Top 10 Chef Knives Every UK Kitchen Needs

A Chef's knife, also known as a cook's knife, is used for food preparation in many residential and commercial kitchens. It was originally designed to slice and cut beef bones. Chef knives are mostly longer and wider. They have a sharp point and a curve to ease cutting. You can get a chef knives set or individual knives as per your needs. They are multipurpose and can be used for cutting, chopping, or slicing food items. Let’s explore the different types of knives and the best professional chef knives in the UK.

What are the different types of Knives used in Kitchen?

There are different types of knives used in the kitchen.

1. Chef knife: This knife is around 6-12 inches long and is multipurpose. The blade gets thick towards the heel. It can be used for cutting chicken, beef, or carrots.
2. Bread knife: Also known as a ‘serrated knife’, it is primarily designed to cut bread without crumbling it (as the name suggests). It can also be used for cutting cakes, tomatoes, or eggplant.
3. Vegetable knife: It is a small and regular knife used for cutting or peeling vegetables. It doesn’t need a sharpener and is relatively cheap.
4. Paring knife: This small knife is used for small jobs, such as peeling or fine slicing.
5. Filleting knife: As the name suggests, this knife is used for removing fillets from the fish. It has a thin blade around 7-10 inches long.

Best Chef Knives to Buy in the UK

Let’s have a look at the types of chef knives that are essential for every kitchen. Perkin Knives is a reputed knife company in the UK that offers handmade knives for every kitchen use. We have several options, depending on the blade length or blade material:

1. Handmade Damascus Steel Chef Knife 2021: It is a handmade chef knife with a fixed blade. The stainless steel blade is around 8 inches long, while the total length of the knife is 13.5 inches. The handle is made of walnut wood and comes in a beautiful leather sheath.
2. Handmade Damascus Steel Chef Knife 2022: This stainless Damascus steel blade is 8.5 inches long and the total knife length is 14 inches. The handle is made of walnut wood and comes with a leather sheath.
3. Handmade Damascus Steel Chef Knife 2023: This knife has a blade length of 9.5 inches and the total length is 15 inches. Other features are the same as the knives above.
4. Handmade Damascus Steel Chef Knife 2024: This stainless Damascus steel blade is 8 inches long and the overall length of the knife is 12.5 inches. It comes in a leather sheath with a walnut wood handle.
5. Damascus Knife Set: This knife set has 8 knives - a Sharpening Rod, a Chef Knife, a Santoku Knife, a Bread Knife, a Slicing Knife, a Boning Knife, a Utility Knife, and a Paring Knife. The blades are Damascus high-carbon super steel. They have rust and corrosion-resistant cladding. The superior quality handle allows you to maintain a good grip on the knife.
6. Chef Knife Set with Magnetic Holder: This knife set has three knives - a 7-inch Cleaver Knife, an 8-inch Chef Knife, and a 7-inch Santoku Knife. It comes with an Acacia wood block with a magnetic hold. The best part is that the set offers a lifetime warranty.
7. Custom-Made Damascus Steel Chef Knife: If you don’t find your ideal knife with us, you can also place a custom order for a handmade chef knife and get it within 5-6 weeks. You can also choose your blade length or blade material, as per preference.
8. 15.5 Full Tang Damascus Steel Chef Knife: This stainless Damascus steel blade is 10.5 inches long, while the total knife length is 15.5 inches. It is lightweight and has a razor-sharp blade. This knife comes with a lifetime warranty.
9. Damascus Chef Knife VG10 Edge with Micarta Handle: This knife comes with a 67-layer Damascus steel VG10 edge. The blade length is around 7.8 inches or 20 cm.
10. Mirror-Polished Handmade 440c Steel Chef Knife: This stylish knife has a 5.5-inch long blade and a Burl Wood handle of 4.5 inches. The blade is made up of high-quality 440c steel and is more than 5 mm thick.

3 Things to Check for While Buying Chef Knives in the UK

Perkin Knives have a wide range of knives and sets to choose from, as detailed above. Such a wide choice can sometimes be confusing. Let’s talk about a few points to be kept in mind while buying a Chef Knife. 

• Blade size: Our chef knives come in different sizes ranging from 6-14 inches in length. You need to think about the purpose and the ideal length that you can handle.
• Weight of the knife: If possible, check the weight of the knife you can easily handle, as a heavy knife might not be easy to operate for you. An uncomfortable knife can lead to injuries, so the weight of the knife is an important factor. However, the weight of the knife also impacts the ease of cutting. So, it can be a tricky decision to make.
• Blade material: The knife blade can be made up of stainless steel, carbon steel, titanium, or ceramic. Stainless steel blades are rust-resistant but they can’t be sharpened easily. High-carbon steel blades can be expensive as they are robust. Titanium blades are sharp and lightweight, so they might not be ideal for hard things. Ceramic blades are fragile but they can maintain their sharpness for a long time.

Final Word

Having a good-quality knife is essential for any kitchen. At Perkin Knives, we strive to create the best knives for chefs and everybody’s use. And, if you can’t find one, we’re prepared to custom-make a handmade chef knife for you, as per your requirements. Go on with your food preparation for a party, get-together, or a simple family lunch or dinner any day, any time of the week, without a hassle with Perkin Knives.