What is a Cannelle knife?

The Triangle Canelle/Channel Knife with a V-shape is a classic bartender’s tool. The 6mm wide notch of the blade cuts deep into the skin of citrus fruit and vegetables creating ribbons and notches. The blade is made of carefully sharpened stainless steel and the fixed penetration depth makes it very easy to use.

What is a Microplane or channel zester used for?

Microplane Premium Classic Zester Graters This tool is normally used to grate citrus for perfect lemon, lime, and orange zests or to create pillowy mounds of parmesan cheese.

Is a zester the same as a grater?

The main difference between the two really just comes down to the size of the holes. A grater has larger holes and cuts things into ribbons or strands. A zester will have much smaller holes than a grater does. For the most part, it works and functions the same way as a grater does, but just on a smaller scale.

What is Channel knife?

(n.) A blade used to cut a twist from a citrus fruit. The swath of zest fruit is usually expressed over a drink, rubbed along the rim of the glass, or dropped in as a garnish.

What is a fluting knife?

With a short, straight blade measuring 2 to 4 inches long, a fluting knife looks like a shorter, slightly sharper-angled version of a paring knife, and is used for delicate peeling or creating decorations.

What is Chanel knife?

What type of zester is best?

• Best Overall: Microplane Premium Zester.
• Best for Citrus: Microplane EcoGrate Series Fine Grater.
• Best for Spices: Norpro Nutmeg Grater.
• Best for Cheese: Microplane Artisan Series Coarse Cheese Grater.
• Best Multipurpose: Deiss Pro Citrus Zester & Cheese Grater.

What can I use if I dont have a zester?

Vegetable Peeler or Knife – If you do not have a zester or grater, use a vegetable peeler or a small, sharp knife. Carefully peel off a strip of the lemon skin, working top to bottom. Peel only the topmost layers of the skin.

Can I use grater as zester?

The easiest way to make ultra-fine, delicate lemon zest is with a grater or zester. We like a Microplane ($15; williams-sonoma.com) best but if you don’t have one, a sharp knife will do the trick. A Y-peeler or box grater are also great alternatives.

What material are channel knives made of?

Specifications

How big is oxo lemon zester channel knife?

Oxo Good Grips Lemon Zester Comfortable, Nonslip Handle Absorbs Pressure From Hands Sharp Holes In The Head Make Zesting Rinds Easy Built-In Channel Knife For Garnishing Stainless-Steel Head Is Solid And Durable Safe To Use In Dishwasher Dimensions: 5 X 1.38 X 1. With two uses in one utensil, this tool is the ultimate for working with citrus.

What can you do with a channel knife?

With two uses in one utensil, this tool is the ultimate for working with citrus. The head features several sharp holes for zesting lemons, oranges and more, while the channel knife lets you create elegant garnishes and decorations with little effort. And when you’re through, its large, oversize handle opening makes hanging easy.

What’s the best way to use a zester?

Adding a hint of freshness to any dish is simple by zesting a bit of citrus into it. Zesters typically come in either a hook or plane variety and have plastic or wooden handles. They are specially designed to remove only the zest so you don’t get the bitter white pith underneath.

Is the channel knife a good grip tool?

Great tool. Sharp channel knife cuts perfectly and produces nice strips of peel. The zester also cuts nice bits of zest although not as fine as a Microplane style zester/grater. The rubbery texture of the handle allows for a good grip although it can pick up lint from a tea towel when drying.