When it comes to cooking, the right knife can transform your kitchen experience. From precision slicing to heavy-duty chopping, every task requires the perfect blade. Cooking Guild offers an exceptional range of knives designed to meet the demands of both professional chefs and passionate home cooks. This guide will help you choose the ideal Cooking Guild knife for every task in your culinary repertoire.
The Essential Knives for Your Kitchen
Rustic Hand Forged Serbian Cleaver
Perfect for heavy-duty chopping, this cleaver’s hand-forged blade offers durability and strength for tackling large cuts of meat and vegetables. Its rustic design adds a touch of tradition to your kitchen.
Blade
- Material: 1095 High carbon steel.
- Length: 8 inch / 20 cm
- Width: 4 inch / 10 cm
- Spine Thickness: 1.1 inch / 3 mm
- Thickness: 0.8 inch / 2 cm
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Hardness - HRC61
Handle
- Material: Rosewood.
- Length: 4.2 inch / 11 cm
- Full Tang
ONYX II Damascus Steel 8" Chef Knife
The ultimate all-purpose knife, featuring 67 layers of Japanese Damascus steel. Its razor-sharp edge and ergonomic G10 handle make it ideal for slicing, dicing, and mincing.
- Material: 67 laysers Japanese damascus steel with Hitachi SLD mold tooling steel core, blade hardness :62-63HRC
- Length: 8 inch / 20 cm
- Width: 1.8 inch / 4.5 cm
- Thickness: 0.8 inch / 2 mm
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Hardness - HRC62-63
Handle
- Material: Fortified G10 Black Handle
- Length: 4.7 inch / 12 cm
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Full Tang
Free
- Full-Art Damascus Pattern Cotton Sheath.
A versatile knife designed for precision. The Bunka’s angular blade excels in detailed vegetable prep and slicing proteins with finesse.
Blade
- Material: X70Cr17MoV Stainless Steel
- Length: 7 inches (17.8 cm)
- Width: 2 inches (5 cm)
- Thickness: 0.2 inches (0.25 cm)
- Total Length: 12 inches (30 cm)
Handle
- Material: Stabilized burl wood and deep sea epoxy resin
- Length: 5 inches (12.5 cm)
12" Grizzly Scimitar | Forged Japanese San-Mai Steel
A slicer built for carving large roasts or slicing through briskets. Its long, curved blade ensures clean, effortless cuts.
Blade
- Weight: 323g
- Material: 430 stainless steel with Hitachi SLD steel edge
- Dimensions:
- Total Length: 17 inches (43 cm)
- Width: 1.7 inches (4 cm)
- Thickness: 0.1 inches (0.3 mm)
- Blade Length: 12 inches (30.5 cm)
Handle
- Material: Rosewood for durability and a natural aesthetic
- Construction: Full tang for strength and balance
- Bolster: Signature TCG metal bolster for added stability
- Length: 5 inches (13 cm)
Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Knife
- Blade Purpose: Identify the primary tasks you’ll perform. Cleavers are great for heavy-duty work, chef knives are versatile, and slicers excel in carving.
- Material: High-carbon steel and Damascus steel offer exceptional sharpness and edge retention.
- Comfort: Ergonomically designed handles ensure a secure and comfortable grip, even during long prep sessions.
- Size and Weight: Choose a knife that feels balanced in your hand and suits the type of food you prepare most often.
