Trimmer

I have never been around a lot of knives until I started selling them. When researching information for this article, I realized that the word Trimmer was not normally associated with a kitchen knife. It is more common to think of a weed trimmer rather than a kitchen knife. Then, I searched for utility knife and that, too, brought up completely different knives than I expected. The search brought up box cutters, retractable small blade knives, X-Acto knives and other knives not used in the kitchen. Finally, I searched for tomato knife and that brought up paring knives or chef knives.

         All of this was foreign to me because when I think trimmer, I think of the perfect tomato or small fruit and vegetable knife. It is about 6” long and has a serrated or recessed edge. This knife is better than a paring knife because of its length being between that of a trimmer, meat knife and a chef knife. Why is it better? A chef knife usually has a longer and wider blade and, while it has the knuckle clearance to allow for chopping, that is not necessary for small fruits and vegetables or trimming fat off of meat. In fact, it might be more cumbersome for those jobs.

         The right tool for the right job in the kitchen makes what you do in the kitchen more enjoyable, efficient and safer. Too big or too small a knife brings frustration. That is why a trimmer is great for those small jobs including cutting fat off meat easier and faster. When looking for this knife, you will be better off searching for a set and see what is included than trying to find a “trimmer” for your kitchen.

         Happy Cooking and next week, I will tell you about the Spatula Spreader.