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With over 50 years of experience in problem solving and information supply, CATRA is well placed to provide advice in all technical aspects of design, specification, manufacture, testing and use of cutlery, flatware, knives, blades, hand tools,cutting edges, cookware, kitchen gadgets, razors. CATRA does not supply commercial information, trade statistics or historical information

Typically CATRA answers questions on:

• - Machinery Suppliers
• - Conditions of Use and Service Problems
• - Product Care and Maintenance
• - Manufacturing Methods and Problems
• - Steel and Materials Suppliers
• - Material Selection and Suitability
• - Application of New Technologies
• - Safety and Product Misuse
• - Criminal use of knives

Much of CATRA's advice is free, but detailed inquiries are on a fee paying basis. We will provide a quotation before commencing. For some answers to frequently asked questions, please see FAQ

Please click here for free advice on the care of table cutlery and flatware, including the use of dishwashers.

CATRA, Henry Street, Sheffield S3 7EQ, Great Britain Fax: +44 (0)114 272 2151 Tel: +44 (0)114 276 9736