Knives

Find out everything there is to know about our knives. How to use them and how to care for them.

Buying guideBARE TwinSteel knife set

Which knife should I buy? A simple guide to choosing your BARE knife

Not sure which knife to get? Answer three simple questions and find the knife, or set, that fits the way you cook.

Knife knowledgeSteel alloys from a chef's perspective

Steel alloys from a chef's perspective

How knife steel works, explained like a recipe, and what the steels in our Original and TwinSteel knives mean for you.

Technique11 things you can do with a chef's knife

11 things you can do with a chef's knife

Eleven ways to use a chef's knife, from the basic chef's cut to crushing garlic and grinding pepper, each with a short video.

Knife knowledgeKnife anatomy: the parts of a chef's knife

Knife anatomy: the parts of a chef's knife

What each part of a chef's knife does for you, and what we chose for our Original and TwinSteel ranges.

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SharpeningAn introduction to knife sharpening

An introduction to knife sharpening

Six ways to keep your knives sharp, from a pro service to a ceramic rod or whetstone, with the pros and cons of each.

TechniqueHow to use a chef's knife

How to use a chef's knife

Learn how to hold a chef's knife, keep your fingers safe, make your first two cuts and look after your knife.

TechniqueHow not to cut an onion

How not to cut an onion

A tongue-in-cheek guide to cutting an onion the wrong way, followed by why onions make you cry and how to dice one properly in three steps.

CareRust free, rest assured

Rust free, rest assured

Why stainless steel knives can still rust, how to remove a spot, and the three-step habit that prevents it.