How to Clean Kitchen Knives

Chefs should know how to properly clean their kitchen knives. A knife’s cleaning method is unique to its manufacture, style and material. In this blog Public Kitchen Supply will discuss the different cleaning techniques and what typically works best for professional knives versus commercial knives. Cleaning your knives properly saves money and extends a knife’s longevity.

Professional kitchen knives require more care compared to commercial knives. Do not let food dry onto professional knives, when you are finished using it make sure to rinse the knife or wipe it off with a soft towel. Immediately removing left behind food prevents erosion. This is especially important when using serrated knives like Mundial’s 5” Black Serrated Steak Knife. The knife’s handle is made out of polyacetal and shows the forged blade. Professional Knives like Mundial’s 5” Black Serrated Steak Knife should be washed by hand using hot soapy water and a non-abrasive sponge.

Professional Knives: Paring, Steak and Spreader - Part 2

In our last post we discussed the difference in bread, chef and boning professional knives. Today, Public Kitchen Supply will examine the distinctions between pairing, steak and spreader knives. Understanding how kitchen utensils function is crucial knowledge for chefs. Using a knife incorrectly can result in poorly sliced meat and increases the chances of being cut.
Pairing knives are ideal for peeling and cutting fruits and vegetables. A good paring knife should rest firmly in your hand allowing complete control over the blade. This type of cutlery is typically smaller with a straight edge, it is usually between 2.5” to 4” in length. This is a great utensil for deveining shrimp. Public Kitchen Supply recommends Mundial’s 4" Black Spear Point Paring Knife. This spear pointed paring knife is great for preparing food in commercial and residential kitchens. Mundial treats the knife’s handle with sanitized antimicrobial protection to keep germs and bacteria out of your kitchen. Pairing knives are an excellent tool for creating gorgeous garnishees.
Steak knives are an expected eatery tool. Choosing strong quality streak knives is especially important because it can speak volumes about your business, home or the meal itself. If you takes pride in cooking thick premium cuts of meat, we suggest Update International's 4.75” Wooden Steak Knife. These knives are beautifully crafted retaining their edge longer, repelling erosion and blemishes. A strong steak knife should be sharp with serrated or forged blade.
Another great kitchen knife is a spreader. This type of cutlery is used for sandwiches, spreading sauce, jams or butter on bread. A spreader’s blade is typically very wide with a serrated edge on one side. It is usually 3.5” in length, allowing plenty of room between the users hand and the bread. The Mundial 3.5" White Serrated Sandwich Spreader is a great example of this type of cutlery. It is made of heavy gauge stainless steel with a white molded polypropylene handle. We strongly recommend spreaders for sub shops and those who make sandwiches regularly.
Chefs must have a strong understanding of the utensils and tools they choose to use in their kitchen. This knowledge is important because purchasing the wrong utensils can be a costly mistake but most importantly it can jeopardize a person’s safety. Ensure your home and business is safe by researching your culinary tools before purchasing them. For more information about knives and smallware kitchen tools visit our website at PublicKitchenSupply.com

Professional Knives: Bread, Chef, and Boning - Part 1

Knives are a necessary product for restaurants and homes. Public Kitchen Supply works hard to provide our customers with durable high-quality knives that will make their cooking and dining experiences enjoyable. It is important to understand that knives come in many different forms. Three of the most popular types of cooking knives are bread, chef, and boning.
A bread knife’s serrated edge is what ensure baked goods will not become crushed or flattened. These type of knives typically have a 6” to 10” long blade. The Mundial 10" White Bread Knife is a great example of what bread should be cut with. It’s great for baking and slicing bread because its 10” blade can cut through an entire loaf in one cut. A strong grip is crucial when cutting delicate baked goods, make sure the bread knife you purchase has a secure grasp with a micro-serra or ergonomic handle finish.
A chef knife is perhaps the most heavily relied on tool in the kitchen. This type of cutlery is considered all purpose. It is exceptionally broad, great at cutting all types of food, and typically features a strong heavy blade. The blade should be strong enough to cut through bone and tough meat. Public Kitchen Supply recommends the Mundial 10” Round Tip Black Chef’s Knife. This knife is individually sharpened and tested to ensure perfection. The black polypropylene handle is coated with antimicrobial protection to reject bacteria and germs. Before purchasing a chef knife make a mental check list of how it will be used in your kitchen, a good chef’s knife should meet these qualifications.
If you want to use a knife that is specifically designed for removing bone use a boning knife. This kitchen utensil removes bone from many different types of meet like beef, fish, pork and poultry. A boning knife typically has a thin flexible blade that is about 5” to 6” long. The Mundial 6" Curved Boning Knife is excellent at deboning meat. Its curved design keep the blade away from the user while easily puncturing meat and removing the bone. While chef knives can accomplish the same task it is more difficult.
While bread, chef and boning knifes are all considered knives, they perform entirely different tasks. Knives are clearly an important tool in the kitchen. Misusing or cutting with a dull knife is dangerous to the user and those around him. Ensure safety and clean cut products by researching and purchasing the proper knife. For more information on Mundial knives visit our website at PublicKitchenSupply.com