Chef Aid 5 Inch Stainless Steel Utility Knife with Soft Grip Handle

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The premium set was robust, comfortably balanced and cleaned up well, while the innovative block fits flush against the wall and boasts magnets to keep the blades securely inside. Wall-mounted magnetic strips—such as the Benchcrafted Mag-Blok we recommend in our guide to small-kitchen gear—are better and safer. Because Japanese knives have straighter edges, it’s better to use a push-pull motion with them, lifting the whole knife off the board for each cut (demonstrated above). I like the very classic French-German look, with full tang (the rear half of the blade that forms the core of the handle) and three visible rivets. The lack of a curve in the belly of the blade makes cutting with a rocking motion awkward, so if that’s what you’re used to, we suggest learning the push-pull cutting style.

The block was a bit difficult to clean and wasn’t quite up to the same quality as the knives themselves, but complete with a sharpening rod and seven knives, it’s a stylish set. It didn’t come with any care instructions either, but we liked the colour-coded design and the protective blade covers that accompany each knife.The Five Two 8″ Chef’s Knife from Food52 has many characteristics we look for in a knife: a half bolster, a comfortable handle, and a gradual curved edge.

If you’re starting out, it’s safer to place the tip of the honing rod on a cutting board, with the rod perpendicular to the board. Viners® has existed for over 110 years and has become a much-loved British brand and household name, steeped in heritage. That’s almost too much razorlike precision for chopping veg, although it is designed to be an all-rounder, and after a while it will certainly need honing (which is different from sharpening).The attention to detail stood out with our testers – there’s a sharpening rod included, while a booklet accompanies each knife detailing its use and specifications. SATISFACTION GUARANTEE: KOI ARTISAN high carbon knives kitchen are backed by our manufacturer’s 30-day money-back guarantee with an additional 2-year replacement warranty.