Wiltshire

Australia's Kitchen. Since 1938.

Wiltshire has been in Australian kitchens since 1938 -- over 85 years of practical products built for daily use. The range covers everything from the iconic Staysharp knife to bakeware, cookware, cutlery, glassware, and BBQ tools. The Essential Utensil in Albury carries a wide selection of Wiltshire in-store and online, across the full breadth of what the brand makes.

Country Australia

Founded 1938

Known for The Staysharp knife -- a patented self-sharpening system invented in Melbourne in 1964, sold in over 37 countries, and winner of a Prince Philip Prize for Australian Design.

Australian icon since 1938 Patented Staysharp knife technology Award-winning Australian design heritage Quality and value, every day

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Wiltshire Easycook

9 products

Wiltshire Harmony

2 products

Wiltshire Industrial

10 products

Wiltshire Timeless

6 products

Wiltshire Trinity

7 products

Wiltshire Staysharp

19 products

Wiltshire Diamond

12 products

Wiltshire Soft Touch

7 products

Wiltshire Signature

5 products

Wiltshire Serene

4 products

Wiltshire Eco

12 products

Wiltshire Salute

7 products

Wiltshire Rhodes

3 products

Wiltshire Portofino

3 products

Wiltshire PureCook

6 products

Wiltshire Petite

4 products

Wiltshire Easybake

24 products

Wiltshire Cucina

4 products

Wiltshire Colour Rush

6 products

Wiltshire Classico

7 products

Wiltshire Bar-B

21 products

Wiltshire Classic

3 products

Wiltshire Aspire

14 products

Wiltshire Baguette

14 products

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The Knife That Never Goes Blunt.

The Staysharp is one of the genuinely clever ideas in kitchen history. Invented in Melbourne in 1964 by Wiltshire design engineer Dennis Jackson, the concept is simple: a spring-loaded sharpening mechanism built into the scabbard hones the blade every time the knife is drawn or returned. There is nothing to plug in, no technique to learn, no separate tool to lose.

The Staysharp launched nationally in 1970, won a Prince Philip Prize for Australian Design in 1972, and has sold over 8 million units across 37 countries. Today the range covers individual knives from paring to cook's, scissors, block sets, and the premium Triple Rivet sub-line. It's the reason most Australians know the Wiltshire name.

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EU's Take

Our Take on Wiltshire

Wiltshire is one of those brands that doesn't need explaining. It's been in Australian kitchens for generations and it earns its place on merit -- the products are practical, fairly priced, and built to last longer than they cost. The Staysharp remains one of the genuinely clever ideas in kitchen design, and the bakeware and cookware ranges have the kind of breadth that makes Wiltshire a brand you can build a kitchen around rather than just add to one. It's not a prestige brand and it doesn't try to be -- it's a workhorse, and that's exactly why it's still here after 85 years.

Made in Melbourne. Found in Every Australian Kitchen.

Wiltshire started in Melbourne in 1938, manufacturing files and cutting tools during the years Australia was building its post-war industrial base. Over the following decades the company expanded into domestic cutlery and kitchenware -- and in 1964 made the decision that would define it permanently.

Dennis Jackson, a design engineer in Wiltshire's Melbourne facility, saw research showing most home cooks had no idea how to sharpen a knife. Rather than design a better sharpener, he asked a different question: what if the knife sharpened itself? The result was a spring-loaded sharpening mechanism inside a scabbard -- draw the knife and it sharpens, return it and it sharpens again. Stuart Devlin, the designer behind Australia's decimal coins, created the final form. The Staysharp launched nationally in August 1970, won a Prince Philip Prize for Australian Design in 1972, and has since sold over 8 million units across 37 countries.

Today Wiltshire is owned by Fackelmann Housewares, a family-owned German group operating across 30 countries. The range spans bakeware, cookware, cutlery, tools, glassware, and BBQ. The logic hasn't changed in 85 years: practical, well-made products built for Australian kitchens.

FAQs

What's the difference between Wiltshire Easycook and PureCook?

Both are non-stick cookware ranges, but PureCook is the step up. It uses a two-layer German Greblon ceramic coating that is completely free from PFAS, PFOA, lead, and cadmium, and is made from 100% recycled aluminium. Easycook is Wiltshire's everyday non-stick range at a more accessible price point. If you're cooking for health-conscious reasons or want a longer-lasting surface, PureCook is the better choice.

Is Wiltshire Staysharp worth it compared to a regular knife?

For most home cooks, yes. The self-sharpening scabbard means the blade is honed every time you use it, so you never have to think about sharpening. A regular knife requires a steel or whetstone to maintain its edge -- most people don't do it consistently, which means they're cooking with a blunt knife. The Staysharp removes that entirely. It's been the practical choice in Australian kitchens since 1970 for exactly that reason.

Which Wiltshire cookware ranges work on induction cooktops?

The Cucina, PureCook, Timeless, and Easycook Blue ranges are all induction compatible. If you're unsure about a specific piece, check the individual product listing -- induction compatibility is listed in the product specifications.

Can Wiltshire Easybake bakeware go in a fan-forced oven?

Yes. Wiltshire Easybake bakeware is suitable for both conventional and fan-forced ovens. As a general rule, reduce your oven temperature by 20 degrees when using fan-forced, as the circulating heat cooks faster. Always check the individual product for maximum temperature ratings.

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