Interview with Seaside Knife Company

Nothing is worse than trying to prepare a delectable, labor-intensive holiday meal with dull knives. Was that you this year? Did you struggle at cutting carrots or peeling potatoes? That's the inevitable sign that you need a new set of knives, and I strongly urge you to check out the Seaside Knife Company.

Located in Cardiff by the Sea, Seaside Knife Company is a fantastic local business that sells high-quality knives, cutting boards, and pans with a lifetime warranty. Seaside Knife Company is a small, family and veteran company that guarantees satisfaction with their products, or else they will return your money back! We interviewed owner Jay Berman about what makes Seaside Knife Company's products a unique, must-have kitchen accessory.

Where did the idea for Seaside Knife Company come from?

About 5 years ago, I went to a Gourmet Fair where many interesting products were being sold.  I love cooking (anything food or wine, really). There was one booth selling Kyocera ceramic knives; you were able to try them. They were very nice, so I bought a 2 knife set. These knives were great, but [I thought] it would be nicer if they had better handles and more substantial blades, so I did some research and decided to work with a factory overseas to produce a product to my specification and market them online.   

What are your knives made from?

I call my line CusineStar. They are 95% pure zirconia oxide (white) or zirconia carbide (black). They are completely metal free; zirconia ceramic is so hard it will cut glass and is bio neutral. The handles are texturized ABS plastic.

What makes the Seaside Knife Company’s knives different from other similar products?

Metal knives become dull because the blade burrs as you use them. They require using a "Steel" (sharpening rod) or a sharpener to keep them nice and sharp. Ceramic is different; they don’t get dull in the typical way. If the knives ever do dull, we offer free sharpening. Our knives also have more zirconia content than most other ceramic knives on the market. 

You also offer various pans and a cutting board as well. Tell me about these products.

Seaside Knife Company's Buttercup pan is an 11" ceramic lined nonstick pan. Ceramic, unlike Teflon-type coatings, does not leach chemicals into your food. I designed this pan to be your "go-to" pan: you can cook with no liquid, oil, or butter. Nothing sticks! It comes with a tempered glass lid with a steam vent and stay cool knob. The handle is riveted stainless steel. You can use this pan in the oven for braising up to 500 degrees! 

Our chopping block is made from sustainable bamboo. It has a slide out tray; this is great for scraps or taking your fresh cut food to the pot. Bamboo is quite hard and will look great for years!

Where can your knives and other products be found?

My products are sold online at Seaside Knife Company. Wholesale inquires welcome! Inventory is local.