How To Buy The Right Kitchen Knife
How To Choose a Kitchen Knife

I am thrilled to post this article from Cooking Instructor and Knife Expert Peter Hertzmanm who is the author of the book above, Knife Skills Illustrated - A User’s Manual. If you are thinking of purchasing your first knife or finding one that’s right for you, read the article below in its entirety. It offers some of the best information I have ever read on the subject.
If you enjoy the article, please check out my Novice2Pro Interview with Peter here. Not only will you learn more about knives and knife skills, Peter offers some great tips on writing and publishing your own book. And then of course you are going to want to go out and purchase his book Knife Skills Illustrated.
Here’s what Martin Yan, one of Peter’s early teachers said about his book, “Peter Hertzmann’s Knife Skills Illustrated is the ultimate reference guide that no home cook should be without.”
And then Molly Stevens from the Food Network said, “Knowing how to slice and dice with precision and efficiency is not a natural gift - it’s an acquired skill that starts with good training and develops with practice. Here Peter Hertzmann provides the step-by-step instruction that every cook needs on how to properly handle kitchen knives (he even tells you which knife to use when). Opinionated and thorough, this book lays the foundation for success in the kitchen.”
And these are just two of many great testimonials from celebrity chefs. But I think after you read this informative article about choosing the right knife, you will convinced. And don’t forget to check out my own articles on this subject, How to Choose & Buy Kitchen Knives and How to Choose a Chef’s Knife
How To Choose & Buy a Kitchen Knife
How to choose a knife for one’s personal use is a multifaceted challenge involving much honest soul-searching. Or one can just buy a knife that feels good. I firmly believe that each of us should “test drive” any knife we plan to buy in a real-world environment before purchase. Ignore advice from friends, store clerks, Internet buddies, and experts like me. Return well-meaning gifts, and never purchase a set of knives.
Grab a couple of carrots, march off to your knife store, and insist that you want to try any knife before you purchase it. If the store has a policy against testing, find a different store.





