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When I talk to people who are buying knives, one of the first things I suggest to them is that they not run to their local big box store and buy a knife set thinking it'll have everything in it they'll need. You're far better off buying two or three knives for your kitchen that pull multiple duties and handle the majority of your kitchen tasks than buying a huge set full of knives you'll never use, and poorly-made blades that manufacturers design to fit on retail shelves, not cut your food.
The folks at America's Test Kitchen tested a variety of knife blocks in the video above, and we even made mention of some of your essential knives several times, but the video really drives home the point. Too often manufacturers skimp on the build quality, size, and even in some cases the blade geometry in order to fit more pieces into a block that fits neatly on a store shelf at a low price. Knife sets are often filled with redundant blades, blades that are too short to get the job done (like the serrated knives in the sets in the video), and so-called "utility knives" for tasks which are almost always better served by a traditional chef's knife. What's worse is the fact that when you read "8 piece knife set" on the side of a box in the store, two of those pieces are probably the block itself and a honing steel that comes with the set.
ATK notes that most home chefs aren't familiar with the right way to use a honing steel, and it's the only point in the video with which we beg to differ, but everything else in the video is spot on. You're far better off buying a few knives that do a lot of things than a ton of knives that do nothing. If you're looking for some good blades, we have some budget suggestions over here. Which knives do you keep in your kitchen? Do you prefer to shop a la carte and buy the good stuff, or is it just a matter of budget for you? Let us know in the comments below.
What You Need to Know About Knife Blocks | America's Test Kitchen
Restaurant flatware comes in four different weights: forged, extra-heavy, heavy, and medium weight. Read on to learn about each flatware weight so you can decide which is best for your business.
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Forged flatware is the thickest and strongest type of flatware. It is made from a single piece of thick stainless steel which creates the pattern on all sides of the handle rather than just stamped on the top. It is extremely durable and built to withstand any commercial environment, while also fitting in well with upscale dining.
As our premium grade of flatware, extra heavy weight flatware exudes a level of quality that you will see at most finer restaurants and hotels. It feels very sturdy in your hand and is very difficult to bend, compared to medium or even heavy weight flatware.
Heavy weight flatware is more durable than medium weight flatware, not easily bent, and makes for a nice presentation. As a definitive step-up in quality from medium weight, it is commonly used in fast-casual dining establishments and many other mid-level eateries.
Medium weight flatware is the lightest flatware that we carry. This is primarily called medium weight flatware in the industry, but it can also be called economy weight and is commonly sought by the value-minded buyer. Medium weight flatware is often bendable in your hand and commonly found in cafeterias, schools, and other institutional settings.
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