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Do I Need a Vegetable Knife and Meat Knife?
There are lots to choose from and one thing that a lot of people think is that they can get away with just having one knife for all tasks. Some...
Do I Need a Vegetable Knife and Meat Knife?
There are lots to choose from and one thing that a lot of people think is that they can get away with just having one knife for all tasks. Some...
The Aiko Damascus Knife Set: What's Included & ...
Inside the Aiko Damascus knife set: a VG10 core under 67 layers, what every blade in the range is for, the three handle colours, and UK prices from £64.99.
The Aiko Damascus Knife Set: What's Included & ...
Inside the Aiko Damascus knife set: a VG10 core under 67 layers, what every blade in the range is for, the three handle colours, and UK prices from £64.99.
What is a Boning Knife Used For?
A boning knife is a type of kitchen knife with a sharp, narrow blade that is used for removing bones from meat and other delicate cuts.Japanese boning knives are flexible...
What is a Boning Knife Used For?
A boning knife is a type of kitchen knife with a sharp, narrow blade that is used for removing bones from meat and other delicate cuts.Japanese boning knives are flexible...
Which Is the Best Meat Slicer? (Or Is a Knife B...
Do you need a meat slicer, or just a sharper knife? A UK guide to slicing thin, even cuts at home, what to look for, and when a good blade...
Which Is the Best Meat Slicer? (Or Is a Knife B...
Do you need a meat slicer, or just a sharper knife? A UK guide to slicing thin, even cuts at home, what to look for, and when a good blade...
Best Coloured Knife Sets UK: 4 Top Picks (2026)
A coloured knife set is the rare kitchen upgrade that's both practical and decorative. We've compared the four coloured Damascus ranges we stock — Aiko, Ichika, Makito and Chikashi —...
Best Coloured Knife Sets UK: 4 Top Picks (2026)
A coloured knife set is the rare kitchen upgrade that's both practical and decorative. We've compared the four coloured Damascus ranges we stock — Aiko, Ichika, Makito and Chikashi —...
Which Are the Best Steak Knives?
Serrated steak knives saw through a tough cut; straight-edge blades slice cleaner and are far easier to sharpen at home. Here is how the two edge types actually differ, which...
Which Are the Best Steak Knives?
Serrated steak knives saw through a tough cut; straight-edge blades slice cleaner and are far easier to sharpen at home. Here is how the two edge types actually differ, which...
Spotlight On the Utility Knife
Our spotlight series aims to give you an introduction to different kinds of Japanese kitchen knives, allowing you to get to grips with the basics. Today, we’re going to be shining...
Spotlight On the Utility Knife
Our spotlight series aims to give you an introduction to different kinds of Japanese kitchen knives, allowing you to get to grips with the basics. Today, we’re going to be shining...
All About Sushi - Which Knife Do I Need?
In this guide, we will be looking at these blade styles in more detail, looking into what makes traditional Japanese knives ideal for this task, as well as telling you...
All About Sushi - Which Knife Do I Need?
In this guide, we will be looking at these blade styles in more detail, looking into what makes traditional Japanese knives ideal for this task, as well as telling you...
What Is a Knife Guard?
We don’t need to tell you that kitchen knives are sharp! More than 2.7 million Brits are rushing to the A&E department every year because of some kind of kitchen...
What Is a Knife Guard?
We don’t need to tell you that kitchen knives are sharp! More than 2.7 million Brits are rushing to the A&E department every year because of some kind of kitchen...
Which Are the Must-Have Kitchen Knives?
If you want to make life easier when you cook, then choosing a selection of stainless steel chef's knives will help you achieve that. But if you’re new to this...
Which Are the Must-Have Kitchen Knives?
If you want to make life easier when you cook, then choosing a selection of stainless steel chef's knives will help you achieve that. But if you’re new to this...
Do I Need a Butcher's Knife Set?
Of all the knife sets available, you may purchase a single, large butcher’s knife in the hope that this will meet all of your meat butchery needs. While these knives...
Do I Need a Butcher's Knife Set?
Of all the knife sets available, you may purchase a single, large butcher’s knife in the hope that this will meet all of your meat butchery needs. While these knives...
Spotlight On the Nakiri - Japanese Vegetable Knife
In this guide, we will be telling you everything you need to know about the nakiri knife - japanese vegetable knife; what it’s used for, where it’s from and why you...
Spotlight On the Nakiri - Japanese Vegetable Knife
In this guide, we will be telling you everything you need to know about the nakiri knife - japanese vegetable knife; what it’s used for, where it’s from and why you...
Japanese vs European Knives: Which Should You Buy?
Japanese vs European kitchen knives compared: hardness, edge angle, blade thickness and upkeep, plus an honest answer on which one suits how you cook.
Japanese vs European Knives: Which Should You Buy?
Japanese vs European kitchen knives compared: hardness, edge angle, blade thickness and upkeep, plus an honest answer on which one suits how you cook.
Spotlight On the Kiritsuke knife
Japan is renowned for its amazing blade production. From the mighty Samurai sword to the humble kitchen knife, this country produces some of the most impressive blades on the planet....
Spotlight On the Kiritsuke knife
Japan is renowned for its amazing blade production. From the mighty Samurai sword to the humble kitchen knife, this country produces some of the most impressive blades on the planet....
What Is a Steak Knife? Uses, Types and When to ...
A steak knife is a small, sharp table knife — usually 4 to 5 inches — made for cutting cooked meat cleanly on the plate. This guide covers what a...
What Is a Steak Knife? Uses, Types and When to ...
A steak knife is a small, sharp table knife — usually 4 to 5 inches — made for cutting cooked meat cleanly on the plate. This guide covers what a...
What Grade of Whetstone Should I Buy?
When it comes to shopping for a whetstone, you will quickly notice that there are a number of choices in terms of grit. This can leave knife owners feeling confused, but there’s...
What Grade of Whetstone Should I Buy?
When it comes to shopping for a whetstone, you will quickly notice that there are a number of choices in terms of grit. This can leave knife owners feeling confused, but there’s...
Spotlight On the Chef’s Knife
Having a good Japanese knife set is essential and will allow you to complete different food preparation tasks as effectively as possible. But for many people, there is confusion over which...
Spotlight On the Chef’s Knife
Having a good Japanese knife set is essential and will allow you to complete different food preparation tasks as effectively as possible. But for many people, there is confusion over which...
Spotlight On the Santoku Knife
There are a lot of different knives that you could add to your kitchen tools collection but none are quite as versatile as the Santoku knife. Hailing from Japan, the quality...
Spotlight On the Santoku Knife
There are a lot of different knives that you could add to your kitchen tools collection but none are quite as versatile as the Santoku knife. Hailing from Japan, the quality...