What is a Professional Knife Set?
There is a major price difference in kitchen cutlery. Some knives are very inexpensive while others cost a lot of money. Why is there such a big difference in a so called professional knife set versus a regular knife set? The answer is because of certain features that a professional knife set will have that other knives are lacking. Whether or not these features are important to you will determine which knives you will want to invest in.
Professional knives have full tangs. A full tang simply means that the blade of the knife runs all the way from the tip of the knife to the back of the handle. In other words, instead of attaching the blade to the handle, the handle wraps around the blade. This makes the knife much stronger and less likely to ever break off of the handle. It also provides better balance and strength.
The type of material used to make the blade is another big difference. Top kitchen cutlery will use a high grade stainless steel that will not rust. It also stays very sharp and holds its edge for a lot longer than knives made with inferior material.
The last big difference would be in the handle design. A lot of time and money can be put into the handle. Pro knives will be ergonomically designed, reducing the chances of the knife slipping out of your hand, even when it gets wet. Also, using a rivet system to attach the handle to the blade is one feature that will ensure durability.