Being the Sharpest Knife in the Block: Chicago Cutlery (TILT)
Disclosure: World Kitchen on behalf of Chicago Cutlery provide me with a Chicago Cutlery Carving Knife to review. All the opinions in this post are mine, want to know more about how I facilitate reviews, view my full disclosure policy!
According to some recent research by Chicago Cutlery it appears by virtue of my citizenship that I might not be the sharpest knife in the block. Their survey of Canadians and Americans revealed that Canadians are more likely to in fact be more knowledgeable about cooking habits and knife use.
Which leads me to the question, does this also correlate to national prison rates in these countries? I kid, I kid (but it would be interesting to know, wouldn’t it?)!
So what is it exactly that makes them more knife savvy than Americans? Well, this is how they were put to the test:
- Culinary love – Canadians use knives more often in their everyday cooking preparation. (How often do you use a knife when cooking?)
- Sharpen with care – almost equally both nations sharpen their knives for better performance. (Do you?)
- An edible affair – Canadians are marginally higher in terms of cooking being a social activity. (Is it a task or a journey for you?)
- Risky (kitchen) business - Canadians are more likely to try new recipes and tools. (What about you, do you like to experiment or stick with the old stand-bys?)
- Favored tools – Both nations say they use paring knives the most. (What is your favorite knife?)
Interesting, huh? I thought so. It really made me think more about how I cook, what tools I use and whether I am willing to think outside the box.
Honestly, knife usage baffles me most days. I have a nice set of knives and am never certain of how to use them. I know many times I should be using my “bigger” knives for tasks rather than my pairing knife but those “bigger” knives just intimidate me. Perhaps I would be more apt to pick them up and try them if I knew more about them. What about you?
And with that giant turkey coming your way do you just default to the head of household or the eldest man for the task or are you up for carving that turkey? Me? I leave that to the men. But I think that I might start practicing with my knives a little more to see if I can’t learn a thing or two.
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This post is linked at Things I Love Thursday at Diaper Diaries.
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I also leave knife sharpening to the hubby
I finally broke down last year and ordered a set of “good knives” from Pampered Chef. I was kicking myself for what I spent on them, but I have to say, they are, by far, the best kitchen investment I’ve ever made (well, besides good cookware, of course). I use the utility knife in my set the most.
I use a knife almost daily! If I don’t use it to prepare dinner, I still use it to cut up apples or cheese for the kids snacks.
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I use my chef knife daily, and sharpen it before each session. I can’t imagine being in the kitchen without my knife and cringe when I cook in other people’s kitchens and all they use are dollar tree steak knives. I’m so scared I’m going to hurt myself using those wee knives on onions and what not. Get in there and use those big scary knives. Give yourself a week or two and use it on everything and in no time you’ll wonder how you ever lived without a good set of knives
I try to be an experimenter in the kitchen. We have a lot of food allergies in this house and I try to make lots of different things with our limited food options.
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I love to cook with other people (if i’m in charge!)
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I love to try something new! Taking a few cooking risks can bring great rewards!
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I have to admit that my favorite knife is my bread knife! I love my carbs!
I don’t sharpen my knives nearly as often as I should, but I do it occasionally.
My favorite is a paring knife as well.
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I will choose Risky Business… I love to try new recipes! I try to do a new one each week!
I love my knives they are Cutco knives!
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I use a knife quite a bit when cooking. I prep my own vegetables and I’m a vegetarian so there are usually a lot of them. I love a good chef’s knife. It really makes all the difference.
i use mine probably 5 out 7 dinners a week.
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Risky (kitchen) business – I like to try new recipes only if I approve of all the ingredients!
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I use a knife alot to cook.
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I use a paring knife everyday. I am Canadian and like to try out new recipes frequently and as well I like to use as many new cooking tools as possible.
For me, cooking is a journey into new recipies and fun with my grandchildren helping me. We learn a lot together.
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I don’t sharpen my knives, but I should!
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I have never sharpened a knife. I guess I should though.
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I use a knife daily, mostly my chef’s knife. I find it does just about everything I need. In fact, I only have 3 really good knifes.
My favorite knives are a “utility” knife (medium sized) serrated and a chefs knife. I hardly use anything else. Well, maybe a paring knife once in a while.
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I always use a knife when cooking, usually try to sharpen them quite often.I like to try new food. Getting the rest of the family to try new food can be kind of tricky.
i use knives often – but kitchen shears more often
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I subscribed. I use Chgo knives (multiple)and have been using them for over 30 years. There is nothing like a very sharp knife.
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i use a knife almost at all meals.
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What is your favorite knife?) My 5″ Santoku Knife
I just love it – use it for everything
My favorite is the paring knife. I think its because its small and not as intimidating plus it is easy to manage and keep sharp.
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I agree with the favorite knife comment. Mine is definitely the paring knife.
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I use a knife everytime I cook.
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I use a knife every day. It would be nice to have a new one that is sharp.
I’ve never sharpened my knives, but I bet I NEED to!!
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I like the idea of trying new recipes… but I haven’t yet mastered the planning part of getting it into my routine. I use a knife several times a day.
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