Assorted tomatoes with a nonna knife on a light surface

Assorted tomatoes on a wooden cutting board with a nonna knife, cookbook and olive oil container.

Hand holding a knife with a wooden handle on a beige background

Nonna Knife

Name: Nonna Knife
Brand: Citizens of Soil
SKU: KATTO-NONNA-TOMATO-KNIFE-HOLD
Price: 50.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

—The grandmother of all knives—

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Designed in collaboration with Katto, our nonna knife is as central to your kitchen as good olive oil. From Michelin-starred restaurants, to traditional homes, this knife is a constant for any cook—a simple serrated blade that has stood the test of generations.

With your nonna knife in hand, you’re one step closer to the Mediterranean lifestyle.

Please note: you need to be 18+ to buy this item. Order must be received by the recipient and cannot be left in a safe place.

Katto was founded in 2018, driven by a new-found love of cooking, that provided Josh (co-founder) solace while he navigated a difficult period in his life.
The idea for the business was simple: to make beautiful, sustainable, and thoughtfully made pieces that were accessible to people.

Like Citizens of Soil, Katto elevates the everyday, offering an alternative to mass-market items. From their workshop in Sheffield, Katto craft exceptional cookware using sustainable materials and—wherever possible—human hands.

Made from steel with an olive wood handle this knife is built to last. Ideal for chopping fruit, vegetables, bread, cheese, and even great for peeling, it’s a knife you’ll pick up again and again.

To keep the olive wood handle and blade in prime condition, wash and dry by hand.

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01. Cook

02. Drizzle

03. Spoon

04. Bake

How to use

Time to do some myth-busting. You can—and should—cook with extra virgin olive oil. In fact, it's the healthiest fat you can cook with. While many reserve EVOO to dress salads or dip bread, we take our cues from the Med, where they roast, fry, and cook just about everything in it. Studies also show it actually increases the nutritional value of what it cooks!

From hearty bean stews to luxurious chocolate mousse, no dish is complete without a finish of liquid gold. Like your salt, pepper, or squeeze of lemon, think of olive oil as a seasoning, a final drizzle to bring the flavours together.

Call it a ritual, a cure, or a lifestyle—a spoonful a day can go a long way. If you want to really feel the benefits of EVOO, studies suggest you need between 25-50ml a day. For some, a daily morning spoonful is a great way to act as a prebiotic and support nutritional absorption from the start.

Extra virgin olive oil is not just for bread and savoury, it's a staple in sweet goods across the Mediterranean. Swap out butter in your cookies or crumble topping, use it in homemade granola, or wow your guests with a liquid gold cake like the Greek classic Portokalopita.

An olive oil so good it made me quit my job...