Koi Knives

Australia makes great knives and a Nakiri knife Australia is definitely worth adding to your knife collection. It is not just serious cooks or chefs who collect knives, but anyone who spends time in the kitchen. It was the chefs on the TV reality cooking programs who first got us into kitchen knives, and into understanding the use of the different knives. A Chef ’ s Knife is the most popular knife, and everyone should have one of those in their kitchen drawers, but one should also collect the speciality knives. Once you have a Chef ’ s Knife, buy a meat knife, a chicken knife, a vegetable knife and a fruit knife. Look at the different knives on the market, and have different knives for cutting, chopping, slicing, serving and dicing. A good knife makes all the difference to your food preparation and to the final outcome. Japanese or Australian knives The best knives come from Japan, including the Nakiri knife. But the Australian knife market caught on and caught up quickly. While ...

Which is your favourite chef ’ s knife? Is it the Nakiri knife in Australia? Do you prefer the knives that come from Japan, or have you found the local equivalents yet? Buying imported knives can be expensive and there is a big drive to support local in everything that you do. If you are buying furniture, use a local furniture manufacturer. If you are buying linen, go with good quality local linen. Fruit and veg? Always buy local. And if you are buying kitchen equipment, again, go local. You will feel good about the choices you are making, building up communities, but you will also learn that local is fantastic. Australians make good quality products and supplies and the more you can buy Australian, the better it is for everyone. Buying local Australian kitchen equipment You might be dreaming about a beautiful Japanese Nakiri knife, and we know that because all cooks dream about these knives, but look at the local Nakiri knives. They are works of art and they are beautiful as well ...

A good chef needs a good Japanese Nakiri knife and while the best knives are expensive, they are going to last a lifetime. It ’ s also not just a good chef who needs a few good Japanese knives; it ’ s all cooks, all people who spend time in the kitchen, and all beginner cooks too. A good knife or two makes all the difference to cooking, and the enjoyment of cooking. It also makes a huge difference to the way the food looks, to the preparation of the food, and the overall success of the food. How to collect knives Start slowly. Knives are not expensive and although a Nakiri knife online is usually at a good price, it is still an investment. Buy one knife and when you can afford it, buy another. It ’ s okay to buy a knife every six months or so. Start with a general Chef ’ s Knife, also known as a Utility Knife, and thereafter get the specialist knives you need. There are different knives for meat, chicken, fish and vegetables, and there are different knives for chopping, slicing, ...