When selecting kitchen knives, restaurateurs have three different handle options; wood, stainless steel and plastic. All knife handles are ergonomically shaped to fit the contours of a person’s closed fist, reducing hand, wrist and forearm strain.
Wood Handles
• Prone to bacterial contamination
• Arguably the most attractive knife handle
• Provides the best grip out of all handle types
• Will crack and fall apart if not properly maintained »
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Stainless Steel Handles
• Virtually maintenance free
• Can become slippery when wet or during use
• Gives the knife extra weight to counterbalance a heavier blade
Plastic or Composite Handles
• Can crack over time
• Most popular knife handle
• Can become slippery when wet or during use
• Embedded with anti-microbial agents to resist corrosion
• Available in color coded sets that help reduce the risk of cross
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