Any quality knife should be made of two parts: a separate blade firmly attached to a separate handle. This design allows the blade to be forged from martensitic stainless steel, a special quality steel specifically made for blades. It contains a higher level of carbon, enabling the blade to have and retain a superior cutting edge.
Virtually all imported knives these days are one-piece or monobloc knives (see below) with heavy, out-of-balance handles** and, more importantly, inferior quality blades. Monobloc knife blades are rolled and stamped out of the same standard stainless steel as the handles, which is at best 18/10 or more often 13/0 steel. This lower grade of stainless steel cannot be sharpened, so manufacturers add a thin serration to the blade, which at best can only tear the meat apart.
Sadly, customers often complain about the quality of a restaurant’s meat instead of blaming the real reason – an inferior quality knife.
**Many people mistakenly believe that a heavier handled knife is a sign of better quality. In fact, the very opposite is true. A properly balanced two-piece knife with a martensitic stainless steel blade set into a hollow 18/10 stainless steel handle is a better quality knife.
Tricketts has been manufacturing quality cutlery, especially knives for the hospitality and catering industry, since 1880. With over 140 years of experience, we produce a wide range of top-quality knives, all featuring martensitic steel blades that effortlessly slice through meat, enhancing the special dining experience.
Our team of highly skilled craftsmen is dedicated to upholding the traditional standards that have made Sheffield world-renowned. Their meticulous attention to detail ensures that each knife blade is expertly ground, polished, and hand-sharpened to deliver the perfect cut time after time. Every knife is individually finished to meet the highest standards of table cutlery, proudly bearing the signature mark ‘Tricketts of Sheffield’.
If you are in need of superior quality knives, please contact us at “Tricketts of Sheffield” to discuss your specific requirements. As manufacturers rather than importers, we have the flexibility to cater to bespoke needs.
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