Every knife in Kai Shun’s Nagare range undergoes a highly sophisticated process which involves bonding flexible VG2 steel with hard VG10 steel, surrounded by 72 layers of Damascus steel that form a radial pattern. Besides looking beautiful, this construction provides excellent durability and prevents food from sticking to the sides of the blade as you…
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…
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…
Since 1953, Tojirohas producedhigh-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 them multiple…
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 itfeel more effortlessthan using a Western knife. A core of hard VG MAX steel, surrounded by 32 layers of Damascus steel, makes it extremely durable and…
Made in Seki, Japan, a city known for its 700-year-old history of samurai sword-making, Miyabi knives are equal parts style and substance. Every knife in their most popular, and thus most extensive, 5000 MCD range has a CRYODUR blade that’s ice-hardened at -196’C for strength and corrosion resistance, then tempered for flexibility. The core micro-carbide…
Renowned Japanese knifemakers Kai Shun teamed up with German chef Tim Mlzer to create the Kai Shun Premier range, featuring symmetrical wooden handles that are suitable for both left- and right-handed cooks. The core of hard VG MAX steel is surrounded by 32 layers of Damascus steel and forged in a steep, tapered V-shape that…
Opinel knives, which are made in France, are known for being effective, reliable, and beautiful.The blades are forged from martensitic stainless steel, which has a high hardness due to the addition of nitrogen (0.15%) and superior corrosion resistance due to its high chromium content (16%). The light beech handle is durable and comfortable to hold,…
WuSTHOF knives have been manufactured in the city of Solingen, Germany since 1814, and are recognised around the world for superior craftsmanship. Every knife in the Classic range is fully forged from a single piece of stainless steel so it has a full tang, which allows for excellent blade-to-handle balance. The high-carbon blade undergoes a…
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…
Every knife in Kai Shun’s Nagare range undergoes a highly sophisticated process which involves bonding flexible VG2 steel with hard VG10 steel, surrounded by 72 layers of Damascus steel that form a radial pattern. Besides looking beautiful, this construction provides excellent durability and prevents food from sticking to the sides of the blade as you…