Razor sharp knives that fit snugly in their wallet

Because we go on lots of photo shoots to prepare and cook the food for the pictures in the magazine, we need knives that are razor sharp and easy to carry around. Our Naifu set has all the sizes of blades I need and fits snugly in its wallet. It's just the thing an on-the-go food stylist needs.

Lucy Williams, Deputy Food Editor, Delicious Magazine, Nov 2011

Must have...Chef's knives

You don't appreciate just what a pleasure a top-of-the range cook's knife is until you use one. The Japanese Naifu range of beautifully weighted Damascus steel knives are a joy in the hand and keen as a razor - mine arrived two months ago and still no need to sharpen them. The chef Tom Aikens is a fan: "They allow you to cut with absolute precision," he says.

The Times, July 2010

Sharpen up

Mike Schneideman, founder of Divertimenti, has launched a brilliant online knife store, lauded by chefs such as Tom Aikens. Not only are they tough enough to withstand a professional kitchen, but they're a bargain to boot. Order the Milano five piece knife set (£157) and you'll get a magnetic knife rack (£19.50) and a sharpener (£21.50) absolutely free. (chefsknifestore.co.uk)

Country and Town House, July 2010

The brainchild of Michael Schneideman, founder and former owner of the Divertimenti cookshop, and endorsed by chef Tom Aikens, Chef's Knife Store sells superior quality knives at up to 30 per cent less than those of equivalent quality, with big discounts on sets.

Beautiful Kitchens, April 2010

Damascus steel knives

If you have to stab your tomatoes before cutting them, you need to invest in some decent kitchen knives. These Damascus stell knives are terrifyingly sharp, allowing you to cut with absolute precision. Buy the Naifu D67 set of five knives plus knife roll and sharpener, for £157, and you'll save £67 on what you would pay for them individually (chefsknifestore.co.uk).

The Times Magazine, May 2010

Look sharp

The Chef's Knife Store, an online enterprise of Mike Schneideman - the man who also set up Divertimenti - offers Naifu knives at affordable prices. The 6in chef's knife (left) costs just £49. Contact 020 8960 1020, chefsknifestore.co.uk.

Homes & Gardens, May 2010

At the sharp end

Described by Tom Aikens as "beautifully made", Naifu are the new knives on the block. The steel blades are made by master craftsmen to withstand use in commercial kitches, so they should las you a lifetime. Sainsbury's Magazine readers will be give a 10% discount (enter code SNBRY1) when byuing the D67 6in chef's knife from www.chefsknifestore.co.uk (RRP £49).

Sainsburys, May 2010

A wooden spoon may be the single most useful piece of kitchen equipment, but sharp knives come a close second. The Naifu knives deveoped by Michael Scheideman, founder of the Divertimenti kitchen shops, have found favour with top chefs such as Rowley Leigh and Tom Aikens, but are so well designed they are ideal for non-professionals, too. The D67 range is aimed especially at domestic cooks, a paring knives costs £19.50, a 20cm chef's knife costs £74, and the eight-knife set costs £278. 020 8960 1020, www.chefsknifestore.co.uk

House & Garden, May 2010