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For the best kitchen carving knife, home cooks and professional chefs rely on Mega Boutique.
Thinner and longer than a traditional chef's knife, slicing and carving knives are specifically designed for carving and serving large roasts such as a leg of lamb, whole poultry or baked ham. Using the right knife for the job does more than just make for smooth and seamless cutting, it can help improve meal quality and presentation by keeping juices inside the meat and ensuring your slices have the right texture and thickness without tearing or shredding. By using proper butcher knives, cleavers, boning knives and carving knifes, you’ll ensure safe and efficient carving and slicing of all the meats you love to cook. Shop our great range of chef knives and slicing knives for sale online now.
While both feature long, thin, semi-flexible blades and are made for the primary purpose of portioning meat cleanly and evenly with a single horizontal stroke, there are a couple of notable differences, and these are mainly to address working with bone-in versus boneless cuts of meat.
A carving knife - featuring a pointed tip, it is predominantly utilised for whole poultry or bone-in cuts. The tip is used to pierce joints and manoeuvre close to the bone, and the blade has a little flex which helps to bend around the bone and carve as closely as possible.
Slicing knives – rather than tapering to a point, these knives have an even-width blade, and feature a rounded tip. This helps to prevent accidental piercing of the meat which can result in the release of valuable juices. Primarily used on boneless cuts, the blades are often taller than those of carving knives and provide a larger cutting surface. The profile of slicing knives also makes them a great solution for portioning crusty bread and layer cakes, or cutting through large fruits and vegetables.
If you love to cook and serve different kinds of meat, it’s important to look for a knife with the below qualities.
A sharp and thin blade – for the cleanest slice, it’s essential that you can make long, thin slices with the least amount of strokes as possible. A dull or thick blade will make it difficult to move the knife through without sawing.
A long blade with a little flexibility — a long blade will ensure you are more likely to be able to slice cleanly and evenly with a single stroke, while a little flex allows you to follow the contour of a carcass or bone with ease.
A comfortable grip – as with any knife, it’s vital that your hand feels natural when gripping the handle. The blade should feel balanced with minimal work and the handle should allow for easy control over the blade.
From boning knives to premium Asian knives, Mega Boutique is one of Australia’s trusted stockists of standout knife brands from around the world. We test, try and learn about all of the knives we supply so we can help our customers determine the best knife for their individual needs, and it is that exceptional level of service that sets us apart from our competitors. Choosing kitchen knives can be difficult, so we are here to help ensure you invest in the knives that suit your cooking style perfectly. Speak to our friendly and knowledgeable team today by calling (03) 8524 7870 or shop online now.
