Having an electric carving knife in your kitchen comes in very handy especially for those who love their hams, roasts, and turkeys. We all know how cutting the old turkey with a manual knife can be laborious, not to mention hard to keep the cuts smooth and straight. Below we shall discuss the electric carving knife—its usefulness, known and important features realized by users, and some popular products to aid you in your quest. Read on and feel free to hit the comments with anything related to this article.
About Electric Carving Knives
A carving knife is a kitchen necessity. Whether you need to cut even slices from a thick piece of meat or cut freshly baked bread, an electric knife can do the deed quickly and effectively. The blades on these knives are ultra sharp and usually jagged, made from quality stainless steel, that are rocked back and forth—in a slicing motion—by an electric motor. The blades from these knives are also removable, making them easy to maintain and clean without damaging the circuitry.
When searching for a good unit—there are many available options out there which we will discuss further below—make sure the blade is made from, at least, stainless steel. The blade is the knife’s heart and soul, and it would be costly to replace, let alone hard to find aftermarket replacements. These knives should also come with an easy to access blade release button. You wouldn’t want to grab your tools every time you need to clean the blade.
Another thing to note when searching for a knife the the quality and style of the grip. There are knife models out there with rotary handles. This feature is quite useful as it allows you to approach the “slice” in four different angles. This will give you more flexibility than fixed-blade units. Also, make sure, if you can, the grip feels right on your hands and that you can maneuver the knife easily—not too heavy or bulky. A rubberized grip can also add to safety to provide stability and avoid slippage.
Best Electric Carving Knives
Below are some popular products known to be used (and abused) by satisfied customers the world round. See each brief description on review beside it and click on to read more.
Kenwood Electric Carving Knife
The one offered by Kenwood is a popular knife mostly in Europe. It has a very sharp stainless steel blade that is dishwasher safe. The blade will easily cut meat and poultry; it is also ideal for bread and pastries. The blade has a quick release button that is easy to access. The unit weighs only 0.54 kilograms—one of the lightest in its class—and measures 44 centimeters in length and 11.5 centimeters high.
Click here to read more about the Kenwood knife including reviews.
Black & Decker EK700
Black & Decker is a known tools brand. This can only mean their take on the carving knife is toughly built and dependable. The EK700 sells for only $15.79 and comes with a 7-inch serrated blade made from stainless steel. The handle has a non-slip feature with a safety lock for added comfort. The unit weighs less than 2 pounds and is approximately 12.25 inches long.
Click here to read more about the Black & Decker EK700.
Please stay tuned as we feature more electric carving knives in the future.
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