There is no substitute to a good chef's knife in any home kitchen, as it can help ensure that recipes can easily be created. Home cooks will find there are various sizes and styles available, with each having a different function for their needs.

Head Cook and Bottlewasher stocks the Kuhn Rikon Colori Non-Stick Chef's Knife in red, which is priced at £9.50. It has a 15cm, non-stick carbon steel blade, which makes chopping so much simpler. Another option is the Kuhn Rikon Colori Non-Stick Paring Knife in black, available for £7.50.

There are various other styles of chef's knife that can be purchased from Head Cook and Bottlewasher, including the Richardson Sheffield One70 20cm Cook's Knife at £38. The blade is made from Molybdenum Vanaium high carbon stainless steel and is guaranteed for 30 years. It is recommended that this item is hand-washed due to its high carbon content.