things to consider when purchasing a knife

3
1 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN PURCHASING A KNIFE

Upload: steve65turner

Post on 10-Jan-2017

46 views

Category:

Self Improvement


0 download

TRANSCRIPT

Page 1: Things To Consider When Purchasing A Knife

1

THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN PURCHASING A KNIFE

Page 2: Things To Consider When Purchasing A Knife

2

t goes without saying that you should choose a knife based on your needs. But with

numerous brands and models in the market, selecting the right one can be hard.

Whatever the type of knife you want to purchase, listed below are several general

considerations to remember.

Material used in blade

A large number of knives are made from stainless steel and carbon steel. The

advantages and disadvantages of each type of steel could be debated on end, but here

are a few of their distinguishing traits. Carbon steel

is usually harder than stainless steel, and stays

sharper for a longer time. They are prized for their

durability, too. Stainless steel is less expensive

and less difficult to sharpen. Some knife makers

use high carbon stainless steel, which combines

the best attributes of both steels. Finding the sharp

knives is essential so you can perform the cutting

tasks you wish to do with ease and precision.

Blade handle

A high-quality blade handle is important to make certain that your grip will remain tight

and so your hand doesn’t get fatigued easily when you use the knife. Knife handles are

made of various materials, the most well-known include aluminum, wood, celluloid, and

G10, which is manufactured from fiberglass. No matter the material used, select a knife

whose handle is comfortable to hold. Textured plastic or bare-wood knife handles

provide the best grip for those with wet hands.

If you are purchasing a folding knife, another aspect to consider would be the locking

mechanism which keeps the blade from inadvertently closing on your fingers.

I

Page 3: Things To Consider When Purchasing A Knife

3

Forged or stamped

These terms refer to the way a knife is manufactured. Forging involves subjecting steel

repeated cycles of heating, cooling and hammering to temper it and design it into a

knife. A forged knife is considered to be more durable than stamped knives. Stamping

involves cutting a knife from a sheet of metal by using a template. Because they are

easier to produce, they are less expensive.

Edge

The knife edge is an important design factor to take into account because it is the one

that does the actual cutting. Generally speaking, the knife's becomes sharper as the

edge becomes thinner. But the thinner it gets, the more brittle it is, as well. So if you

require a knife that is tough, choose one that is less acute at the edge. Some knives

feature a series of divots running along edge which helps prevent food from sticking to

the knife.

Price

The price of a knife depends on several elements. That said, the price range for a

certain type of knife can be wide, and it is a good idea to look around first. Quality

knives might be expensive, but coupons can help slash a few dollars off so make sure

to find those deals.