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The Kitchen Gift That Gets Used Every Single Day
A 304 SS chopping board, two precision 404 SS knives, and a stainless steel peeler — the complete Indian kitchen prep station, gift-ready in Velixco packaging.
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304 SS Board
Non-Porous Surface
No Microplastics
Turmeric-Proof
Precision Sharp Knives
Made in India
The Set
One Box. Four Tools. Every Meal.
Most kitchen gifts end up in a cupboard. A second set of bowls that stacks with the first. A gadget that seemed clever in the shop. A spice set for someone who already has spices.
The Velixco 4-Piece Prep Station is different. It is the first thing someone reaches for when they start cooking and the last thing they put away when they finish. A complete, daily-use kitchen prep setup in one gift-ready box.
The set pairs a 304-grade food-grade stainless steel chopping board — chosen for its non-porous surface and hygiene — with 404-grade stainless steel knives, a harder grade that holds a precision edge longer. The right material for each job.
What's in the Box
The 4-Piece Prep Station
Each piece uses the right grade of steel for its specific purpose.
01
Chopping Board
304 Food-Grade SS
Brushed finish. Built-in hanging handle. Non-porous, odour-resistant, turmeric-proof.
02
Chef Knife
404 Stainless Steel
For large cuts — onion, ginger, vegetables, meat. Precision sharp. Ergonomic handle.
03
Utility Knife
404 Stainless Steel
For smaller precise cuts — tomatoes, herbs, chillies, garlic. Satin finish blade.
04
Vegetable Peeler
Stainless Steel
Dual-edge blade, peels both directions. Hanging loop. For potato, carrot, gourd.
The Problem
Five Things Your Current Chopping Board Is Doing to Your Kitchen
Wooden and plastic boards are the most overlooked hygiene issue in the Indian kitchen. Here is what they are doing — and what a 304 SS board does instead.
01
It Smells
Wooden boards absorb onion, garlic, and fish. The smell never fully leaves — it becomes part of the board.
304 SS Board
Non-porous surface means odours have nowhere to go. Onion on Monday, dessert prep on Tuesday — no crossover.
02
Turmeric Stains Permanently
Haldi stains plastic yellow from the first use. The board never looks clean again.
304 SS Board
Stain-resistant surface. Turmeric wipes off with warm water and mild soap — no discolouration.
03
Bacteria Hide in the Grooves
Every knife mark on a wooden board creates a groove where food particles and bacteria accumulate.
304 SS Board
Non-porous by material nature. No grooves. Easy to sanitise — hot water and mild soap.
04
Plastic Sheds Microplastics
Every cut on a plastic board sheds microscopic plastic particles that enter the food and the body.
304 SS Board
No microplastics. Light surface marks with use are purely cosmetic — not chemical.
05
You Have Already Replaced Yours Once
Wooden boards warp and crack. Plastic boards chip. Most kitchens have replaced theirs at least once in five years.
304 SS Board
Built to last. No oiling, no seasoning, no special maintenance. Wash, dry, use. Indefinitely.
Why 304 Grade for the Board
The Right Material for the Right Job
Not all stainless steel is the same. Velixco uses 304-grade for the board — the food-safe, non-reactive, non-porous grade used in commercial kitchens worldwide — and 404-grade for the knives, a harder martensitic steel that holds a precision cutting edge longer.
Non-Porous by Structure
Unlike wood and plastic, 304 stainless steel has no open pores. Bacteria, moisture, and food particles cannot penetrate the surface — they stay on top and wash off completely.
Food-Grade & Non-Reactive
304-grade does not react with food acids — citrus, vinegar, masala, tamarind. Nothing leaches into what you are cutting. The same standard used in professional Indian restaurant kitchens.
404 SS for Blades — Harder, Sharper
404-grade is significantly harder than 304. Harder steel holds a sharper edge longer — exactly what a precision kitchen knife needs. A different grade, chosen for a different purpose.
The Tools
The Knives and the Peeler
The board is the foundation. These three tools make it a complete prep station.
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Chef Knife 404 SSFor large cuts — halving onions, ginger root, slicing chicken, chopping cabbage. Ergonomic stainless steel handle, precision sharp edge.
Utility Knife 404 SSFor smaller precise work — tomatoes, green chillies, garlic cloves, herbs. Satin finish, same ergonomic handle.
Vegetable Peeler SSDual-edge blade, peels both directions. For daily prep — potato, carrot, lauki, cucumber. Hanging loop for storage.
Arrives in the Velixco branded gift box — ready to give without additional wrapping.
Gifting
The Kitchen Gift That Doesn't End Up in a Cupboard
The set arrives in the Velixco branded gift box with foam-cut insert holding each piece in place. No additional wrapping needed — the packaging is part of the product.
New Home & HousewarmingThe most practical start for a new kitchen — all four tools, one box.
WeddingsUsed every day. More memorable than most wedding gifts.
Diwali & Festive GiftingA kitchen upgrade they wouldn't buy themselves but will use every morning.
Corporate GiftingPresentable packaging, practical value — far more memorable than a pen set.
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Care Instructions
Simple Care. Long Life.
Wash Before First Use
Rinse all four pieces with warm water and mild soap before the first use.
Hand Wash Recommended
Preserves knife sharpness and brushed board finish longer than a dishwasher.
Dry Immediately
Dry all pieces promptly after washing — prevents water marks and extends steel life.
No Frozen Foods
Avoid cutting directly through extremely hard frozen foods — stresses the blade edge.
Store Knives Safely
Keep knives in the original box or a knife block when not in use.
Mild Detergent Only
No bleach or abrasive scrubbers on the brushed board surface. A soft cloth is all it needs.
The board you prep on every day should be made from the material professionals trust. The knives beside it should be built to stay sharp. This set is both — in one box.
4-piece prep station. Premium Velixco gift packaging. Pan-India delivery.