Product Description
There is nothing more indispensable--even among your most important kitchen tools--than good knives. They are the unmistakable sign of a good chef at work, as only the right sharp knives make for excellent results and are fun to chop, cut, and garnish with. When the Bodum design team studied chefs both in the home and in professional kitchens, we observed that a lot of them actually hold their knives partially along the top of the blade instead of strictly on the handle. We also observed that the common knife can't accommodate different ways of holding it. Our solution: a bolster between the blade and the handle for more comfort and a more accurate grip. This comfortably thick bolster with its concave oval top is a perfect resting place for either forefinger or thumb, depending on the chef's preference and task at hand. The bolster is designed at an angle toward the handle so that the pressure point straight underneath it is actually the end of the blade. This makes for enhanced transmission of energy and a very comfortable working experience. Bodum Chef line knives are handmade of the finest Japanese blade steel--molybdenum/vanadium stainless steel--and are hardened to a Rockwell hardness of 57. The handle is cast in 18/8 stainless chrome steel and has a special die-cast texture for a nonslip grip. Bodum Chef knives should be sharpened regularly and should never be placed in the dishwasher or left in a sink with water. For best results clean them with a damp towel and wipe dry. The five-piece chef's knife set is perfect for someone who is just starting a home or is honing their cooking skills. The set features four of the most important size choices for a knife set--an 8-inch chef's knife (a staple for any kitchen), an 8-inch filleting knife, a 3-inch vegetable knife, and a 9-inch bread knife--in addition to the powerful, space-saving magnet for hanging the knives.
