The type of steel used for this blade is X30. It is a type of steel often used by renowned brands because it has great cutting qualities and is great against rust. The blade has been grinded down very thinly making the cutting resistance very low for a western knife. You can easily cut most ingredients in half.

The design of the handle is classic and ergonomically sound. The blade runs all the way through to the end of the full-tang handle. This classic German handle – which can be recognised by its handle fasteners – is made from pom. A sustainable, hard type of plastic.

Rockingham Forge Pro Black Series 9cm Paring Knife (9009PA)

A multipurpose small knife that is great for hand peeling, precision cutting, slicing and detail cuts. Perfect knife to devein shrimp, and for removing seeds from chilli peppers and skinning or cutting small garnishes.

Rockingham Forge Pro Black Series 13cm Santoku Knife (9009SK/5)

An alternative to the chef's knife. Great for cutting, chopping and mincing vegetables. The blade has a straighter edge than a chef's knife and has a blunted sheepsfoot-tip blade with a thinner spine. It can easily slice thin-boned and boneless meats, fish and vegetables.

Rockingham Forge Pro Black Series 20cm Chefs Knife (9009CH/8)

The chef's knife is the multipurpose workhorse of the kitchen. Perfect for mincing, cutting, chopping, slicing and prep work.

The set includes

• Rockingham Forge Pro Black Series 9cm Paring Knife (9009PA)
• Rockingham Forge Pro Black Series 13cm Santoku Knife (9009SK/5)
• Rockingham Forge Pro Black Series 20cm Chefs Knife (9009CH/8)