Best Knives for Small Kitchens
If your kitchen is small, finding space for all the prep tools you need can be a challenge. But, with some thoughtful selection, you can have what you need without compromising space or the quality of your food prep. To get you off on the right foot, here are our best knives for small kitchens.
Choose Multitaskers
Counter space is probably the biggest concern with small kitchens, so it’s best to keep as many items off of them as possible. And, if storage space is limited, you’ll want to choose only necessary kitchen tools that can multitask.
These few knives can do a lot and are a good place to start until you have a bigger kitchen and can add more to your collection.
7-5/8″ Petite Chef
This knife is the ultimate food prep tool. It slices, dices, minces and chops. With all those uses, it’s an invaluable knife to have on hand. Dice onions, carrots and celery, chop fresh herbs, and slice and mince garlic.
6-3/4″ Petite Carver
The beauty of this knife is that it is great for cutting raw or cooked meats, but it can also be used for slicing fruits and vegetables, like a small watermelon or eggplant. The blade length is a nice size for slicing medium- to smaller-sized foods.
Spatula Spreader
This knife is the ultimate when it comes to versatility. It has a wide, flexible blade with a sharp Double-D® edge, making it perfect for sandwich-making. Use it to mix sandwich filling and spread it on the bread, and then use the sharp edge to cut the sandwich. The Spatula Spreader’s sharp, flexible blade is also great for cutting and serving lasagna and desserts.
Free Up Counter Space
Storing small appliances, kitchen knives and utensils somewhere off the countertop reduces the clutter in a small kitchen. Look for options that allow you to safely store these items in a cupboard, drawer or pantry.
For kitchen knives, plastic storage sheaths can be extremely helpful. They snap onto the knife allowing for safe storage in a drawer.
Cutco also offers some smaller, easy-to-store kitchen knife sets for small kitchens. All of these sets come in storage units that can be displayed on the counter, but can also be hung on a wall or stored in a drawer for less clutter.
The Bottom Line
When choosing the best knives for small kitchens, take into account how much you cook and how much storage space you have. You want the knives you need for efficient food prep, but with less clutter.
Even though your kitchen is small, don’t skimp on kitchen knives. Buy high-quality knives that perform well and have a solid guarantee so that they will continue to be with you as your kitchen expands. And, as your space expands, you can add to your collection.
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