The first thing to examine when purchasing a new steak knife, is the different blade types: serrated or straight?

Steak knives with a plain edge, also called straight-edged knives, are sharp enough to cut meat easily and smoothly. They create clean slices that allow the juices in your meal to stay inside. These blades require time for maintenance though—they need regular sharpening since they will gradually become duller on their own over long periods of use.

Serrated steak knives are ideal for cutting through tough meats, and they also have a longer life span. The little teeth on the knife is what makes it able to cut through any type of meat without needing sharpening more often than other types of blades. Serrations can come in many different sizes so you should use that knowledge when purchasing new serrated knives because as the space between the blade's teeth increases, less food will get stuck inside them during slicing.

Hollow-edge knives are perfect for cutting thin meat slices. The indentations on the blade’s edge create tiny pockets of air that will not allow thin, delicate pieces to stick onto it as you cut them. These blades glide through your food effortlessly but are hard to sharpen. That's one of the reasons why these knives are more often used as great kitchen tools rather than tableware.

The knives used for steak also vary by their shape. For paring meats such as poultry or seafood, a pointed tip may be preferable while slicing cooked meat with its softened texture can call for a rounded end.

Another thing to consider is which type of material knives are made of? As for the blade, carbon-rich stainless steel is recommended for its durability and sharpness. The material of a knife handle is also important. A steak knife with wooden handles feels comfortable in your hand and will not slip from your grip, but it isn't as durable as other materials like metal or plastic. Plastic handles are both cheap and easy to maintain, but these handle types can be slippery when wet so caution should always be exercised while handling them. Stainless steel handles last the longest but come with their own drawbacks: heavy weight and slipperiness as well.

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