The Baccarat® Le Connoisseur™ Epicure 7 Piece Knife Block features 6 essential kitchen knives, all stored in a gorgeous knife block. Paying homage to French architecture, the vintage feel will be sure to be a talking point in any kitchen.
BRAND CREDENTIALS
Baccarat® Le Connoisseur™ knives bring precision and bladesmith perfection to every kitchen. Constructed from superior European Steel 1.4116, mined in Europe since last century, each blade is forged in fire and ice for superior strength and sharpness.
Delivering exceptional steel blades, Le Connoisseur™ knives by Baccarat® feature the hallmarks of all the great European kitchens, so now the choice of renowned master chefs can be yours at home too. Each knife is engineered and tested to meet Rockwell 55 specification guaranteeing the blades hardness and optimum performance.
Exclusive to Baccarat® Le Connoisseur™ knives, each blade features a unique cobblestone design that pays homage to French architecture, emanating a vintage feel that also assists with the easy release of food. Durable Pakka wood handles are contoured for a comfortable grip and assists to hold the hand safely away from the blade to ensure a contoured hold for effortless cutting and slicing.
Backed by the Baccarat® LIFETIME GUARANTEE.
CARING AND USING YOUR BACCARAT® LE CONNOISSEUR™ KNIFE
The following guidelines will assist in ensuring that you maintain your knife’s cutting edge to give you many years of optimum use.
CLEANING YOUR KNIFE
Never wash your knife in the dishwasher. The harsh chemicals and hot temperature will ruin the quality of the blade and deteriorate the handle. After each use, wash your knife by hand under running water with a soft sponge and mild detergent if needed. Avoid detergents with any form of chlorine. If you cut fruits and vegetables that are quite acidic, e.g., lemons, oranges, tomatoes, make sure you rinse your knife immediately after use. If you do not it may result in staining and corrosion of the blade. After washing, fully dry with a clean cloth and do not store unless fully fry. Your knife is rust resistant but not rustproof. This is not a fault of manufacture. It is merely a characteristic of the metal that also gives your knife the ability to maintain a super sharp edge. Never leave your knives to drip dry. If your knife is left in contact with water, it will most likely develop rust spots.
STORING YOUR KNIFE
Remember your knife is sharp, so handle with care and keep out of reach of children. Our knives are designed to be stored in their customised gift box or in a knife block. This is safer for you and better for your knives.
USING YOUR KNIFE
Always cut straight through with a smooth action and never twist the blade. This may result in blade damage. Remember your knives do have limitations and are not indestructible. Do not use your knife as a screwdriver, can opener, jimmy, hammer, oyster opener or chisel. (You can buy all of these tools at your local hardware store for much less.) Never use your Le Connoisseur™ knife to cut through frozen foods, bones or very hard materials like pumpkins as you will break or chip the blade. There are special purpose knives for these tasks. Always use a wooden or soft plastic chopping board – not glass or ceramic board. Never cut directly on your bench top, stainless steel sink or plate
CARE OF YOUR BLADE EDGE
The key to proper and efficient use of any knife is looking after and maintaining the blade. A knife with a sharp blade is both easier and safer to use because it requires less pressure to cut. Sharpen your knives on a regular basis to maintain the sharp edge. After sharpening your knives always wash them in hot water and towel dry.