Knives
For the Home
Choosing the right knife for your home can be a bit daunting. With our I.O.Shen Mastergrade range of knives, you will find the right knife for every job.
For the Professional
Every knife in the I.O.Shen range uses the very latest technology to construct a blade that is amazingly sharp and will retain its edge much longer.
For Gifts & Collectors
Our Gift Boxed I.O.Shen range of Chefs knives will make a stunning present to suit anyone that enjoys cooking.
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Nirey Knife Sharpeners reviewed by Sporting Shooter Magazine
Sharpening knives in the bush.
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Nirey KE-280 - KE-3000 Training Video
This training DVD was specifically produced for the Tesco group of stores in Britain. The machine being demonstrated is a modified version of the Nirey KE-280, however, the method and operation of the machine is identical to that of the KE-280 and KE-3000.
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View our Nirey KE-198 training video
This training video is a very effective way of teaching you how to correctly use the Nirey KE-198 Sharpener. It will explain the correct positioning of the knife relative to the machine.
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Learn how to sharpen a knife on a Nirey KE-198 electric sharpener
When one of TKC's associates arrived with a dozen of his blunt (wrecked) knives, Luke went to work on a Nirey KE-198 Electric Sharpener to bring back a razor sharp edge.
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Top 5 tips on how to choose a knife
Meet Shane Nipperess from King of Knives Chermside and Maroochydore talking about his 5 tips on how to choose a knife.
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Rust Eraser Demonstration
Watch how using one of our rust erasers cleans up this badly looked after knife and using a Nirey Sharpener gets the edge back.
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I.O.Shen - Stunning and Razor Sharp
I.O.Shen knives are crafted from quality Japanese stainless steel using Triplex Technology. Each knife has been individually sharpened to a 15-degree angle to ensure accurate slicing every time. Sharp, balanced and stylish, the Mastergrade range offers you a professional suite of quality knives.
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Alison Taafe (The Sassy Chef) and I.O.Shen Mastergrade Knives
This video is a series of three, 2 minute videos detailing the range of knives, how to use the different styles of knives, and finally an end product from produce cut using the knives.
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I.O.Shen Bread Knife Demonstration
This knife has a scalloped edge (i.e. curved bays) not serrated (i.e. steak knife). When the scallops are 8mm apart it is called a bread knife and when they are 4mm apart it is called a pastry knife. Pastry knives as the name suggests are used by Pastry Chefs to do fine work with sponges and so forth. Our bread knife has 6mm scallops giving you the best of both worlds.
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I.O.Shen Santoku Demonstration
A Santoku knife is the Japanese version of a chef knife. The knife has more steel at the tip of the blade and a flatter belly and no bolster. The knife is not rocked like a chef knife. Most people use more of a chopping motion instead of a rocking motion when cutting various types of food. Like any good knife, a santoku should not be dish washed or kept in a drawer. Proper care will allow for years of enjoyment.
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Maui Deba Demo
Designed by Chef Karim Maoui to be a multi-purpose blade that is fit for a huge variation of tasks. 170mm in length and 57mm in depth at its widest point, it has a beautiful curve to the edge leading to an arrow head point. “Designed to fit and balance perfectly in the hand. For me, it’s the perfect compromise of the weight of a German knife with the exquisite cutting edge of Japanese craftsmanship” – Chef Karim Maoui, Designer.
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Paring Knife Demo
Ideal for peeling and other small or intricate work such as de-veining a shrimp, skinning mushrooms or cutting small garnishes. The moment the item being cut is in the palm of your hand, pick up a paring knife. These knives are usually between 60cm to 120cm. Because it is designed for peeling and trimming fruits and vegetables, the paring knife's edge must be kept sharp.
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I.O.Shen Knives at the Circus
Photography – www.richardbudd.co.uk Hair and makeup – www.sianstone.co.uk Model - Lauren Video production – www.infin8media.com Music - infin8audio Knives – www.ioshen.co.uk
Knives
"OMG"
Best knives in the world! Have spent all day cooking with my new knives and they are a dream. Light, razor sharp, and well formed. Couldn't recommend them highly enough.
Cristina Turner