Electric Knives Can Cut Down on Meat Carving Stress

Tis' the season for serving food — which means it's time to toss out those flimsy old knives and upgrade to an electric knife instead. Electric knives are handy small appliances that deserve a spot in any kitchen — especially during the holidays. Their motorized blades can cut down on exhausting kitchen labor during virtually every step of the process, from prep to serve, while ultimately offering a more consistent precision cut.

Whether you're thinking of cooking up a beef tenderloin to thin-slice, a whole roast ham to carve, or a traditional turkey for the holidays, an electric knife will make each task safer, faster, and more consistent.

The Best Electric Knives

What to Consider

• Purpose: When you're looking for an electric knife, it's important to consider just what you'll be cutting. Electric knives no longer sport a single universal blade type. There are some knives best suited for bread, some best suited for meats, and specially curved fillet knives for fish. It's also good to determine whether you'll need a single blade type or a set that offers multiple options.
• Size: Size is an important practical consideration when it comes to what electric knife to buy, both in terms of putting it to use and putting it away after. A large, powerful knife may be great for the Thanksgiving turkey, but cumbersome every other day of the year if you have a less than spacious kitchen. and that's to say nothing of how much less impressive that massive powerful electric knife will seem if it's too impractical for you to handle, causing uneven cuts, a kitchen mess, and possibly even injury.
• Power Source: Since electric knives can be corded or cordless, you should consider what's the most ideal option for your cooking environment. What works best in an apartment might not work the same for a spacious home, so stay conscious of the space you're working with.

Whether you're filleting fishing, carving the Thanksgiving bird, or even trimming foam for an art project, there's an electric knife to suit your needs, and save you time and effort.