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Butcher blocks are essentially heavy-duty cutting boards that can withstand heavier blows from larger knives without damage. Butcher blocks are traditionally made out of wood and can also double as tabletops or chopping blocks. Butcher blocks are becoming more common in private kitchens around the world, when once they were traditionally found only in butcher shops. There are two major types of butcher blocks, called end grain butcher blocks and edge grain butcher blocks. End grain butcher blocks are comprised of many short cut pieces of wood placed so that the cut edge of the wood faces upward. This type of butcher block is exceptionally durable and able to withstand repeated blows from the heaviest of kitchen knives. End grain butcher blocks are also advantageous because it can be resurfaced many times without causing substantial damage or loss of thickness. The other type of butcher block is called an edge grain butcher block. Edge grain butcher blocks rely on horizontally placed pieces of wood. Edge grain butcher blocks are not as durable as end grain butcher blocks but are typically much less expensive to create. Both types of butcher blocks should be able to withstand blows without serious damage from the largest types of kitchen knives, including chef blades, butcher knives, and the santoku knife.

A santoku knife is sometimes referred to as an Asian chef knife because its function is similar to a traditional chef blade. The santoku knife is becoming more and more popular in European and American kitchens. Originally designed in Japan, the santoku knife is known for its precise balance and artistry, giving the user accurate cutting angles, controlled movements, and efficient slicing. A santoku knife has a straighter cutting edge than a traditional chef blade, and also features a blunted tip on the end of the blade, as well as a thinner spine. Most kinds of santoku knife range in length from between five and seven inches. A santoku knife is usually distinguished by its exquisite sharpness, craftsmanship, and precision. Santoku knives are particularly adept at cutting boneless meats, seafood, and vegetables, as well as meats with particularly small bones. Santoku knives are generally more flexible and delicate than their counterparts-the chef blade.

Chef blades are one of the most all-purpose knives in your arsenal. Chef blades are also known as cooks' knives. Chef blades are particularly useful when it comes to slicing, dicing, chopping, mincing, and many other types of cutting needs. Chef blades are generally curved to some degree to allow for greater flexibility of function. Chef blades are generally more difficult to handle than their smaller counterpart-the santoku knife, and are not designed for precision cutting. Chef blades vary greatly as to size and thickness, but a standard chef blade will range in length from six to twelve inches. Chef blades are especially designed to cut with a back and forth rocking motion, allowing the wielder a greater measure of control. Some other types of smaller knives, while built for more precision, offer less control than the chef blade.

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