Blades, Handles & What Really Matters
What Makes a Kitchen Knife Right for You?
Choosing the right kitchen knife starts with understanding how you cook. From blade performance and cutting tasks to handle comfort and design, this guide explores the features that matter most when choosing the right knife for your kitchen.
Wood Santoku Knife, 17 cm
Where perfect form and function fuse: our 17-cm Wood Santoku Knife with fluted edge is inspired by Japanese kitchen knives, world renowned for their exacting precision and robust culinary blueprint. It takes its name from the translation of ‘knife of three virtues,’ and lives up to it with multifunctional mastery. Add to this the warmth and elegance of the wooden handle and you'll easily be gliding through myriad meat cuts, fish, fruit and vegetables with equal finesse; it’s a keeper.
Blade Performance: What Really Matters?
The performance of a kitchen knife comes down to three key factors:
Sharpness: Smoother, more precise cuts.
Steel Quality: Supports a balance of sharpness, edge retention and durability for reliable everyday performance.
Flexibility: Stiffer blades provide more stability for chopping and slicing, while more flexible blades can help with delicate tasks and cutting around contours.
Which Blade Is Right for the Job?
Different ingredients require different cutting techniques. Choosing the right blade can help make preparation easier and more enjoyable.
The right Knife Fits How You Cook
The right knife isn't the most complex. It's the one that fits how you cook.
Whether you prioritise everyday practicality, premium craftsmanship, natural materials or contemporary design, the right combination of blade and handle can help make every task in the kitchen more enjoyable.