can this 4" ceramic knife cut carrots easily or is there a risk of breaking the knife because carrots are so hard?
2038846
I've had no trouble cutting carrots--just don't do it on a hard surface like granite!
2038847
This knife will easily cut carrots the risk of breaking comes when knife is flexed
1153942
Hi, While our slicer has only had to deal with garlic, the chef says that ginger should not be a problem. One may get thick or thin slices by the pressure applied to the item being sliced. With the extremely sharp cutter blade, most any food substance up to a shallot, or similar, should be fair game. When asked about carrots, no. Things likely to become gummy were also a no-no.
1376462
I love these knives. I've chopped potatoes and carrots and haven't had any problems. They will not hold up to deboning or other twisting actions, but for normal chopping or slicing they are great.
1012856
I do not have ceramic knives, so I really don't know. BUT diamond is the hardest substance, I would think yes, but you should contact the manufacture of you knife to find out for sure.
1807319
Yes like a typical adult flatware knife. Our granddaughter can actually cut soft to medium hardness food with it because it is serrated. But the most damage she could probably do to her skin would be a scrape if she pushes hard and pulls it across her skin. (It is NOT like those super sharp serrated kitchen or steak knives)
2075194
They should be sturdy enough, i use mine to cut raw carrots. The only thing they might be a bit small if you want to cut sandwiches, the size of the shapes is under 5 cm
777886
I've used on large carrots, which is in the same category as the parsnips etc. The julienne blade is the same stiffness ads he peeler blade.
2251645
I have. When I did it I cut the carrot length wise so it wasn't too thick. It can help push softer things through.
1606981
I have not tried to cut carrots, but it works with potatoes so I would think it would work with the carrots.
226508
Yes! Nice, sturdy blade. I haven't had opportunity to use it a whole lot, but I HAVE cut potatoes and carrots, and chopped frozen green beans with it, and I don't recall ANY flexing whatsoever. I don't cook squash, and am not really even very familiar with the texture/consistency of uncooked squash, so I can't speak directly to that...
1630853
To be honest, mine broke after the 4th use. I purchased a new one just recently and will be a little more ginger stuffing carrots to be chopped :-)
209585
I've never used it for vegetables, but I would imagine they'd have to be a hard veggie, like carrot or frozen pretty solid! And cut kind of small!
784121
I would recommend a wooden or heavy plastic bowl so you don't scratch surfaces of (or possibly break/chip) glass or ceramic bowls. This knife does work well on a chopping board/butcher block as well but be prepared for a bit of a mess with anything juicy, like tomatoes. I've used a chopping board to to chop/mince lettuce, onion, cilantro, jalapenos and tomatoes and it works great.
993282
Yea, it works so well that mine got stolen...Just don't swipe it on the course side too much. With approximately 5lbs of pressure on your knife swipe it 3 times on the course and 6 times on the ceramic and you're good. Now, to keep it scary sharp use a honing steal on your knife before each use and your set. I cook for a living so sorry if I elaborated too much.
1467593
It cuts raw carrots quickly and easily -- grating or slicing. I've never tried beets, but as long as they fit into the hopper, I don't think there'd be a problem. I've had no trouble grating hard cheese (like asiago), so I think it would handle beets.
2111987
Hi Thomas,Despite people using our knives to cut cheese, you cannot use our knives to cut cheese as the blade may snap. Our ceramic knives are made for precision slicing. We advise against cutting hard foods or carving large meats, and any other foods that require you to force the cut. Any excess pressure on the handle or blade may cause damage to the knife. -Shenzhen Knives
438499
I only use it for cheeses. They aren't as hard as carrots , radishes etc. I think it would be s little difficult. Really not made for it.. Great for cheese though