Kitchen Knives
What is the best material for Knife blades?
Every material offers up varying advantages and disadvantages:
Ceramics’ advantages: Stays sharp for longer, less need to sharpen, very good at slicing, and they stay taint free. Ceramic’s disadvantages: They are brittle – so you can not chop
Steel...
Can Stainless Steel knives rust?
It is possible for stainless steel knives to rust if they are left in a warm, damp atmosphere such as a dishwasher. We, therefore, recommend that you hand wash the knives even though they are dishwasher safe. The best way to wash them is to wipe them...
Are all knives suitable for both left and right handed use?
All our ranges are ambidextrous (suitable for left and right handed use.
Can any knife be sharpened?
Yes, so long as it is made from steel and not serrated. Ceramic knives cannot be sharpened at home, (they would need to be taken to a specialist). There are several methods of sharpening steel knives:
Using a Whetstone
Place the whetstone on a...
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