Penny Pinching Tip #6: Good Quality Knives

Over the last few months, people have commented on the sharpness of my knives. In truth, I think it's more the dullness of their knives that have prompted their comments, so I just wanted to do a short post on kitchen safety.

Penny Pinching Tip #6: Invest in good quality knives to avoid spending money on ER bills.

Sharp knives are dangerous and you do need to watch your fingers, but dull knives are even more of a hazard in the kitchen. With a dull knife, you need to use more pressure in order to cut, and it is more likely to slip while you are cutting. So protect your fingers! They're the only ones you've got.

I'm definitely not at a point where I can afford a set of good quality chef's knives, but it really is worth it to buy good quality, sturdy knives (honestly, mine are from Ikea, but they are still sharp and not flimsy). When your knives get dull, if you can't sharpen them, replace them. Your fingers will thank you profusely.