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The right knife for every purpose

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Knives vary as much as the material they are required to cut. They differ from each other in terms of size, shape of blade and cutting edge. These details determine the most suitable knife for each particular task.

For best results, the appropriate knife should always be tried and tested. Apart from the intended purpose personal habits and preferences determine which is the right knife for the individual consumer.

On the following sections the various types of knife, their principal purposes, their advantages and benefits to the user are described in detail.