Ceramic Knives Cutting Onions

I m already in love with ceramic knives.

Ceramic knives cutting onions.

Comparable to steel knives and in some cases even better. Ceramic blades aren t as delicate as ceramic dishware but should still be handled with care. Never use the knife as a tool other than. This wüsthof 8 inch chef s knife is razor sharp and super versatile.

Looks a bit stupid but works like a charm. Here is our officially unofficial guide on how to care for your ceramic knives. Ceramic may sound like a delicate impractically fragile material to make strong sturdy kitchen implements from but it s a different from the dainty plates and coffee cups sitting in the cabinet. It was one of the only knives in our test that could cleanly slice tomatoes chop onions cut up carrots bone a chicken and.

We have also tested cheaper ceramic knives but they do not come close to the sharpness kyocera knives offer. To avoid tears stick your tongue out while cutting onions. Ceramic knives don t get the respect or the place of honor on the cutting board that they deserve. Use your ceramic knife for slicing or cutting soft foods only fruits vegetables boneless meats etc.

The best knives for cutting vegetables can cut down on time and make the task much easier. The reason is that they ve got a smooth black ergonomic handle and they have a rough area near the blade to help you control the blade. Avoid glass and marble cutting boards. Use a softer cutting board only plastic wood and bamboo work well.

There are only three knives a 6 inch chef knife a 4 inch utility knife and a 3 inch paring knife but they look at lot sleeker than most of the cheaper ceramic knives. Reason is when you cut onions an invisible gas like substance is released that will rise up and stick to the first moist surface it passes. After testing the initial sharpness we have cut onions and carrots for over an hour with six people. A ceramic knife is a long lasting practical kitchen tool for cooks of all levels.

Let s cut to the chase.