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Steak knives
Steak knife sets
Set of 6 Arcos steak knives with wooden handles and micro-serrated stainless steel blades
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Which steak knife to choose?
There are a few criteria to bear in mind when choosing your steak knife. It needs to be both functional and elegant, since it's a knife that will complement your existing cutlery.
Steak knife blade
There are 2 types of knife blade: smooth and serrated. The smooth blade is often used for delicate meats; it is straight with thin edges and contains no teeth. It slices meat perfectly and you can sharpen it yourself! The serrated blade is popular with restaurants, as it retains its sharpness longer and requires less maintenance and sharpening. They are used more for cutting tougher meats, such as certain cuts of beef. To keep your knife blades sharp, don't hesitate to sharpen them with a Sharpening stone.
Steak knife blade material
The most commonly used material is stainless steel, to which chromium has been added, making it stainless and therefore highly resistant to corrosion. Stainless steel knives are very popular because they have a good cutting edge and won't damage your dinner plates. They are also very easy to maintain, being dishwasher-safe most of the time. However, like all knives, care is recommended to extend their life. Ceramic knives are also very sharp, and their advantage is that they don't need sharpening. Titanium knives are renowned for their lightness, sharpness and anti-corrosion properties.
The steak knife handle
Knife handles come in a variety of materials, but choose an ergonomic handle that provides a solid, non-slip grip. Wood is widely used for knife handles because it is aesthetically pleasing, but requires more maintenance. Next come ABS or polypropylene, synthetic materials that are resistant to heat and detergents and, above all, easy to maintain. But there are also composite materials, which are an assembly of components that complement each other, such as Polywood, which contains thermoplastic resins and has the appearance of wood. Tramontina steak knives are a good example.
Steak knives can be used both at the table and in the kitchen. Steak knives are obviously intended for slicing steaks and other cooked or raw meats.
You'll find a wide selection of steak knives on our site, as well as our full range of meat forks!
