The Pair With Sheaths
For the cook who’d rather reach for the right knife than make one do everything. A knife for everything your week throws at you.
25% off for Black Friday.
Reviews From Our Customers
Adam is super sharp straight out of the box and looks amazing sitting on the chopping board. For cooks with big hands the height of the blade leaves plenty of room between the tang and the chopping board, making it really easy to get a good chop or rolling action. The carbon steel takes a little more care and effort but it's definitely worth it! I'd highly recommend C&A knives!Jack Devenish · Adam · Verified buyer
Versatile knife for all types of ingredients. Nice and light weight and balanced knife. Great for the home cook!Kirsty Griffin · Adam · Verified buyer
Thomas is my best mate in the kitchen. The most reliable and perfectly balanced knife I've ever meet. Versatile and easy to use.cath haley · Thomas · Verified buyer
The extra blade height on a small knife makes it perfect for small jobs with my big hands.Terrence Tempest Wood · Thomas · Verified buyer
Bought the Thomas, love it - great blade, good weight and balance. Great value for the money, will be buying further knives to add to the collection.Hannah Weatherall · Thomas · Verified buyer
Two carbon steel knives, cut leather for both of them, and a mineral oil to keep them in good shape. Bought individually at full price it's $430.
That's $107.50 back in your pocket, and this combination is only together at this price for Black Friday.
This one's for anyone who doesn't want good knives rattling around loose in a drawer, or who takes them with them, to the bach, to a mate's place, out to the barbecue.
Adam is the 21cm Santoku that does the bulk of the work, curved so you can rock through an onion. Thomas is 13cm, short but tall, for the garlic and the herbs and everything Adam's too big for. Two knives covers most of what a kitchen asks, and each sheath is cut for its own blade, so the edge isn't knocking against anything.
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.
Knives handcrafted in Vietnam.
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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?
Adam - 21cm Santoku
Adam's the big one & the one you'll use most nights. 21cm with a curved edge you can rock straight through an onion, and enough blade height that your knuckles clear the board.
Thomas - 13cm Tall Petty
Thomas does everything Adam’s too big for. Garlic, herbs, trimming the fat off a steak. It’s short but it’s tall, so you can still work on a board instead of holding everything up in your hand.
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Common Questions
What Is Carbon Steel?
It’s steel with more carbon in it and none of the chromium that makes stainless stainless. That extra carbon is what lets us harden the blade properly when it’s heat treated, and a harder blade is one you can grind thinner and have it stay sharp. We take the edge hard so it holds, and leave the spine a bit softer so it flexes under pressure instead of snapping. The trade off is the chromium we left out, because that’s the bit that stops steel rusting. So it will rust if you leave it wet, and it’ll darken over time into a patina. Wash it, dry it, put it away dry, and you’ll never have a problem.
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 three knives?
Because between them they cover a kitchen. Adam’s the 21cm Santoku that does the bulk of the work. Thomas handles everything Adam’s too big for. Mary cuts the bread. One big, one small, one with teeth, and nothing in the box you’d leave in the drawer.
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?
Someone buying their first proper knives, or anyone who’d rather own three they reach for daily than a block full they don’t. If you’ve been meaning to sort your knives out and never known where to start, this is where.
Is it cheaper than buying them separately?
Yes. The three knives and the mineral oil come to $455 bought one at a time at full price. The Tres is $318.50.
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?
Adam and Thomas 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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