Professional sets

Professional sets: the complete kit

With six knives, a Professional set covers everything a well-equipped kitchen needs. As well as the santoku, utility, bread and paring knife, it includes the chef's knife for large pieces and the nakiri knife for vegetables.

The sets

• 6-piece Professional set ORIBU: 73-layer damascus powder steel, 62 HRC, olive wood handles.
• 6-piece Professional set KAYA: 67-layer damascus steel, 60 ± 2 HRC, olive wood and buffalo horn handles.

The six knives and what they do

• Chef's knife: large pieces of meat, vegetables and herbs, including the rocking cut.
• Santoku knife: the all-rounder for push cuts.
• Nakiri knife: straight blade for vegetables.
• Bread knife: for crust and soft crumb.
• Utility knife: fruit, cheese and small jobs.
• Paring knife: peeling and trimming in the hand.

Care and storage

Damascus knives don't belong in the dishwasher. After cutting, rinse the blade briefly with warm water and a little washing-up liquid and dry it straight away with a cloth. Cut on wooden or plastic boards: glass, stone and ceramic quickly dull any edge.

Store the knife so that the edge touches nothing: on a magnetic knife strip, in a knife block or with a blade guard. For resharpening, a fine-grit whetstone works well, and wooden handles appreciate an occasional drop of camellia oil.

Frequently asked questions about Professional sets

Do I need both a santoku and a chef's knife?

Both are all-rounders with different cutting techniques: the santoku suits push cuts, the chef's knife the rocking cut too. Many people use both in turn.

What's the best way to store six knives?

On a magnetic knife strip or in a knife block. That way the edge touches nothing and stays sharp for longer.

Is a Professional set a good gift?

Yes, especially for people who love to cook and cook a lot and want to equip their kitchen in one matching go.