South China Morning Post
“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.”READ How Hong Kong-born chef’s Chinese kitchen knives are cutting through stigma
South China Morning Post
“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.”
House & Garden
Just launched, this striking looking knife is not, despite its appearance, a meat cleaver, but an all-purpose traditional Chinese knife.
Country & Town House
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Olive Magazine
"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."
City AM
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.
CRAVE Magazine
Chinese food culture has been enjoying a bit of a renaissance in the UK, with more chefs keen to explore bolder dishes than ever before. This culture shift has also seen a rise in the demand for Chinese kitchen knives, which are fast-becoming a popular accessory thanks to their versatility and sturdy craftsmanship.
ARCADIA
At £88, the Chinese Chef’s Knife from Fragrant Knives represents excellent value: durable, versatile, and rooted in heritage, it’s a rare example of a kitchen tool that genuinely earns its place on the counter.
