Blenheim Forge Full Tang 3 Knife, Whetstone and Walnut Block Set

Handmade in London and exclusive to Borough Kitchen, this set of three Japanese-style knives include a santoku, a gyuto, and a petty knife, as well as a Kai Stonehenge 2 Pillar Knife Block and a Niwaki whetstone. The knives have a full tang handles for excellent blade-to-handle balance.

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Located in a small workshop under an archway in South London, Blenheim Forge’s Japanese-style carbon steel knives are handmade and unique. Each knife is crafted with a core of premium Aogami super steel, clad with rust-proof stainless steel until the tip of the blade. This steel is known not just for its sharpness, but its ability to maintain that sharp edge for long periods of time, and how easy it is to sharpen. The stainless steel-clad blades make these knives easier to keep clean, as there is no need to oil the sides of the blades to prevent them from rusting. What sets the Full Tang range apart is the handles, which have copper rivets and an ergonomic shape in the tradition of European knives, as well as a full tang (the exposed metal along the handle). The full tang shows how each knife is made from a single piece of steel, which allows for more controlled feel when chopping and excellent blade-to-handle balance. The walnut wood is sustainably sourced from fallen trees in the M25 area by an enterprise that trains underprivileged youth in joinery and furniture making. These knives are exclusive to Borough Kitchen. This three-knife set includes a santoku, a gyuto, and a petty knife, as well as a Kai Stonehenge 2 Pillar Walnut Knife Block with Stainless Steel Base and Niwaki Combination Whetstone 1000 / 3000.

Readour guide to caring for Japanese knives, as well as our article on why Blenheim Forge knives are exceptional, on our blog.

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‘Blenheim Forge knives are truly artisanal, made by a small team of dedicated craftspeople in Peckham. Their blades taper along the spine, which provides more power, control, and balance when chopping this shape is not possible to achieve in a machine. The full tang construction of this range makes them even more comfortable to hold, with handles that provide an ultra-secure grip.’