Kitchen Knives

Santoku / Chrome Molybdenum Vanadium Steel

Santoku / Chrome Molybdenum Vanadium Steel

Santoku / Chrome Molybdenum Vanadium Steel / Blade Length 17 cm

Santoku / Chrome Molybdenum Vanadium Steel

For many years, knife manufacturers have been trying to achieve the ultimate cutting edge which is rated using a Rockwell hardness scale (liken it to degrees Fahrenheit) - the highest being Rockwell 62° (this is like the boiling point of water). However, the brittleness of the knife has made this impossible to produce commercially without using a Damascus method, which is very expensive. I.O.Shen have overcome this problem by sandwiching 2 softer outer layers (Rockwell 10°) of steel with Rockwell 62° to produce the ultimate cutting edge. I O Shen call this Triplex Steel TechnologyAll the knives in the I.O.Shen range have used the very latest technology to construct a blade that is not only ama…

I.O.Shen Meat CleaverFor many years, knife manufacturers have been trying to achieve the ultimate cutting edge which is rated using a Rockwell hardness scale (liken it to degrees Fahrenheit) - the highest being Rockwell 62° (this is like the boiling point of water). However, the brittleness of the knife has made this impossible to produce commercially without using a Damascus method, which is very expensive. I.O.Shen have overcome this problem by sandwiching 2 softer outer layers (Rockwell 10°) of steel with Rockwell 62° to produce the ultimate cutting edge. I O Shen call this Triplex Steel TechnologyAll the knives in the I.O.Shen range have used the very latest technology to construct a b…

The I.O. Shen Ryoba is a chef’s knife which specialises in the preparation/filleting of fish and carving of meat. Serrations at the heel of the blade can be used on poultry and fish bones.Designed by 2 Michelin Starred Chef Daniel Clifford.I designed the Ryoba to specialise in filleting fish and carving meat. The serrations give it strength at the base to tackle bones. For me, it’s a perfect all rounder.A truly revolutionary blade.Chef Wayne Sullivan.The Ryoba is my favourite tool for fish work. Great balance and precision. The toothed heel is perfect for larger specimens.Chef Tim Allen.Note: The extremely hard centre layer of I.O. Shen knives is not to be used for chopping hard objects such…

Our 10.5"Bread knives are fiercely serrated allowing them to glide through even the toughest sourdough.. Each features an 10.5" Japanese AUS-10 steel blade and hand carved handle in either walnut, beech or rosewood.. See the images below for scabbard and engraving options.

Our 8.5" Chefs knives are the perfect all-rounder capable of everything from vegetable and meat preparation through to carving.. Each features an 8.5" Japanese AUS-10 steel blade and hand carved handle in either walnut, beech or rosewood.. See the images below for scabbard and engraving options.

Smaller than a chefs knife but bigger than a santoku, the flat end of the Nakiri makes it perfect for slicing and chopping vegetables and meats. And ours have a 3mm thick blade making them extremely robust and hard wearing.. Each of our 7" Nakiri knives are made using Japanese AUS-10 steel blade and your choice of hand carved handle in either walnut, beech or rosewood.. See the images below for scabbard and engraving options.

Our 7.5" Santoku knives are lighter and slightly more agile than our Chefs knives; whilst also retaining a great deal of versatility. They are perfect for everything from vegetable preparation to filleting fish.. Each features an 7.5" Japanese AUS-10 steel blade and hand carved handle in either walnut, beech or rosewood.. See the images below for scabbard and engraving options.

Our 6" Utility knives feature our smallest, most nimble blade which is perfect for intricate board work, herbs and fish filleting.. Each features an 6" Japanese AUS-10 steel blade and hand carved handle in either walnut, beech or rosewood.. See the images below for scabbard and engraving options.

BUTCHER KNIFE – 8-inch artisan butcher knife features a striking silhouette with a contoured finger guard, a dramatic curved hollow-edge blade and a pronounced skinning tip, this bold statement piece is far more versatile than the traditional butcher knife, perfectly designed for portioning chops and steaks and trimming cutlets and filets WÜSTHOF CLASSIC SERIES – The full tang, triple riveted handles of the classic line offer the widest range of cutlery that can satisfy every home cook or professional chef, the Wüsthof classic series has been our best-selling series for generations RAZOR SHARP – High carbon stainless steel blades, precisely cut with the latest state of the art technology for incr…

Specialist knife with a bevel on one edge only. Favoured by oriental chefs for precise, thin slicing of raw fish.For many years, knife manufacturers have been trying to achieve the ultimate cutting edge which is rated using a Rockwell hardness scale (liken it to degrees Fahrenheit) - the highest being Rockwell 62° (this is like the boiling point of water). However, the brittleness of the knife has made this impossible to produce commercially without using a Damascus method, which is very expensive. I.O.Shen have overcome this problem by sandwiching 2 softer outer layers (Rockwell 10°) of steel with Rockwell 62° to produce the ultimate cutting edge. I O Shen call this Triplex Steel TechnologyAll the…