What is the difference between a tapered-edge blade and a serrated blade?
A tapered-edge blade is the most common type of blade found on a knife. Tha blade is a taper ground edge which creates a V point at the cutting edge of the blade. There are different stages of taper. The shape of this blade allows the chef to cut and chop using a rocking motion. As the blade rocks, the knife remains stable and the work is done more efficiently and quickly. A serrated blade has notches that help to cleanly cut through soft foods such as eggs, tomatoes, fruits, sandwiches and other tender foods without damaging the food. The edge resembles a tiny saw. They require less sharpening than a tapered-edge blade but they do become dull over a long period of time.
