Cutting Edge: Le Creuset’s new knife ranges

A recent addition to the Le Creuset range, this stylish collection of professional kitchen knives, with stainless steel or Damascus steel blades, is quality Solingen made and well-suited to cut, slice, chop and dice with ease. With a Rockwell hardness of 61, the knives can hold a finely sharp edge and easily perform any kitchen task.

DAMASCUS STEEL WITH OLIVE WOOD HANDLE

Crafted with a beautiful and durable Italian Olive wood handle, our knives feature 64 layers of Damascus steel folded around a core of VG10 steel. The raw shape of the handle is cut out from the wood and then shaped into its final shape by the handle maker. As it is a natural, grown material, – every wooden knife handle looks different and is unique. After shaping, the handles are conditioned/sealed in a warm paraffin bath. Due to use and washing, the olive wood will get a bit dry. You can condition your knife handle with olive or corn oil to maintain the initial shiny and smooth surface and colour of the handle.

DAMASCUS STEEL WITH STAINLESS STEEL HANDLE

Crafted with an ergonomic and slip resistant stainless steel handle, our knives feature 64 layers of Damascus steel folded around a core of VG10 steel.

REGULAR STAINLESS STEEL BLADE WITH BLACK PLASTIC HANDLE

This knife collection has black plastic handles with a stainless steel blade. Black plastic handle knives use a premium high carbon stainless steel alloy.

KNIFE GLOSSARY

PARING KNIFE: Small but versatile knife for peeling, trimming and slicing food and vegetables.

SIZE: 9CM

SANTOKU KNIFE: Asian style all purpose knife, with a straight wide blade for slicing, dicing and chopping.

SIZES: 13CM, 18CM

CHEF’S KNIFE
All purpose knife with curved blade that enables the rocking action for chopping and dicing.

SIZES: 15CM, 20CM

CARVING KNIFE
For carving and slicing meat, poultry and fish.

SIZE: 20CM

BREAD KNIFE
For slicing bread, baguette, cake and roast meats with crust.

SIZE: 20CM

RECIPES

Put your knife skills to the test with these delicious recipes.

SPRING LAMB AND VEGETABLE PLATTER

SWEET POTATO CHIPS

To view the complete Le Creuset range, please visit your nearest Le Creuset boutique store or shop online at www.lecreuset.co.za.