If a knife comes with a bolster – the thick junction between the handle and the blade – this will also affect its balance. The block’s storage insert is reversible, allowing you to either display a pink or grey top, and because there are no set areas for each knife, they can be inserted and rearranged any way you like. Boasting tapered edges with diamond embossing, each blade creates less friction to deliver a smoother cut.

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This varied selection lets you perform a number of different cutting tasks, making meal preparation quicker and easier. The high-grade stainless steel blades coated in titanium are extremely durable, providing long-lasting use with a sublime performance every time. Included in the set is a paring knife for cutting small veg and peeling fruit, a Santoku knife for chopping, dicing, and mincing, and a chef’s knife for cutting vegetables and meat.Other more specialist knives include Chinese cook’s knives, palette knives and mezzalunas (a two-handled knife with a curved edge for chopping herbs).

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While you can easily live without one, these long, sharp knives can still be useful if you eat lots of roasts.Kitchen knives are categorised according to their shape and size, with certain options suiting certain tasks best. The curved, plastic handle makes them comfortable to use, and the blades have no problem slicing through even the toughest veggies such as squash. The handle is made from a comfortable synthetic material designed to keep the average-sized hand comfortable for a long time, so whether you’re peeling and chopping a clove or an entire bulb of garlic, you should never have to worry about fatigue. The knives are designed with ergonomic handles to give you a comfortable grip and assured stability for safe handling.