Made in Japan using techniques inspired by Samurai swords, they're carefully weighted to ensure ease of use with slightly smaller, lightweight handles than their competitors. It also comes with an integrated sharpener, so you never have to worry about these knives becoming blunt or worn. We'd also recommend having a serrated knife in your arsenal – we've all tried to slice tomatoes with the wrong knife, and it never ends well. It’s worth thinking about how much chopping you’ll do as a heavy knife can be more tiring on your hand and forearm, especially when slicing harder foods like root vegetables or fruits like watermelon. When it comes to selecting the right kitchen knife or complete knife set for all your culinary needs, we know it’s important that you have access to real recommendations from foodies who are just as passionate about cooking as you are.

And, if you’re looking for a robust set, you can’t go wrong with this range as the handles are designed to resist fading, discoloration, heat and impact, while the blades themselves are made from high carbon stainless steel that resists corrosion and dulling. Please note, this knife isn’t sold online for safety purposes, but it got such rave reviews on the Mumsnet forum as well as other expert review sites, that it deserves a spot on our recommendations list. We act as a credit broker not a lender, offering credit products provided exclusively by Klarna Bank AB UK branch (BR020956), a branch of Klarna AB (556737-0431) which is authorised and regulated by the Swedish Financial Services Authority. I have Robert Welch knives and his drawer storage which I love as I also dislike counter knife blocks.Paring knives are great for chopping small items like strawberries or mushrooms – and if your children are showing an interest in cooking, it's a great starter knife for small hands. The set includes more commonly used knives including a paring knife for peeling or cutting fruits, a serrated all-purpose knife, a chef’s knife for chopping and dicing and a bread knife that will cut the softest bread without crushing it. Made from stainless steel, the four sharp knives, which include a paring knife, serrated knife, Santoku knife and chef's knife have a black non-stick silicone coating (which aids cutting and slicing) and a nice touch of colour on each handle.

However, bear in mind that they don’t have a full tang which is the part that extends through into the handle. They’re also made with Elevate Technology to keep the blades off the surface of the table, thus ensuring less wear and tear on the knives and a cleaner workspace overall.This set is made from high-quality stainless steel and each knife has a riveted handle for a good grip, plus a full tang to ensure the handle doesn’t separate from the blade.

Avid foodies will happily spend hundreds of pounds on professional kitchen knives, but if your budget doesn’t stretch that far, there are cheaper options that are just as effective. We only considered the knives that stood out for being ultra-sharp, stable and good value for money.While some chef’s knives can be quite large (and let’s face it, a little overwhelming), the Kai Shun Classic Chef’s knife, which is inspired by the masterful art of Samurai swords, offers the same versatility but with a more compact 15cm blade and it’s made from stainless Damascus steel with 32 layers, which makes it exceptionally robust. This classic three-piece set is more than ideal for domestic cooking and has everything you need to get started including a paring knife, utility knife and cook’s knife. I have the knife block with the Joseph Joseph knives with a little lip so when you put them down it holds the blade up off the surface - genius! Under the Consumer Contracts Regulations June 2014 you have a duty to take reasonable care of Products whilst they are in your possession.