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At the end of the day, you get what you pay for. This is no different when you are buying your own quality kitchen knives. One of the good things however is that you do not need to buy every single type of knife. You can usually do everything you need with just a basic set and you can then add to them as your budget allows.

If you are looking for a basic set of quality kitchen knives then you should aim to buy the following;

A Paring knife

This is quite a small knife which is used in the preparation of small vegetables and fruit. The blade measures around 7-10cm so it isnt that big but it does have a pointed end that can be used to pick out pips. If you are proud about your cooking then you will know that you will usually cook vegetables every day so consider this vital.

A Large and Small cooks knife

These knives are the jack-of-all-trades. They come in several sizes, but you only really need to get a small and large once since they will overlap where you use them. They will help you tackle chopping jobs on a larger scale than a paring knife will be suitable for so they are probably one of the most essential knives you will need.

A Bread knife

Cutting warm, freshly baked bread is one of the most satisfying jobs in the kitchen, but to do it properly you are going to need a good bread knife. They usually have rigid, serrated edges but sometimes they are scalloped or even both. This makes them ideal for cutting through the tougher crust on the bread while making sure you do not tear or squash it at the same time.

A Carving knife

If you often prepare and cook your own meats then you are going to need a carving knife. They have a large flexible blade which is about 20-26cm long and the tip is pointed sharply so that you can free the meat on the bone.

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