This three piece set from Robert Welch's Professional range covers the two knives most cooks use daily: a 9cm paring knife and a 15cm chef's knife. Both are fully forged from German DIN 1.4116 stainless steel with a full tang, and ice-hardened to 57 HRC for lasting sharpness. The handles are POM with rivets and the RW insignia set into the steel. The set also includes Robert Welch's hand-held sharpener, which has a replaceable ceramic wheel to hone and micro-sharpen plain edged kitchen knives. It comes gift boxed, and the knives carry a lifetime guarantee.
Features
- Two essential knives: A 9cm paring knife for small, precise jobs and a 15cm chef's knife for chopping, slicing and dicing.
- Fully forged German steel: DIN 1.4116 stainless steel with a full tang for strength and balance.
- Ice-hardened to 57 HRC: Hardened for lasting sharpness, and hand-honed to a fine edge.
- Hand-held sharpener included: A ceramic sharpening wheel keeps plain edged knives sharp at home, and the wheel is replaceable.
- Lifetime guarantee: Robert Welch gives a lifetime guarantee on its Professional kitchen knives.
Specifications
- Model number: RWPSA20SPEC1
- Range: Professional
- In the set: Paring knife, chef's knife, hand-held sharpener
- Paring knife: Blade 90mm, overall length 187mm, weight 81g
- Chef's knife: Blade 150mm, overall length 273mm, weight 194g
- Sharpener size: Height 65mm, length 190mm
- Blade steel: Fully forged German DIN 1.4116 stainless steel, full tang
- Hardness: 57 HRC, ice-hardened
- Handle: POM with rivets
- Sharpener material: Matt black ABS with ceramic wheel
- Guarantee: Lifetime guarantee on the knives
- Presentation: Gift boxed
- Washing: Handwash only
Care instructions
Washing the knives
Handwash only. Rinse soon after use, wash in warm soapy water with a microfibre cloth or non-abrasive brush, avoid soaking and dry immediately. Avoid scouring pads and abrasive cleaners.
Chopping surface
Use wooden or soft plastic boards. Glass, stone, metal and very hard bamboo can dull and damage the edge.
The sharpener
Wipe clean as needed. Replace the ceramic wheel every 12 to 24 months, depending on use.
Questions and answers
What is in the set?
A 9cm paring knife, a 15cm chef's knife and a Robert Welch hand-held knife sharpener.
Can I put the knives in the dishwasher?
We recommend washing them by hand, as dishwashers can dull and chip blades. Rinse soon after use, wash in warm soapy water and dry straight away.
How do I use the sharpener?
Pull the knife through the ceramic wheel to hone and micro-sharpen the edge. It is designed for plain edged knives. Robert Welch publishes a sharpening guide on its website.
How often should the sharpening wheel be replaced?
Robert Welch suggests replacing the ceramic wheel every 12 to 24 months, depending on how often you use it. Replacement wheels are available.
What should I chop on?
Wood or soft plastic boards are best. Avoid glass, stone, metal or very hard bamboo, which can dull the edge.