A Guide to the Chef Series Pure Knives
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A Guide to Chef Series Pure Knives Complete Set
What is a Forged Knife Blade? The Chef Series Pure Knives are forged blades. Forged blades are made by heating a rod of metal, then dropping it into a mold, and hammering it into the correct shape and thickness. The intense pressure and high heat used to make forged blades makes them very resilient and durable. Forged blades hold an edge extremely well, are sharp, reliable and strong. The most prized tools in a Chef’s kitchen are forged blades.
Key Features and Benefits of the Chef Series Pure Knives
• Holds an edge extremely well, are sharp, reliable and remain strong.
• Our knives are designed with the weight of blade complementing the weight of the handle, creating a perfectly balanced, finely tuned knife. • The handle is durable, comfortable to hold, and provides an excellent, secure grip for beginners to master chefs alike.
• Seamless union of handle and blade improves hygiene by minimizing the potential of trapped food particles. • Hammered finish to minimize resistance by releasing food while cutting.
• Protective sheath for safe storage and on-the-go use.
The Chef Series Pure Knives will definitely make you feel like a chef at home. The high-quality finish and timeless design make them the perfect fit in every kitchen. — Diahann Lugo, Culinary Expert for Tupperware U.S. & Canada.
A Guide to Chef Series Pure Knives Complete Set
The Parts of the Chef Series Pure Knife Tip of the blade can be used for fine work, such as paring or trimming.
Spine of the blade is opposite the cutting edge and can be used to lightly score (cut) foods like dough.
Flat side of the blade is convenient to crush garlic and acts as a handy scoop. Hammered finish minimizes resistance while cutting.
Cutting edge of the blade for slicing.
Bolster, where the handle and blade meet. Proper positioning requires that you hold the Chef’s Knife with your thumb and index finger, pinching in front of the bolster. The other three fingers hold the handle.
Heel is where the blade is the widest and thickest and can be used for cutting jobs that require some force like butternut squash.
Tang, the part of the blade that extends and is enclosed into the handle, provides heft and ensures a sturdy, well-balanced knife.
Handle is smooth and contoured, allowing the user to cut confidently and quickly. Š2018 2018-1665-37 EN
A Guide to Chef Series Pure Knives Complete Set
Tupperware’s Chef Series Pure Knives are the result of combining the practices of ancient Japanese sword makers and the latest technology to create a timeless yet modern design.
Knife Block Knife Block is designed to hold the entire range of Pure Knives, without the protective sheaths. Opened slots at the bottom allow airflow and anti-skid pads make it sturdy on your counter-top.
FUNCTIONALITY OF KNIVES: – Bread – Fish – Fruit – Herbs – Meat – Vegetables
Chef Knife
The most versatile and frequently used knife in the kitchen. This all-purpose knife is used for chopping, slicing and mincing. Curved blade allows rocking motion on cutting board to finely mince herbs.
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A Guide to Chef Series Pure Knives Complete Set
Carving Knife
Bread Knife
Filleting Knife
Long, smooth blade makes carving cooked meats a pleasure. The tip is pointed to pierce skin and to pick up a sliced cut.
Uniquely designed with serrated blade in both directions enabling user to cut smooth slices in a single stroke. Rounded tip prevents damage to the bread.
Mainly used to fillet fish as well as separate raw meat from the bone. The long, thin, flexible blade allows you to remove the skin of a fish fillet without damaging the flesh.
Functionality of Knives:
– Bread
– Fish
– Fruit
Serrated Utility Knife Serrated blade glides through tomato skin, salami, other produce and even bagels. Perfect for slicing smaller items like fruits and vegetables.
– Herbs
– Meat
– Vegetables
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A Guide to Chef Series Pure Knives Complete Set
Utility Knife
Paring Knife
This knife is used for light cutting, slicing and peeling tasks. Use this knife in many ways like chopping herbs or slicing mushrooms.
This knife is primarily designed for trimming smaller vegetables and fruits. It is also used for the decorative garnishes.
Functionality of Knives:
– Bread
– Fish
– Fruit
Curved Paring Knife
The shape and length of this knife make it the perfect precision tool to cut or peel small and round vegetables and fruits.
– Herbs
– Meat
– Vegetables
Shears Shears are ambidextrous and comfortable to hold while cutting herbs or trimming fat. Blades separate completely for easy cleaning.
©2018 2018-1665-37 EN
A Guide to Chef Series Pure Knives Complete Set
Caring for your Chef Series Pure Knives A knife that is properly cared for keeps its edge longer. A sharper knife requires less effort by the user to perform a task. • After each use, we strongly recommend that you immediately hand wash your knives in hot, soapy water.
• Always dry your knives thoroughly before storing in the sheath or in knife block.
• Dishwashing your knives is NOT recommended because the harsh chemicals in the dishwashing detergent can attack the stainless steel, damaging the blade.
HOW TO PUT ON/REMOVE THE SHEATHS TO REMOVE THE KNIFE FROM SHEATH:
With the Tupperware logo facing you, hold the knife by the handle and the sheath with the other hand, while slipping the sheath off the blade. TO INSERT THE KNIFE INTO THE SHEATH: With the Tupperware logo facing you, and with the other hand holding the sheath, position the tip of the blade on the guiding surface of the sheath. Slide the blade into the sheath until the sheath touches the bolster.
• Possible spots on the blades can be easily cleaned with stainless steel cleaner.
• To prevent blade damage, don’t use knives to open bottles, loosen drawers or cut through hard surfaces/objects (such as bone or steel). Also, do not use the knives as a screwdriver. • Do not cut on porcelain or metal cutting boards (this will make the blade blunt). • Do not cut leather, wood or frozen food.
• We recommend, when scraping food from the cutting board, that you use the spine of the knife in order to keep the blade sharp.
HOW TO SAFELY USE YOUR KNIVES
Each sheath has a picture of its corresponding knife.
• Do not leave knives unattended near children. Always store knives in Knife Block or protective sheath. • Always hold the knife firmly by the handle and never by the blade.
• Hold the handle of the knife with one hand and remove the sheath with your other hand. • When not in use, place the blade under the cutting board to prevent accidental injury.
• If dropped, always let the knife fall to the floor. Never attempt to catch the knife in mid-air. • Never place a knife into a sink full of dishes as this may cause serious injury and may dent or damage the blades.
• When passing a knife to another person, lay the knife down on a flat surface and allow the other person to pick it up by the handle. • When storing, never let the knives come into contact with other metal objects. This could damage the blades.
Standard Limited Lifetime Warranty applies. Tupperware® products are guaranteed against chipping, cracking, breaking or peeling under normal non-commercial use for the lifetime of the product.