At the end of the day, you get what you pay for. This is no different when you are buying your own quality kitchen knives. One of the good things however is that you do not need to buy every single type of knife. You can usually do everything you need with just a basic set and you can then add to them as your budget allows.
Consider buying the following when you want your own set of quality kitchen knives;
A Paring knife
This is quite a small knife which is used in the preparation of small vegetables and fruit. The blade measures around 7-10cm so it isnt that big but it does have a pointed end that can be used to pick out pips. If you are proud about your cooking then you will know that you will usually cook vegetables every day so consider this vital.
A Large and Small cooks knife
These knives are the jack-of-all-trades. They are available in several sizes so its really up to you which you get but generally speaking it is a good idea to have a large and small one. They will help you tackle chopping jobs on a larger scale than a paring knife will be suitable for so they are probably one of the most essential knives you will need.
A Bread knife
Cutting warm, freshly baked bread is one of the most satisfying jobs in the kitchen, but to do it properly you are going to need a good bread knife. They usually have rigid, serrated edges but sometimes they are scalloped or even both. This makes them ideal for cutting through the tougher crust on the bread while making sure you do not tear or squash it at the same time.
A Carving knife
The reason for having a carving knife should speak for itself, if you prepare and cook your own mears then you will definatly need one. They have a large flexible blade which is about 20-26cm long and the tip is pointed sharply so that you can free the meat on the bone.
Once you have a basic knife set, you can add to them as you need or as your budget suits. The above knife types will ensure that you have a quality knife set that you can get full use of.
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