The Fourth
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A knife for everything you’d reach for on a weeknight, plus the bread knife for your carb lovers.
30% off for Black Friday.
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Cut for each blade. The best thing you can do for a carbon steel knife is protect it. Mary doesn't take one, leather and a serrated edge don't get on.
Reviews From Our Customers
Although I was reluctant to spend this amount of money on a knife set for my husband's birthday, I am told daily how amazing the knives are. If you are buying for a gift for somebody who loves cooking and bbqing, do it. No regerts!Caro · Gabriel · Verified buyer
What a beautiful knife to use! It's everything I hoped it to be and more. Shallots thin, tomato's not squashed and meat sliced like a pro! Highly recommendMonique Hay · Joseph · Verified buyer
Chef of 20 year's used many knives this is great knife holds a decent edge easily glides through any food prep feels great in the hand suits me as I prefer smaller knives very well balancedJamie Thomson · Joseph · Verified buyer
My latest addition to my kitchen is the Jonathan, it is such a versatile essential tool to have, extremely sharp and perfect for all different types of food prep! I absolutely love these knives light and easy to handle all while maintaining the sharpest edge. A must have in the kitchen.Nathan · Jonathan · Verified buyer
The sharpest knife in the house! and still as sharp 20 days on. i make people ask permission to use it! I Love it! As long as you put in the after care it will look after you!Cara O'Neill · Gabriel · Verified buyer
Four carbon steel knives put together for Black Friday. Joseph, Gabriel, Jonathan and Mary, with a mineral oil to keep them in good shape.
This one's for the cook who finds a big chef's knife more blade than they need. If you've ever felt like you're wrestling stainless steel to dice a shallot, or you get through enough veg that you'd rather have a knife purpose made for it than one that'll do, these are the four. Each has a job it does better than the others, so you stop making one knife cover everything and start picking the right one.
Nothing here is oversized. Joseph, Gabriel and Jonathan all sit between 15 and 18.5cm, which is the size most people actually find comfortable in the hand. Joseph is the Santoku you'll use every night. Gabriel is the Nakiri, for nothing but veg. Jonathan is the thin one for the fine work. Mary cuts the bread.
Carbon steel is why they cut the way they do. You'll notice it the first time you go through a tomato without pressing down. It does react though, so dry them after washing. They'll darken over time into a patina, and that's the knife doing what it should.
The four knives and the mineral oil come to $605 bought one at a time at full price. The Fourth is $423.50, so that's $181.50 back in your pocket, and this combination is only together at this price for Black Friday.
Knives handcrafted in Vietnam. Mary is hand finished in China.
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Care Instructions
Dry your knife after each use to prevent rust. Oil the carbon steel using a food grade mineral oil. Avoid soaking & never put it in the dishwasher. For full care tips, visit: Knife Care Guide →
Steel Details
Made with high-carbon steel, heat-treated for a hard, sharp edge. Builds character over time and rewards simple care with a knife that keeps getting better.
Why These Knives Together?
Joseph, the 17cm Santoku.
This is the one that ends up living on the bench. Flat enough through the belly that you can chop straight down without rocking, and short enough that you’re not clearing space before you start. If you only pull out one knife on a Tuesday night, it’s this one.
Gabriel, the Nakiri.
Straight edge, squared off at the tip, made for vegetables. It goes all the way to the board in one push, so you get whole slices instead of the last bit still hanging on. Do a cabbage with it once and you’ll understand why it exists.
Jonathan, the small one.
Shallots, garlic, trimming the fat off a steak, anything where a big blade is just in the way. It’s the one you pick up without thinking about it, usually while the other three are still sitting there.
Mary cuts the bread.
Long and serrated, so it gets through a fresh crust without squashing the loaf on the way. She’s also the one for tomatoes if you’ve let the others go dull.
Common Questions
What Is Carbon Steel?
It’s steel with more carbon in it and none of the chromium that makes stainless stainless. That’s what lets us get it properly sharp and keep it there. The trade off is that it reacts, so it’ll darken over time and build up a patina. That’s the knife doing what it’s meant to do.
Will they rust?
They will if you leave them wet. Rinse and dry them after you’ve used them and you’ll have no trouble. The oil in the box is for the times they’re going in a drawer for a while.
Why these four knives?
Because none of them is a smaller version of the last. Joseph’s the 17cm Santoku you’ll have out every night. Gabriel’s the Nakiri for when there’s a pile of veg. Jonathan’s the thin one for the fiddly work. Mary cuts the bread. Four blades, four jobs.
How do I care for them?
Wash by hand, dry them straight away, never the dishwasher. If they’re going away for a while, a wipe of the mineral oil keeps them right. The patina that builds up is normal and it protects the blade.
Does it come with sheaths?
No, this one is knives and the oil. Sheaths are $50 to $55 each and cut to fit the blade, so you can add the ones you want. Mary doesn’t take one, leather and a serrated edge don’t get on.
Who is this set for?
The cook who’d rather pick up the right knife than make one do everything, and who finds a big chef’s knife more blade than they need. Nothing here is oversized: Joseph, Gabriel and Jonathan all sit between 15 and 18cm, which is the size most people actually find comfortable.
Is it cheaper than buying them separately?
Yes. The four knives and the mineral oil come to $605 bought one at a time at full price. The Fourth is $423.
When will it ship?
The earlier you order the better. We do have limited stock but there is more on the way. Order now at the Black Friday price and we’ll make sure its dispatched by 30 November, which puts it with you well before Christmas.
Where are they made?
Joseph, Gabriel and Jonathan are handcrafted in Vietnam by the blacksmiths we’ve worked with since we started. Mary’s made in China. We tried to have her made in Vietnam, but they don’t have the machinery for the single bevel serrated edge a bread knife needs, so we found blacksmiths who’ve done this work for knife brands around the world.
Is the mineral oil included?
It is, it's in the box. We sell it separately alongside the single knives, but most people buying this set are new to carbon steel & the oil is the single easiest thing you can do to look after it. Didn't feel right making you add it yourself.
How Does Your 7 day Risk Free Trial Work?
Any knife you buy, you can try for 7 days. If it’s not for you, return it (in original condition and packaging) at your cost for a full refund. Online orders only. Read The conditions here
How does your 2 year warranty work?
Our 2-year warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship. It excludes rust or damage from neglect. Claims are inspected case-by-case, and replacements are issued if the product is genuinely faulty.
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