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Whether you’re a professional chef or a home cook, you can’t do without a knife. A good one will make daily kitchen tasks much easier and should be easy on the wallet, too. If you’re looking for quality, zero maintenance, and value - nothing beats ceramic blades. To help you find the best one, we’ve reviewed 30 new products and selected the best ceramic knives. Here’s what to look for when buying. Happy cooking!
Number of Pieces – This one is pretty self-explanatory, but there are a couple of things you should pay attention to. One, some manufacturers will choose to include knife covers in this count, which will effectively inflate the number of pieces. So, if you see an even number over 6, you can safely assume at that point that the set will include blade guards or some sort of protection for them. If the number is odd, chances are that the set includes a peeler. Most sets will have three to four knives, which is plenty for most cooks.
Blade Material – This is the meat of the matter when it comes to knives if you pardon the pun. The two most common types of blades are ceramic and steel, and each has its advantages and disadvantages, obviously. Ceramic blades will, as a rule, be much harder than steel blades, approaching the strength of diamond. This means they can hold a superb edge for far longer. Moreover, they’re lightweight, don’t rust, stain, hold odor, or discolor. Awesome, right? They also require virtually no maintenance or sharpening. Since this is a ceramic knife review, we’ve only included blades that offer true, high-quality ceramic materials.
Handle Material – When it comes to handles, there is only one thing that truly matters – how the handle feels in your hand. Check if the handle is ergonomic and looks robust. Rough surfaces might feel uncomfortable and leave abrasions on your hands. Finally, make sure that you have a secure grip – there’s nothing worse than a knife having its own mind. Of course, you should also make sure the material is food-friendly. In this ceramic knife buying guide, we’ve only included knives that fulfill high-quality standards and offer excellent grip and comfort. This can be subjective, of course, but we tried our best to ensure selecting only excellent handles.
Blade Guards – Whether a set includes blade guards or not is not as crucial as you might think at first, especially when it comes to ceramic knives. Blade guards (also called covers or sheaths) protect the blade. Seeing that ceramic blades are more than capable of holding an edge with minimal or no maintenance, they don’t really need the guards. Still, if they come with, don’t throw them away since they are actually very handy for two other reasons. First, they protect your hands when storing the knives (think of a drawer full of sharp knives that you have to sort through). Second, they protect the ceramic blades from banging against each other.
Chef’s Knife – Whether a pro or an amateur, you can’t go without a good chef’s knife. We recommend six to 12-inch lengths in general, as they offer excellent cutting power while still being able to be easily handled by beginners. Beyond that, don’t worry about the details. The ceramic chef’s knives included in this review are perfect for both beginners and advanced cooks. You likely won’t need to consider balancing, specific weights, and other pro-level specs – unless you’re participating in a high-end cooking competition or work in a restaurant. Enjoy your chef’s knife as the amazing multi-purpose tool that it is, for mincing, slicing, and chopping.
Peeler – Here’s another feature that some people swear by while others can do without. Personally, we prefer having a peeler included, especially if it’s a high-end ceramic peeler. Many pros like to do quick peels with knives. While that’s fancy, we’re lazy and prefer to use a convenient peeler. It’s faster, safer, and a whole lot easier, too. If you’re in the same camp, rest assured, the reviews below will show you if a peeler is included in your ceramic knife set. The choice is yours, but if you plan on peeling fruit and veggies often (think cucumbers, apples, carrots, zucchini, and potatoes), a peeler can definitely be very handy.
Here’s the deal: To find the best ceramic knives for you, we first conducted about two weeks of in-depth research to identify all bestselling and popular knife sets. We then reviewed blades ranging from cheap to premium. Ceramic knives turned out to be very durable, but they can be brittle. That means they can break if you hit the tip hard against a solid surface or drop them. Other than that, they’re incredibly sturdy. The result of all this are the ceramic knife reviews below. All of these products offer excellent value and quality, so simply pick the one that fits your personal preferences and budget. Get ready to take your cooking to the next level!
Heather Patton
Expert Researcher and Writer
Heather Patton is a lead researcher and writer at GeekWrapped. She has been creating high-quality content for over a decade and covers home, lifestyle, beauty, fashion products and more.
Article last updated on:
September 30, 2019
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