Cutlery

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Kitchen knives and other cutting tools used for preparing food, including chef's knives, paring knives, bread knives, and cutting boards.

Knife Types: This topic covers the different types of knives including chef knives, paring knives, serrated knives, and more. It also covers how to choose the right knife for the job.
Blade Materials: This topic covers the different materials used to make knife blades including carbon steel, stainless steel, ceramic, and more. It also covers the pros and cons of each material.
Blade Grinds: This topic covers the different blade grinds including flat, hollow, and convex. It also covers how to sharpen different grinds.
Cutting Boards: This topic covers the different types of cutting boards including wood, plastic, and bamboo. It also covers the advantages and disadvantages of each type.
Knife Care and Maintenance: This topic covers how to care for and maintain your knives including cleaning, sharpening, and storage.
Knife Techniques: This topic covers the different techniques for using knives including slicing, dicing, and chopping. It also covers how to hold and handle a knife properly.
Specialty Cutlery: This topic covers specialty cutlery such as cleavers, boning knives, and fillet knives. It also covers when to use each type of knife.
Sharpening Tools: This topic covers the different types of sharpening tools including whetstones, sharpening steels, and electric sharpeners. It also covers how to use each tool.
Kitchen Shears: This topic covers the different types of kitchen shears and their uses. It also covers how to sharpen and care for kitchen shears.
Food Slicers: This topic covers electric food slicers and their uses. It also covers how to choose the right food slicer for your needs.
Knife: Used to cut meat, vegetables, and fruits. Available in various shapes and sizes.
Fork: Used to pick up food while eating.
Spoon: Used to scoop up liquids and solids while eating.
Spatula: Used to flip food items while cooking.
Ladle: Used to serve soups and sauces.
Tongs: Used to pick up and turn over hot food items.
Whisk: Used to mix ingredients together.
Grater: Used to grate cheese, vegetables, and fruits.
Peeler: Used to peel off the skin of vegetables and fruits.
Garlic press: Used to crush garlic.
Can opener: Used to open canned foods.
Bottle opener: Used to open bottles.
Kitchen shears: Used to cut poultry, veggies, and even open package bags.
Meat thermometer: Used to measure the temperature of meat.
Cutting board: Used to cut and chop food items.
Colander: Used to strain water from pasta or vegetables.
Mixing bowl: Used to mix ingredients together.
Mortar and pestle: Used to grind herbs and spices.
Salad spinner: Used to dry washed lettuce and greens.
Kitchen timer: Used to time dishes being cooked.
"Cutlery (also referred to as silverware, flatware, or tableware)..."
"The city of Sheffield in England has been famous for the production of cutlery since the 17th century..."
"...a train - the Master Cutler - running from Sheffield to London was named after the industry."
"Bringing affordable cutlery to the masses, stainless steel was developed in Sheffield in the early 20th century."
"The major items of cutlery in Western culture are the knife, fork, and spoon."
"These three implements first appeared together on tables in Britain in the Georgian era."
"...hybrid versions of cutlery have been made combining the functionality of different eating implements..."
"...the spork (spoon / fork)..."
"...the spife (spoon / knife)..."
"...and knork (knife / fork)."
"...The sporf or splade combines all three."
"Cutlery includes any hand implement used in preparing, serving, and especially eating food in Western culture."
"A person who makes or sells cutlery is called a cutler."
"The city of Sheffield in England has been famous for the production of cutlery..."
"The city of Sheffield in England has been famous for the production of cutlery since the 17th century..."
"Bringing affordable cutlery to the masses, stainless steel was developed in Sheffield in the early 20th century."
"...including the spork (spoon / fork), spife (spoon / knife), and knork (knife / fork)."
"These three implements first appeared together on tables in Britain in the Georgian era."
"Cutlery (also referred to as silverware, flatware, or tableware)..."
"...any hand implement used in preparing, serving, and especially eating food in Western culture."