Knives

Ceramic knives have their blades made from zirconium oxide, which is the second-hardest known material after diamonds. The blades can stay sharp for years without sharpening, and won’t rust or stain.

A cleaver is a heavy, rigid knife with a large rectangular or square blade. The blade, about 15 cm (6 inches) long, can be made of stainless steel or high-carbon steel. Its weight allows the knife to pick up momentum as you swing, so that in effect the blade helps do part of the work…

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A mezzaluna is a half-moon-shaped blade designed to be rocked from side to side. Some models have one blade, some are double-bladed. They are used for mincing food items, particularly herbs and nuts.

A paring knife is a knife with a small blade for working with small objects. Its tapered blade ends in a sharp, fine tip. The cutting edge of the blade can be straight or serrated. The handles can be wood or plastic.

An ulu knife has a blade about 15 cm (6 inches) long, counting the curve, and about 10 cm (4 inches) tall. The handle is on top of the blade. The design puts the force of your hand directly above the centre of the blade.

A utility knife, in culinary terms, is a larger version of a paring knife. It is mid-way in size between a paring knife and a chef’s knife. The blade can be flat-edged or serrated.