Digital Timer
The Appetito Digital Timer can count up or down up to 100 minutes. Its magnetic strip allows for handy storage – simply pop it on the fridge or oven. The timer also features an easy to read display, loud alarm and spring loaded clip that converts to a stand.
Requires 1 AAA battery.
Food Huggers Set Avocado
Many of us who love avocados eat them one half at a time and save the rest for later. Avocado Huggers are designed to keep the leftover half fresh for longer. Our set of two sizes makes sure you’re covered for avocados large and small. And the unique pit pocket can be pushed in or out, ensuring a good hug whether the half you’re saving has the pit or not.
* Set of 2 sizes ensures that you have a cover for all sizes of avocados
* Patented design gives your avocado the best protection possible
* No more plastic wrap, baggies or foil
* Buy it once!
* 100% Dishwasher safe & easy to clean
* 100% BPA and phthalate free
Patterned Celebration Tray
Birthdays, anniversaries, sunny days, gin-o’clock, or tea with friends… you’ll find lots of opportunities to use this cheerful tray!
- Illustrated rounded tin serving tray.
- Size: 31.6 cm diameter
Lucky Cat Chopsticks
Maneki Neko or Lucky Cat is a common Japanese figure believed to bring good luck. These easy to use ‘trainer’ chopsticks are topped with a lucky cat to help little hands learn to use chopsticks.
The lucky cat is removable for easy cleaning.
Handcrafted in Japan
Viva La Vida Celebration Tray
Celebrate the best in life with this tin serving tray featuring the inimitable Frida Kahlo.
Birthdays, anniversaries, sunny days, gin-o’clock, or tea with friends… you’ll find lots of opportunities to use this cheerful tray!
- Illustrated rounded tin serving tray.
- Size: 31.6 cm diameter
Cheeseporn Cheese Board
Refined and functional cheeseboard. It is composed of an Acacia wood base, a faux-leather hanging strap, and 2 magnetised golden knife, inspired by the legendary holed gruyère cheese.
Acacia wood
Leather hanging strap
35 x 21 x 1.5 cm
Gold & White Chopsticks
Our lacquer selection is made in a workshop in Japan with a 1500-year-old history of crafting with Lacquer. These items are from the KAPPO collection meaning ‘to cut and cook’
Handcrafted in Japan
Hand wash or wash in a dishwasher.
Please note water used must not exceed 70 Degrees or warping will occur.
23cm length
BBQ Lovers Kit
Upgrade your grilling gear with our BBQ Lovers Kit. This set includes a meat thermometer and dual head tenderiser perfect for preparing a cut above the rest. With a classic style and quality build, these tools were made to make your next BBQ legendary.
Sharpening Stone
Stay sharp with this Puck Knife Sharpener & Cloth. This sharpening stone has two sides, coarse and fine, to get your knives on point as well as a cloth for easy cleaning. Keep your knives looking better for longer with this handy set!
Measures 80mm diameter.
Double Check Double Oven Glove
Double oven glove made from recycled cotton with double check print. Thick cotton wadding to keep your hands safe.
Complete with hanging loop.
Size: 18×90
Dark Green Pink Enamel Plate
Bright & fun enamel serving plate with trendy 2 tone colours. Ideal for pasta, cereal or even soup. The deep sides of the dish ensures that there are no spills. With a 20cm dish size, the service plate is perfect to use at home, hiking or camping.
Dishy enamelware has an enamel surface which is durable and scratch resistant. It is suitable for use on gas and electric hobs, and is oven safe to 270°C. The enamelware is also dishwasher safe
Turquoise Aqua Enamel Plate
Bright & fun enamel serving plate with trendy 2 tone colours. Ideal for pasta, cereal or even soup. The deep sides of the dish ensures that there are no spills. With a 20cm dish size, the service plate is perfect to use at home, hiking or camping.
Dishy enamelware has an enamel surface which is durable and scratch resistant. It is suitable for use on gas and electric hobs, and is oven safe to 270°C. The enamelware is also dishwasher safe
Dark Green Pink Enamel Bowl
Bright & fun enamel bowl with trendy 2 tone colours. Ideal for cereal, salads or even desserts. The deep sides of the dish ensures that there are no spills. With a 16cm dish size, bowl is perfect to use at home, hiking or camping.
Dishy enamelware has an enamel surface which is durable and scratch resistant. It is suitable for use on gas and electric hobs, and is oven safe to 270°C. The enamelware is also dishwasher safe.
Turquoise Aqua Enamel Bowl
Bright & fun enamel bowl with trendy 2 tone colours. Ideal for cereal, salads or even desserts. The deep sides of the dish ensures that there are no spills. With a 16cm dish size, bowl is perfect to use at home, hiking or camping.
Dishy enamelware has an enamel surface which is durable and scratch resistant. It is suitable for use on gas and electric hobs, and is oven safe to 270°C. The enamelware is also dishwasher safe.
Paris Mill By Crushgrind
Paris has a proud stature and the combination of walnut and stainless steel adds a touch of elegance.
The grinder is mounted with the patented mechanism from CrushGrind® where they offer 25 year guarantee on the ceramic parts.
Available in two sizes, 22cm and 29cm.
Fat Separator
Our Fat Separator makes it easy to make healthier gravies, soups and sauces. A simple press of the innovative trigger releases liquid from the bottom and leaves all the fat behind. A built-in strainer catches any solids for ultra-smooth sauces.
Jarkey Jar Opener
Position your Jarkey against rim of lid and gently liftkey to release vacuum until middle of lid pops up.
Move key around rim of lid and lift gently in a couple of other spots until lid can be easily unscrewed.
Hand wash recommended.
Tovolo Tongs
The Tovolo Tongs click and lock mechanism effortlessly opens and closes your tongs with one hand! While the built in resting foot keeps tips off the counter for less mess.
Made from stainless steel these measure 28cm.
Lemon Squeezer
There’s nothing like fresh lemon juice.
Treat yourself and those in your home with this heavy duty Lemon squeezer. Coated metal construction means it won’t rust or react with juices and it is easy and convenient to use, giving you pulp and pip free juice every time.
Touch And Go Can Opener
With a touch of a button the ‘Touch and Go’ will open your cans hands-free. This fantastic can opener securely grips the edge of the can as it opens and when it’s done you simply turn off and lift up the opener, the magnet on the opener brings the lid with it making lid disposal easy. A great and functional can opener for arthritis sufferers or anyone who has had enough of regular can openers. Requires 4x AA batteries (not included). Available in White only.
Cuts with no sharp edges and automatically opens almost any can including ring pulls.
Features:
Cuts from the side
Opens almost any can
Opens over 100 cans on one set of batteries (requires 4 x 1.5VAA batteries)
Locks and holds the can in position for easy one hand operation
Safe with no sharp edges – no more accidents
Fast, easy, hygienic way to open virtually any size of can
Mineral Knife Oil
A custom formulated mineral oil blend to protect your Cain & Abel Knifes, or other high carbon blades.
Our mineral oil is composed of 100% natural food-safe ingredients to provide worry-free use.
Using our knife blade oil will help create a barrier between your knife and the harmful elements of its environment that cause rust to form through oxidation.
Instructions:
Clean and dry your knife well after use. Brush on a bit of knife oil before storing it in a dry place.
The One Cain & Abel
The One is the same Santoku shape as the Handyman but on a bigger scale. This delightful big boy is what chefs use, and they use it for everything – from fine-dicing herbs and slicing mushrooms to carving a big piece of roast beef or portioning a whole chicken. This sized blade is perfect for a more experienced user or someone serious about cooking significant cuts of meat.
Made To Slice:
MEAT
FISH
VEGETABLES
Information:
KNIFE STYLE:
Santoku
CONSTRUCTION:
Hammer Forged, Mono Steel
STEEL TYPE:
Recycled Leaf Spring Steel
HANDLE:
Paduak
Dimensions:
EDGE LENGTH:
210mm
TOTAL LENGTH:
354mm
WEIGHT:
150gm
HEIGHT:
54mm
Firstly do not ever put these knives in the dishwasher. Carbon steel is best rinsed, then gently wiped. Follow this by drying your knife with a dry cloth, then brush with a bit of mineral oil after use to keep the blade safe from rust. This knife likes to be dry, so don’t wash it then leave it wet on a bench. Dry it properly and put it straight away.
Oil Thy Knife
Oil your knife with mineral oil before you store away. While not essential, this step is a preventative measure to help prolong the life
No matter how well you look after your knife, it will still turn a dull grey colour over time. The nature of carbon steel is to mark and lose its shine. There is nothing bad or unhygienic about it. It is just how carbon steel behaves. Some foods like lemons, onions or tomatoes will mark instantly due to their acidic nature. You don’t need to stress about this, and you can polish the knife back to a high shine, but it is unnecessary for functionality.
If left wet, the knife will end up with rust. While this isn’t ideal, it’s not a major drama. The knife can be pulled back to greatness by scrubbing the rust spots with steel wool and, once cleared, dry well and oil again. If the blade has been left damp for a long time, it will go remarkably rusty. You will need to use a wet and dry emery paper. Start with a 400, then work up to an 800 and finish with a fine abrasive metal polish. Wipe, rinse, dry, then oil. We recommend using a dab of knife oil after every use.
High Carbon steel is a tough and long-lasting steel that will keep its edge much longer than other steels. For proper use, we recommend you sharpen your knife with a steel once a week and a stone once a month (this is if you are using it daily). If you find your knife is not sharpening as easily after a few years, we recommend getting it sharpened professionally. This may be due to your knife has being sharpened at the wrong angle.
Poseidon Cain & Abel
The king of filleting fish has arrived. This long, slim blade has been crafted to fillet small to medium-sized fish. From fresh to salt water, Poseidon has enough flex to run along the spine of fish while being sharp enough to remove the spine and trim any unwanted parts easily.
Please Note: This knife has a strong variation in wood colour. Please look at the last image as a reference.
Made To Fillet:
FISH
Information:
KNIFE STYLE:
Filleting
CONSTRUCTION:
Hammer Forged, Mono Steel
STEEL TYPE:
Recycled Leaf Spring Steel
HANDLE:
Paduak
Dimensions:
BLADE LENGTH:
223mm
TOTAL LENGTH:
350mm
WEIGHT:
132g
BLADE WIDTH:
26mm
Firstly do not ever put these knives in the dishwasher. Carbon steel is best rinsed, then gently wiped. Follow this by drying your knife with a dry cloth, then brush with a bit of mineral oil after use to keep the blade safe from rust. This knife likes to be dry, so don’t wash it then leave it wet on a bench. Dry it properly and put it straight away.
Oil Thy Knife
Oil your knife with mineral oil before you store away. While not essential, this step is a preventative measure to help prolong the life
No matter how well you look after your knife, it will still turn a dull grey colour over time. The nature of carbon steel is to mark and lose its shine. There is nothing bad or unhygienic about it. It is just how carbon steel behaves. Some foods like lemons, onions or tomatoes will mark instantly due to their acidic nature. You don’t need to stress about this, and you can polish the knife back to a high shine, but it is unnecessary for functionality.
If left wet, the knife will end up with rust. While this isn’t ideal, it’s not a major drama. The knife can be pulled back to greatness by scrubbing the rust spots with steel wool and, once cleared, dry well and oil again. If the blade has been left damp for a long time, it will go remarkably rusty. You will need to use a wet and dry emery paper. Start with a 400, then work up to an 800 and finish with a fine abrasive metal polish. Wipe, rinse, dry, then oil. We recommend using a dab of knife oil after every use.
High Carbon steel is a tough and long-lasting steel that will keep its edge much longer than other steels. For proper use, we recommend you sharpen your knife with a steel once a week and a stone once a month (this is if you are using it daily). If you find your knife is not sharpening as easily after a few years, we recommend getting it sharpened professionally. This may be due to your knife has being sharpened at the wrong angle.
Goliath Cain & Abel
While intimidating, Goliath is an asset in any kitchen! Goliath is a vegetable cleaver making it ideal for root vegetables like pumpkin, kumara or squash. Even crush a clove of garlic with absolute ease. Its broad blade face and weight allow the wielder to generate force with swift motions. So please don’t dismiss this knife style without understanding its potential.
This knife is not made for cutting through bones and must not be used on them.
Made To Slice:
MEAT
FISH
LARGE VEGETABLES
Information:
KNIFE STYLE:
Vegetable Cleaver
CONSTRUCTION:
Hammer Forged, Mono Steel
STEEL TYPE:
Recycled Leaf Spring Steel
HANDLE:
Paduak
Dimensions:
EDGE LENGTH:
200mm
TOTAL LENGTH:
345mm
WEIGHT:
240gm
WIDTH:
90mm
Firstly do not ever put these knives in the dishwasher. Carbon steel is best rinsed, then gently wiped. Follow this by drying your knife with a dry cloth, then brush with a bit of mineral oil after use to keep the blade safe from rust. This knife likes to be dry, so don’t wash it then leave it wet on a bench. Dry it properly and put it straight away.
Oil Thy Knife
Oil your knife with mineral oil before you store away. While not essential, this step is a preventative measure to help prolong the life
No matter how well you look after your knife, it will still turn a dull grey colour over time. The nature of carbon steel is to mark and lose its shine. There is nothing bad or unhygienic about it. It is just how carbon steel behaves. Some foods like lemons, onions or tomatoes will mark instantly due to their acidic nature. You don’t need to stress about this, and you can polish the knife back to a high shine, but it is unnecessary for functionality.
If left wet, the knife will end up with rust. While this isn’t ideal, it’s not a major drama. The knife can be pulled back to greatness by scrubbing the rust spots with steel wool and, once cleared, dry well and oil again. If the blade has been left damp for a long time, it will go remarkably rusty. You will need to use a wet and dry emery paper. Start with a 400, then work up to an 800 and finish with a fine abrasive metal polish. Wipe, rinse, dry, then oil. We recommend using a dab of knife oil after every use.
High Carbon steel is a tough and long-lasting steel that will keep its edge much longer than other steels. For proper use, we recommend you sharpen your knife with a steel once a week and a stone once a month (this is if you are using it daily). If you find your knife is not sharpening as easily after a few years, we recommend getting it sharpened professionally. This may be due to your knife has being sharpened at the wrong angle.
Gabriel Cain & Abel
A Nakiri style knife – The kitchen angel. Highly recommended for my vegetarian friends! The Nakiri is a very popular Japanese style vegetable knife, with a double bevel edge and thin blade profile. It’s amazing for chopping, slicing, mincing and dicing vegetables.
The Shape of Gabrielle provides a little more clearance for the knuckles of your knife hand when cutting, it also provides a good blade surface for the knuckles of your free hand to guide the blade when tap chopping, push or pull cutting.
You will also find yourself slicing and dicing like a pro because these knives are so easy to use. Each blade has been checked and sharpened carefully by Kensuki of Japan knife sharpening services.
Made To Slice:
VEGETABLES
Information:
KNIFE STYLE:
Nakiri
CONSTRUCTION:
Hammer Forged, Mono Steel
STEEL TYPE:
Recycled Leaf Spring Steel
HANDLE:
Paduak
Dimensions
EDGE LENGTH:
183mm
TOTAL LENGTH:
325mm
WEIGHT:
130gm
HEIGHT:
53mm
Firstly do not ever put these knives in the dishwasher. Carbon steel is best rinsed, then gently wiped. Follow this by drying your knife with a dry cloth, then brush with a bit of mineral oil after use to keep the blade safe from rust. This knife likes to be dry, so don’t wash it then leave it wet on a bench. Dry it properly and put it straight away.
Oil Thy Knife
Oil your knife with mineral oil before you store away. While not essential, this step is a preventative measure to help prolong the life
No matter how well you look after your knife, it will still turn a dull grey colour over time. The nature of carbon steel is to mark and lose its shine. There is nothing bad or unhygienic about it. It is just how carbon steel behaves. Some foods like lemons, onions or tomatoes will mark instantly due to their acidic nature. You don’t need to stress about this, and you can polish the knife back to a high shine, but it is unnecessary for functionality.
If left wet, the knife will end up with rust. While this isn’t ideal, it’s not a major drama. The knife can be pulled back to greatness by scrubbing the rust spots with steel wool and, once cleared, dry well and oil again. If the blade has been left damp for a long time, it will go remarkably rusty. You will need to use a wet and dry emery paper. Start with a 400, then work up to an 800 and finish with a fine abrasive metal polish. Wipe, rinse, dry, then oil. We recommend using a dab of knife oil after every use.
High Carbon steel is a tough and long-lasting steel that will keep its edge much longer than other steels. For proper use, we recommend you sharpen your knife with a steel once a week and a stone once a month (this is if you are using it daily). If you find your knife is not sharpening as easily after a few years, we recommend getting it sharpened professionally. This may be due to your knife has being sharpened at the wrong angle.
Ezekiel Cain & Abel
This gorgeous Japanese-style knife is a convenient medium-sized everyday blade weighing 140 grams. Ezekiel is a Bunka style knife. Known to be a general-purpose kitchen knife similar to a Santoku-style blade. The Bunka knife generally has a broader blade suitable for cutting vegetables and meat. The unique characteristic of the Bunka style is its sharp-shaped tip. Helpful when navigating the bones of fish and meats or scoring pork and vegetables.
Each blade has been checked and sharpened carefully by Kensuki of Japan knife sharpening services.
Made To Slice:
MEAT
FISH
VEGETABLES
Information:
KNIFE STYLE:
Bunka
CONSTRUCTION:
Hammer Forged, Mono Steel
STEEL TYPE:
Recycled Leaf Spring Steel
HANDLE:
Paduak
Dimensions:
EDGE LENGTH:
182mm
TOTAL LENGTH:
324mm
WEIGHT:
140gm
HEIGHT:
50mm
Firstly do not ever put these knives in the dishwasher. Carbon steel is best rinsed, then gently wiped. Follow this by drying your knife with a dry cloth, then brush with a bit of mineral oil after use to keep the blade safe from rust. This knife likes to be dry, so don’t wash it then leave it wet on a bench. Dry it properly and put it straight away.
Oil Thy Knife
Oil your knife with mineral oil before you store away. While not essential, this step is a preventative measure to help prolong the life
No matter how well you look after your knife, it will still turn a dull grey colour over time. The nature of carbon steel is to mark and lose its shine. There is nothing bad or unhygienic about it. It is just how carbon steel behaves. Some foods like lemons, onions or tomatoes will mark instantly due to their acidic nature. You don’t need to stress about this, and you can polish the knife back to a high shine, but it is unnecessary for functionality.
If left wet, the knife will end up with rust. While this isn’t ideal, it’s not a major drama. The knife can be pulled back to greatness by scrubbing the rust spots with steel wool and, once cleared, dry well and oil again. If the blade has been left damp for a long time, it will go remarkably rusty. You will need to use a wet and dry emery paper. Start with a 400, then work up to an 800 and finish with a fine abrasive metal polish. Wipe, rinse, dry, then oil. We recommend using a dab of knife oil after every use.
High Carbon steel is a tough and long-lasting steel that will keep its edge much longer than other steels. For proper use, we recommend you sharpen your knife with a steel once a week and a stone once a month (this is if you are using it daily). If you find your knife is not sharpening as easily after a few years, we recommend getting it sharpened professionally. This may be due to your knife has being sharpened at the wrong angle.
Jonathan Cain & Abel
A slender paring styled knife. A great multi-purpose tool that allows you to work on and off the chopping board. A real asset when it comes to trimming fat, peeling fruit and segmenting citrus. As a thinner blade to our Tom Petty, it grants you the ability to get into those tight areas around bones or the skin of the fruit.
Made To Slice:
MEAT
FISH
VEGETABLES
Information:
KNIFE STYLE:
Paring
CONSTRUCTION:
Hammer Forged, Mono Steel
STEEL TYPE:
Recycled Leaf Spring Steel
HANDLE:
Paduak
Dimensions:
EDGE LENGTH:
150mm
TOTAL LENGTH:
290mm
WEIGHT:
70gm
HEIGHT:
32mm
Firstly do not ever put these knives in the dishwasher. Carbon steel is best rinsed, then gently wiped. Follow this by drying your knife with a dry cloth, then brush with a bit of mineral oil after use to keep the blade safe from rust. This knife likes to be dry, so don’t wash it then leave it wet on a bench. Dry it properly and put it straight away.
Oil Thy Knife
Oil your knife with mineral oil before you store away. While not essential, this step is a preventative measure to help prolong the life
No matter how well you look after your knife, it will still turn a dull grey colour over time. The nature of carbon steel is to mark and lose its shine. There is nothing bad or unhygienic about it. It is just how carbon steel behaves. Some foods like lemons, onions or tomatoes will mark instantly due to their acidic nature. You don’t need to stress about this, and you can polish the knife back to a high shine, but it is unnecessary for functionality.
If left wet, the knife will end up with rust. While this isn’t ideal, it’s not a major drama. The knife can be pulled back to greatness by scrubbing the rust spots with steel wool and, once cleared, dry well and oil again. If the blade has been left damp for a long time, it will go remarkably rusty. You will need to use a wet and dry emery paper. Start with a 400, then work up to an 800 and finish with a fine abrasive metal polish. Wipe, rinse, dry, then oil. We recommend using a dab of knife oil after every use.
High Carbon steel is a tough and long-lasting steel that will keep its edge much longer than other steels. For proper use, we recommend you sharpen your knife with a steel once a week and a stone once a month (this is if you are using it daily). If you find your knife is not sharpening as easily after a few years, we recommend getting it sharpened professionally. This may be due to your knife has being sharpened at the wrong angle.
Tom Petty Cain & Abel
The smallest of the bunch, this little multi-purpose tool is a great little everyday vegetable knife. This mini will handle all the little jobs – Chopping herbs, cutting a little veg for a salad or slicing garlic, shallows, tomatoes, lemons and lime. If you are cutting something small, Tom Petty has you covered.
Made To Slice:
MEAT
FISH
VEGETABLES
Information:
KNIFE STYLE:
Tall Petty
CONSTRUCTION:
Hammer Forged, Mono Steel
STEEL TYPE:
Recycled Leaf Spring Steel
HANDLE:
Paduak
Dimensions:
EDGE LENGTH:
130mm
TOTAL LENGTH:
240mm
WEIGHT:
85gm
HEIGHT:
40mm
Firstly do not ever put these knives in the dishwasher. Carbon steel is best rinsed, then gently wiped. Follow this by drying your knife with a dry cloth, then brush with a bit of mineral oil after use to keep the blade safe from rust. This knife likes to be dry, so don’t wash it then leave it wet on a bench. Dry it properly and put it straight away.
Oil Thy Knife
Oil your knife with mineral oil before you store away. While not essential, this step is a preventative measure to help prolong the life
No matter how well you look after your knife, it will still turn a dull grey colour over time. The nature of carbon steel is to mark and lose its shine. There is nothing bad or unhygienic about it. It is just how carbon steel behaves. Some foods like lemons, onions or tomatoes will mark instantly due to their acidic nature. You don’t need to stress about this, and you can polish the knife back to a high shine, but it is unnecessary for functionality.
If left wet, the knife will end up with rust. While this isn’t ideal, it’s not a major drama. The knife can be pulled back to greatness by scrubbing the rust spots with steel wool and, once cleared, dry well and oil again. If the blade has been left damp for a long time, it will go remarkably rusty. You will need to use a wet and dry emery paper. Start with a 400, then work up to an 800 and finish with a fine abrasive metal polish. Wipe, rinse, dry, then oil. We recommend using a dab of knife oil after every use.
High Carbon steel is a tough and long-lasting steel that will keep its edge much longer than other steels. For proper use, we recommend you sharpen your knife with a steel once a week and a stone once a month (this is if you are using it daily). If you find your knife is not sharpening as easily after a few years, we recommend getting it sharpened professionally. This may be due to your knife has being sharpened at the wrong angle.
Handyman Cain & Abel
This santoku style knife (a popular Japanese shape) is your perfect medium-sized all-purpose knife. Its blade sits at 17cm, big enough to tackle all the serious jobs but small enough to handle easily. It’s lightweight, so easy to maneuver as needed. Great for chopping your everyday veggies such as carrots, onions, celery. Fine for dicing all meats or slicing cooked medium-sized meats such as steaks or chicken breasts.
Made To Slice:
MEAT
FISH
VEGETABLES
Information:
KNIFE STYLE:
Santoku
CONSTRUCTION:
Hammer Forged, Mono Steel
STEEL TYPE:
Recycled Leaf Spring Steel
HANDLE:
Paduak
Dimensions:
EDGE LENGTH:
170mm
TOTAL LENGTH:
315mm
WEIGHT:
120gm
HEIGHT:
40mm
Firstly do not ever put these knives in the dishwasher. Carbon steel is best rinsed, then gently wiped. Follow this by drying your knife with a dry cloth, then brush with a bit of mineral oil after use to keep the blade safe from rust. This knife likes to be dry, so don’t wash it then leave it wet on a bench. Dry it properly and put it straight away.
Oil Thy Knife
Oil your knife with mineral oil before you store away. While not essential, this step is a preventative measure to help prolong the life
No matter how well you look after your knife, it will still turn a dull grey colour over time. The nature of carbon steel is to mark and lose its shine. There is nothing bad or unhygienic about it. It is just how carbon steel behaves. Some foods like lemons, onions or tomatoes will mark instantly due to their acidic nature. You don’t need to stress about this, and you can polish the knife back to a high shine, but it is unnecessary for functionality.
If left wet, the knife will end up with rust. While this isn’t ideal, it’s not a major drama. The knife can be pulled back to greatness by scrubbing the rust spots with steel wool and, once cleared, dry well and oil again. If the blade has been left damp for a long time, it will go remarkably rusty. You will need to use a wet and dry emery paper. Start with a 400, then work up to an 800 and finish with a fine abrasive metal polish. Wipe, rinse, dry, then oil. We recommend using a dab of knife oil after every use.
High Carbon steel is a tough and long-lasting steel that will keep its edge much longer than other steels. For proper use, we recommend you sharpen your knife with a steel once a week and a stone once a month (this is if you are using it daily). If you find your knife is not sharpening as easily after a few years, we recommend getting it sharpened professionally. This may be due to your knife has being sharpened at the wrong angle.
Garlic Crusher
The ultimate kitchen tool for quick and mess-free garlic preparation. With its ergonomic design and durable stainless steel construction, effortlessly crush garlic for flavorful dishes. Easy to clean and made to last, this crusher adds convenience and time saving to your cooking routine.
The kitchen buddy you never knew you needed.