FRAGRANT KNIVES IN THE PRESS
SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST
'How Hong Kong-born chef’s Chinese kitchen knives are cutting through stigma'
“Knives are the most important tool that you have in kitchens. It frustrates me when I see them not being used and treated more like beautiful objects. That’s not the mindset I have when it comes to cooking, and I’m a bit more utilitarian.”
OLIVE MAGAZINE
Best chef's knives, tried and tested by experts 2025
"Compared to a Western chef’s knife, this Chinese design offers more versatility on the board. Where a Western blade is slightly curved for rocking cuts, the flat edge here makes straight chopping quicker and cleaner. If you want to explore Chinese-style chef’s knives, this is a strong introduction. It combines traditional craftsmanship with excellent performance and, with the right care, it should last for years. If you’re willing to look after it, this is a distinctive and capable all-rounder."
CITY AM
The knifemakers going a cut above
"It’s a small-batch company still in its early stages, but Sean is looking for ways to engage with the British-Chinese community, from chefs and restaurants to authors and influencers. Undaunted by the twin titans of Japan and Germany that loom large in the western steel psyche, Sean says it’s high time that Chinese-made cleavers got their dues. “If you are willing to pay a fair price and deal with a workshop you trust, you’ll get some of the most economical high performance knives of anywhere in the world in China”."
