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Reviews From Our Customers
Great knives, nice to handle with a good weight. The pair gives you the best of both worlds with a smaller and a larger knife. I am already on planning my next purchase.Sarsha · Thomas · Verified buyer
Such a handy size for all those smaller tasks. Complements my larger knife perfectly.Nat Munns · Thomas · Verified buyer
Great workhorse in the kitchen, lightweight for a larger knife but still has loads of leverage for difficult vegetables and fruit.Jeremy M. · Adam · Verified buyer
I've had Adam for a couple of weeks and I'm delighted so far. Well balanced, good weight and performs better than any other knife I've had.Colin Spratt · Adam · Verified buyer
This is a brilliant knife, I reach for it more than any other. It's my second Cain and Abel knife and there's really nothing like them, they leave all my other knives in the dust.Jess Howie · Thomas · Verified buyer
The Perfect pair of carbon steel knives to start you on your journey. Includes our small utility knife Thomas paired perfectly with our large santoku Adam. Completed with a Mineral Oil for the best knife care.
Adam has a Santoku-style shape, which means it has a slightly curved edge that helps you rock the blade smoothly as you cut. It’s not too heavy, but it feels strong and steady in your hand. Perfect for confident, everyday cooking. More on this knife here.
Thomas is the ideal small kitchen knife. Its 13cm blade is a multi-purpose tool and is a great little everyday knife. More on this knife here.
Our mineral oil is the perfect product to protect carbon steel from oxidation.
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 Two 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 in your hand.
How Each Knife Is Crafted
Forged Carbon Steel
Every knife starts as a bar of high carbon steel, its roughly shaped then heated in a coal forge and shaped under a power hammer by hand. No CNC, no laser cutting. Each blade is forged individually.
Heat-Treated for Performance
Each blade is differentially heat-treated to bring out the best in the steel. The edge is hardened for sharpness and retention, while the spine stays softer so it flexes under pressure instead of snapping.
Handcrafted Handle
Each handle is carved from padauk and hand planed until there are no rigid edges left. Sealed with shellac and glued to the tang, so blade and wood sit as one solid piece. No two handles are the same.
Sharpened by Hand
Every blade is hand-ground to form the edge, then refined on a whetstone for a polished, clean cut. Ready to use straight out of the box.
Common Questions
What Is Carbon Steel?
Carbon steel is a type of metal made mostly from iron and a small amount of carbon. That carbon makes the steel harder, which means it can be sharpened to a very fine edge and stay sharp for longer. It's not stainless, so it can rust if left wet. With simple care, it lasts a long time and cuts really well. That’s why carbon steel is often used in high-quality knives.
Why these two knives?
Between them they cover almost everything. Adam's the 21cm one that does the volume work, Thomas is 13cm and handles the fiddly stuff. Nearly everything you do on a board falls into one of those two camps, and what doesn't is a specialist knife you probably don't need yet.
How Do I Care For Them?
Hand wash, dry straight away, don't put it in the dishwasher. If you're not using it for a while, a light coat of oil keeps it happy. More Here
Where are they made?
Like all our knives, it's hand crafted in Vietnam by a skilled blacksmith.We documented the full process here.
Is two knives actually enough?
For most people, yes. I'd rather you had two you reach for every day than a block of eight where five sit there going blunt. If you find a gap later, that's what the rest of the range is for.
Is it cheaper than buying them separately?
Yes. Adam's $190 on his own and Thomas is $120, so you're ahead before you've even counted the oil.
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.
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
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.
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