The right knife for every purpose

Tips and hints

1. Peeling knife

Small, lightweight, handy knife with curved blade, fine cutting edge and firm tip. Peels potatoes, fruit and vegetables. Also suitable for cutting out rotten pieces.

2. Vegetable knife

Small knife with strong blade, straight cutting edge and firm tip. Cleans, peels and cuts small fruit and vegetables. Also suitable for cutting out rotten pieces.

3. Paring knife

Relatively small, lightweight, versatile knife with a slim blade with centre tip and straight cutting edge. Peels, cuts, cleans and garnishes fruit and vegetables. Also suitable for preparing meat and larding.

4. Tomato knife

Medium-sized special knife with serrated cutting edge and forked tip for tomatoes and thick-skinned fruit with soft flesh. Cuts and serves slices and pieces.