Royal Doulton Gordon Ramsay 40023769, 6 Piece Knife & Block Set, Charcoal Grey, Stainless Steel, Black, 23cm

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Whether you’re a professional, aspiring chef, or simply an at-home cook looking to elevate your skills, you may have wondered what knives Gordon Ramsay himself uses. If you need a new set of knives and only want the best, you may want to move quickly and invest while they're on sale.

His dedication and natural talent led him to train with some of the best chefs, such as Albert Roux and Marco Pierre White in London, and Guy Savoy and Joël Robuchon in France.It was designed in cooperation with professional chefs back in 1976 and remains a favorite in the Henckels family of knives. With an injury prematurely putting and end to any hopes of a promising career in football, he went back to college to complete a course in hotel management. The swiss army knife of the kitchen, the chef’s knife is versatile, capable and up to handle almost any task.

With Gordon Ramsay’s expertise, backed by Michelin Star excellence, we delve into the four types of knives that should form the cornerstone of your cooking arsenal. Wusthof Classic Series Bread Knife, Wusthof Classic Series Carving Knife, Wusthof Classic Series Chef Knife. With the right sharpening tools and their appropriate use, your Wusthof Classic Ikon knives will continue to help you make fabulous meals for years.

As Acit Group states, German style chef's knives are noted for their bulky blades that are tough enough to handle the likes of chicken bones owing to their extra heft. Once the crust is penetrated, the continued sawing motion allows for the crescent moon shaped valley's between each tooth to create a clean cut and an even slice of bread (via Misen). It also comes with a 9-inch honing rod for keeping your knives sharp for years to come and a magnetic walnut knife block for storing them. So, do yourself a favor and get rid of all the old, dull knives cluttering up your drawers, and get these four instead. According to Japanese knife manufacturer Kamikoto, paring knives are intended to do more delicate, specific work such as removing the shell and vein from a shrimp.

Ideal for peeling, slicing, and more detailed work, a good paring knife should have a thin edge and a comfortable grip to ensure precision and ease of use. If you’d wish to step things up a couple of notches, it’s hard to travel wrong with the Zwilling Pro 7-Piece Knife Block Set. In the delicate art of gastronomy, the sanctity of kitchen instruments is paramount to crafting the sublime.

From Michelin star-rated restaurants to his hit TV show “Hells Kitchen”, Ramsey brings the heat with delectable dishes and advice for aspiring chefs the world around. Although not publicly endorsed on the show, we have seen evidence that Gordon has used knives made by Henckels and Wüsthof. Essential for dealing with breads, cakes and pastries, the serrated bread knife isn’t as frequently used, but a welcomed companion when the need arises.