We recommend that after 12-24 months, depending on frequency of use, you change the ceramic sharpening wheel in the built-in knife sharpener to maintain your knife's cutting edge to a high standard. Whether you’re a big fan of cooking or not, kitchen knives are one of the items in your cupboards that get used the most. And having great ones can make chopping, peeling and cooking, in general, much easier. Our kitchen knives are in daily use, paring, peeling, chopping and dicing, and what would we do without a serrated bread knife to cut a slice from a fresh, crusty loaf? Or the perfect vegetable knife to prep for the heartiest of meals?

Santoku knife: a versatile Japanese-style knife with indents on the blade, designed for chopping and dicing. You can also use the flat surface to scoop up finely chopped ingredients like herbs and garlic. As well as being curvaceous and stylish, the handle on these knives is specifically developed to sit comfortably in your hand, minimising fatigue even during longer food prep sessions, while also providing perfect balance when chopping, slicing, dicing, or cutting. The handle is injection-moulded onto the steel in one piece for added durability.

1. J.A. Henckels International Knife Set

Full-tang and fully forged from a single billet of German stainless steel, these kitchen knives also have a hand-applied 15° edge for superior sharpness that lasts, for more hygienic cutting and slicing. The multi award winning Robert Welch Designs Signature kitchen knife collection was designed in consultation with professional chefs and is designed for purpose and practicality, in everyday food preparations. Developed with professional chefs, and combining their eye for sleek, stylish design with usability, the Robert Welch Signature Knife Range is perfect for any kitchen, from professional chef to aspiring home cook. Compatible with large slot: Signature Cook's Knife 12cm; Signature Cook's Knife 14cm; Signature Cook's Knife 16cm; Signature Cook's Knife 18cm; Signature Cook's Knife 20cm; Signature Santoku Knife 11cm; Signature Santoku Knife 14cm; Signature Santoku Knife 17cm

Compatible with medium slot: Signature Utility Knife 12cm (Serrated); Signature Kitchen Knife 12cm; Signature Kitchen Knife 14cm; Signature Flexible Filleting Knife 16cm; Signature Flexible Utility Knife 16cm; Signature Carving Knife 20cm; Signature Carving Knife 23cm; Signature Bread Knife 22cm Choosing the right kitchen knife, the best knife for the task at hand, makes preparing a meal easier. Selecting the perfect knife for slicing, dicing or chopping allows you to work with accuracy and cut consistently, which helps food to cook more evenly. The specially hardened, high-quality, German stainless steel used for our Signature knives is durable, easy to clean and maintain. Compatible with small slot: Signature Vegetable/Paring Knife 8cm; Signature Vegetable/Paring Knife 10cm; Signature Steak Knife 10cm (Plain & Serrated)

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