A knife 10 includes a blade 12 and an integral hollow tang 17 configured to accommodate items therein. At least one rib 25, 26 projects outwardly from at least part of the hollow tang 17 and extends axially at least part way along the tang 17. One or more separately formed handle components 30 is mounted on the tang 17 and connected to the at least one rib 25, 26.