fantes.com

 Fante's Kitchen Wares Shop - fantes.com
 CUSTOMER SERVICE & INFO     CHECKOUT    1-2 WK DELIVERY     ORDER TRACKING

One of America's oldest  
and most distinguished  
resources of cooks' wares,  
established in 1906  


Search...

-Aebleskiver
-Apple
-Asparagus
-Aspic Cutters
-Atlas Pasta Instr
-Avocado
-Bakers, Ceramic
-Baking Cups
-Baking Helpers
-Baking Ingredients
-Baking Mats
-Baking Shells
-Banneton
-Barbecue
-Barware
-Bellman Instr
-Blenders, Electric
-Blenders, Pastry
-Bottle Openers
-Bottle Stoppers
-Bottles
-Bowls, Prep/Mixing
-Bowls, Wood
-Bread Machines
-Brioche
-Brisker Crisper
-Broiling
-Bron Mandolin Instr
-Brotform
-Brushes, Cleaning
-Brushes, Cooking
-Bundt Pans
-Butane Burner
-Butter
-Cake Cutters
-Cake Decorating:
  Courses
  Flavors
  Food Colors
  Icing Tools
  Ingredients
  Pastry Bags
-Cake Pans:
  Characters
  Christmas
  Easter
  Flan
  Halloween
  Jelly Roll Sheet
  Panettone
  Patriotic
  Ring
  Round
  Shapes
  Shortbread
  Springform
  Square & Sheet
  St Patrick
  Steam Pudding
  Tube
-Cake Rings
-Calculators
-Can Covers
-Can Openers
-Canners, Pressure
-Cannoli
-Cappuccino Acc
-Cappuccino Cups
-Casseroles
-Caviar
-Cazuela
-Ceramics, About
-Charlotte
-Cheese Graters
-Cheese Utensils
-Cherry
-Chestnut
-Chinois
-Chocolate
-Choppers
-Chopsticks
-Christmas & Winter
-Cleaners
-Cleavers
-Coeur a la Crème
-Coffee Pages:
  About Coffee
  Acc
  AutoDrip
  Beans
  Cappuccino
  Chemex
  Espresso
  Filters
  French Press
  Manual Drip
  Mills & Grinders
  Percolators
  Roasters
  Turkish
  Vacuum
-Colanders
-Contact Us
-Conversion Tools
-Cookie Cutters:
  Copper & Special
  Gingerbread
  Easter
  Halloween
  Leaves
  Patriotic
  Sets & More
  St Patrick
  Winter
-Cookie Presses
-Cookie Sheets
-Cookware Tutorial
-Cooling Racks
-Copper Cookware
-Copper Molds
-Copper Retinning
-Corers
-Corkscrews
-Corn
-Couscoussier
-Cream Horns
-Crème Brulee
-Crepe
-Custard Cups
-Customer Service
-Cutting Boards
-Directions to Store
-Double Boilers
-Doughnuts
-Duck Press
-Dumplings
-Dutch Ovens
-Easter
-Eclair
-Educated Cake Pan Instr
-Egg Cookers
-Egg Utensils
-Enamelware, About
-Escargot
-Espresso:
  Acc
  Cups
  Frothers
  Spoons
  Electric
  Stovetop
-Extracts
-Fat & Gravy
-Fish
-Flan
-Flavors
-Flour
-Fondue
-Fondue Tutorial
-Food Colors
-Food Mills
-Food Processors
-Food Proc Acc, Cuisinart
-Foods & Kitchen Links
-French Fry
-French Press
-Frothers
-Fruit Ripener
-Fryers
-Fun Kitchen Stuff
-Funnel Cake
-Funnels
-Galette
-Garlic
-Garnishing
-Gaufrette
-Gift Certificates
-Gingerbread
-Grain Mills
-Grapefruit
-Graters
-Gratin Pans/Dishes
-Gravy & Fat
-Grill Pans
-Grilling Baskets
-Grinders, Coffee
-Grinders, Meat
-Halloween
-Ham Rack
-Hanging Racks
-Heat Diffusers
-Herb Mincers
-Honey
-Hooks, Magnetic
-Hooks, Pot Racks
-Ice Cream
-Ice Utensils
-Icing Bags
-Icing Ingredients
-Icing Tools
-Imperia Pasta Instr
-Imperia Pasta Motor Instr
-Italian Market
-Jars
-Jelly Roll Pans
-Juicers
-Kitchen Tools List
-KitchenAid Grain Mill Instr
-Knives:
  About
  Cleavers
  Electric
  ErgoChef
  Fante's Pro
  Global
  Henckels 4 Star
  Kershaw
  Kyocera
  Misc
  Sabatier Carbon
  Sharpeners
  Storage
  Wusthof-Trident
-Kransekake
-Krumkake
-Kugelhopf
-Lacquer Removal Instr
-Ladles
-Leaves
-Links Pages:
  Food & Kitchen
  Italian Market
  Manufacturers
  Philly
  Publications
  To fantes.com
-Loaf
-Madeleine
-Mandolines
-Manufacturer Links
-Marcato Ravioli Instr
-Matfer Mandolin Instr
-Mats
  Baking
  Grilling
  Pastry
  Sushi
-Measuring Cups
-Measuring Spoons
-Meat Grinders
-Meat Preparation
-Meat Slicers
-Meat Smokers
-Melon Ballers
-Mezzaluna
-Microwave
-Milk Frothers
-Mincers
-Mitts & Potholders
-Mixers, Cuisinart
-Mixers, KitchenAid
-Mixers, KitchenAid Acc
-Mixing Bowls
-Mongolian Fire Pot
-Moravian Loaf
-Mortar & Pestle
-Muffin Cups
-Muffin Pans
-Mugs
-NRTL Listing
-Nutmeg
-Nuts
-Oil & Fryers
-Oils, Flavors, Extracts
-Olives
-Openers
-Order & Return Info
-Paella
-Pancakes
-Panettone & Pandoro
-Parchment Bag Instr
-Parchment Rolls
-Pasta Makers
-Pasta Utensils
-Pastry Bags
-Pastry Blenders
-Pastry Boards
-Pastry Brushes
-Pastry Cutters/Wheels
-Pâté Molds
-Patriotic Bakeware
-Peach Cakes Molds
-Peelers
-Pepper/Salt Mills
-Pepper/Salt Peugeot
-Pepper/Salt Shakers
-Peppercorns
-Percolators
-Philadelphia Links
-Pie
-Pierogi
-Pineapple
-Pitters
-Pizza
-Pizzelle
-Platt Pan
-Pocket Pastry
-Poffertjes
-Polenta
-Popcorn Poppers
-Pot de Crème
-Pot Holders
-Pot Rack Guide
-Pot Racks & Acc:
  Enclume Bar
  Enclume Ceiling
  Enclume Floor
  Enclume Hooks
  Enclume Wall
  Rogar Ceiling
  Rogar Hooks
  Rogar Wall
-Potatoes
-Pourers
-Prep Bowls
-Pressure Cookers
-Privacy Policy
-Publications Links
-Quiche
-Racks, Hanging
-Racks, Roast & Cooling
-Raclettes
-Ravioli
-Recipe Card Boxes
-Retinning
-Rice
-Ring Molds
-Roasters, Ceramic
-Roasters, Coffee
-Roasters, Metal
-Rolling Pins
-Romertopf Bakers Instr
-Rosettes
-Rumtopf
-Salad Spinners
-Salt & Salt Pigs
-Salt/Pepper Mills
-Salt/Pepper Peugeot
-Salt/Pepper Shakers
-Sausage Funnels
-Scales
-Scissors & Shears
-Schlemmertopf Instr
-Scones
-Scoops
-Scrapers
-Seafood Bakeware
-Seafood Tools
-Seasoning Metals Instr
-Seltzer Siphons
-Serving Spatulas
-Serving Utensils
-Shakers
-Sharpeners
-Shipping Charges
-Shopping Online, About
-Shortbread
-Sifters
-Silicone, About
-Simac MX-700 Instr
-Site Map
-Skewers
-Slicers, Electric
-Slicers, Mandolines
-Smokers
-Snails
-Soapstone Cookware
-Soda Siphons
-Soufflé
-Soup Bowls/Tureens
-Spaetzle
-Spatulas & Scrapers
-Spatulas, Icing
-Spice Racks, Bottles
-Spoon Rests
-Spoons
-Springerle
-Springform
-St Patrick
-Stacks & Rings
-Stainless Steel, About
-Steam Pudding
-Steamers
-Steel Pan Care
-Stew Pots
-Stollen
-Stoppers
-Store Directions/Hours
-Strainers
-Stroopwafel Irons
-Sugars & Utensils
-Sushi
-Syrup
-Tabletop Accessories
-Tagines
-Tart Pans
-Tea:
  About
  Infusers
  Kettles
  Leaves
  Pots
-Terms of Use
-Thermal Servers
-Thermometers
-Timers
-Tin Care & Retinning
-Toasters
-Tongs
-Tortilla
-Towel Holders
-Trivets
-Truffle Slicers
-Tube Pans
-Turners
-Turntables
-Utensil Holders
-Utensils, General
-Vacuum Sealers
-Vacuum Sealing Guide
-Waffle Makers
-Warmers
-Warranties
-Water
-Whipped Cream
-Whisks
-Wine Storage
-Wine Utensils
-Woks
-Wood Seasoning Instr
-Yogurt
-Zabaglione
-Zesters

To Top of Page


We accept Amex, Visa and MasterCard We accept Visa, MasterCard and Amex We accept MasterCard, Amex and Visa

 
Fante's
Kitchen Wares Shop

1006 S. Ninth Street
Philadelphia PA
19147-4798
USA

-Customer Service-


© Copyright
 Fante’s Inc.
 

Cheese Utensils

Page Contents:
-Cheese Planes
-Cheese Scissors
-Cheese Knives
-Cheese Gripper
-Cheese & Chocolate Curlers
-Cutting & Serving Boards
-Cheese Wires
-Cheese Markers
-Cheese Button
-Cheese Shakers
-Grated Cheese Servers
-About Cheese

Related Pages:
-Graters
-Shakers & Sifters
-Raclette
-Spreaders
-Cheesecloth
Also of potential interest...
-Gourmet Ricotta Kit
-Fantes.com Main Page

Use planes and wires for cutting soft cheeses. The thickness of your slices depends on the angle you're holding the plane, and the pressure you are exerting on the cheese. Slice downwards with the wire cutters for best results.

The 2-handled cheese wire is also great for slicing polenta, and for torting cakes (cutting layers).

Non-stick, kullenschliff (granton), and hollow-bladed knives are used for soft and medium-hard cheeses, and keep the slices from sticking to the blade.

The 2-tine knives are used soft and medium-hard cheeses; cut the cheese and use the pronged end for serving.

Tear-shaped pointed cheese knives are best for Parmesan and other hard cheeses. As is the nature of these cheeses, once split they will generally crumble into chunks. Insert the tip and use downward pressure only.

Narrow rectangular cheese knives work best for semi-soft (or semi-firm) cheeses like Brie or Jack.

Wide rectangular cheese knives are for soft, crumbly cheeses, like Blue Cheese.

Need a spare cheese cutting wire and can't find the right size? Try a music store - a guitar or piano string might just do the trick.

Deco Parchment Leaves provide an elegant bed for cheese cubes and other hors d'oeuvres. And the wood and marble slicers also make for a beautiful presentation.

· 

Oxo Good Grips Cheese Plane Oxo Good Grips Cheese Plane

$8.99
#98570


9" long,
3" wide,
2" slicing blade,
Wavy surface of plane helps keep cheese from sticking,
Stainless plane,
Soft grip rubberized handle,
Dishwasher safe
China
Giannini Stainless Cheese Plane Giannini Cheese Plane
by Zyliss

$8.99
#23002


9-5/8" long,
3" wide,
2" slices,
18/10 stainless steel,
China
Non Stick Cheese Shaver & Server by Trudeau Cheese Shaver, Non Stick by Trudeau

$5.99
#2287


2.5" slicing area,
4.25" wide for serving,
2 prongs for serving,
7.5" long,
Non stick on steel,
Soft grip,
Dishwasher safe,
Taiwan
5 year warranty
zyliss dial-n-slice cheese slicer Zyliss Dial-n-Slice Cheese Slicer

$12.99
#121480


9" long,
3-1/4" at its widest,
2-1/4" wide slicing blade,
Turn dial to change thickness,
Stainless steel and high impact plastic,
Dishwasher safe,
5 year limited warranty
China

lora cheese scissors

lora cheese scissors - underside view

lora cheese scissors - open
Lora Cheese Scissors

$16.99
#1552


7-1/4" long,
5 x 2-3/4" slicing area,
Cuts approx. 1/8" thick slices,
Replaceable wire,
Sturdy black polycarbonate body,
Open scissors, place soft cheese against the X, and press handles together to slice. Incorporates tongs for serving slices.
Denmark
replacement wires for lora cheese scissors Lora Cheese Scissors Replacement Strings, 2 Pk

$4.49
#1558


2 metal replacement wires,
Each about 14" long
Denmark

Grip-ez Cheese Knife Grip-EZ Cheese Knife

$9.99
#12190


10.75" long,
Stainless blade,
Comfort grip santoprene handle,
Dishwasher safe,
China
holland cheese knife deluxe Holland Cheese Knife Deluxe

$19.99
#97631


12-3/4" long overall,
5-3/4" long blade,
1" wide blade,
3/32" thick blade,
4-1/4" long straight handle,
3-1/4" wide helper handle,
Rosewood handles
Holland
6.75" Parmesan Cheese Knife Parmesan Cheese Knife, 6.75"

$4.99
#55115


6-3/4" long,
1-5/8" blade at its widest,
3-1/4" long,
1.5mm thick,
Wood handle
Italy
Metalla open-blade stainless cheese knives Metalla Open-Blade Stainless Set of 2 Cheese Knives

$15.99
#98710


6-3/4" and 8-1/4" long overall,
3-3/4" long handles,
18/8 brushed stainless,
Dishwasher safe,
Ideal for cutting, slicing or cubing any type of cheese, from hard to semi-firm to soft and crumbly
Taiwan
metalla cheese plane and cleaver set Metalla Cheese Plane & Cleaver Set

$17.99
#98720


7-1/2 to 8-1/2" long,
3" cleaver blade,
1-3/4" plane blade,
One-piece construction,
18/8 brushed stainless steel,
Dishwasher safe
Taiwan
Set of 3 Cheese Knives Set of 3 Cheese Knives

$9.99
#98704


5" - 5.5" long,
Stainless with wood handles,
Light duty,
Taiwan
Set of 5 Stainless Cheese Knives Stainless Cheese Knives, Set of 5

$16.99
#12151


Approx. 6-1/4" long,
Handles 3/8" thick,
Stainless steel,
Polished blades, satin handles,
Dishwasher safe
China

cheese gripper Cheese Gripper

$7.99
#5205


5-3/4" long,
7/8" high metal end edges,
Fold over cheese or other food,
Grip between thumb and rest of hand,
Keeps fingers safe when grating or slicing,
Stainless steel and flexible plastic,
Dishwasher safe
China

cheese and chocolate shaver

cheese and chocolate shaver
Girouette Cheese & Chocolate Curler

$39.99
#122094


8-5/8" round base,
7/8" thick solid wood,
Shaft and grating knife,
5" chocolate mold with centering arm,
4-5/8" high acrylic dome cover
China
(Cheese and chocolate shown not included.)
Use to shape Tête de Moine cheese, or chocolate, into delicate curls to make beautiful rosettes, for a beautiful and tasty presentation.
la girolle original cheese scraper Girolle Originale Cheese Curler

$79.99
#2317


8-5/8" round base,
7/8" thick solid wood,
Shaft and grating knife
Switzerland
(Cheese shown not included.)
Use to shape Tête de Moine cheese cheese into delicate curls to make beautiful rosettes, for a beautiful and tasty presentation.

Capri rose marble cheese slicer Capri Rose Marble Cheese Slicer#21027
Discontinued
8-3/4 x 5-3/4" base area,
8 x 5" top,
3/4" thick marble,
Iron/steel base,
For soft cheese only
Indonesia
Replacement Wire for Capri Rose Marble Cheese Slicer

$1.99
#21028


Fits above cheese board only
(Instructions)
Wire Cheese Slicer with Marble Serving Board Wire Cheese Slicer With Marble Serving Board

$11.99
#4109


8.25" long,
5" wide,
1" high,
2 extra wires,
Rubber feet,
For soft cheese only
Taiwan
Cheese Slicer Replacement Wires

Replacement Wires for Cheese Slicer
Replacement Wire, 5"

$1.99
#97906


For #4109 above, to replace style with hanging ferrules at ends,
5" long
(Shown at top of both photos)
(Instructions)
Replacement Wire, 5.75"

$1.99
#97907


For #4109 above, to replace style with loop-end wire,
5-3/4" long
(Shown at bottom of both photos)
(Instructions)
Wooden Cheese Cutter Table

Underside of Wooden Cheese Cutter Table
Wooden Cheese Cutter Table

$24.99
#7931


11-3/4" x 4-1/8" platform,
3-1/8" high,
3-3/8" wide stainless blade,
Blade adjustable for slice thickness,
Counter lip on front leg for steadiness
Italy
Cheese board with tools and storage drawer

Cheese board with tools and storage drawer
Trudeau Cheese Board With Integrated Compartment and Tools

$26.99
#98721


12" diameter,
1-3/4" thick,
Natural hardwood upper level,
Dark stained wood storage compartment,
Includes fork, wide, narrow and pointed blades
China
triangular cheese board with knife Triangular Cheese Board With Knife

$34.99
#97620


11-3/4" triangular board,
Natural beechwood,
3/4" thick,
8-3/4" long knife,
4" blade fits in slot on board,
Rosewood handles
Holland

Cheese Wire With Handles Handled Cheese Wire

$2.99
#97959


18.5" long stainless wire,
2.75" plastic handles,
France
Heavy Adjustable-Wire Cheese Slicer Adjustable Wire Cheese Slicer

$10.99
#5736


5.25" long,
5" wide,
3.5" slices,
Extra wire,
Taiwan
Replacement Wire

$2.49
#12608


Use with above slicer only

white porcelain cheese flags

white porcelain cheese flags
White Porcelain Cheese Flags, 6 Pk

$9.99
#15910


2-1/4 x 1-1/2" flags,
1-1/2" long post,
3/16" thick,
White glazed porcelain,
Black marker included,
Erases with soap and water,
Dishwasher safe
China
farmyard animals porcelain cheese markers Cheese Markers, Set of 6 Farmyard Animals

$14.99
#15903


2-3/4" high overall,
1-1/4" x 3/8" writing surface,
2 each: cow, sheep, goat,
White porcelain,
Includes non-toxic washable marker
PRC

set of 3 porcelain cheese buttons Porcelain Cheese Buttons

$9.99
#121707


Cow, sheep and goat,
1-3/4 to 2-1/4" high overall,
1-1/4" round base,
5/8" long prongs
White porcelain
China
Use for holding the cheese for cutting.

Swirled Glass Cheese Shaker Swirl Glass Cheese Shaker

$1.59
#17049


3.5" high,
2.75" wide,
6 oz. capacity,
Glass with chrome top
Glass Cheese Shaker Glass Cheese Shaker, 12 Oz

$2.49
#14961


5.5" high,
3" wide,
12 oz. capacity,
Glass with chrome top
China
glass cheese shaker Glass Cheese Shaker, 7 Oz

$2.99
#17041


3-7/8" high,
3" top diameter,
1-3/4" bottom diameter,
7 oz capacity,
Heavy glass container,
Screw-on stainless steel cover,
Plastic lid
China
Stainless Cheese Shaker With Cover Covered Cheese Shaker

$7.99
#18235


3.75" high,
2-5/8" wide,
18/8 stainless,
Plastic cover,
China

cheese and condiment server

cheese and condiment server
Stainless Steel Cheese & Condiment Server With Hinged Lid

$14.99
#1321


2" deep,
2-1/4" high overall,
4" belly,
5" lip to handle,
Opening in lid for spoon (not included),
18/10 stainless steel
Italy
stainless steel and glass cheese and condiment server Stainless & Glass Cheese & Condiment Server With Hinged Lid

$14.99
#1307


2" deep,
3-3/8" high to top of handle,
3-1/2" wide,
5-3/8" lip to handle,
Opening in lid for spoon (not included),
18/10 stainless steel base, lid and handle,
Removable glass container
Italy
grated cheese server Grated Cheese Server

$14.99
#1271


3" overall height,
3-3/8 x 1-7/8" glass bowl,
4-1/2" wide base,
5-1/4" long spoon,
Removable glass bowl holds about 6 oz.,
Stainless body and serving spoon,
Also works well for salt, sugar, jam and other serving ingredients
China

Instructions for Replacing Wire on Cheese Boards

- Unscrew handle
- Slide metal handle in marble slightly to the right.
- Insert wire loop.
- Slide onto metal bar.
- Push back in.
- At the handle end, bring wire across top.
- Screw handle knob over loop.

Wire should be aligned with groove on board. Misalignment by hitting side of marble board may cause wire to break.

Use only for soft cheese.

About Cheese

Natural Cheese There are hundreds of varieties of natural cheese. Cheese is generally made from whole milk, although skim milk, cream, and goat's milk are also used. Cheesemaking consists of separating most of the milk solids from the milk by coagulating with safe bacterial cultures and rennet or a microbial enzyme. The curd is then separated from the whey by heating, stirring, and pressing.
After the cheese has been formed into its characteristic shape, it is given a wax or other protective coating and allowed to age for varying lengths of time, depending on the kind of cheese being made. When the cheese has reached its proper aging or curing state, it is cut into sizes suitable for consumer use.

A 1 1/2-ounce serving of natural cheese supplies the same amount of calcium as 1 cup of milk or yogurt, as well as 12 to 14 grams total fat, 9 grams saturated fatty acids, 4 milligrams cholesterol, and 173 calories. For sodium, while 1 cup of milk contains 120 milligrams, 1 1/2 ounces of natural cheese could contain from 110 to 450 milligrams, while 2 ounces of process cheese could contain 800 milligrams.

The U.S. Grade AA shield may be found on Cheddar cheese in some stores. Other cheeses may receive industry grades, but these do not appear on consumer packages.

     U.S. Grade AA cheese:
     has fine, highly pleasing Cheddar flavor;
     smooth, compact texture;
     uniform color and attractive appearance

Process Cheese Process cheese is a blend of cheeses which have been shredded, mixed, heated, and then molded. No further ripening occurs. Process cheese may contain pimentos, fruits, vegetables, or meats.
If the label says "process cheese food," other ingredients such as nonfat dry milk or whey solids and water have been added, resulting in a lower milkfat content and more moisture than process cheese.

Process cheese spread has an even higher moisture content and lower milkfat content than process cheese and cheese food. As a result, it's more spreadable.

Process cheese products usually come packed in slices, loaves, or jars.

Cottage Cheese Cottage cheese is a soft, uncured cheese prepared by mixing dry curd cottage cheese with a creaming mixture. "Dry curd cottage cheese" has a milkfat content of less than 0.5 percent, while "cottage cheese" must have a milkfat content of at least 4 percent.
Lowfat and nonfat varieties of cottage cheese are defined in FDA standards of identity. Lowfat cottage cheese must have a milkfat content between 0.5 percent and 2 percent. Nonfat cottage cheese contains less than 0.5 percent total fat.

Cottage cheese may bear the USDA "Quality Approved" shield if it is of good quality and made under USDA supervision.

Tip on Cottage Cheese: All cottage cheeses should be used within 10 to 30 days.

(Source: http://www.ams.usda.gov/kidsweb/dairygrading.htm

Top