Kitchen Knives

Different Types of Kitchen Knives

Chef Knife

Chef knives are commonly crafted with a pointed tip and a distinct edge design characterized by a gentle curve (belly), promoting a fluid rocking movement. This rocking action enables you to maintain a continuous cutting motion without the need to lift the knife from the cutting board's surface. This reduces user fatigue and lessens prep times across your kitchen preparation. Chef Knives are typically found in lengths of 8 to 12 inches. Good for various food prep duties like slicing, dicing, chopping, mincing, and disjointing large cuts of meat. You can check out REC's selection of Chef knives.

Santoku Knife

Santoku knives, hailing from Japan, are typically characterized by their shorter, lighter, and more slender profile when compared to Western-style chef knives. They typically boast a blade length of 6-7 inches, in contrast to the standard 8-inch size of a home cook's chef knife. Santoku knives excel at precision slicing, capable of creating exceptionally thin food slices. However, they are not the go-to choice for tasks such as cleaving large meat bones, cutting through soft breads, or handling peeling duties. To explore Santoku knives.

Nakiri Knife

The Nakiri knife, a traditional Japanese-style blade, is primarily designed for precise slicing, dicing, and chopping of vegetables. Its distinguishing feature is the straight and symmetrical blade, which encourages a particular cutting technique. Nakiri knives can be likened to the Western-style counterpart of a single-edged Japanese usuba or vegetable knife. They are often employed for tasks such as creating Julienne, Brunoise, and Allumette cuts, and are particularly adept at transferring chopped vegetables seamlessly from the cutting board into pans. REC offers a fine selection of Nakiri knives.

Paring Knife

The humble Paring knife, a ubiquitous presence in kitchens worldwide, is often considered the linchpin of any kitchen toolkit. A Paring knife is a diminutive blade, typically measuring under 8 inches in length, sporting a non-serrated curved blade, usually less than 4 inches long. Its nomenclature reflects its supreme ability: "paring," which means stripping or peeling. This versatile knife is your go-to tool for a myriad of smaller kitchen tasks. It excels at handling petite vegetables, peeling fruits, effortlessly slicing irregularly shaped items, mincing delicate ingredients like garlic and onions, coring tomatoes, preparing fruit for salads, halving avocados, or segmenting fruits for snacking. What sets Paring knives apart is their remarkable utility in situations where you need to keep a firm grip on the food you're cutting, and they shine in scenarios where a cutting board isn't a necessity.

Cleaver

A kitchen cleaver, in stark contrast to the petite Paring knife, is a veritable giant in the kitchen with a hefty, broad rectangular blade that dwarfs most other knives. Typically measuring between 6 to 8 inches in length, this culinary behemoth is as imposing as it is utilitarian. The hallmark of a cleaver is its weighty, blade-forward design, making it almost feel like it's eager to tackle demanding tasks. Cleavers shine in situations where an up-and-down chopping motion is needed to get the job done. These robust blades are the undisputed champions when it comes to breaking down meat and bones. They can deftly slice through thick cuts of beef, lamb, or pork and make quick work of separating ribs or hacking through joints. Cleavers can also take on the task of unyielding vegetables. Looking to mince a butternut squash, pumpkin or cabbage? A cleaver is the proper tool. Not to mention they are just super fun to use.

Bread Knife

Bread knives are unsung heroes in the world of kitchen cutlery, often overlooked but genuinely transformative when it comes to the delicate art of slicing soft, fresh-baked goods. These knives boast a unique and clever design with serrated teeth that play a pivotal role in the process. In between those pointed edges, you'll find scalloped areas that handle the softer, more delicate breadcrumb. This duality is where the bread knife's genius truly shines. While the serrated teeth grip and fracture the tough exterior, the scalloped areas provide smooth and clean slicing through the tender interior. The result? Perfectly uniform slices of bread with a contrast of crispy crust and soft, fluffy crumb, just as it's meant to be. Looking to keep your warm loaves intact? Explore our bread knives. Just remember to warm your butter so Aunt Sue doesn't mutilate your Rosemary bread scraping cool butter over her slice.

Carving Knife

Carving knives are like the graceful conductors of the kitchen orchestra, sporting long and slender blades that are tailor-made for the art of carving and serving meats. But their talents don't stop at meat alone; they're also versatile enough to handle the slicing of fruits and vegetables when the need arises. While the Chef's knife rocks a broader blade and is your go-to tool for chopping mountains of ingredients, the carving knife opts for a more refined path, favoring precision and elegance. With its lean and lithe frame, the carving knife excels at carving up a variety of meats, whether they're in their raw, uncooked state, or roasted to perfection. It allows you to create those flawless, paper-thin slices that elicit oohs and aahs at the dining table. Carving knives should be spared from any bone-hacking or encounters with tough, hard materials. Their blades tend to be flexible, which is a strategic feature when dealing with denser meats. This flexibility ensures delicate, surgical precision, allowing you to effortlessly carve that Thanksgiving turkey or your Sunday roast into impeccably uniform servings, worthy of a standing ovation. Explore carving knives!

Kitchen Accessories

From BBQ sets, Shears, Honing Steels, Camellia Knife Oil, sharpening systems, and more. REC has you covered for all of your kitchen cutlery needs. From apartment kitchens to professional back-of-house needs. Explore kitchen accessories. We look forward to helping you.

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Wusthof

Wusthof Classic 8" Hollow Edge Carving Knife - 1040100820

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The WÜSTHOF Classic 8" Hollow Edge Carving Knife has a longer and narrower blade than a chef's knife, allowing the knife to cleanly cut through meats. The pointed tip is designed to help guide meat...
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Wusthof Classic Ikon 8" Hollow Edge Carving Knife - 1040330820

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The Hollow Edge Carving Knife has a longer and narrower blade than a Chef's Knife. This allows for the knife to cleanly cut through meats. The pointed tip is designed to help guide meat away from the...
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Spyderco Counter Critter, Purple Handle / Plain Edge - K21PPR

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Counter Critter Plain Edge Purple Spyderco’s unique Counter Puppy® family added a unique twist to kitchen knife design with injection-molded handles shaped like the stylized body and legs of a puppy...
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Spyderco Counter Critter, Blue Handle / Spyderedge - K21SBL

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Counter Critter SpyderEdge Blue Spyderco’s unique Counter Puppy® family added a unique twist to kitchen knife design with injection-molded handles shaped like the stylized body and legs of a puppy...
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Spyderco Counter Critter, Purple Handle / Spyderedge - K21SPR

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Counter Critter Purple SpyderEdge Spyderco’s unique Counter Puppy® family added a unique twist to kitchen knife design with injection-molded handles shaped like the stylized body and legs of a puppy...
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Spyderco Counter Critter, Blue Handle / Plain Edge - K21PBL

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Counter Critter Plain Edge Blue Spyderco’s unique Counter Puppy® family added a unique twist to kitchen knife design with injection-molded handles shaped like the stylized body and legs of a puppy...
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Shun Classic 2.5" Bird's Beak Peeler - DM0715

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The Shun Classic 2.5-in. Bird's Beak knife is the classic tool for making decorative cuts—such as radish rosettes or fluted mushrooms—as well as for cutting out blemishes, peeling, and slicing soft...
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Wusthof Gourmet 3 Piece Starter Set - 1125060308

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Laser-stamped from a single piece of high-carbon, stain-resistant WÜSTHOF steel, the uniquely lightweight WÜSTHOF Gourmet series is the ideal addition to any kitchen. The Gourmet 3-Piece Starter...
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Shun Pull Apart 9" Multi-Purpose Shears - DM7300

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You will be amazed at the many uses for our multi-purpose shears—from opening packages to trimming flowers. There's a built-in nutcracker, a jar opener, a bone notch, a lid lifter, and even two...
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Kai Luna 3 Piece Set - ABS0370

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ABS0370 This 3-piece Kai Luna 3-Piece Set provides the key knives every kitchen needs: a chef's knife, a utility knife, and a paring knife. The Luna Chef's Knife is an all-purpose kitchen knife...
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Kai Luna 4" Citrus - AB7076

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AB7076 The Luna Citrus Knife makes a handy addition to your kitchen collection. The small serrations on the blade of this attractive knife cut through the tough, thick skins of lemons, limes,...
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Shun Kanso 7" Asian Utility Knife - SWT0767

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The Shun Kanso Asian Utility Knife is a perfect multi-tasking blade—from its sharp tip, which can be used to peel ginger, to its long, straight edge, perfect for portioning meat. The Kanso Asian...
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Wusthof Classic 8" Artisan Butcher Knife - 1040107120

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With its bold profile and wide tip, this WÜSTHOF butcher knife tackles the toughest home-butchering jobs with safety and efficiency. More versatile than your typical butcher's knife, this razor-sharp...
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Wusthof Classic 3.5" Serrated Paring Knife - 1040100609

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1040100609 The Classic 3 1/2" Fully-Serrated Paring Knife is the second most important knife to have in the kitchen. The small narrow blade tapers to a point at the tip and is easy to handle making...
Bradford USA

Bradford USA Chef Knife, Black G10 / Stonewash AEB-L

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G10 Handle AEB-L Stonewash Blade AEB-L - 61 Rc, Peters Heat Treat Hand wash recommended and lightly oil the blade for maintenance.
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Bradford USA Chef Knife, G-Wood / Stonewash AEB-L

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G-Wood Handle AEB-L Stonewash Blade AEB-L - 61 Rc, Peters Heat Treat Hand wash recommended and lightly oil the blade for maintenance.
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Bradford USA Paring Knife, Black G10 / Stonewash AEB-L

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Black G10 Handle / Stonewash Blade AEB-L w/61 Rc, Peters Heat Treat
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Bradford USA Paring Knife, G-Wood / Stonewash AEB-L

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G-Wood Handle / Stonewash Blade AEB-L w/61 Rc, Peters Heat Treat
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Wusthof Gourmet 10 Piece Acacia Block Set - 1095071002

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1095071002 Wusthof Gourmet 10 piece block set Acacia wood 10 Piece Knife Set with triple riveted synthetic polypropylene handles that resist fading, discoloration, heat, and impact. Precisely...
Victorinox

Victorinox Grand Maître 2pc Wood Steak Knife Set, Serrated

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Victorinox Grand Maitre Forged 2 piece serrated steak knife set Rosewood handle Seamlessly transitioning from full tang stainless steel blade to ergonomic wooden handle, these steak knives turn...