Renowned Japanese knifemakers Kai Shun teamed up with German chef Tim Mlzer to create the Kai Shun Premier range, featuring multi-textured steel blades that are both hard and flexible at once, plus symmetrical wooden handles that are suitable for both left- and right-handed cooks. In this series, every blade’s back down to its middle has…
Mercer Culinary offers knives of a high professional grade at a very reasonable price. This Scalloped Santoku from their Genesis range features a full tang which means the steel extends the full length of the handle. Fully forged from superior, high carbon, stain-free German steel, the taper-ground blade is very strong and resilient and is…
It takes two and a half months to make a single Miyabi 5000 MCD 67 knife’that’s how fine the craftsmanship is in this premium range. The CRYODUR blade is frozen and hardened at -196’C for corrosion-resistance, then tempered for flexibility. The core micro-carbide steel blade scores 67 on the Rockwell scale, meaning it has exceptional…
Made in Seki, Japan, a city known for its history of samurai sword-making, Miyabi knives are equal parts style and substance. Every knife in the 5000FCD range has a fine carbide steel core with a 61HRC hardness, which ensures the blade glides through ingredients, making meal prep more efficient. The FRIODUR blade is frozen and…
Mercer Culinary offers high-functioning, professional-grade German steel knives at more approchableprice points. This Boning Knife from their Genesis range features a full tang, which means the steel extends the full length of the handle, improving durability and blade-to-handle balance. Fully-forged from superior, high carbon, stain-free German steel, the taper-ground blade is very strong and resilient…
WuSTHOF knives have been manufactured in the city of Solingen, Germany since 1814. The company, which is still run by the founding family, takes quality very seriously ‘ which explains why their knives consistently feature in ‘best of’ lists. Every knife in the Classic range is fully forged from a single piece of stainless steel…
Since 1953, Tojiro has produced high-quality cutlery in Tsubame-sanjo, a craft centre in Japan specialising in metallurgy. They were one of the first Japanese companies to prove stainless steel knives could be just as effective as carbon steel for culinary use, and their passion for melding traditional Japanese techniques with modern industrial technology has won…
This light, razor-sharp Opinel Bread Knife glides through any bread with ease. It produces straight, clean slices at any thickness you desire, and won’t squash your loaf. Its curved shape makes for a comfortable cutting action and allows you to get leverage on the tough crust at the bottom of sourdough and other crusty loaves….
Designed for Opinel by Swiss-based design studio BIG GAME, this Set of 4 Facette Steak Knives combines comfort, efficiency and beauty. The knives feature full tang blades of martensitic steel, which is known for its strength and corrosion resistance. The faceted ash handles are thermally modified to make them more water-resistant, thereby darkening the wood’s…
Made in Seki, Japan, a city known for its history of samurai sword-making, Miyabi knives are equal parts style and substance. Every knife in the 5000FCD range has a fine carbide steel core with a 61HRC hardness, which ensures the blade glides through ingredients, making meal prep more efficient. The FRIODUR blade is frozen and…
Kai Shun adapts centuries-old samurai blacksmithing to make exceptional Japanese knives for the modern cook. Every knife in their world-renowned Classic range has a steeply tapered blade, which makes it much sharper than a Western knife. A core of hard VG MAX steel, surrounded by 32 layers of Damascus steel, makes it extremely durable and…
This set of two knives from the Kai Shun Premier collection features two of the most versatile knives in any chef’s collection. The 18cm santoku knife has an almost straight edge, making it ideal for slicing, dicing, chopping vegetables, and mincing herbs. The slender 16.5cm utility knife is perfect for on and off-board work, from…