A cheese “bow” is made specifically for cutting messy, softer-textured cheeses, such as Roquefort.

The curved blade and double handles on this knife make it possible for a cheesemonger to cleave a large, hard-textured wheel of cheese using a slight rocking motion.

A heavy-duty knife like this is ideal for hard cheeses, as the two handles allow the cheesemonger to use extra leverage and balanced pressure.

The minimal surface area on this blade means no sticking when cutting through a soft cheese, and the pronged point makes it easy to pick up slices.

The sharp, thin blade on this knife is designed to slice cleanly through soft triple-creams with minimum “drag” effect.

Offset knife allows the blade to come down through the cheese ahead of the handle, sidestepping the frustration of
an incomplete cut, especially with a soft cheese.

Wellies are intentionally white in order to expose dirt before entering a very sanitary environment—such as the creameries you might visit.

A monger needs the right clothes to protect himself and his cheese.

A monger needs the right clothes to protect himself and his cheese.

In temperate climates, this attractive mesh-sided container is ideal for storing firm-textured cheeses at room temperature for a couple of days. The mesh keeps pesky critters away while allowing the cheese to breathe. Set the safe in a cool, dry place and your cheese will be ready to serve at a moment’s notice.