Kitchen Knives
Kitchen knives are some of the most versatile blades around. They are used in all corners of the earth to prepare a wide variety of foods and dishes from simple to complex. There are many different styles and sizes as well from a small paring knife to a large chefs blade.
Kitchen knives are typically made from stainless steel or high carbon stainless steel on more expensive, sharper models. Carbon steel alloys are used by many chefs for their superior sharpness but tend to corrode and rust very quickly. Both blades are easy to sharpen and can hold a sharp edge through many cuts.
Kitchen knives are easy to find at many retailers as well as online. There are good deals on incredible blades, but typically the consumer will get what they pay for up to a certain point. Specialized materials and custom handles and inlays can drive the price to astronomical levels.