Sushi Knife Set – Tips for Choosing the Best Knife

Tony B | September 8, 2010 | 0 Comments

Are you an aspiring sushi chef, or if you are someone who just likes to prepare sushi at home like me?

You should seriously consider getting a good sushi knife set if you don’t have one already. Without a good set of knives, you will experience a bit of a struggle when it comes to preparing sushi, especially cutting the rolls into individual piece, you do want your sushi to look as good as the picture don’t you?

With the saturation of low quality knife sets in the market now, choosing the right kitchen tools has become more difficult than ever. The key to getting the perfect sushi knife set is thorough research. Here is a set of criteria that you can use in shopping a set of cutlery that will help you create sushi the right way.

Take note of the materials used. The best tools are made from the best materials. You should choose a sushi knife set that is made from high carbon steel which is the same kind of material that is used to produce samurai swords since the 16th Century. If the blades made from high carbon steel is good enough for the battlefield then it is good enough for the kitchen. Knives made from high quality materials are sure to last for a long time.

A Little Important Trivia. Did you know that sushi knives are sharpened only on one side? This is done to provide a cleaner cut to the fish and other ingredients inside a sushi roll .

The set should include different kinds of knives. In making different kinds of sushi, different kinds of knives are used. There is a knife specifically designed for tuna and then there is one that is designed for puffer fish. A sushi knife set, therefore, should be complete if you want to have the versatility to make different kinds of sushi. One of the most versatile knife that any set should have is the sashimi knife which also known as an all-purpose knife.

Should come with a decent price. Though price should not really be your basis of quality, you should be suspicious of sets that are priced very low. You cannot expect a $30 set to compare well with a set that cost several hundreds of dollars. Cheap knives are not as sharp and as strong as more expensive knives. If you do not have the budget to amazon an expensive set, then get one that is priced st the middle of the price range.

Get a good sharpening stone. It is important to include in here a section on how to sharpen sushi knives. This kind of knives have only one sharpened edge instead of two. This is the reason why you should never use a mechanical sharpener with these knives or else, you may ruin their blades. To maintain the sharpness of the knives in a sushi knife set, get a sharpening stone. Better yet, get a set that comes with its own stone.

Buying a sushi knife set is a good investment just make sure that you choose one well.

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