Gordon Ramsay uses knives from the brands Henckels and Wüsthof. According to MasterClass, Ramsay prefers Henckels knives, which are a German style brand. Wüsthof has also been mentioned as one of the brands he uses. Ramsay recommends owning four types of knives: an all-purpose chopping knife or chefs knife, a serrated knife for bread, a utility knife, and a paring knife. He has also been seen using specialty knives such as a butcher knife, meat cleaver, santoku knife, and kitchen shears. Ramsay has his own line of knives made in collaboration with Royal Doulton.