Ceramic knives can be a great addition to any kitchen however they do come with a few caveats.
The truth about ceramic knives.
There are only three knives a 6 inch chef knife a 4 inch utility knife and a 3 inch paring knife but they look at lot sleeker than most of the cheaper ceramic knives.
They re great for certain things.
With a reflective black veneer finish these knives will surely fit in anyone s kitchen.
Nothing cuts through cold butter like a ceramic knife it s like cutting through hot butter hiroshi shima executive sushi chef at sushi roku in los angeles ca adds they are great for bartenders.
Ceramic knives aren t meant to cut hard food such as frozen foods bones or anything that isn t easily sliced.
A ceramic knife should not and will not replace a chef s knife says erkkinen.
Ceramic blades aren t as delicate as ceramic dishware but should still be handled with care.
The blade is sharpened so thin that anything hard can put a chip on the tip.
The reason is that they ve got a smooth black ergonomic handle and they have a rough area near the blade to help you control the blade.
The elite chef ceramic knives are made of 100 ceramic and are non corrosive rust proof and non reactive to acids oils or moisture.
The knife can be dropped tip down without shattering but the thin tip and edge can chip away.
Chips can be fixed with a sharpening but we still do not.
Ceramic knives are incredibly durable and feature sharp precision blades for a relatively low price tag compared to other types of knives.