A good knife is an essential part of any kitchen.

Not only can a high-quality knife help you prepare your meals, it is safer and easier to use than the old blade you might have sitting in your top drawer.

Bobby took a trip to Limerick to have a chat with Hugo Byrne, who hand-crafts custom-made carbon steel blades and is one of Ireland's most sought after knifemakers to chat about his process and the business in general.

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