Good, sharp knives are a must in every kitchen. How do you recognize long-lasting kitchen knives? And does price equal quality? 00:00 In the kitchen: Which knife is best suited for what? 01:21 Inventory of kitchen knives and cutting boards 04:42 Tips from the kitchen professional: Which knife is for what? And the right care 16:18 Laboratory results: Hygiene for cutting boards 18:19 Shopping advice: Find the right kitchen knife 24:20 Laboratory test: How well do kitchen knives cut? 30:51 How to sharpen kitchen knives correctly 36:47 Knife match: Practical knife check 43:33 Conclusion ----------- Click here for more films in the series Inexpensive, useful, good? In the ARD media library: http://x.swr.de/s/140r By the way: Since Marktcheck is part of SWR, you can download this video for free via WiFi and watch it offline while you are on the go! ----------- YOU REALLY NEED THESE KNIVES The large chef's knife is a type of all-purpose knife in the kitchen. It is good for chopping things up. And the serrated knife is also very versatile. For example, it is suitable if you don't have any sharp knives and need to chop up a soft tomato. Other useful knives in the kitchen are bread knives, tourniquet knives, cheese knives and knives for preparing meat. HOW MUCH SHOULD A GOOD KNIFE COST? Opinions differ when it comes to price: "If you ask me as a chef, then of course I look at quality and, above all, durability. Can I get by with a knife for the rest of my life? Then I just have to assume that it starts at around 120 euros and there is no upper limit. It can also go up to 300, 400, 500 or 700 euros," says professional chef Andreas Miessmer. In our practical test, however, the mid-priced knife is the winner HOW TO MAKE BLUNT KNIVES SHARP AGAIN The general rule is: When buying a knife, you should always pay attention to the so-called HRC value. Some manufacturers specify this. It represents the hardness of the blade. The minimum requirement is 52 HRC. High-quality knives have an HRC of over 55. Our practical test shows: the higher the price, the harder the blade. In fact, however, almost all knives can be sharpened well. This is sustainable and cheaper than buying new. CHECKING CUTTING BOARDS The cutting boards also matter: wood, plastic, stone or glass? Which material is best for which food? And the plastic boards? How hygienic are they compared to wood? Do germs collect on them? We send various cutting boards to the laboratory to find out whether bacteria actually accumulate. The result: The plastic boards had a significantly higher bacterial load than the wooden boards. “With plastic boards, you have to be extremely careful to clean them well. […] With the wooden boards we are definitely on the safe side from a hygiene point of view because wood contains tannins which have an antibacterial effect.” Our tip: To make wooden boards last longer, rub them with walnut or linseed oil twice a year. This takes care of the surface. CONCLUSION No matter how much money you end up spending on a knife, it is important to look after the knife properly. This means grinding and sharpening it regularly. The sharper the knife, the safer it is, because the less likely you are to slip. The shape and material of the handle are primarily a matter of taste. It is therefore best to test the knife before you buy it. Because with the right knife, it is much more fun in the kitchen. Authors: Christin Köppen, Christine Kämper Image source: Colourbox ----------- ► Hygiene: The spooky inner workings of hand blenders Marktcheck SWR: • Hygiene: The spooky inner workings of... ► Dishwasher: how can rust be removed? Market check SWR: • Video ► Multi-choppers from WMF, Kenwood & Co. - Power and chopping performance checked I Market check SWR: • Multi-choppers from WMF, Kenwood & ... ► Shaving checked: Is it possible to be cheap, good and sustainable? I Ecochecker SWR: • Shaving checked: Is it possible to be cheap, good and ... ► Juicers tested: Centrifugal juicers vs. slow juicers Marktcheck SWR: • Juicer in the test: Centrifugal juicer... ----------- ► More information about the show on our homepage: https://www.swrfernsehen.de/marktcheck/ ► More about Marktcheck on our Facebook page: / marktcheck ► You can subscribe to our channel here: http://x.swr.de/s/13x1 ► You can find more about our Ökocheckers on Instagram: / oekochecker ► Comments are welcome - but please observe the netiquette: https://www.swr.de/home/netiquette-10... ► Legal notice: https://www.swr.de/impressum/ #Messer #Schneidebrett #Kochen