Knives Set

A set of good-quality knives is an integral part of every kitchen. Not only do they make things easier for you, but are also safer than blunt knives which tend to slip while cutting. A good quality knife set is also extremely effective in getting perfect cuts, which ensures your food cooks evenly. Chefs consider their knives almost as an extension of their arms which says a lot about their importance.

A premium kitchen knife set is always a worthy investment as they are extremely long-lasting if well cared for. All you need to do is keep them clean, dry, and sharp.

Customers' Questions & Answers

Buy Knives set online in India

Buying a knife set online is an easy way to start your collection as you have many options and can choose a set that suits your needs. Beginners should look for four main components when shopping for the best kitchen knife set – the quality of the steel, balance, blade length, and overall comfort. Another great consideration to make when buying a knife online is its durability. This depends on the quality of steel used, so it is important to buy from reliable brands like Urban Ladder as we use premium quality steel to provide you with the best knife set.
Choosing a stainless steel knife set is always a good decision as it will not rust, and can tolerate the wear and tear of regular use in the kitchen. These knives have high endurance and are long-lasting, making them perfect for daily use. You can also buy cutlery set online if you are planning to host guests for a meal. We also have kitchen organisers that will help you arrange your dinnerware and cutlery in a hassle-free manner.

Types of knives set available at Urban Ladder

One of the main ways to care for your knife is to keep it sharp. Sharp kitchen knives require minimal force to cut through food and provide better control and safety. This is why it is crucial to always keep your knives sharpened.
A good quality knife set will last you for years in the kitchen with the right care. Therefore, we believe learning how to use a knife sharpener is an important skill in the kitchen.
Wondering which set to buy? Your choice of knife depends on your style of cooking. However, there are some basic types of knives that everyone should have in their kitchen.

Chef Knife

A chef knife is a versatile knife with a curved handle and a slanting grip that enables it to perform many common cutting tasks like slicing, chopping, dicing, and mincing.

Chopper Knife

A chopper knife as the name suggests can be used for easy chopping of vegetables, fruits, cheese, and leafy greens.

Bread Knife

A bread knife has a long thin blade with deep and big serrations in the blade to easily cut through bread. The typical length of the blade is between 7 to 10 inches. These types of knives need special equipment to sharpen them owing to the serrated edges.

Butter Knife

A butter knife is a table knife with a dull edge used to serve and spread butter on bread.

Cutlery Set

A cutlery set includes different types of spoons, forks, and knives. It can include a butter knife, steak knife, etc as per the meal served.
Another type of knife used to separate meat from the bones, or to cut through hard vegetables like pumpkin is a butcher knife.
If you are planning to host guests for a meal, you can buy dinnerware and cups and mugs from Urban Ladder. We also have a gorgeous collection of glassware that will add beauty to any table setting.

Choosing the right knife for your dinnerware

Choosing the right knife set and cutlery for your dinnerware depends on various factors such as the nature of the event, what is going to be served and how.

Stainless knife

A stainless steel knife set is versatile and durable and is a great choice for daily use. These knives do not chip easily and are much more affordable as compared to carbon steel knives. They also do not rust and work great even when exposed to moisture.
Using a steel cutlery set also has many advantages as it contains trace elements that are indispensable to our body, and must be ingested from the outside.

Metallic knives

Good quality cutlery must be made of metals that don’t react to the raw materials being cut, as that can alter the taste of the food. Gold knives or gold cutlery are not as reactive as compared to silver knives, but are far more expensive. Using a gold cutlery set was a sign of aristocracy in the olden times. Nowadays gold-plated and plated silver cutlery set are more commonly used for formal dinners.

Decorative knives

They can be of two types, either knives with special edges to decorate food items by cutting them in a pattern, or they can also be collectible items with decoration on them.

Knife Set

A good quality knife set is safer, easy to use, and durable. It is a non-negotiable aspect of cooking.
Selecting the right cutlery is essential for a good experience. Check out our cutlery options along with trays and platters to complete your dinner collection.

FAQ

Q. What is the use of different types of knives?

Different types of knives are used to perform different functions in the kitchen. Using knives incorrectly will not only be risky but will damage the cells of the food and also the knife. There are some knives such as a chef’s knife which is the most versatile and can be used for slicing, dicing, chopping, and even mincing. However, a butter knife or a slicing knife will not be able to perform similar functions. Using knives as per their use requires minimal effort and is faster. It also prevents the blade from getting damaged due to incorrect usage.

Q. Types of knives used in the kitchen?

There is a wide variety of knives used in a kitchen. However, the most common ones are – chef's knife used for chopping, slicing, mincing, and dicing; a butcher’s knife used for cutting meat or hard vegetables; a bread knife for slicing bread and cakes; paring knife for peeling, deveining, and slicing; utility knife for cutting lettuce, tomatoes, and cabbage; steak knife for cutting meat; butter knife for serving and spreading butter; filet knife for filleting fish, etc. However, choosing your knife set depends on your cooking style as a home cook’s knife set will be different from that of a chef.