The Third
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A knife for everything, a knife that chops, a small assitant for the rest. 25% off for Black Friday.
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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
This is a pretty knife, feels good in the hand, and cuts through paper like butter like you see in those videos on the internet. It's a great knife out of the box, I'm looking forward to putting my patina on it.Terrence Tempest Wood · Ezekiel · 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
Amazing knife! A piece of art and great action. Extremely sharp and very versatile! One of my favorite knives!Jesse Slack · Ezekiel · Verified buyer
This was an early Mother's Day present, her thoughts are below. The weight is perfect, the edge on it is perfect, I love the size and I cannot fault it at all.Kayce · Jonathan · Verified buyer
Three carbon steel knives put together for Black Friday. Joseph, Gabriel and Thomas, with a mineral oil to keep them in good shape.
This one's for the cook who gets through a lot of vegetables. If you've ever cut into an onion and had half of it stay joined at the back, or taken longer than you'd like working through a cabbage, that's the knife, not you.
Joseph is our most popular knife and it's easy to see why. A 17cm Santoku gives you great versatility across the board, shorter than a chef's knife so there's less to control, and it's the one you'll have out every night. Gabriel is a chopper. It loves an up and down motion and brings a different energy to Joseph, flat edge meeting the board along its whole length so everything falls away in one piece. Thomas is 13cm, short but tall, so your knuckles still clear the board when you're on the small stuff.
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 three knives and the mineral oil come to $475 bought one at a time at full price. The Third is $356.25, so that's $118.75 back in your pocket, and this combination is only together at this price for Black Friday.
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?
Joseph - 17cm Santoku
Joseph is our best seller and the one most people start with. A wide, flat blade that pushes straight down through an onion, with just enough curve at the tip to rock when you want to. At 140 grams it stays comfortable through a long prep, and being shorter than a chef’s knife means less blade to manage and more control where it counts.
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Gabriel - 18cm Nakiri
Gabriel is a chopper. The edge is dead flat, so it meets the board along its whole length and a cabbage falls apart in one piece instead of staying joined at the back. It brings a different energy to Joseph, straight up and down with a rhythm to it, and if you get through a lot of veg it’s the one that’ll surprise you.
Thomas - 13cm Paring
Thomas is built for the small stuff, and what makes it work is the height. 36mm of blade means your knuckles still clear the board when you’re dicing garlic or running through a bunch of herbs. It’s quick in the hand and precise without being fiddly.
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 three knives?
Because they cover a kitchen between them without repeating each other. Joseph is the Santoku you’ll have out every night. Gabriel is the Nakiri for when there’s a pile of veg. Thomas handles the small stuff. Three knives, three 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.
Who is this set for?
The cook who gets through a lot of vegetables. If you’ve ever cut into an onion and had half of it stay joined at the back, or taken longer than you’d like working through a cabbage, that’s the knife, not you. Gabriel’s edge is dead flat, so it meets the board along its whole length and everything falls away in one piece. Joseph is the one you’ll have out every night for everything else, and Thomas picks up the small work Joseph is too big for. Three knives, and between them there’s nothing in a week’s cooking they won’t handle.
Is it cheaper than buying them separately?
Yes. The three knives and the mineral oil come to $475 bought one at a time at full price. The Third is $356.25.
When will it ship?
The earlier you order the better. We do have limited stock but there is more on the way. Most orders go out within a couple of days, and everything is dispatched by 30 November at the latest, which puts it with you well before Christmas.
Where are they made?
All three are handcrafted in Vietnam by the blacksmiths we’ve worked with since we started.
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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