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Kitchen knives from the professional chef and knife sets shop! For knife sets, Messermeister is a fantastic premium quality brand for a classic design with high-strength German steel. Or choose Japanese-style knives made with Japanese steel. It's really a choice of aesthetics and portability.
The Senzo 33 layer knives are high quality Japanese chef knives. Superb quality ultra-sharp with a stunning aesthetic. They are built to last and last.
French knife makers, Opinel, are particularly famous for their folding pocket knife. And Opinel's high-quality kitchen knives are starting to prove just as popular. Their Parallele range is elegant, functional, super sharp and makes even the most everyday cooking task a joy.
Spanish brand Arcos use uniquely formulated Nitrum stainless steel for their blades to create knives with increased hardness, greater cutting power and a longer-lasting edge.
The rest of our knives are for specific culinary uses. For example, it's unsafe to cut or slice open oysters with anything other than the short, strong blade of an oyster knife.
TRY: Read our guide on how to properly store your kitchen knives and which kitchen knives are best for your kitchen!
The Essential Knives Every Home Chef Needs
If you are just starting your knife collection, there are a few essentials that will cover most basic kitchen tasks:
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Paring knife: for topping and tailing vegetables, and prepping small ingredients
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Chef's knife: a larger knife, for chopping bulky root veg, dicing and cross-chopping herbs or finely-diced meat.
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Serrated knife: for tomatoes or bell peppers that have a shiny, slightly tough skin.
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Boning knife: for preparing meat and fish, with a long flexible blade that bends to follow the line of bones, for a cleaner line.
Sous Chef's Guides to Kitchen Knives
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Discover 100+ kitchen knives from top knife brands, with great prices. Choose from the essential knives to start out with, through to more task-specific or fine edge luxury knives for advanced cooks and chefs. In stock with next day delivery available.
Chopping boards that care for your knives
Soft chopping board materials, such as wood are a great choice for maintaining your knife's edge. The iconic Teakhaus end-grain chopping board is a fantastic choice for caring for your knife and blade and ensuring it lasts a lifetime.
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The Buyer's Guide to Kitchen Knives
Types of Kitchen Knives
Chef’s Knife
A versatile essential, perfect for chopping, slicing, and dicing.
Paring Knife
Ideal for precision tasks like peeling and trimming.
Serrated Knife
Great for cutting through tough skins of food, like bread and tomatoes.
Santoku Knife
A Japanese all-rounder, ideal for easy slicing and dicing.
Boning Knife
Perfect tools for deboning meat and poultry.
How to Choose the Best Knife
Blade Material
High-carbon stainless steel blades are durable and maintain the knife edge.
Knife Set vs. Individual Knives
Consider your needs—knife sets offer a range and variety, while individual blade knives provide focus.
Handle Comfort
Ensure the handle is ergonomic and comfortable for easy, extended use.
Sharpness
Super sharp blades reduce effort to sharpen a cut, and improve precision. Look for knives that come pre-sharpened and can hold an edge.
Forged vs. Stamped
Forged knives are typically more durable, while stamped knives are lighter and less expensive.
Maintenance
Regular sharpening is essential to keep knives in top condition. Use a super sharp steel or stone for best results. Steels require minimal maintenance themselves, but they will look after your knife sets for years to come. Explore steels and honing tools at Sous Chef.
Care
Hand wash and dry your knives immediately after use to maintain their quality. Avoid dishwashers, which can damage the blade and handle.
By considering these factors, you can select knives that offer precision, durability, price, and comfort in your kitchen.
