How to Select a Kitchen Knife Set

This instructional cooking video shows you the knives required for a basic kitchen knife set.

How to Select a Kitchen Knife Set A basic knife kit such as this one consists of only a few knives. The chef's knife will likely be the most used tool in the kitchen. Then there is a steel which is a must for maintaining the sharp edges of your knives. The paring knife is another basic tool which is often used. It's handy for smaller things such as venting the top of dough, to cleaning prawns and slicing fruit. Another knife that is great to have is a serrated or bread knife. The saw-like edge allows you to cut through food without damaging it which is a must for things like pastries and cakes. There are especially good when cutting through foods with harder exteriors and softer insides that you don't want to squish such as bread. A boning knife is required if you plan to do any of your butchery. One with the stiff blade is preferred for boning beef, pork or lamb whereas one with the flexible blade is preferred for boning poultry. Lastly, a knife guard will protect your knives and keep your fingers safe.