Knives are as varied as the products for which they are designed. They vary in size, cutting edge shape and blade shape. It is these parameters that determine which particular knife serves for a particular purpose. The best results are achieved only when using the correct knife.
1. Utility chef’s knife
A sturdy, heavy knife with a wide, durable blade and a smooth cutting edge. Ideal for chopping vegetables, herbs and meat. Specialists at Zwilling JA Henckels have developed a unique blade geometry for kitchen knives of the Four Star or Zwilling Pro series, for the production of which a steel with a special composition is used. It contains an optimal amount of carbon, chromium and other constituents that provide exceptional hardness, high flexibility and corrosion resistance.
2. Knife for cleaning and cutting
A relatively small, lightweight, utility knife with a thin blade, center point and smooth cutting edge. Designed for cleaning, cutting, decorative cutting of fruits and vegetables. They can also butcher meat and stuff.
3. A knife for peeling fruits and vegetables
Small, lightweight, handy knife with a rounded blade, smooth edge and strong point. Designed for peeling fruits and vegetables, and can also cut out spoiled parts.
4. Slicing knife
Light, tender and tasty – that’s why we love chicken fillet. Many wonderful dishes can be prepared from this product, for example, chicken cutlets, which are loved by both children and adults.
5. Meat knife
Thin, strong knife, with an even butt and a smooth cutting edge. Cuts meat easily.
6. Fillet knife
Long, thin, flexible blade with a straight cutting edge. Designed for cutting meat and fish fillets.
7. Bread knife
Long, sturdy blade with scalloped cutting edge that easily penetrates bread crust and cuts even pieces. There is also a bread knife for cutting hard bread with a rounded blade.
8. Santoku knife
Asian-style knife with a wide blade and a very sharp cutting edge. An irreplaceable helper in Asian countries, it can be used for cutting meat, fish and vegetables. All ZWILLING JA HENCKELS Santoku knives have a razor-sharp edge.
9. Knife for separating meat from bones
Thin knife with a characteristic rounded blade and smooth cutting edge. Very handy for separating meat from bones.
10. Knife for slicing cheese and sausages
Small, handy, multi-functional knife with scalloped cutting edge. It can be used to cut, for example, sausage and cheese, into neat and appetizing pieces. Indispensable for picnics and when preparing cold dishes.
How to determine the quality of a knife:
1. Precise assembly
All components of the knife are carefully processed, the seams at the joints are polished and invisible. This is especially important from a hygiene point of view. There are no irregularities on the blade or on the handle where dirt can accumulate.
2. Flawlessly smooth blade surface
The blade has a polished surface, which is first ground and cleaned. It is the use of this technology that is a sign of a high quality blade.
3. Security
The handle and neck are designed in such a way that the possibility of slipping is completely excluded. Ergonomic design and optimal weight of the handle ensure safety and ease of use.
4. Preservation of the cutting edge
Edge retention is the period of time during which the blade retains its cutting properties. With proper care, a good quality knife retains these properties for a long time.
5. Resistance to corrosion
The better the surface of the blade is polished, the higher the degree of corrosion resistance.
6. Dishwasher compatible
Quality knives with plastic or steel handles are dishwasher safe (preferably 55 ° C). But it is still recommended to wash the knives by hand. Knives with wooden handles are damaged in the dishwasher. wood absorbs a lot of water. They should only be washed with running water.
How to sharpen knives:
Even a good knife loses its cutting properties over time. If you have a special sharpening tool, you can easily sharpen the knife yourself.
Sharpening with musats
Chrome-plated stainless steel Musat with a chrome-plated, grooved surface provides good sharpening quality and is fairly resistant to damage.
Ceramics
Musat with a ceramic rod gently sharpens the knife blade. But, such a rod is very fragile and can easily break if dropped.
Diamond coating
Diamond coated musat provides a particularly high quality blade sharpening. But, such a musat will last less, tk. over time, the coating wears out.
Sharpening with TWINSHARP®
The TWINSHARP knife sharpener with one sharpening module makes it easy and safe to sharpen the blade. The device is easy to use, because, unlike musats, the sharpening angle is already set, which eliminates the possibility of errors.
TWINSHARP®Select
With this new device with two separate sharpening modules, knives can be sharpened easily, safely and efficiently. The metal discs of the first module gently eliminate minor unevenness in the cutting edge. In the second module, the edge is lightly polished and the knife becomes sharp again. The knife sharpens easily and safely with several strokes in each module.
In addition, the TWINSHARP®Select sharpener is easy to use for both left-handed and right-handed users.
Sharpening with TWIN®Stone
TWIN®Stone is a specially designed knife sharpener from ZWILLING AJ HENCKELS that makes sharpening fun. TWIN®Stone has two sides that are completely different in texture: the coarser side removes minor damage to the edge of the blade, and the more uniform side is for sharpening the edge. With this stone, you will achieve the desired sharpness of the blade.
ZWILLING – a manufacturer with centuries of experience. The company has specialized in making kitchen knives since 1731. On the eve of the 300th anniversary, the masters of the brand continue to carefully preserve the European handicraft traditions, which have been improving for many years, and combine them with advanced technologies.
Unique steel quality
Top quality starts with raw materials. The steel that ZWILLING uses to make kitchen knives is custom-made according to a special formula. This formula features a perfect balance of chromium and carbon. The quality of the knives is also determined by two unique production technologies SIGMAFORGE and FRIODUR. SIGMAFORGE is the precision forging technology at the heart of the kitchen knife process. Thanks to this process, the knife acquires a flawless geometry of the parts in relation to each other, which is the main condition for a precise cutting edge and better cutting properties. FRIODUR is a low temperature hardening process. As a result of the use of which the blade acquires flexibility and strength, perfectly holds the sharpening and allows you to cut products without effort.
Range
Specialists at Zwilling JA Henckels have developed a unique blade geometry for kitchen knives for optimal stability and ease of cutting, while a new curved neck ensures safe and precise handling. The impeccable dimensions and balanced weight distribution make the use of kitchen knives absolutely comfortable. The brand’s assortment includes several lines of kitchen knives, each of which has its own peculiarity:
• ZWILLING Pro – the successful series of knives with three rivets takes a step into the next generation. The special geometry of the cutting edge provides optimal resistance to the simplest swaying movements during cutting. Thanks to the blade that sharpens along the entire length, slicing of food is possible right down to the neck. Its curved shape forms a harmonious transition between the handle and the blade, so that the correct position of the hand is chosen intuitively.
•TWIN Four Star —Over 40 years ago, Zwilling set a completely new standard for high quality forged knives by introducing seamless synthetic handles to the world. This series of knives has become the best-selling knife in the world thanks to the epitome of safety, ergonomics and comfort. She won and continues to win the hearts of both professional chefs and amateurs.