Kitchen Tools — Chef's Knife, Honing Steel and Serrated Peeler
SEIDO Cookware makes three kitchen tools, sold in the UK on Amazon.co.uk: a chef's knife with a VG10 steel core clad in Damascus stainless steel and an octagonal olive wood handle, a 20 cm (8 in) honing steel with a riveted handle, and a stainless steel serrated peeler. Each carries a 5-Year Limited Warranty.
Together they cover the prep before the pan: the knife chops and slices, the honing steel keeps its edge in line between sharpenings, and the peeler takes care of skins, soft ones included. This page explains what each tool is for, why the knife and the honing steel belong together, and how to look after all three.
Read before you buy
- The Complete Knife Care Handbook
- The Science Behind Damascus Steel
- Is a Good Chef's Knife Worth the Investment?
- Why Your Peeler Matters More Than You Think
- The Best Knife for Home Cooking: Why a Chef's Knife Comes First
- Damascus Chef's Knife vs Budget Knives: What Actually Differs
- Damascus vs German Steel Knives: How They Differ
- Chef's Knife Size Guide: Which Blade Length Do You Need?
What kitchen tools does SEIDO Cookware make?
Three tools, one of each, for the prep that comes before the pan. Each has its own page with the full detail and a Buy now on Amazon button.
- Damascus Stainless Steel Chef's Knife — a VG10 steel core clad in Damascus stainless steel, a blade of about 22 cm (8.7 in) and an octagonal olive wood handle, in a hinged gift box. Hand wash only.
- 20 cm Honing Steel — a 20 cm (8 in) rod on a riveted handle, with a guard at the base of the rod.
- Stainless Steel Serrated Peeler — stainless steel, with a serrated blade for soft, slippery skins as well as everyday vegetables.
Why do the chef's knife and the honing steel belong together?
Every knife edge rolls slightly out of line with use, and a knife starts to feel dull long before its edge has worn away. Honing pushes the edge back into line in a few light strokes. Sharpening, which grinds a new edge, can wait until honing no longer brings back a clean cut.
The insert that comes with the SEIDO Cookware chef's knife recommends honing every 2–3 uses. With the honing steel to hand, that is a few strokes per side before you start cooking.
What does a serrated peeler do that a smooth one does not?
A smooth peeler blade needs a firm surface to bite into, so on soft or slippery skin it tends to skate or press into the flesh. The teeth of a serrated blade catch the skin and start the cut with light pressure. That is why a serrated peeler is the one to reach for with ripe tomatoes, peaches and kiwi — and it still peels everyday carrots, cucumbers and potatoes.
How do you look after the kitchen tools?
A few simple habits keep each tool in good order:
- Chef's knife — hand wash only, and dry it straight away; oil the olive wood handle now and then with a food-safe oil or wax, such as mineral oil or beeswax; cut on a wooden or plastic chopping board, not glass or stone.
- Honing steel — wipe the rod with a damp cloth after use and dry it before you put it away.
- Serrated peeler — rinse it straight after use, before skin and juice dry between the teeth, then dry it.
- All three — store them where their edges and the rod will not knock against other tools.
Where can you buy SEIDO Cookware kitchen tools?
The chef's knife, the honing steel and the serrated peeler are sold in the UK on Amazon.co.uk. This site shows no prices: each product page links straight to its Amazon.co.uk listing with a Buy now on Amazon button.
Each tool carries a 5-Year Limited Warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship under normal home use. For a warranty claim, email customerservice@seidocookware.co.uk with your Amazon order number and photos of the issue.
Frequently asked questions
- What kitchen tools does SEIDO Cookware sell?
- SEIDO Cookware sells three kitchen tools in the UK, on Amazon.co.uk: a Damascus stainless steel chef's knife with a VG10 steel core and an octagonal olive wood handle, a 20 cm (8 in) honing steel with a riveted handle, and a stainless steel serrated peeler. Each carries a 5-Year Limited Warranty.
- Do I need a honing steel for the SEIDO Cookware chef's knife?
- Honing is part of the knife's own care advice: the insert that comes with the SEIDO Cookware chef's knife recommends honing every 2–3 uses. A few light strokes per side on a honing steel realign the edge between sharpenings, and the SEIDO Cookware 20 cm Honing Steel is the natural partner to the knife. Honing does not replace sharpening once an edge has worn.
- Does the SEIDO Cookware chef's knife come in a gift box?
- Yes. The SEIDO Cookware chef's knife comes in a hinged gift box. The honing steel and the serrated peeler are sold separately, and all three carry the same 5-Year Limited Warranty.
- What warranty do SEIDO Cookware kitchen tools carry?
- The chef's knife, the honing steel and the serrated peeler each carry the SEIDO Cookware 5-Year Limited Warranty, covering defects in materials and workmanship under normal home use. A knife edge that dulls with use is normal wear, not a defect. To claim, email customerservice@seidocookware.co.uk with your Amazon order number and photos of the issue.
- Where can I buy SEIDO Cookware kitchen tools?
- The SEIDO Cookware chef's knife, honing steel and serrated peeler are sold in the UK on Amazon.co.uk. Each product page on this site links straight to its Amazon.co.uk listing with a Buy now on Amazon button, and every tool carries a 5-Year Limited Warranty.