The Top 5 Qualities of a Good Steak Knife

You’ve mastered the art of the grilled steak. It’s perfection on a plate. So, when it’s time to serve it, you want to make sure your dinner guests are equipped with the right tools to enjoy that succulent work of art.

Here are the top five qualities of a good steak knife:

1. Sharp, recessed cutting edge: This type of edge will make smooth, even cuts and will stay sharper longer. Using straight edge knives on ceramic and glass plates will quickly cause them to become dull. A recessed cutting edge is designed so that the cutting edge doesn’t come in direct contact with the plate, protecting the blade. Food doesn’t dull knives, hard surfaces do.
2. Triple rivet construction: Provides good balance and strength for cutting through even the thickest steak.
3. High-carbon, stainless steel blade: High-carbon will allow the steak knife to hold its sharp edge over time and stainless steel resists stains, retaining its beauty and shine.
4. A comfortable handle: Universal fit for large or small, left or right hands. Hand locks into place for safety, control and anti-fatigue.
5. Guarantee: A quality guarantee means that your steak knives can be replaced or serviced if they required sharpening or repair.

If you’ve ever tried to cut a steak with a dull or poorly designed steak knife you know how frustrating it can be. While having a great steak knife won’t make your steak taste better, it will certainly make the experience more enjoyable.

What is the proper knife etiquette for eating steak? There are two techniques you can impress your friends with.

Assuming you’re right-handed, the American style would have you hold the steak with your fork in your left hand while cutting a bite-sized piece with your knife in your right hand. Then, you would lay the knife down on the plate and switch the fork to your right hand to eat.

The Continental style would have you holding the steak with your fork with your left hand, cutting a piece with your right, then eating from the fork without switching hands.

What’s your steak knife etiquette style?