Essential for Every Kitchen, Loose Knives Make Cooking a Pleasure

For home cooks and professional chefs alike, the only place to shop the largest range of premium loose knives online is Mega Boutique.

From the humble vegetable utility knife to speciality Asian knives, high quality knives are amongst the most important tools in the entire kitchen. Whether it’s slicing seasonal summer fruits or prepping for a gourmet gastronomic experience, they are the cooking utensil that’s reached for and relied on the most. Investing in well-made knives will complement your kitchen and elevate your cooking skills to the next level. Shop loose kitchen knives online now.

Choosing the Right Loose Kitchen Knives for You

As passionate cooking enthusiasts, our team understands the importance of having access to top quality chef’s kitchen knives, but we also know that there are so many brands, styles, shapes and sizes in the market that it can be overwhelming to know which one best suits your needs. 

There are many factors that will determine if a particular knife is perfect for you, including your comfort level handling knives, the size of your hands, whether you are left or right handed and the methods and techniques you use in food preparation and cooking. 

Every knife should act and feel like an extension to the hand

Comfort is key. Some knives have rubber handles for extra grip and others are ergonomically moulded to suit the contours of the hand, some even combine the two. 

Consider the material of the blade 

Knife blades are commonly made from the below materials:

• Stainless steel - The most common blade, they are simple to sharpen and don’t rust easily. However, some inferior stainless steel knives are prone to flexing, bending and going blunt quite quickly.
• Carbon steel – Carbon steel knives stay sharp for a long time. However, they are susceptible to rust so they require a little more care and maintenance.
• Damascus steel – For serious cooks, these knives are often handmade and are striking in design. They have a carbon steel core and a stainless steel exterior for extra strength and sharpness. 
• Ceramic - Sharp and lightweight, ceramic knives don’t rust and rarely need sharpening However, they can chip and when they do need sharpening they require a specialised diamond knife sharpener. 

The weight of a good knife should be equally balanced between the handle and the blade 

If the handle is too heavy, it may not cut as effectively and if the blade is too heavy, it will likely be uncomfortable to use. 

Check the tang for a sign of quality

‘Tang’ refers to the part of the blade that extends down into the handle. Where the blade is one solid piece that runs down the full length of the handle, this is known as full tang and is usually the best choice. Full tang knives have better balance and a more robust design, there's also no danger of the handle breaking off or coming loose from the knife blade.

Which Loose Knives Should I Buy?

Vegetable knives, boning knives, bread knives – with so many knives available you might be wondering if one is better than the other or if you really need them all. 

Having personally tried and tested thousands of knives, we can recommend investing in at least one or two premium, durable knives that are comfortable and slice with precision. Start with the simple, universally popular, vegetable knife. This is the most versatile knife and is capable of slicing, dicing and chopping everything from herbs and nuts to meat and even small bones without any trouble. 

If you aren’t sure of your needs, pop into our store or give us a call for a free consultation with our knife experts who will help you find the perfect knife for you.

Buy Your Loose Knives Online Now

With fast shipping, easy returns and a knowledgeable team on standby to offer old-fashioned customer service when needed, there’s no better place to shop premium loose knives than Mega Boutique. Shop now.