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Following
two years of intensive research, Meillier Ouvrier Chef, Mark Gregory
head of Le Chef design and development has created the very latest in
knife blade and handle technology, resulting in the launch of two
professional yet realistically priced knife ranges.
Trials were carried out in
working kitchens across the UK and Australasia headed by Mark and a
selection of professional chefs and domestic cooks, testing the
usability and durability of different materials including Teflon
coated blades, high carbon and knife metals from France, Germany and
Japan. The resulting feedback determined the essential ingredients
required to make the ultimate knife.
Mark Gregory Le Chef head of
design and development explains: "In the kitchen it all
starts with the right knife, whether chopping carrots, slicing
iceberg lettuce or boning a rib roast, each of these tasks requires a
specific knife for the task."
The professional chefs who took
part in the development process, highlighted the importance of the
blade, how it cuts, the quality, accuracy and smoothness of the cut,
with or without a bolster, balance, how long it stays sharp and ease
of re-sharpening the cutting edge. With constant use, it's not
unusual for knives to be re-stone sharpened every 2/3 days.
Research was commissioned to
discover which blade material would retain its edge for the longest
period before re-sharpening. The tests carried out over many months
in busy kitchens examined the different cutting tasks required of
professional knives, fruit, vegetables, fish, meat, together with
large and smaller cuts.
Mark explains: "It became
apparent that Le Chef had to introduce a durable, beautifully
designed yet aesthetically appealing knife range using both Damascus
Stainless Steel and Zirconium Carbide for the cutting edges,
combining the best traditions with the latest technological innovations."
Our new professional ranges
are not only the ultimate in style but in value too as they are
available at a retail price of up to 40% less than other high end ranges.
Providing care is taken to
look after the knives with the respect they deserve, they will give a
lifetime of service." states Mark.
Japanese layered Damascus steel
is one of the finest steels used to produce high quality chef knives.
It is a high 440C carbon stainless steel with magnesium, cobalt,
molybdenum and vanadium added for sharpness and durability. The steel
is then folded and layered into 37 layers of stainless steel with
only the centre layer acting as the cutting edge, perfect sharpness
with the outer steel layers protecting the cutting edge whilst
strengthening the whole blade.
The handle has a contemporary
design and features a new development wood grain, linen and resin
laminate called Micarta.
The Le Chef Ceramic Zirconium
Carbide range features cool grey/black blades which have been fired
for twice as long as the original white versions. This ensures that
they are doubly durable, stronger and will stay sharp for up to 7-10
times longer than most steel blades.
Zirconium Carbide (Black ceramic)
is the second strongest material on earth after the diamond and can
therefore be expensive. However a Zirconium Carbide blade has a
natural non stick surface that helps reduce "browning" when
cutting foods likes, apples, celery etc by not transfering metal ions
to food. Ceramic blades wont or rust or corrode from acid and oils
found in fruit or vegetables. The black ceramic knife range features
a non-slip ergonomic handle.
Bryn Williams, winner of the
BBC'S Great British Menu competition and chef/proprietor of Odette's
restaurant in Primrose Hill tested the new Le Chef knives and
declared: "The new Le Chef knives are very good, well
balanced and a joy to use!"
Le Chef are offering a special
introductory 15% discount on any knife or knife set purchased from
the Le Chef Zirconium Carbide range or Le Chef Damascus Steel range
until 31 July 2009.
For further product information
or to order a copy of the NEW Denny's Knives catalogue please contact
Denny's Sales Team on 01372 377904 or visit Denny's website at www.dennys.co.uk
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