{"id":185,"date":"2018-09-19T10:30:33","date_gmt":"2018-09-19T14:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/twcecmblgd01.wasserstrom.com\/wordpress\/?p=185"},"modified":"2019-06-18T11:09:52","modified_gmt":"2019-06-18T15:09:52","slug":"professional-cutlery-and-knives-buying-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/2018\/09\/19\/professional-cutlery-and-knives-buying-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Dexter Professional Cutlery &#038; Knives Buying Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are many factors involved in choosing professional cutlery for a commercial kitchen. Do you know which knives you should have for each cutting task? Are you familiar with blade edge types? How do knife handles impact chef hands over time? This guide is all you need for your next cutlery purchase at Wasserstrom.<\/p>\n<p>Choose <strong>Dexter<\/strong> cutlery for its affordability, wide range of knife options, and time-tested performance since 1818. All Dexter knives are made in the USA.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Professional Knife Types<\/h2>\n<h3>Chef&#8217;s Knife<\/h3>\n<p>Available in lengths for 6&#8243; to 12&#8243;, this knife has more uses than any other knife in the kitchen. The blade is wide at the handle and tapers to a point. When properly used, the chef positions the point of the knife on the cutting board beyond the food to be diced or sliced and, without lifting the point, works the knife in a rocking motion to cut evenly and rapidly.<\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-2112\" style=\"max-width: 450px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-104-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-2112 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Knife - Chef&#039;s\" data-height=\"450\" data-width=\"450\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_2112\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_2112\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2113 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2018-09-19 10:30:24\" data-filename=\"chef_70511607.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/restaurant-supplies-equipment\/dexter-russell-48-10pcp-connoisseur%C2%AE-10-forged-cooks-knife-70511607\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chef_70511607.png\" class=\"slider-2112 slide-2113 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"Dexter Russell 48-10PCP Connoisseur\u00ae 10&quot; Forged Cook&#039;s Knife\" rel=\"\" title=\"Dexter Russell 48-10PCP Connoisseur\u00ae 10&quot; Forged Cook&#039;s Knife\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chef_70511607.png 500w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chef_70511607-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chef_70511607-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Dexter Russell 48-10PCP Connoisseur\u00ae 10\" Forged Cook's Knife<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2114 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2018-09-19 10:30:44\" data-filename=\"chef_644450.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/restaurant-supplies-equipment\/dexter-russell-v144-9ge-pcp-v-lo-9-duo-edge-santoku-chefs-knife-644450\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chef_644450.png\" class=\"slider-2112 slide-2114 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"Dexter Russell V144-9GE-PCP V-lo 9&quot; Duo-Edge Santoku Chef&#039;s Knife\" rel=\"\" title=\"Dexter Russell V144-9GE-PCP V-lo 9&quot; Duo-Edge Santoku Chef&#039;s Knife\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chef_644450.png 500w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chef_644450-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chef_644450-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Dexter Russell V144-9GE-PCP V-lo 9\" Duo-Edge Santoku Chef's Knife<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2115 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2018-09-19 10:31:02\" data-filename=\"chef_6020705.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/restaurant-supplies-equipment\/dexter-russell-30403-icut-pro%C2%99-8-forged-chefs-knife-6020705\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chef_6020705.png\" class=\"slider-2112 slide-2115 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"Dexter Russell 30403 iCut-Pro\u2122 8&quot; Forged Chef&#039;s Knife\" rel=\"\" title=\"Dexter Russell 30403 iCut-Pro\u2122 8&quot; Forged Chef&#039;s Knife\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chef_6020705.png 500w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chef_6020705-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chef_6020705-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Dexter Russell 30403 iCut-Pro\u2122 8\" Forged Chef's Knife<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Paring Knife<\/h3>\n<p>Four styles of paring knives are most common: curved, spear, sharp, and clip point. Delicate pepper rings, finely sliced or slivered olives or cherries, can be done with a curved or sharp point paring knife to dress up fancy salads. A cook\u2019s paring, or spear point knife, can be used to remove corn from the cob, peel fruit or vegetables, cut beans, etc. The clip point is used for eyeing potatoes, seeding, peeling, and pitting.<\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-2097\" style=\"max-width: 450px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-104-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-2097 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Knife - Paring\" data-height=\"450\" data-width=\"450\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_2097\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_2097\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2098 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2018-09-19 10:24:31\" data-filename=\"paring_219105.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/restaurant-supplies-equipment\/dexter-russell-s197pcp-traditional-3-clip-point-paring-knife-219105\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/paring_219105.png\" class=\"slider-2097 slide-2098 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"Dexter Russell S197PCP Traditional 3&quot; Clip Point Paring Knife\" rel=\"\" title=\"Dexter Russell S197PCP Traditional 3&quot; Clip Point Paring Knife\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/paring_219105.png 500w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/paring_219105-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/paring_219105-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Dexter Russell S197PCP Traditional 3\" Clip Point Paring Knife<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2099 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2018-09-19 10:25:01\" data-filename=\"paring_108413.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/restaurant-supplies-equipment\/dexter-russell-40003-duoglide%C2%99-3-3-8-paring-knife-108413\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/paring_108413.png\" class=\"slider-2097 slide-2099 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"Dexter Russell 40003 DuoGlide\u2122 3-3\/8&quot; Paring Knife\" rel=\"\" title=\"Dexter Russell 40003 DuoGlide\u2122 3-3\/8&quot; Paring Knife\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/paring_108413.png 500w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/paring_108413-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/paring_108413-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Dexter Russell 40003 DuoGlide\u2122 3-3\/8\" Paring Knife<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2100 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2018-09-19 10:25:18\" data-filename=\"paring_219113.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/restaurant-supplies-equipment\/dexter-russell-sg107-pcp-sofgrip-white-handle-clip-point-325-in-parer-219113\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/paring_219113.png\" class=\"slider-2097 slide-2100 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"Dexter Russell SG107-PCP SofGrip White Handle Clip Point 3.25 In Parer\" rel=\"\" title=\"Dexter Russell SG107-PCP SofGrip White Handle Clip Point 3.25 In Parer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/paring_219113.png 500w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/paring_219113-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/paring_219113-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Dexter Russell SG107-PCP SofGrip White Handle Clip Point 3.25 In Parer<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Boning Knife<\/h3>\n<p>Blades vary in length from 4\u2033 to 8\u2033. Many cooks simplify carving and get extra servings by boning out a roast when it is partially cooked. For boning roasts, whole hams, lamb legs, veal legs, and filleting fish, a narrow flexible blade is best. The wider stiff blade is used for cutting raw meat and many other trimming operations on less thick cuts of meat.<\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-2102\" style=\"max-width: 450px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-104-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-2102 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Knife - Boning\" data-height=\"450\" data-width=\"450\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_2102\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_2102\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2103 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2018-09-19 10:27:06\" data-filename=\"boning_110998.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/restaurant-supplies-equipment\/dexter-russell-pdm132n-8-8-breaking-boning-knife-110998\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/boning_110998.png\" class=\"slider-2102 slide-2103 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"Dexter Russell PDM132N-8 8&quot; Breaking Boning Knife\" rel=\"\" title=\"Dexter Russell PDM132N-8 8&quot; Breaking Boning Knife\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/boning_110998.png 500w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/boning_110998-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/boning_110998-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Dexter Russell PDM132N-8 8\" Breaking Boning Knife<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2104 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2018-09-19 10:27:34\" data-filename=\"boning_222021.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/restaurant-supplies-equipment\/dexter-russell-s136n-pcp-sani-safe-white-handle-6-boning-knife-222021\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/boning_222021.png\" class=\"slider-2102 slide-2104 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"Dexter Russell S136N-PCP Sani-Safe White Handle 6&quot; Boning Knife\" rel=\"\" title=\"Dexter Russell S136N-PCP Sani-Safe White Handle 6&quot; Boning Knife\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/boning_222021.png 500w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/boning_222021-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/boning_222021-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Dexter Russell S136N-PCP Sani-Safe White Handle 6\" Boning Knife<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2105 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2018-09-19 10:28:04\" data-filename=\"boning_111005.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/restaurant-supplies-equipment\/dexter-russell-pdm131f-6-red-6-flexible-curved-boning-knife-111005\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/boning_111005.png\" class=\"slider-2102 slide-2105 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"Dexter Russell PDM131F-6 Red 6&quot; Flexible Curved Boning Knife\" rel=\"\" title=\"Dexter Russell PDM131F-6 Red 6&quot; Flexible Curved Boning Knife\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/boning_111005.png 500w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/boning_111005-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/boning_111005-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Dexter Russell PDM131F-6 Red 6\" Flexible Curved Boning Knife<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h5><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/2018\/02\/13\/color-coded-knives-explained\/\">Color-Coded Knives Explained &gt;<\/a><\/h5>\n<h3>Butcher Knives &amp; Cleavers<\/h3>\n<p>For the odd jobs in the kitchen, the butcher and cimeter steak knives can be used for dicing salt pork, cubing cooled meats, cutting steaks or trimming raw meat. Many cooks substitute the favorite forged cook\u2019s knife for jobs normally done with these knives. The cleaver is used for opening lobsters, cutting poultry, and removing joints.<\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-2107\" style=\"max-width: 450px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-104-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-2107 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Knife - Butcher\" data-height=\"450\" data-width=\"450\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_2107\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_2107\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2108 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2018-09-19 10:29:06\" data-filename=\"butcher_194221.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/restaurant-supplies-equipment\/dexter-russell-s5387pcp-sani-safe%C2%AE-7-s-s-meat-cleaver-194221\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/butcher_194221.png\" class=\"slider-2107 slide-2108 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"Dexter Russell S5387PCP Sani-Safe\u00ae 7&quot; S\/S Meat Cleaver\" rel=\"\" title=\"Dexter Russell S5387PCP Sani-Safe\u00ae 7&quot; S\/S Meat Cleaver\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/butcher_194221.png 500w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/butcher_194221-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/butcher_194221-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Dexter Russell S5387PCP Sani-Safe\u00ae 7\" S\/S Meat Cleaver<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2109 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2018-09-19 10:29:26\" data-filename=\"butcher_220206.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/restaurant-supplies-equipment\/dexter-russell-s112-12pcp-sani-safe%C2%AE-12-butcher-knife-220206\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/butcher_220206.png\" class=\"slider-2107 slide-2109 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"Dexter Russell S112-12PCP Sani-Safe\u00ae 12&quot; Butcher Knife\" rel=\"\" title=\"Dexter Russell S112-12PCP Sani-Safe\u00ae 12&quot; Butcher Knife\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/butcher_220206.png 500w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/butcher_220206-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/butcher_220206-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Dexter Russell S112-12PCP Sani-Safe\u00ae 12\" Butcher Knife<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2111 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2018-09-19 10:29:43\" data-filename=\"butcher_112634.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/restaurant-supplies-equipment\/dexter-russell-49542-basics-s-s-6-meat-cleaver-with-wood-handle-112634\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/butcher_112634.png\" class=\"slider-2107 slide-2111 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"Dexter Russell 49542 Basics S\/S 6&quot; Meat Cleaver with Wood Handle\" rel=\"\" title=\"Dexter Russell 49542 Basics S\/S 6&quot; Meat Cleaver with Wood Handle\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/butcher_112634.png 500w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/butcher_112634-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/butcher_112634-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Dexter Russell 49542 Basics S\/S 6\" Meat Cleaver with Wood Handle<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Bread Knife<\/h3>\n<p>Don&#8217;t underestimate the importance and utility of a bread knife! Scalloped edges are ideal for sawing through thick crusts without tearing the bread underneath. Bread knives &#8211; and other scalloped edge knives &#8211; are also useful for cutting fruits and vegetables that have skins that easily bruise<\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-2123\" style=\"max-width: 450px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-104-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-2123 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Knife - Bread\" data-height=\"450\" data-width=\"450\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_2123\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_2123\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2124 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2018-09-19 10:35:33\" data-filename=\"bread_801011.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/restaurant-supplies-equipment\/dexter-russell-v147-10sc-pcp-v-lo%C2%AE-10-scalloped-bread-knife-801011\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bread_801011.png\" class=\"slider-2123 slide-2124 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"Dexter Russell V147-10SC-PCP V-lo\u00ae 10&quot; Scalloped Bread Knife\" rel=\"\" title=\"Dexter Russell V147-10SC-PCP V-lo\u00ae 10&quot; Scalloped Bread Knife\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bread_801011.png 500w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bread_801011-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bread_801011-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Dexter Russell V147-10SC-PCP V-lo\u00ae 10\" Scalloped Bread Knife<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2125 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2018-09-19 10:35:58\" data-filename=\"bread_218902.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/restaurant-supplies-equipment\/dexter-russell-sg147-10sc-pcp-softgrid-10-scalloped-bread-knife-218902\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bread_218902.png\" class=\"slider-2123 slide-2125 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"Dexter Russell SG147-10SC-PCP SoftGrid 10&quot; Scalloped Bread Knife\" rel=\"\" title=\"Dexter Russell SG147-10SC-PCP SoftGrid 10&quot; Scalloped Bread Knife\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bread_218902.png 500w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bread_218902-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bread_218902-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Dexter Russell SG147-10SC-PCP SoftGrid 10\" Scalloped Bread Knife<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2126 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2018-09-19 10:36:28\" data-filename=\"bread_220600.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/restaurant-supplies-equipment\/dexter-russell-s47g10-pcp-traditional-10-scalloped-bread-knife-220600\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bread_220600.png\" class=\"slider-2123 slide-2126 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"Dexter Russell S47G10-PCP Traditional 10&quot; Scalloped Bread Knife\" rel=\"\" title=\"Dexter Russell S47G10-PCP Traditional 10&quot; Scalloped Bread Knife\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bread_220600.png 500w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bread_220600-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bread_220600-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Dexter Russell S47G10-PCP Traditional 10\" Scalloped Bread Knife<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Utility Knife<\/h3>\n<p>A sharp 6\u2033 utility knife is most efficient for slicing non-solid fruits and vegetables, such as tomatoes or squash. For acidic fruits, a stainless steel blade is preferred. Useful for cutting large melon rings, preparing cabbage for shredding, halving grapefruits and oranges, etc.<\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-2117\" style=\"max-width: 450px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-104-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-2117 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Knife - Utility\" data-height=\"450\" data-width=\"450\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_2117\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_2117\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2119 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2018-09-19 10:33:31\" data-filename=\"utility_122645.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/restaurant-supplies-equipment\/dexter-russell-v158sc-pcp-v-lo%C2%AE-8-scalloped-utility-knife-122645\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/utility_122645.png\" class=\"slider-2117 slide-2119 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"Dexter Russell V158SC-PCP V-lo\u00ae 8&quot; Scalloped Utility Knife\" rel=\"\" title=\"Dexter Russell V158SC-PCP V-lo\u00ae 8&quot; Scalloped Utility Knife\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/utility_122645.png 500w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/utility_122645-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/utility_122645-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Dexter Russell V158SC-PCP V-lo\u00ae 8\" Scalloped Utility Knife<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2120 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2018-09-19 10:33:51\" data-filename=\"utility_220005.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/restaurant-supplies-equipment\/dexter-russell-s158sc-pcp-sani-safe-scalloped-8-utility-knife-220005\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/utility_220005.png\" class=\"slider-2117 slide-2120 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"Dexter Russell S158SC-PCP Sani-Safe Scalloped 8&quot; Utility Knife\" rel=\"\" title=\"Dexter Russell S158SC-PCP Sani-Safe Scalloped 8&quot; Utility Knife\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/utility_220005.png 500w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/utility_220005-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/utility_220005-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Dexter Russell S158SC-PCP Sani-Safe Scalloped 8\" Utility Knife<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2122 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2018-09-19 10:34:43\" data-filename=\"utility_220000.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/restaurant-supplies-equipment\/dexter-russell-418sc-traditional-8-scalloped-utility-knife-220000\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/utility_220000.png\" class=\"slider-2117 slide-2122 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"Dexter Russell 418SC Traditional 8&quot; Scalloped Utility Knife\" rel=\"\" title=\"Dexter Russell 418SC Traditional 8&quot; Scalloped Utility Knife\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/utility_220000.png 500w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/utility_220000-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/utility_220000-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Dexter Russell 418SC Traditional 8\" Scalloped Utility Knife<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Slicers &amp; Carvers<\/h3>\n<p>The most important carving knife is the roast beef slicer, most often used to carve rounds, boneless roasts, boiled briskets, pot roasts, butt roasts, and standing rib roasts. The narrow cold meat slicer or ham slicer is used to slice ham or leftover cold roasts of all kinds. The wide, stiff blade does a better job on hot meats, whereas the narrow, more flexible blade cuts cold meat more efficiently. Although there are many patterns to select from, a slicer or carver should have adequate length to permit smooth slicing action.<\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-2130\" style=\"max-width: 450px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-104-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-2130 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"450\" data-width=\"450\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_2130\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_2130\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2132 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2018-09-19 10:40:25\" data-filename=\"carver_220110.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/restaurant-supplies-equipment\/dexter-russell-11-9pcp-connoisseur%C2%AE-9-carving-knife-220110\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/carver_220110.png\" class=\"slider-2130 slide-2132 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"Dexter Russell 11-9PCP Connoisseur\u00ae 9&quot; Carving Knife\" rel=\"\" title=\"Dexter Russell 11-9PCP Connoisseur\u00ae 9&quot; Carving Knife\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/carver_220110.png 500w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/carver_220110-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/carver_220110-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Dexter Russell 11-9PCP Connoisseur\u00ae 9\" Carving Knife<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2131 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2018-09-19 10:40:07\" data-filename=\"carver_122629.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/restaurant-supplies-equipment\/dexter-russell-cb2-8-connoisseur%C2%AE-2-pc-chateaubriand-carving-set-122629\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/carver_122629.png\" class=\"slider-2130 slide-2131 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"Dexter Russell CB2-8 Connoisseur\u00ae 2-Pc Chateaubriand Carving Set\" rel=\"\" title=\"Dexter Russell CB2-8 Connoisseur\u00ae 2-Pc Chateaubriand Carving Set\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/carver_122629.png 500w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/carver_122629-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/carver_122629-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Dexter Russell CB2-8 Connoisseur\u00ae 2-Pc Chateaubriand Carving Set<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h5><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/restaurant-supplies-equipment\/dexter-store\">Explore Dexter Brands &gt;<\/a><\/h5>\n<h2>Dexter Knife Edge Types<\/h2>\n<h3>Straight Edge<\/h3>\n<p>Straight or plain edges are designed to cut without tearing or shredding.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2049\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/professional-knife-guide-edge-straight.jpg\" alt=\"Straight Edge\" width=\"400\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/professional-knife-guide-edge-straight.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/professional-knife-guide-edge-straight-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Scalloped Edge<\/h3>\n<p>Scalloped edges feature many curved edges protected by sharp points that help to break through tough skins or hard crusts. As these points break through, the curved edges slice the soft interior without damaging it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2050\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/professional-knife-guide-edge-scalloped.jpg\" alt=\"Scalloped Edge\" width=\"400\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/professional-knife-guide-edge-scalloped.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/professional-knife-guide-edge-scalloped-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Duo Edge<\/h3>\n<p>Duo-edges feature alternating kuhlen, or hollow ground ovals, that allow air and juices to enter the cut to reduce friction and make slicing easier.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2051\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/professional-knife-guide-edge-duo.jpg\" alt=\"Duo Edge\" width=\"400\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/professional-knife-guide-edge-duo.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/professional-knife-guide-edge-duo-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Tiger Edge<\/h3>\n<p>The Tiger edge is a form of scalloped edge and is designed for the aggressive cutting of frozen foods. It is also very popular in the fishing industry for the cutting of bait fish and sawing through cartilage.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2052\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/professional-knife-guide-edge-tiger.jpg\" alt=\"Tiger Edge\" width=\"400\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/professional-knife-guide-edge-tiger.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/professional-knife-guide-edge-tiger-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/restaurant-supplies-equipment\/dexter-russell\">Shop All Dexter Knives &gt;<\/a><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many factors involved in choosing professional cutlery for a commercial kitchen. 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