FAQ

Yes. Rogue Chef is founded by Chef Anthony (Ant) Healy, whose career spans professional kitchens, private estates, remote island resorts and royal households. Rogue Chef is his off-grid alter-ego — the same standards he holds in a five-star kitchen, built into gear tough enough for dust, heat, salt, mud, beach, backroads and bush. Read the full story on our About page.

Our knives are designed in Australia and made in Seki, Japan — a city with centuries of knife-making heritage. It's the same region many of the world's top kitchen and culinary knives come from.

It's our philosophy, not just a tagline. Restaurant-quality food doesn't need a restaurant kitchen — it just needs the right gear and someone willing to break from the usual camping-food playbook. That's what Rogue Chef is built for.

Our knives use AUS-8 Japanese steel with a satin blade finish — a hard-wearing stainless steel that holds an edge well and resists corrosion, which matters when you're cooking somewhere dustier and saltier than a kitchen bench.

The Gyuto (210mm) is the all-rounder — built for serious cooks who want one knife that does it all, anywhere. The Santoku (170mm) is your easy, everyday knife — sharp, lightweight, built for quick dinners through to full spreads. The Petty (155mm) is the small-jobs knife — slicing fruit, trimming meat, anything that doesn't need the bigger blades.

Yes — that's exactly what they're built for. Every knife is tested in harsh Australian conditions: dust, heat, salt, mud, beach, backroads and bush. They're kitchen knives in spirit and performance, just built to handle a camp table as well as a chef's bench.

Hand wash only, and dry it immediately after use. Don't leave it soaking or sitting wet, and don't put it in the dishwasher. Store it safely in a blade protector, knife roll, block or a dedicated drawer insert between uses — never loose in a drawer or bag.

No — hand wash only. Dishwasher detergent and heat will dull the edge and can damage the blade finish over time, and it's not covered under warranty if it does.

We make a Rogue Chef Knife Sharpener designed for stainless steel blades and everyday use — it's what we recommend for keeping your Rogue Chef knife performing the way it should.

Use a Blade Protector (we make one in small and large) to keep your blade — and everything around it — safe in storage, transport or on the move. It's the easiest way to carry a knife safely in a camp box, bag or drawer.

We ship to Australia, New Zealand and the United States.

Within Australia: Standard shipping is $10–$15, Express is $25, and shipping is free on all orders over $200 AUD. To New Zealand: a flat $39.95 AUD. To the United States: from $34 AUD (parcels up to 0.5kg), $62 AUD (0.5–2kg) or $95 AUD (2–4kg), depending on order weight. The free-shipping-over-$200 offer currently applies to Australian orders only. All orders are dispatched from Australia.

Within Australia, orders are processed within 1–2 business days (next business day if placed on a weekend or public holiday), then Standard shipping takes 2–7 business days and Express takes 1–3 business days after dispatch. New Zealand and United States orders take longer due to international transit and customs processing — contact us if you need a specific estimate for your order.

All knife orders are shipped with signature on delivery, to make sure they arrive safely and securely.

If you change your mind, contact us within 14 days of receiving your order — items must be unused, in original condition and original packaging, and return postage is the customer's responsibility. Once a product has been used, we don't offer change-of-mind refunds. Full details are in our Return and Refund Policy.

Contact us within 7 days of delivery with your order number, photos of the item and packaging, and a brief description of the issue. If it's confirmed faulty, damaged or incorrect, we'll arrange a replacement, refund or store credit.

For safety and hygiene reasons, knives must be returned unused and in original condition unless the item is faulty. Normal wear and tear, misuse, incorrect storage, dishwasher damage or rust from improper care aren't considered faults — see our care instructions above.

Yes — by purchasing a knife from Rogue Chef, you confirm you're 18 or older and buying it for lawful culinary use only.

We stand by the quality of everything we make. If you receive a faulty item, contact us within 7 days of delivery and we'll assess and resolve it in line with Australian Consumer Law, which isn't limited by anything in our store policies.

They're our knife-and-accessory bundles, sized to how deep you want to go. The Rogue Apprentice Kit is the starting point — the everyday Petty knife plus essentials. The Rogue Sous Chef Kit steps up to the Santoku for more versatility. The Rogue Exec Chef Kit is the full setup — ready for the kitchen, camp box, caravan or wherever you're cooking next.

Keep an eye on our Instagram and email list for current offers — codes and promotions change, so check there for what's live right now rather than relying on an old one.