and an increasingly popular knife with crutches. There are also many knives for specialized work such as
deboning, filing, cheese, oysters and pork chop. If you need many of these, consider buying a set.
5 Think about the types of leaves you want. Carbon steel ones are very sharp, but require great care, as
they can easily oxidize and dull. On the other hand, stainless steel sheets will not rust, but are more
difficult to sharpen. It can be said that high carbon stainless steel combines the best of both sheets - it
does not rust and stays sharp. This can be easily weighed. Perhaps your budget will influence this
decision, because often high carbon stainless steel sheets are more expensive than stainless steel or
carbon steel sheets, which are more difficult to obtain.
6 Decide whether you want a forged, stamped or one-piece knife. A forged knife consists of a blade
made of a piece of solid metal, while a one-piece blade means that its blade rests in the middle of the
handle. These are usually stronger and longer than the final print, cut from a metal band and placed on a
handle. Printed knives are often lighter than forged or one-piece knives, but as a result, they may have a
bad balance.
7 Think about the types of mango knives are made of wood, plastic, composite and stainless steel.
Wooden ones can be shaped to gain a comfortable grip, but they require a lot of maintenance to avoid
cracking and contamination by bacteria. On the other hand, plastic or composite handles almost don't
require maintenance and It can be consumed for better grip, but they can also crack over time. Finally,
stainless steel handles are the most durable, but can be slippery when you use them. Generally these
knives are heavy.
Buy your knife
1 Make a short list of the brands from which you should get a knife. Add people to whom your budget
allows you so that you don't get discouraged, if you like the one that is more expensive.
2 Go to the store and put the knife in your inventory. Your objective is to verify how they feel. Do you
like how the handle of the knife feels? Do you think you would feel comfortable using it? Check if you
think the knife is well balanced in your hand to cut. It is also a good idea to have some knives that you
did not include in your list. You may feel that you actually prefer a wooden handle rather than a metal
handle or vice versa.
3 Do some price comparison with the knife you choose. Check if there are offers in your area and
include internet pages. If prices vary dramatically, it will be easy to decide which knife you will buy.
4 Determine what is the best place or source of your knife to buy. If you choose a shop in your area,
think if they can get an offer soon. If you use a store on the Internet, So don't forget to add the shipping