You’ve probably heard it before that you must always go to the shop to try out different knives for your kitchen before you purchase one. You may be on the go and require to test several knifes before buying one. Perhaps you are located far enough from a grocery store that it is worth the effort. It’s okay, it’s normal.

So if you’re going to buy a chef knife online, here are some suggestions!

1. Look at the picture of the knife and check out the handle. Does it feel well-made? Be aware of sharp corners. They are extremely painful, creating calluses, and sometimes even damaging the skin. You can sand down the corners later, if are unsure if it is hurtful. Just wrap the knife’s blade in some cardboard or a thick piece of cloth that you can lock blade-wise into the vice, and then sand those corners. Although it may not be an attractive design, at the very least, it won’t look as it did.

2. Now it’s time to check the statistics. You should determine the weight of the knife. How much do you want it to weigh? This is a matter of personal choice. A knife that is light is not always the best option for small hands, but it is a popular choice for those with arthritis-prone hands. If you have knifes for cooking or more heavy steak knives, use them with your hands and even slice into cucumbers or mushrooms to see how much weight you’d like to apply. A larger knife is likely to weigh just under one pound, whereas a lighter knife will usually weigh around half a pounds. If you’re unable to locate the weight of the knife anywhere there’s an average rule of thumb : German knives are generally heavier and Japanese knives are generally lighter.