FANTASTIC VALUE. Corin Mellor's masterpiece that combines ancient tradition, contemporary technology and timeless design. This carefully selected set contains 4 of the most essential kitchen knives :

• Paring knife 10cm

• Cook's knife 12cm

• Cook's knife 15cm

• Chef's knife 18cm

The sets come in specially designed birchwood boxes with sliding lid. These make perfect gift sets and the handmade boxes can provide permanent safe storage. Or you can get a beautiful on-bench storage solution with the plywood knife block.

The knives have stainless steel blades that has been hot drop forged then ice-hardened to -80C to create a martensitic steel that is hard and durable. They're carbon saturated, so will take a sharp edge and retain it. The beautifully curved bolster helps easy cleaning and for extra strength the tang is sandwiched between the sinuously-shaped, sustainably harvested, dense Indian rosewood handle. They're riveted together for an enduring bond.

Length: 42cm Width: 23cm Depth: 5.3cm

NOT SUITABLE for dishwasher cleaning.

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