Knives
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Japanese vs German knives
Japan and Germany are thought of as two of the most important centres of the world’s kitchen knife industry, with Solingen in Germany and Seki in Japan at the heart of knife production in those countries. Both countries produce highly sought-after knives for professional kitchens ......Read More
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Why do kitchen knives vary in cost?
The cost of kitchen knives can vary considerably, ranging from as little as £6 for a basic chef’s knife to over £1,000 for traditional Japanese blades crafted by a master forger. A realistic price range for knives used by the majority of professional chefs is closer ......Read More
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Damascus knife guide
Modern Damascus steel can be recognised by the beautiful pattern found on the surface of the blade. These sought-after knives also have a reputation for being incredibly strong and sharp. The following page will answer some of the most commonly asked questions around Damascus steel kitchen ......Read More
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Best kitchen knives
The following guide highlights some of the best knives currently on the market. On this page, we look at why the chosen knives perform well and what makes them so popular among professional chefs. Wusthof Classic Cook’s Knife 16cm Shun Classic Scalloped Santoku Knife 18cm Henckels Professional S ......Read More
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Wusthof knives FAQs
Click on the links below to jump to the relevant questions: Are Wusthof knives good? How do you sharpen Wusthof classic knives? Which Wusthof knives are the best? How much is a set of Wusthof knives? Are Wusthof knives good? Wusthof knives are one well known for their high quality and ......Read More
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Shun knives FAQs
How do you sharpen Shun knives? The manufacturer of the Shun knife range — Kai — suggests sharpening Shun knives in one of three ways: Using a whet stone With a table top sharpener that accommodates the 16% bevel found on most Shun blades Sending the knife away to ......Read More
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Pastry knives
Click the following links to jump to the relevant sections: What makes a pastry knife distinct Similar knives and their differences Pastry knife brands Pastry knives in sets Best pastry knives This highly versatile knife is very popular among chefs. In fact, the pastry knife is cited by many chefs as ......Read More
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Starting a new restaurant: chefs’ tips on essential kitchen equipment
Setting up a new restaurant business is both an exciting and daunting experience for anyone, whether you’re an experienced chef director with venues under your belt or a fledgling restauranteur eager to see your ideas crystalize into reality. One of the first things any chef building ......Read More
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How to sharpen your kitchen knife
There are 3 main tools that chefs can use to sharpen their non-serrated kitchen knives. Click on the links below to find instructions on how to use them: Steel Whetstone Tabletop sharpener Steel Product Price Individual Henckels Sharpening Steel 23cm £15.61 * Henckels Sharpening Steel 26cm £21.73 Wusthof Sharpening Steel 26cm £29.72 Wusthof Sharpening Steel 32cm £35.80 Global ......Read More