Professional chefs have long been part of what is considered a respectable and skilled career. Over recent years celebrity chefs such as Jamie Oliver, Gordon Ramsay and Heston Blumenthal have further increased the status of those who are passionate about food, and have encouraged numerous people to spend more time in the kitchen. There media has paid a lot of attention to issues in the food industry of late, from organic produce debates to matter surrounding animals husbandry. All this interest in food and cooking has also meant that people are paying more attention to the tools they use for food preparation, and chefs knives are no exception. Further reading ...