Discover how each type of knife can improve cutting techniques in the professional kitchen.
Discover how each type of knife can improve cutting techniques in the professional kitchen.
Professional knives are essential tools for most, if not all, chefs. But with so many options available, the question remains: how many and which knives are essential for fine dining?
The truth is that a large collection of knives isn’t necessary in the professional kitchen, but it is important to have a good-quality basic set that gives you confidence and serves as inspiration. This is why we are presenting four essential knife models from the Tramontina Professional Master Line, designed to make all the difference in the daily lives of professional cooks.
Meat Knife, 8’’
Also known as a “chef’s knife” or “kitchen knife”, it is easy to wield. Its rigid, robust blade, measuring around 21 centimeters, provides accurate and efficient cutting. This knife is designed to have a sharp edge and an impact-resistant back, ensuring high performance when preparing food, especially when cutting raw, roasted or cooked meats.
Boning Knife, 6’’
This 15-cm model has a narrower, pointed and slightly curved blade, which makes it easier to separate meat from bones and remove fat.
Cleaver, 6’’
Considerably heavier than ordinary knives, this 29 cm utensil has a wide, straight blade designed to cut through bones and tougher meats with less effort.
Paring knife, 3’’
This is a smaller, more agile knife with a short, thin and light blade. This ensures delicacy and efficiency when peeling, cutting, chopping, slicing or turning ingredients — especially vegetables — allowing for more refined plating.
In addition to durability, the Tramontina Professional Master Line stands out for its other remarkable attributes. The knives are made with special stainless-steel blades, heat-treated in a sub-zero process that guarantees high hardness. The handle is made of textured polypropylene, offering safety and comfort for every use. In addition, the full portfolio bears an antimicrobial protection seal, which prevents the proliferation of fungi and bacteria and reduces the risk of contamination. Keep your kitchen sharp with the Tramontina Professional Master Line.
