www.bjsknives.com http://www.bjsknives.com Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 Knives For Children and Smaller Hands http://www.bjsknives.com/2011/10/13/knives-for-children-and-smaller-hands/ http://www.bjsknives.com/2011/10/13/knives-for-children-and-smaller-hands/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.bjsknives.com/&p=8 Knives can be very dangerous tools when they are not used properly. Children and those with small hands often have trouble using knives that are made for other people. Given this, it is important to keep some knives for smaller hands around the house. You never know when someone with smaller hands might come over, and it is just a safety hazard for them to try to use just any kind of knife.

There are special knives made for those who are unable to handle larger knives.Didn’t catch that? This explains it. They are built in a way that still makes them effective at cutting food, but they are also more comfortable to use for those with smaller hands. If they are able to use this kind of knife instead, then they are going to be able to get through dinner with far fewer problems. You are going to find that everyone feels a little more comfortable, and that everything just goes more like the way you planned it. Thinking about this, you might want to go ahead and order a set of these knives. It is better to get it done while you are thinking about it. Even if you personally never use them, it is nice to have them around when you need them.

]]> http://www.bjsknives.com/2011/10/13/knives-for-children-and-smaller-hands/feed/ Kitchen Knife Sharpening Tools and How To Use Them http://www.bjsknives.com/2011/10/12/kitchen-knife-sharpening-tools-and-how-to-use-them/ http://www.bjsknives.com/2011/10/12/kitchen-knife-sharpening-tools-and-how-to-use-them/#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.bjsknives.com/&p=7 Every experienced cook knows the importance of a good set of high quality kitchen knives. However, they can sometimes expensive. Therefore, taking good care of your kitchen knives is very important. Occasional knife sharpening is crucial for knife effectiveness and preservation.

There are many knife sharpening tools to choose from. Handheld sharpeners are one easy option. They have a coarse texture with different grit sizes depending on what you need. Simply sweep the blade of the knife from left to right for quick and easy sharpening. An even more portable, simple option is a pocket stone. Carry it around in your pocket and sweep your knife across it when needed.

For those who like something fancier and more attractive, an electric knife sharpener is worth looking at. It has more than one slot depending on how dull your knife blade currently is. Using this tool is simple. Choose what slot you need, and turn on the sharpener. Then insert the knife blade down into the slot, and pull back. Continue doing this until the knife reaches the desired sharpness.

Kitchen knife sharpening doesn’t have to be a pain. Hopefully this overview has helped you feel more comfortable with the process.

]]> http://www.bjsknives.com/2011/10/12/kitchen-knife-sharpening-tools-and-how-to-use-them/feed/ Storing Kitchen Knives For Safety and Longevity http://www.bjsknives.com/2011/10/10/storing-kitchen-knives-for-safety-and-longevity/ http://www.bjsknives.com/2011/10/10/storing-kitchen-knives-for-safety-and-longevity/#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.bjsknives.com/&p=6 Probably the worst way to store knives is to throw them loose in a kitchen drawer. When searching through a drawer of knives, it’s hard to find the perfect knife for the job and you might just cut yourself in the process. Storing kitchen knives properly helps you keep them forever, and saves you from unintended accidents. Fortunately, there are many ways to store knives. It’s just a matter of finding the way that works best for your individual needs.
Wood blocks work nicely for keeping knives out of drawers and somewhat out of reach of children. They do take up space on the counter though, and the constant insertion of your knives into the slots can dull them a bit. Also, the slots are hard to clean. Make sure that small children do not have a way to get to your knife block; they are sure to make toddlers curious.
Magnetic metal strips keep knives off counters, and work for more modern kitchens. They don’t go as well with the look of a more traditional home kitchen.
Knife organizers for your drawer keep blades covered for safety and easy to find. If you go this route for storage and you have small children, then you will need a drawer lock.

]]> http://www.bjsknives.com/2011/10/10/storing-kitchen-knives-for-safety-and-longevity/feed/ Selecting The Best Electric Kitchen Knife http://www.bjsknives.com/2011/10/06/selecting-the-best-electric-kitchen-knife/ http://www.bjsknives.com/2011/10/06/selecting-the-best-electric-kitchen-knife/#comments Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.bjsknives.com/&p=5 Electric kitchen knives are a great way to streamline many processes in the kitchen. They can help a person carve a turkey more easily. They can cut through a pot roast with ease. They slice hams up nicely. The tool looks like a saw and may work like a saw in some cases, but the user should remember that a saw and a knife have little else in common.

When you select an electric kitchen knife, you want to know how easy it is to use. You do not want a lot of complicated controls. You also want a high quality blade. You want to know that you will not have to sharpen that blade every other day. You just want something that works. You may also want a knife that has several safety features built-in. One of the most important safety features for any such knife is the blade guard. The user wants a blade guard that will protect his fingers and prevent injuries from occurring.

The best electric knives will cut through any reasonable medium you ask them to. You may need to read reviews of the knife before you make your most important electric knife purchasing decisions.

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