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Kitchen knives include bread knives, boning knives and filet knives. The knives & tools category covers citrus juicers, tongs and corkscrews in Australia.

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About Knives & Tools products

You don’t need to spend hours researching the best kitchen knives, tools and utensils. ArchiPro’s experts have already done the work for you. We have curated the tools necessary for every foodie’s kitchen with the help of Australia’s top suppliers. It means you can spend your time doing more of what you enjoy - making delicious meals to share with your loved ones.

A high-quality set of knives is incredibly important for home cooks and skilled chefs alike. A premium knife will help you work quicker and safer, with more precise cuts over a longer period of time. From bread knives and boning knives to filet knives, enhance your kitchen experience with must-have knives. Add  kitchen tools like citrus juicers, tongs, and corkscrews to create unique meals.ArchiPro features a wide range of quality knives, tools and accessories from leading suppliers in Australia.

Chef's knife

The chef’s knife is a very versatile tool and can be used for most of your food preparation in the kitchen. It is perfect for cutting, slicing and dicing fruits, vegetables and meat. A knife that every home in Australia should have.

Paring knife

A paring knife can be used for chopping up fruits and vegetables but its small size and added precision mean it is also great for peeling, trimming and mincing foods.

Utility knife

Utility knives are also very versatile. They are larger than paring knives but they are more precise than chef’s knives. They are perfect for cutting up small-sized ingredients, thin cuts of meat and even bread. Knives and multi tools can cover different preparation tasks, with each format chosen for the ingredients and level of control required.

Bread knife

Bread knives have a sharp serrated edge so that they can cut through the softest of breads without tearing them apart or crushing their shape. 

Cheese knife

Another speciality knife, cheese knives often have holes in the blade in order to reduce the space which soft and semi-soft cheeses can stick to.

Advantages of high-quality knives and tools

When shopping for knives in Australia, you might be tempted to buy a big knife block set. These can often be cheap and seem like a great deal, but typically comes at the expense of quality. Instead, invest in high-quality makes of the three to five key types of knives you need in the kitchen. The best knives will have a sharp edge that stays sharp longer, lasting an entire lifetime if you look after them. Cheap knives dull quickly and even present the danger of snapping. Avoid unexpected injuries by buying durable blades made by masters of their craft.

How to choose knives and tools that are right for you

Think about the average amount of time you spend cooking each week. If cooking is an activity you enjoy, then adding a set of high-quality knives to your kitchenware essentials is a no-brainer. Choosing and using knives for tasks they were designed for is essential to getting the best out of them. The type of food you prepare and cook will have a big influence on this. For example, if you know that you’re likely to cook fish then it’s worth adding specialty fish filleting knives to your collection. If you’re a big consumer of red meat, then some steak knives will definitely get good use. When comparing blade materials, 01 tool steel for knives is one specification to consider alongside the intended use.

What are the three most important knives to have in a kitchen?

A classic chef’s knife is a versatile choice for chopping all kinds of meat and vegetables. A paring knife complements the chef’s knife and can take care of any more precise tasks, such as cutting cheese and berries or peeling vegetables. The third knife recommended to complete your set is a bread knife. This is typically long and has a serrated blade that can cut through bread, cakes or even tomatoes without squishing them.

What’s the most popular kitchen knife?

The most popular type of knife to have in the kitchen is the multi-purpose chef’s knife. The Santoku style knife is the Japanese equivalent of a chef’s knife and is another popular option to consider, depending on your personal preference.

What should I look for in a kitchen knife?

The main features that determine quality are the materials of the blade and the handle, along with the way the knife is made. Choose a forged knife that’s hammered from a single piece of steel, rather than opting for cheaper stamped versions that are cut out from sheet steel. Forged knives are heavier, better balanced and stronger. Stainless steel is the most common blade material and keeps its appearance without tarnishing. When it comes to handles they must be comfortable to hold. Good quality plastics can be adequate as long as they aren’t too light, while stainless steel handles can make a knife too heavy to handle. Laminate is a good intermediary and worth considering when making your choice.

What's the difference between sharpening and honing?

Knife sharpening and honing are two distinctive processes carried out using different tools. Sharpening actually takes off some of the blade, clearing out the old and making way for new metal to emerge. A whetstone is the best tool for this purpose. Honing is done after sharpening and can be carried out more frequently, even several times a week. To hone your knife, drag the blade against the steel honing tool several times. This helps straighten and realign the blade after use.