"I didn't realize that using a cheap, very dull knife as my daily driver was slowing down my cooking process, making less effective cuts, and even putting me at risk of injury, as the blade was dull and caused me to apply more pressure (which in turn made things more dangerous). I'm a believer in the importance of investing in A Good-Ass Knife."
"Plus, they make seriously wonderful presents. Every kitchen (and home chef) needs a solid chef's knife to slice, dice, and chop ingredients with speed and precision. Most people get knife sets ( which I think are baloney, BTW) for wedding presents and then slack on proper maintenance, causing the knives to dull and degrade quickly. Chances are, the person you're shopping for this holiday season (even if it's yourself!) needs a better go-to knife for their kitchen."
Using dull, cheap knives slows the cooking process, produces less effective cuts, and increases injury risk by forcing users to apply more pressure. A quality chef's knife improves speed, precision, and safety and can last decades with proper maintenance. Knife sets are often unnecessary and may lead to neglected upkeep that dulls blades quickly. A solid chef's knife functions with a sharp point and a curved edge that enables a natural rocking motion for quick and finer chopping. Petite chopper options suit small hands for tasks like mirepoix and herb chopping. USA-made knives from New West KnifeWorks are practical, elegant gifts and are offered at 20 percent off for Black Friday through December 2.
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