Explore our wonderful collection of Cheese Knives, meticulously designed to cater to every cheese enthusiast. Our cheese knives are specifically tailored to help you enjoy various types of cheese, whether it be soft, hard, or semi-hard. Featuring a dual-pointed tip for easy picking and elegant serving, these knives blend functionality with style. Each knife, from the sleek Albi to the ornate Jardin d'Eden and the classic Perles, is crafted from the finest silver-plated materials, ensuring durability and a polished look. Ideal for hosting and everyday use, Christofle cheese knives are essential for those who appreciate the finer aspects of dining and entertaining.
The shape of a cheese knife varies by region and type of cheese being cut, often featuring a narrow and pointed blade, which allows for precise and clean cuts of cheeses, especially hard cheeses. This design also prevents cheese from sticking to the blade during cutting. Generally, a cheese knife is characterized by a long, thin, straight, or slightly curved pointed blade. This specific shape has several advantages when cutting cheese. The thin and pointed blade allows for easily cutting through hard or semi-hard cheeses without breaking or crushing them.
WHY ARE THERE HOLES IN A CHEESE KNIFE?
The holes in a cheese knife are designed to facilitate cutting certain types of soft cheeses, such as Brie, Camembert, or Roquefort. These cheeses tend to be sticky and adhere easily to the knife blade. The holes reduce the contact surface between the blade and the cheese, thus preventing the cheese from sticking to the blade and facilitating cutting. The holes on a cheese knife can be arranged in various ways: in a straight line, diagonally, or in a spiral, enabling easier and more precise cutting and a more aesthetic presentation of the cheese on the board.
WHAT IS A CHEESE KNIFE CALLED?
The knife specifically designed for cutting cheese is called a cheese knife or serrated cheese knife. There are several types of cheese knives, each suited to a specific type of cheese. For example, there are cheese knives for soft cheeses, hard cheeses, and blue cheeses, each with a shape and blade specifically designed to facilitate cutting the corresponding cheese.
How to take care of your silver knives?
Silver knives can oxidize or blacken over time, so it's important to look after them properly to maintain their appearance and functionality. Use warm, soapy water and a soft cloth to clean silver knives after each use. Do not use abrasive products that could scratch or damage the silver. Avoid putting your silver knives in the dishwasher, as detergents can damage silver, and exposure to heat and humidity can cause oxidation. You can also use silver-specific cleaning products, such as silver flash. These products will help remove stains and oxidation.
What are the essential knives to have in the kitchen?
Essential knives form the backbone of a well-equipped kitchen. The chef's knife handles a range of tasks, while a paring knife is essential for intricate work. A bread knife slices through crusts, and a utility knife serves versatile purposes. Christofle's collection embodies these essentials, elevating your culinary space with both functionality and timeless elegance.