{"title":"Fragrant Knives","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eFragrant Knives was born from a desire to bring the Chinese chef’s knife to a new generation of cooks. Inspired by the enduring design language of Hong Kong and informed by centuries of Chinese knifemaking tradition, our knives combine heritage craftsmanship with contemporary refinement, resulting in pieces that feel both familiar and timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chinese-chefs-knife-菜刀","title":"Chinese Chef's Knife - 菜刀","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrant Knives'\u003c\/span\u003e essential Chef's knife, in the classic Chinese '菜刀' (vegetable knife) shape. This is the most common knife shape found in domestic kitchens in Hong Kong and southern China, and despite being called a 'vegetable knife' it is comfortable with almost all kitchen tasks except bone-cleaving: chopping, slicing, mincing, garlic-smashing, filleting and bench-scraping. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned in Hong Kong and made in Yangjiang, China, the capital of Chinese blade production since the Tang dynasty, the Chinese Chef's Knife combines classic Hong Kong design and expert Chinese craftsmanship, updated for the modern global kitchen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is made from a high-carbon stainless steel that holds a sharper edge for longer than the softer stainless steels typically used in Chinese knives. The handle, slightly shorter than typical to encourage a pinch grip on the blade, is a certified Chinese rosewood engraved with a bold wave pattern to aid grip, and influenced by a rich Chinese design history. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the knife we chose to represent Chinese-style knives to the world: a really great all-rounder that is intuitive to use and easy to care for.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fragrant Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57302580887934,"sku":null,"price":88.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/6499\/9739\/files\/SquareProduct-2026-04-28T155849.491.png?v=1779276617"},{"product_id":"chinese-chefs-knife-leather-sheath","title":"Chinese Chef's Knife Leather Sheath","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA leather sheath is the perfect companion for your Chinese Chef’s Knife, offering safe and secure storage if you happen to be travelling with your knife, or plan to keep your knife in a drawer with other utensils. Protecting your knife with a leather sheath ensures the longevity of your blade to extend periods between sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrant Knives' sheaths are carefully handmade in Yangjiang from the finest, veg-tanned full-grain leather for a rich and durable quality. Created from the top layer of animal hide that has preserved natural imperfections and marking, each sheath has its own character, with slight variations in tone and colouring. The sheaths are wax-finished for increased water, stain and dirt resistance, and for a high-shine effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver time, the leather will develop a unique patina that becomes more beautiful as it ages, and with care your sheath will last as long as the knife it holds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTry to avoid contact with water, and take care to fully dry the knife before storing it in the sheath. If the sheath does become wet or comes into contact with food, remove the knife, wipe down with a damp cloth and allow it to dry naturally away from direct heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fragrant Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57302581019006,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/6499\/9739\/files\/chinese-chefs-knife-leather-sheath-7351827.png?v=1777297333"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/6499\/9739\/collections\/Fragrant_Knives.png?v=1780498014","url":"https:\/\/www.maisonflaneur.com\/collections\/fragrant-knives.oembed","provider":"Maison Flâneur","version":"1.0","type":"link"}