Is There a Hardness Scale for Buying a New Knife?
As with most things in life, almost all aspects of knife-making are a trade-off, and the hardness of the blade is possibly the most fundamental. Rockwell Hardness Test We use the Rockwell C (HRC)...
View ArticleWhat Makes a Good Quality Knife?
Let’s get a couple of things cleared up from the off here; we’re looking at function, not aesthetics. Furthermore, we’re comparing like for like; we’re not putting a boning knife up against a cleaver....
View ArticleHow to Sharpen a Knife the Savernake Way
Let’s assume, for the sake of not wanting to waste our time, that we have a half-decent knife. It doesn’t need to be super-duper, but hopefully a nicely hardened, good quality bit of steel that gets...
View ArticleWhat Is a Bespoke Knife?
At the most prosaic level, a custom knife is simply one where the maker has in some way tailored the knife to your request. This ranges from very slight additions, such as a line of engraving, through...
View ArticleIS IT BAD LUCK TO GIVE A KNIFE AS A GIFT?
Christmas is around the corner. Cue dry turkey, soggy sprouts and a new Michael Bublé album (in that order of preference). For us at Savernake Knives there is another festive certainty, which is...
View ArticleWhat Are the Different Knife Types?
Knives are one of the most fundamental tools in the kitchen, and they come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, each designed for specific tasks. Whether you’re a professional chef or a home cook,...
View ArticleCan You Put Chef Knives in the Dishwasher?
Chef knives are essential tools in the kitchen, beloved by both professional chefs and home cooks alike for their versatility and precision. However, when it comes to cleaning these prized...
View ArticleSavernake Knives Christmas Gift Guide 2023
As the festive season approaches, it’s time to trade the sleigh bells for the gentle hum of finely crafted blades. This year, elevate your gift-giving game with the exquisite precision of Savernake...
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In love with yew
We are frequently asked whether we use English woods but aside from English walnut and the occasional piece of English oak, we generally tend to steer clear of native woods for no other reason than...
View ArticleThe Kitchen Knife Range: 100% British
What makes the perfect knife? It’s a question we have grappled with since our inception. In fact, it’s what drives us forward – forever testing, tweaking and honing new designs, materials and methods...
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Discover the Art of Custom Knives
Our custom knives are – first and foremost – formidable tools. Every single one is created from scratch in our Wiltshire workshop, taking anything up to 50 hours to complete, depending on the...
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