They all have weighted handles, which not only gives a nice balance to the knives when in use but also ensures you get a good, clean cut. To keep the knives sharp, there is a removable two-stage ceramic sharpener in base for use with the non-serrated knives, though it’s worth noting that this isn’t suitable for serrated or ceramic blades, if you have any in your collection. These knives are not dishwasher safe, so you need to wash them by hand – but be careful they are sharp.

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We found it slices through loaf after loaf without getting blunt – and that even goes for crusty white loaves with soft and airy middles. The serrated edge, which is made from stainless steel, is sharp and long-lasting, and you can bung it in the dishwasher after use. Bread knife: The long blade with a serrated edge is made to cut through loaves without tearing the bread or squashing it. For the serious cook, there are a plethora of other knives available, including a boning knife (for butchery), filleting knife (for preparing fish), cleaver (for chopping meat) and utility knife (a general-purpose knife with a serrated edge for cutting and trimming meat and larger vegetables). Equip your kitchen with this stunning 5 Piece Knife Set from Tower. Including a 8inch chef knife, 8inch slicing knife, 8 inch bread knife, 5inch utility knife and a 3.5inch paring knife, you will be able to meet all kinds of food preparation demands with ease. The high-grade stainless steel blades coated in titanium are extremely durable, providing long-lasting use with a sublime performance every time.

Vegetable knife: Also called a paring knife, this small knife is good for detailed jobs such as seeding chillies and trimming brussel sprouts. The blade is fully forged and ice-hardened for additional durability and corrosion resistance. The handle is made from a comfortable synthetic material designed to keep the average-sized hand comfortable for a long time, so whether you’re peeling and chopping a clove or an entire bulb of garlic, you should never have to worry about fatigue.

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The handles are soft-grip and also weighted, which we found to be both good and bad. We liked how they felt to use but they weren’t the most balanced knives. They’re also quite thin, which means they’re very sharp but not particularly suited to tougher vegetables such as swedes or butternut squash. However, for day-to-day tasks such as cutting onions, bread, tomatoes and more, these are ideal. Chef’s knife: Also known as a cook’s knife, this all-purpose knife is made with a range of jobs in mind from dicing raw meat and hard vegetables to chopping herbs. They’re available with blades ranging from 15cm to 36cm. In the hand, these knives are lightweight and comfortable, and the non-slip coating on the handle is a nice addition both for practicality and looks. For the price, they did an excellent job of cutting through soft to medium foods, though struggled a little when it came to cutting up squash. Nonetheless, if you’re on a budget and want to keep sharp tips away from tiny hands, we’d highly recommend this set. Other more specialist knives include Chinese cook’s knives, palette knives and mezzalunas (a two-handled knife with a curved edge for chopping herbs). How important is the metal type?The titanium coated high grade stainless steel blades are durable and long-lasting, offering a sublime performance with every use