Chef Knife vs. Utility Knife
Every professional chef needs a quality knife set. But how do you tell the difference between the blades and which one is the perfect choice for the prep task at hand? Here's a simple breakdown of the chef's knife versus the utility knife. As you look at the knife block, you might be wondering: which knife is which? When faced with a large piece of meat, your instinct tells you to grab a bigger knife. Likewise, small precision cuts require smaller utensils. .It seems quite simple. But while this way of thinking is a good start, it is not entirely correct. In fact, most professional chefs know that each knife in the block is specifically designed to perform one or more specific tasks. It's quite a long story, but for today's purposes we'll address two of the most popular knives in your arsenal: the chef's knife and the utility knife. What's the big difference? Chef's Knife 101 First of all, a chef's knife is generally larger, ranging i...