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The knife types, explained

The chef's knife - the gyuto - is the cornerstone of any knife collection. This knife is used for the vast majority of cutting tasks in general cooking.
Santoku is the Japanese version of an all-round knife, it is fantastic for chopping, slicing and slicing meat, fish and vegetables.
The Bunka is a Japanese all-round knife with a distinctive triangular blade and a prominent tip – the so-called reverse tanto profile.
The utility knife is a really good small all-round knife, it is fantastic for smaller tasks in the kitchen such as fruit and vegetables.
The nakiri is the traditional Japanese vegetable knife, easily recognised by its rectangular shape.
The bread knife is one of the basic knives in every kitchen.
Chef's knives recommendationsThe chef's knife - the gyuto - is the cornerstone of any knife collection. This knife is used for the vast majority of cutting tasks in general cooking. See all 382 chef's knives
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KAI Hinoki Cutting Board Medium 40 x 27 x 1.5 KAIKAI Hinoki Cutting Board Medium 40 x 27 x 1.5 $59.00 MAC Ceramic Iron - black 24cm MACMAC Ceramic Iron - black 24cm $59.00 Stainless Steel Bowl - Ø21 cm SuncraftStainless Steel Bowl - Ø21 cm $33.00 Noyer Knife magnet NoyerNoyer Knife magnet $91.00 HORL3 OAK HORLHORL3 OAK $168.00 Naniwa Combination Stone #2000/#8000 NaniwaNaniwa Combination Stone #2000/#8000 $181.00 Ole Rudegaard Leather Saya - 240mm Gyuto Ole RudegaardOle Rudegaard Leather Saya - 240mm Gyuto $49.00 Asahi Pro Cutting Board - Black - 50x25x2 AsahiAsahi Pro Cutting Board - Black - 50x25x2 $259.00

Will it rust?

Maintenance · low

Stainless

The most forgiving of the three. It handles moisture best and needs the least attention day to day.

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Maintenance · medium

Semi-stainless

In between. A little sharper than stainless, and a little more care in return.

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Maintenance · high

Carbon steel

Takes the finest edge and is easy to sharpen. In return it builds a patina over time, so wipe it dry right away.

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Whatever the steel: wash the knife by hand and dry it right away.

Troels sharpening a knife at the in-store sharpening station

We sharpen your kitchen knives

Including ones you didn't buy from us. Drop by the shop or send them to us. We only sharpen knives with a straight edge, not bread knives or scissors.

  • Knife sharpening80 kr.
  • Hand sharpening150 kr.
  • Single-bevel sharpening250 kr.

If a knife is badly worn or the edge is chipped, the price can be higher.

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Come by and hold them yourself

You'll find us at Torvehallerne, Copenhagen's covered food market, every day. Come in, feel the balance, compare two knives side by side. And leave without buying if you're not sure. That's completely fine.

  • AddressTorvehallerne H5-H6, Rømersgade 18, 1362 Copenhagen K
  • Mon-Fri10:00-19:00
  • Sat-Sun10:00-18:00
  • Phone+45 24 22 35 55
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The sharpening station at Foodgear's shop in Copenhagen, with the knife wall behind and the display counter in front