Chef Knives & Sharpening

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A dull or mismatched knife slows your prep, tires your team and raises the risk of accidents at the board. Chefs Depot carries over 900 knives and sharpening tools to fix that — chef knives, bread knives, boning and filleting blades, carving and slicing knives, paring knives, santoku and nakiri styles, knife sets and blocks, and the honing steels, whetstones and electric sharpeners to keep every edge working.

Every product ships from trusted trade brands including Victorinox, Global Knives, Vogue, Matfer Bourgeat, Hygiplas, Avanti and Sirman. Members save off RRP on the full range, and we'll ship your order Australia-wide.

Chef Knives & Sharpening — Common Questions

What does the chef knives and sharpening category actually cover?+

It covers every blade and edge-maintenance tool a commercial kitchen relies on. That includes individual chef knives, full knife sets with blocks, speciality blades for bread, boning, filleting, carving and paring, plus the sharpening side — honing steels, manual and electric sharpeners, and whetstones. Brands like Victorinox, Global Knives and Vogue sit alongside more specialised options from Matfer Bourgeat and Sirman.

Which knife styles does Chefs Depot stock?+

You'll find the full working range: classic chef knives, santoku and nakiri blades, bread and serrated knives, boning and filleting knives, carving and slicing knives, paring knives, and multi-piece sets. Hygiplas and Vogue cover colour-coded options suited to allergen-management kitchens, while Global Knives and Victorinox anchor the premium end of the range.

Victorinox or Global Knives — how do I choose for my kitchen?+

Victorinox Fibrox and Grand Maitre handles suit high-turnover kitchens where knives change hands often — the grip is secure even when wet, and the price per blade is easy to justify across a full brigade. Global Knives use a one-piece stainless construction favoured by chefs who want a lighter, more precise feel and maintain their own edge. Both ranges are well represented here, so your team can trial both styles.

How do I match knife size to the tasks my kitchen runs?+

As a general guide, a 20 cm to 25 cm chef knife handles most protein and vegetable prep, while a 15 cm to 18 cm blade is easier to control for detail work. Bread knives typically run 25 cm or longer for clean slicing. Boning and filleting knives sit shorter and more flexible. If your team runs a varied menu, a set — such as the Opinel Intempora five-piece block — covers the main tasks in one purchase.

Are colour-coded knives worth it for a commercial kitchen?+

Colour coding is a practical allergen and cross-contamination control, not just a compliance exercise. Hygiplas offers a broad colour-coded range at a price point that makes it realistic to kit out each section with dedicated blades. Pairing colour-coded knives with a clear storage and cleaning protocol gives your team a visible system that new staff can follow quickly.

What sharpening equipment should sit alongside my knife collection?+

A honing steel for daily realignment, a whetstone or pull-through sharpener for weekly edge restoration, and an electric sharpener for high-volume kitchens where manual sharpening takes too long — that combination covers most operations. Sirman electric sharpeners handle consistent throughput well. Matching the sharpening tool to the blade steel matters: softer European steel tolerates frequent honing, while harder Japanese steel benefits from less frequent, more careful whetstone work.

How should commercial knives be cleaned and stored to extend their life?+

Hand washing in warm soapy water and immediate drying is the standard for quality blades — dishwashers can blunt edges and damage handles over time. Store knives on a magnetic strip, in a block or in individual blade guards rather than loose in a drawer. Hygiplas and Vogue both offer storage solutions to match their knife ranges. A consistent cleaning and storage routine meaningfully extends the working life of every blade.

Can I buy a complete knife kit for a new apprentice or new venue opening?+

Yes. Knife sets with blocks — including options from Opinel, Victorinox and Global Knives — give you a curated selection of blade sizes in a single purchase. For a venue opening, buying sets means every workstation starts with the same tools, which simplifies training and replacement. Your team can always add speciality blades later as the menu develops.

Do Chefs Depot members get a better price on knives?+

Members save off RRP across the full chef knives and sharpening range. Given that a working kitchen replaces blades regularly — through wear, loss or kitchen growth — those savings add up across a season. Membership covers the entire Chefs Depot catalogue, not just knives, so the benefit extends to every order your venue places.

How does delivery work for knife orders?+

We ship chef knives and sharpening equipment Australia-wide. Orders are packed to protect blades in transit, and the same delivery network covers metro and regional addresses. There are no category exclusions — whether you're ordering a single paring knife or a full set with a block and sharpening kit, your order ships to your venue.

Chef Knives & Sharpening

Kasumi 78227 3 Piece Chef Set

Opinel Les Forges 1890 3pc Set (Chef Carving Paring)

Victorinox 5.5200.31 - Butchers Knife, 31cm, Straight Back Blade - Wood

Victorinox 5.5203.16 - Butchers Knife, 16cm, Straight Back Blade, Fibrox - Black

Victorinox 5.5203.28 - Butchers Knife, 28cm, Straight BackBlade, Fibrox - Black

Victorinox 5.5501.20 - Sticking Knife, 20cm, Straight Back Blade, Fibrox - Red

Victorinox 5.6003.12 - Boning Knife, 12cm, Straight, Wide Blade, Fibrox - Black

Victorinox 5.6603.12 - Boning Knife, 12cm Curved, Narrow Blade, Fibrox - Black

Victorinox 5.6612.15 - Boning Knife, 15cm Curved, Flexible Narrow Blade, Fibrox - Blue

Victorinox 5.6903.15 - Gut and Tripe Knife Thickened Bulb Tip

Victorinox 5.7403.20L - Butchers Knife, 20cm Safety Nose, Wide Tip Blade, Fibrox - Black

Victorinox 5.8431.31 - Swibo Butchers Knife, 31cm Straight Back Blade - Yellow

Victorinox 5.8436.31 - Swibo Butchers Knife, 31cm Wide Tip Stiff Blade - Yellow

Victorinox 5.8441.25 - Swibo Slicing Knife, 25cm Round Blade 30mm width - Yellow

Victorinox 6.7735.C1 - Paring Knife, 10 cm Pointed Tip, Wavy Edge, Classic, Pink

Victorinox 6.8503.17G - Santoku Knife, 17cm, Classic, Black, Gift Boxed

Victorinox 7.7223.26G - Grand Maître Slicing Knife, 26cm

Victorinox 5.6008.15 - Boning Knife, 15cm, Straight, Wide Blade, Fibrox - Yellow

Derwent Mills Black Wood Gunmetal Gift Set

Opinel Les Essentiels Plus 3pc S/S Kitchen Set (No312 No313 No315)

Victorinox 5.2033.19 - Cooks Carving Knife, 19cm, Wavy Edge, Fibrox - Black

Victorinox 5.4000.18RAD - Kitchen Cleaver, 18cm 600gr Heavy Dury Blade - Wood

Victorinox 5.4003.18 - Kitchen Cleaver, 18cm 280gr Fibrox - Black

Victorinox 5.4063.18 - Chinese Chefs Knife, 18cm, Fibrox - Black

Victorinox 5.4200.36 - Slicing Knife, 36cm Round Plain Edge - Wood

Victorinox 5.4403.25 - Slicing Knife, 25cm Pointed Tip Plain Edge, Fibrox - Black

Victorinox 5.5203.23 - Butchers Knife, 23cm, Straight BackBlade, Fibrox - Black

Victorinox 5.5203.31 - Butchers Knife, 31cm, Straight BackBlade, Fibrox - Black

Victorinox 5.5508.18L - Sticking Knife, 18cm, Safety Nose, Fibrox Yellow

Victorinox 5.6602.12 - Boning Knife, 12cm Curved, Narrow Blade, Fibrox - Blue

Victorinox 5.6602.15 - Boning Knife, 15cm Curved, Narrow Blade, Fibrox - Blue

Victorinox 5.6603.15 Boning Knife 15cm Curved, Safety Grip, Narrow Blade, Fibrox

Victorinox 5.7203.20 - Breaking Knife, 20cm Curved, Narrow Blade, Fibrox - Black

Victorinox 5.7223.25D - Slaughter Knife, 25cm, Curved Narrow Blade, Fibrox - Dual Grip

Victorinox 5.7303.25 - Cimeter Knife, 25cm Curved, Wide Blade, Fibrox - Black

Victorinox 5.7403.31 - Butchers Knife, 31cm Wide Tip Blade, Fibrox - Black

Victorinox 5.7603.18L - Butchers Knife, 18cm Safety Nose, Heavy Stiff Blade, Fibrox Black

Victorinox 5.8435.26 - Swibo Butchers Knife, 26cm Curved Stiff Blade - Yellow

Victorinox 5.8441.30 - Swibo Slicing Knife, 30cm Round Blade 30mm width - Yellow

Victorinox 6.8023.25G - Cooks-Carving Knife, 25cm, Fluted Blade, Black, Gift Boxed

Victorinox 6.8503.17B - Santoku Knife, 17cm, Wide Blade, Classic, Black, Blister

Victorinox 6.8526.17L9B - Santoku Knife, 17cm, Fluted Wide Blade, Classic, Orange, Blister

Victorinox 7.7433.23G - Forged Bread Knife, 23cm, Wavy Cranked Blade, Gift Boxed

Victorinox 5.7603.15 - Butchers Knife, 15cm Heavy Stiff Blade, Fibrox - Black

KH Kharve® 48111 - Paring Knife 10cm Black

KH Kharve 48513 - Master-Cut 20cm Bread Knife

Matfer Bourgeat 120533 - Boning Knife 130mm

Opinel Intempora 3pc Set (Chef 20cm Carving 16cm Paring 8cm) Polymer

Opinel Les Forges 1890 Santoku Knife 17cm

Victorinox 5.0730 - Wood Paring Knife, Wavy Edge, 10cm

Victorinox 5.2000.31 - Cooks - Carving Knife, 31cm - Wood

Victorinox 5.2003.15 - Cooks - Carving Knife, 15cm, Fibrox - Black

Victorinox 5.2003.28 - Cooks - Carving Knife, 28cm, Fibrox - Black

Victorinox 5.2004.25 - Cooks - Carving Knife, 25cm, Fibrox - Green

Victorinox 5.2008.19 - Cooks - Carving Knife, 19cm, Fibrox - Yellow

Victorinox 5.2008.25 - Cooks - Carving Knife, 25cm, Fibrox - Yellow

Victorinox 5.2030.22 - Cooks Carving Knife, 22cm, Wavy Edge - Wood

Victorinox 5.3703.20 - Filleting Knife, 20cm Flexible Blade, Fibrox - Black

Victorinox 5.3810.18 - Filleting Knife, 18cm Narrow Extra Flex - Wood

Victorinox 5.4203.30 - Slicing Knife, 30cm Round Plain Edge, Fibrox - Black

Victorinox 5.4723.36 - Salmon Knife, 36cm Flexible Round Tip Blade, Fibrox - Black

Victorinox 5.5203.20 - Butchers Knife 200mm, Straight Back Blade, Fibrox - Black

Victorinox 5.5203.36 - Butchers Knife, 36cm, Straight BackBlade, Fibrox - Black

Victorinox 5.5208.20 - Butchers Knife, 20cm, Straight BackBlade, Fibrox - Yellow

Victorinox 5.5208.26 - Butchers Knife, 26cm, Straight BackBlade, Fibrox - Yellow

Victorinox 5.5503.22 - Sticking Knife, 22cm, Straight Back Blade, Fibrox - Black

Victorinox 5.5603.12 - Sticking Knife, 12cm, Pointed Blade, Fibrox - Black

Victorinox 5.6303.12 - Boning Knife,12cm Straight, Wide Blade, Fibrox - Black

Victorinox 5.6501.15 - Boning Knife, 15cm Curved, Wide Blade, Fibrox - Red

Victorinox 5.6603.12M - Boning Knife, 2cm Curved, Safety Grip, Narrow Blade, Fibrox Black

Victorinox 5.6603.15M - Boning Knife, 15cm Curved, Safety Grip, Fibrox Black

Victorinox 5.6608.15M - Boning Knife, 15cm Curved, Safety Grip, Fibrox - Yellow

Chef Knives & Sharpening — Common Questions