Kitchen knives come in numerous shapes and sizes, from general all-purpose chef's knives to specialised knives like bread knives or boning knives. Remember - different cutting jobs require different blades and knife sizes - using the proper kitchen knife for the job is safer and makes preparation easier. The main kitchen knives section page contains a small guide to kitchen knives if you need a little advice, plus links to accessories for the care and maintenance of your knives.

	Chef's Knives Chef's knives, cook's knives, santoku knives - A selection of general all-purpose knives with blades typically between 14cm and 26cm. Can be used for chopping, slicing, mincing and boning.			Paring, Peeling and Vegetable Knives These range from small peeling knives, available with straight or curved blades, to special oriental vegetable knives designed for fine slicing.

	Utility Knives Utility knives are similar to chef's knives, as they can be used for different cutting tasks, but generally have smaller blades.			Bread Knives Bread knives are generally around 20cm in length with a serrated blade. Smaller versions, called sandwich knives, are used for both cutting and spreading.

	Boning, Filleting and Butcher's Knives This list includes a range of different boning knives and cleavers, plus filleting knives and deba knives for preparing fish.			Carving and Slicing Knives Carving and slicing knives generally have blades 20cm to 26cm and are used for cutting slices of meat or fish. We stock specific oriental styles, like sashimi knives.

	Pastry, Trimming and Decorating Knives Palette knives and smaller bladed knives that are generally used to improve presentation, be it intricately cut vegetables, or the finishing touches to a beautiful cake.			Carving Forks Carving forks typically have two long, sharp prongs designed to hold a joint of meat steady while the other hand uses a carving or electric knife to slice.

	Electric Knives Electric knives are generally used for slicing tasks, such as cutting meat or bread, and require less physical effort.

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