metals i.e. bronze. However, now they are generally made up of stainless steel and carbon steel incorporating one of the stylish designs and ergonomic handles. Knives allow us to cut and slice vegetables and meat into fine pieces so that we can prepare our meals. The razor-sharp blades help in finely cutting and slicing fruits and vegetables. They also allow us to cut ropes, cardboard, and other stuff finely and decently.
Filleting
Knives allow us to fillet a fish as well. You cannot and should not fillet a knife with a regular kitchen knife as there is a special type of knife for this purpose known as a fillet knife. A fillet knife is different from other knives because it has a flexible blade. There are short fillet knives available in the market as well as long fillet knives. Fillet knives allow us to properly clean the knife and actually separates the bones of a fish from its meat. You cannot do that with a regular kitchen knife because if you do, you will just end up ruining your catch and nothing else.
Hunting
Oh yes, you read it right. You can use a knife for hunting as well. These cutlery products come in various types to help you facilitate in different steps of hunting. The most common hunting knife is the skinning knife which is used to skin an animal i.e. to take off the skin of the animal. It is a short and a wide knife with a razor-sharp edge. Then comes the caping knife which is used to take off the head of the animal without breaking its neck so that it could be preserved. Of course, you would want a monument of your hunt, wouldn’t you? Then comes the butchering knife which is used to butcher the meat of the animal properly. It is usually a big, durable and strong knife having a very sharp blade.
Survival
Knives are those cutlery products which can be used for survival purposes as well. The knife used specifically for this purpose is known as a survival knife. A survival knife is known for its durability and strength. It mostly features a full tang blade which further adds to its durability. A survival knife has a big blade and is razor-sharp as well. Survival knives can be the difference between your life and death in a dangerous situation and help you to perform lots of tasks of outdoor as well i.e. build a shelter, prepare a meal, cut fruits, hunt etc. Also, survival knives mostly come with paracords and other essentials as well to help one out in an emergency situation.
