Knife: The culture, craft and cult of the cook's knife - Tim Hayward (First edition)

KNIFE is a love-letter to this most covetable of culinary tools.

The cook’s knife is a triumph of form and function, both an essential utensil and the most exquisite piece of design. Through interviews with knifemakers, chefs and collectors, and by tackling the knifemaking process himself, Tim Hayward explores how the relationship between cook and blade has shaped knife design and history, and influenced the ways in which we prepare and eat food all over the world.

From beautiful Damascus blades to Chinese cleavers, classic Sabatier and sushi knives, at the heart of KNIFE is a fascinating guide to 40 different types of knife, each with its own unique story, detailed description and stunning photograph.

Lavishly illustrated, with practical advice on knife care, cutting, sharpening and storage, KNIFE is as cool, personal and desirable as the most intricately crafted deba.