\nKey Takeaway:<\/strong> Slice soft wedges lengthwise across. Halve then slice hard blocks across. Cut cheese wheels into radial wedges.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Building a Starter Cheese Knife Set<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe variety of cheese knife shapes and styles available can mystify beginners. While it would be fun to collect them all, you truly only need<\/em> just a few to perform cheese cutting feats.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWe recommend buying the following three knives to start out. This covers hard, soft, firm, crumbly, creamy, aged, fresh...all the major cheese categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Soft Cheese Knife<\/strong> - Slides through silky cheeses without tearing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Offset Cheese Knife<\/strong> - Allows easy leverage onmost cheeses<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cheese Cleaver<\/strong> - Sturdy for portioning hard cheeses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Armed with these three functional styles, you can divide and conquer any cheese situation from snacking to entertaining. Down the road, you can add specialty knives like cheese forks or Parmesan knives to grow your collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Invest in quality stainless steel blades that feel comfortable and balanced in your hand. High-carbon steel offers durability and longevity. Look for seamless construction with sturdy tangs (part embedded in the handle).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ergonomic handles provide control and make repeated cutting motions less taxing. Contoured wood, plastic composite, or rubberized grips give reassuring traction, even when hands get slippery from cutting greasy cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s fine to start cheap with lower cost stainless steel cheese knives. But if you fall hard for fancier cheeses, you will likely notice and appreciate differences in higher-end knives before too long. Premium knives honestly make cheese cutting an absolute pleasure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course proper storage aids longevity of your knives...<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nKey Takeaway:<\/strong> Start with just 3 indispensable knives - soft cheese, offset, and cheese cleaver. Upgrade to premium versions once your devotion to cheese intensifies.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Storing Cheese Knives<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nTo safeguard your investment in fancy cheese cutlery, store knives properly between uses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Keep in a dedicated knife block or magnetic strip instead of tossing in a crowded drawer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wash gently by hand instead of harsh dishwasher chemicals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Rinse and wipe blades completely dry before storing to avoid residual moisture leading to pits or rust<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Consider blade guards to prevent nicks and dulling blade edges against other utensils<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Store handles up to avoid resting blade weight on delicate knife tips<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Opt for wood blocks over acrylic or glass to help absorb and wick away small amounts of moisture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Following these best practices helps fancy cheese knives retain optimum cutting performance and eye appeal for years of curating cheese boards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you notice any residues remaining on blades after cutting pungent cheeses, clean promptly to avoid tainting milder cheeses cut afterward. Use a gentle soap and thorough rinse method described above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/span>How many types of cheese knives are there?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nDozens, but the main ones are: soft cheese knife, cheese cleaver, spatula spreader, cheese fork, Parmesan knife, cheese plane, and offset cheese knife. Fancier sub-varieties exist as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>What cheese knife is the most versatile?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe offset cheese knife tackles the widest variety of cheeses overall. Its angled narrow blade suits most hardness levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>What knife is best for cutting parmesan?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe Parmesan knife\u2019s pointy tip and dual sharper sides chip through extra hard cheeses with ease compared to regular knives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Can you cut soft cheese with a regular knife?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYou can use a thin-bladed regular table knife in a pinch, but the holes and slide-assisting coatings of a true soft cheese knife do a much better job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>How do you prevent cheese sticking to the knife?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nChoosing a cheese knife with lower surface area minimizes adhesion - so blades with holes, thin edges, forked tips, or ridges all discourage sticking versus wide flat blades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThat covers cheese knives<\/strong> - from why specialized cheese knives matter to the main types and cheese cutting how-to\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStart off with just a trio of soft, offset, and cheddar cleaver knives. Learn proper slicing motions. Add supplemental tools like slicers, spoons, or slate cheese trays over time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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