Meet the Sous Chef ARC Edge Kitchen Knives. These knives are a duo of signature blades in the in the Sous Chef Arc Edge Knife range.

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• Sous Chef ARC Edge Damascus Steel Santoku Knife, 18cm
• Sous Chef ARC Edge Damascus Steel Chef’s Knife, 20cm

Each knife can be used for nearly all chopping in the kitchen. Together, they form an incredibly powerful duo of chef’s tools that you’ll use every single day.

• 20cm Chef’s Knife: the curved blade shape suits rock-chopping and the extremely sharp point is great for more delicate scoring.
• 18cm Santoku Knife: a flatter blade profile suits push-chopping in a downward motion. The tip is pointed for scoring and more delicate knife work.

“The blade is a thing of beauty, and razor sharp. I can’t wait t use it!” Rhik Samaddar, Guardian columnist

“Stunning” John Gregory Smith, Chef

“It looks and cuts like a dream“Helen Goh, Cook and author

“So lightweight, so sharp, so easy to maintain. A great knife!” Sophie Wyburd

What makes ARC Edge a perfect kitchen knife?

• Powdered steel coreholds a fine edge
• 73-layer Damascus steelouter layers for strength and beauty
• Beautifully balancedpakkawood stem handle
• Curved bolsterfor finger comfort while chopping
• Japanese-inspiredoval handle profile, and blade sharpened to 15 angle

Sharp, strong and beautiful

Steel is an alloy (primarily iron and carbon) and its strength depends on how those two metals are combined. When steel is powdered you get thebestblending of those component metals.

Powdered steel gives you a wafer sharp edge, alongside fantastic strength, and the best-possible resistance against corrosion.

Meanwhile, we’ve protected the powdered steel core in 73 layers of totally beautiful Damascus steel. An aesthetic choice, the knives instantly become a tool to display with joy.

Joy guaranteed – no question returns within 30 days

Buying a knife without holding it first can feel like a leap of faith. So if you use it and decide it isnt for you, youre welcome to return it within 30 days of purchase. No awkward conversations. Just a straightforward refund. Joy guaranteed.

How to care for your knives

Handwash with warm soapy water and a soft sponge, then dry straight after. Store carefully to protect the sharp edge. Not dishwasher safe. When you can no longer cut through the skin of a tomato with ease, its time to sharpen.Find everything you need to know abouthow to care for your knife.

SAVE 20%: With every ARC Edge knife bought instantly unlock 20% off on the matching whetstone:Simply add both products to your basket and the discount is automatically applied.

About Sous Chef ARC Edge Knives

Over the years, weve stocked some exceptional knives from makers all over the world. Blades with real heritage behind them. Knives we were proud to recommend.

But we found ourselves wondering… If we were to create our own knives – shaped by everything weve learned over the shared decades of buying, testing and cooking – what would you actually want from them? So we asked you! Your answers were thoughtful, and remarkably consistent:

• You told us you didnt want to be forced into buying a full set when all you really needed was one or two great knives.
• You told us the essentials matter most. A chefs knife. A santoku. The blades you reach for day in, day out.
• And you were clear about price. Under 100 per knife. Properly affordable.

ARC Edge knives are the culmination of decades of expertise. Both the Chef’s Knife and Santoku are made with phenomenal powdered steel core: for the most hard-wearing blade possible, yet so easy to sharpen.

Because we’ve gone straight to the maker, we’re able to offer you these superb quality knives – at a fabulous price. Compared to famous great-quality knives, you save up to 45%