LOS CUCHILLOS DE COCINA ADECUADOS PARA CADA TRABAJO
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Nuestros expertos te ayudan a elegir los mejores cuchillos de cocina
Hojas curvas y con alvéolos, filos rectos y aserrados: ¿para qué son exactamente? Nuestros especialistas en cuchillos te cuentan lo último sobre 12 diferentes herramientas esenciales de cocina Victorinox. Porque una cosa es ser capaz de elegir entre una amplia gama de cuchillos de cocina, pero otra muy diferente es saber exactamente lo que todos pueden hacer, y algunas cosas pueden sorprenderte. Mira nuestros consejos y aprovecha al máximo tus habilidades de chef.
Este laborioso cuchillo para uso general es una inversión clave para cualquier cocina ajetreada ya que puede picar, rebanar y cortar en dados. Este cuchillo se enfrenta no solo a frutas y verduras, sino que también se encarga de la carne como un profesional. Desde el fino rebanado de hierbas hasta el trinchado de carne, el cuchillo de cocina pequeño es compacto pero habilidoso como un chef, y es un verdadero maestro de la versatilidad.
Nuestro consejo: ¿Te vas de tu hogar y estás preparando tu propia cocina por primera vez? Este es el cuchillo con el que tienes que empezar.
Filet, Lende oder Nierenzapfen – was immer Sie zubereiten, unser Steakmesser meistert jede Aufgabe. Das Messer liegt perfekt in der Hand, gleitet behutsam durch das Fleisch und lässt das volle Aroma geniessen. Wir bieten zwei Arten von Steakmessern: mit geradem Schliff und mit Wellenschliff. Echte Fleischkenner bevorzugen Klingen mit geradem Schliff, die die zarten Fasern nicht zerreissen. Messer mit Wellenschliff sind jedoch wahre Allrounder und auch für Pizza geeignet.
Unser Tipp: Klingen mit Wellenschliff sind für Steak und Pizza sowie für Backwaren, Pasteten und Quiches geeignet.
Diese Klinge ist perfekt für Fisch. Lang, schmal, flexibel und leicht spitz zulaufend ermöglicht sie, Gräten mit sicherer Hand zu entfernen. Das Ergebnis ist ein sauber filetiertes Fischgericht – appetitlich auf dem Teller angerichtet. Hier gibt es zwei Klingenlängen: 16 cm und 20 cm. Als Faustregel gilt, ein Messer zu wählen, das etwa 5 cm länger ist als der Fisch. Eine 16 cm lange Klinge eignet sich besser für Forellen oder Makrelen, während 20 cm lange Klingen ideal für mittlere bis grosse Fische wie Lachs oder Wels sind.
Unser Tipp: Die Länge und Flexibilität der Klinge machen dieses Filetiermesser auch zur ersten Wahl zum Schälen von Orangen.
The fluted edge and straighter blade make the Santoku Knife a trusted kitchen all-rounder. The flutes ensure that food doesn’t stick to the blade when cutting, making slicing anything from meat, fish, vegetables to fruit feel effortless. The straight edge blade is suitable for chopping, slicing and dicing, helping you to cut more precisely but with ease.
Our tip: We offer this knife both with and without fluted blade. While the non-fluted blade might make long-term sharpening easier, we recommend the fluted edge, for the ease and precision it gives to any slicing task.
Freshly baked granary bread with salted butter, ciabatta with balsamic and extra virgin olive oil, sourdough rye with ham and cheese: bread has so many delicious guises. So, investing in a knife that knows how to tackle your daily loaf is key. Built to last, our Bread Knives slice adeptly through thick crusts, thanks to the wavy edge blade. For those who need help cutting the perfect slice, the Dux knife has an adjustable guide to help you slice bread or even salami or cucumber.
Our tip: Baked goods are this blade’s domain but try it on a pumpkin and you’ll be in expert hands.
The Carving Knife is another kitchen workhorse which can handle pretty much anything that lands on your cutting board. It’s ideal for more compact joints such as guinea fowl, poussin or duck. For larger cuts of meat, we recommend an extra-wide blade. The longer blades are also ideal for precisely cutting carpaccio, for example. The Carving Knife is also adept at handling all kinds of fruit and vegetables, making it another kitchen must-have. Its ergonomic handle means it’s super easy to use and the straight edge cuts with impressive precision.
Our tip: It may have earned its culinary stripes for carving meat, but this adept blade works just as well on soft fruit and vegetables. Why not try it on a pineapple?
Fusing exceptional balance with a smart structure, this knife is strong and can hit the culinary ground running. It excels at carving larger-scale joints such as rump of beef, shoulder of lamb or turkey thanks to its extra-wide blade, which helps you cut through big pieces of meat with ease. For some restaurant-style theater, use it to carve on a beautiful chopping board centerpiece at the table.
Our tip: The best things don’t always come in small packages. Extra width lends this blade precision and power. If you really want effortless slicing, take the fluted edge version of this blade.
The smallest knife in our kitchen, the Paring Knife is a multitasker that can chop, slice, peel, dice and core. Choose the wavy edge for fruit with soft flesh, such as kiwis or peaches, so you don’t bruise the flesh. The straight edge is good for citrus fruits and pears. Also works well for chopping herbs and preparing garnishes. We offer three blade sizes: 6cm, 8cm and 10cm – enabling you to pick the best blade for the task at hand.
Our tip: The version with the more rounded tip is good for coring apples or cutting out the eyes on potatoes. The pointed tip is ideal for very precise cutting things like fondant icing, so you can take your cake decoration skills to the next level.
This little blade’s success lies in its curvy contours. A super sharp wavy edge enables intricate cuts on the finest surfaces. Slice tomatoes without squashing their delicate centers. Chop chipolatas, salami and specialty sausages without ruining their neat, precise form. You’ll wonder how you lived without it.
Our tip: The wavy edge of this blade is also ideal for spreading butter or jam onto freshly baked bread.
Since our expertise at Victorinox is tool combination, our Bread and Pastry Knife has been designed to take care of all your baked-goods-related jobs in the kitchen. Not only can the wavy edge blade cut bread, cakes and pastries with ease, it can also function as a spatula to spread buttercream or icing onto your baked delights. A great advantage is the special shape of the blade, which naturally follows your hand movement as you cut and makes every cutting task easier. We also offer a longer, 26 cm version which is designed specifically for tackling larger pastries or cakes.
Our tip: So, at home in the pastry kitchen, it’s equally as skilled at handling bread and harder-skinned fruits or vegetables like watermelon.
Rebana tu salmón como un profesional con este cuchillo diseñado exclusivamente para esta tarea. Permite filetear con facilidad rebanadas de este delicado pescado gracias a su hoja delgada y flexible de este cuchillo. El filo con alvéolos del cuchillo para salmón evita que la carne se desgarre o pegue a la hoja, lo que garantiza que obtendrás la rebanada perfecta, siempre. Tu único problema será mantener el ritmo cuando te pidan más.
Nuestro consejo: La hoja larga, delgada y flexible de este cuchillo con su filo con alvéolos también lo hace ideal para el jamón o cualquier otra cosa que cortarías con un cuchillo para rebanar.
Haz que tu próxima reunión social sea memorable con comidas que luzcan tan bien que uno sienta lástima de tener que comerlas. El cuchillo decorador es la herramienta ideal para preparar guarniciones que le den más estilo a tu presentación. La delgada hoja curva y el mango ergonómico te brindan el control que necesitas para crear diseños complejos, ya sea que estés cortando flores de rábano para la bandeja de verduras o rebanando abanicos de fresa para el brunch. Convierte tu comida en un evento.
Nuestro consejo: La hoja delgada y filosa de este cuchillo también es perfecta para limpiar o pelar hongos.
Which other things do I need to consider when I’m choosing a kitchen knife?
Stamped or forged blade? Wood or synthetic handle? How does the handle need to feel in my hand and what do all the different blades do? We take you through all your options.
Is my knife still sharp enough? What’s the difference between sharpening and honing a blade? How do I sharpen my knife and which tool should I use? Our experts give you all the answers you need to keep your blades cutting perfectly.
Can I put my knives in the dishwasher? How should I dry and store them? And what kind of cutting board is best? Maintenance tips from Victorinox specialists will make sure your knives last as long as you need them.
