If you love clear, clutter free counters, the Balance Knife Block might set your heart a flutter. Besides protecting the specially counterbalanced forged steel knives, its innovative design engages your curiosity while nesting close to the wall. The compact base supports the knife handles while hidden magnets hold the blades steady in the oak block. A unique design that keeps your knives close to hand without sacrificing you counterspace, the Richard Sheffield Balance 5 Knife Block is £160 from Heals.
Set Includes: Paring Knife, All Purpose Knife, Carving Knife, Bread Knife and 8” Cooks Knife
Richard Sheffield Balance 5 Knife Block - £160
Posted by Kate on October 8, 2008 12:07 AM
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A new sophisticated collection of modern chef knives, the Robert Welch Signature Knives are a stylish choice for passionate cooks. With sweeping sculptural handles the Signature Knives are designed to fit comfortably in your hand. Developed with the help of professional chefs, the knives feature a full length tang and have high-quality, fully-forged, hardened steel blades. Each blade is carefully angled to minimise fatigue, creating an alluring fluid profile. A brilliant contemporary knife collection, the Robert Welch Signature Knives are available from John Lewis.
Robert Welch Signature 8cm Vegetable Knife - £22
Robert Welch Signature 12cm Serrated Utility Knife - £27
Robert Welch Signature 14 cm Serrated Utility Knife - £28
Robert Welch Signature 14cm Kitchen Knife - £28
Robert Welch Signature 14cm Cooks Knife - £32
Robert Welch Signature 18cm Cooks Knife - £36
Robert Welch Signature 17cm Santoku Knife - £36
Robert Welch Signature Sharpening Steel - £29
Posted by Kate on August 1, 2008 12:04 AM
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Who says that kitchen knives need to be serious and boring? The Pure Komachi Knifes add bright colour for easy identification and an exciting vibrancy. These distinctive stainless-steel knives feature a coloured non-stick blade that runs right through the handle. The translucence grips reveal simple images of food, stamped through the tang of the blade. A great set for beginner chefs, the silhouette images remind the user what each knife is best used for. Available individually or as a set, the pink 16½cm chefs knife is for meat, the green 16½cm Santoku knife is for veg, the 11cm blue knife is for fish, while the bread knife is a warm golden colour. Available in the UK for £25.99 each from corvusweb.co.uk or $19.99 each from Amazon.com in the US.
Amazon UK
Pure Komachi 16½cm Chefs Knife - £25.99
Pure Komachi 11cm Fish Knife - £25.99
Pure Komachi 16½cm Santoku Knife - £25.99
Pure Komachi 21cm Patented Scallop Edge Bread Knife - £31.99
Pure Komachi Four Piece Chefs Knife Set - £89.99
Amazon US
Pure Komachi 6½ in Chefs Knife - $19.99
Pure Komachi 4½ in Fish Knife - $19.99
Pure Komachi 6½ in Santoku Knife - $19.99
Pure Komachi 8in Patented Scallop Edge Bread Knife - $20.99
Pure Komachi Four Piece Chefs Knife Set - $79.99
Posted by Kate on July 8, 2008 12:23 AM
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When looking for ways to store sharp knives there are surprisingly few options. If you like clear counters or have curious youngsters around the house it's easy to see why traditional knife blocks might not appeal, but the Wave Knife Tray makes a great alternative. Perfect for tucking in a handy drawer, the oiled ash tray can hold five large kitchen knives in the bottom row and six pairing of table knives in the top row. A compact design that keeps knives tidy and safe, the Wave Knife Tray from The Cotswold Company is £44.95.
Wave Knife Tray - £44.95.
Posted by Kate on June 25, 2008 12:03 AM
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The second item brought over from North America was our knives. As my father is a metallurgist, it seemed reasonable to send him out looking for good quality knives at a bargain price. The result is the Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery. Hand-forged from premium quality high carbon, no-stain German steel, each knife features a full tang, which means that the metal of the blade continues to run all the way through the handle. A full Tang provides better balance and strength, and less chance of your knives breaking. The Contemporary handle is sculpted to fit comfortably in your hand, and unlike similarly styled knives on the market, the black grip isn't made from silicone or rubber so there is no risk of it distorting over time. My favourite feature though is the knife name etched on the end of each handle. It means you instantly know what knife your selecting before you pull it from the block. A sleek modern design that is comfortable and easy to use, the Calphalon Contemporary Knives stay sharp in both blade and style. Available in a wide range of knife sets, the Calphalon Contemporary Knives are available from Amazon.com, we chose:
Calphalon Contemporary 8-Inch Chef's Knife - $29.95
Calphalon Contemporary 2-Piece Asian Knife Set (includes: 7" Santoku 4.5" parer) - $21.00
Calphalon Contemporary 2-Piece Fruit/Vegetable Set (includes: 6" Utility & 3.5" Parer) - $29.95
Posted by Kate on June 4, 2008 12:07 AM
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Distinctive knife blocks are a quick way to make a designer statement in your kitchen. Modern designs like the Redonde Knife Block from Viners bring a sophistication with it's soft turned form. Accented with long steel fins, the wood and metal are blended into a single dramatic design. The elegant sculpted knives are arranged in a radial pattern, which emphasises the cylindrical form. Rather than taking up extra counterspace, the compact Redonde stands straight and tall. A part of the Viners Professional Collection, the stainless steel knives offer a ten year guarantee and are dishwasher safe. The set includes seven knives: a 20cm chef's knife, a 20cm bread knife, a 20cm carving knife, an 11cm utility knife, a 9cm paring knife, a 15cm boning knife, a 14cm small chef's knife and a 14cm carving fork. Available from the Viners online store, the Redonde Knife Block is currently on sale for £51.00 (RRP £85.00).
Redonde Knife Block - £51.00 (RRP £85.00)
Posted by Kate on April 16, 2008 12:16 AM
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Bamboo has the magical ability to bring natural warmth into you kitchen. Embracing this trend setting material, John Lewis has created an entire range of beautiful bamboo products. Besides the expected chopping boards, John lewis have created tea caddies, knife blocks and a gorgeous bamboo cheese dome. The straight bamboo grains are paired with stainless steel accents for a sleek contemporary style. A brilliant way to bring modern warmth into your kitchen the Bamboo Kitchen Range is only available at John Lewis.
Bamboo Knife and Board - £10
Bamboo Storage Canister - £15
Bamboo Cheese Cutter - £15
Bamboo Mezzaluna Set - £20
Bamboo Cheese Dome - £30
Bamboo 6 Piece Knife Block - £75
Posted by Kate on April 14, 2008 12:00 AM
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