A special edition knife to celebrate the tradition of bladesmithing and in particular the technique of flat forging.
Constructed from carbon steel with the high content of ca. 1,1 % carbon and hardened to 60/61 HRC, these knives, whilst more challenging to make, are capable of holding a wicked edge.
Slightly more shallow bladed than a traditional chef knife, the Flachschmieder, with its nicely curved Walnut burl handle ensures good knuckle clearance and offers the user great flexibility with it’s compact form.
Where the handle and the blade meet, a small step is visible, this typical sign of a flat-forged knife has been left oxidised as a mark of quality - a detail that further sets it apart from its die-forged counterparts.
Coming in presentation box with conditioning oil and a leather storage sheath, this knife is a winner, we love it here at Community Cutlery, it stands out as something different and world of high quality artistry.
The utilisation of a traditional technique known as “dry-fine grinding”, ensures these knives are not only razor sharp but also thin behind the cutting edge, when coupled with an already thin blade this makes for a knife which performs to an exceptionally high standard.
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Windmuhlenmesser have been making knives of exceptional quality since 1872, started by Robert Herder and still run by members of his family, the business, based in Solingen Germany, continues to employ traditional techniques to produce blades which are refreshingly thin and light for western knives.
Blade Material - Carbon Steel
Handle Material - Walnut burl
Blade length - 130mm
Total Length - 270mm
Blade Height - 32mm
Weight - 150g
Hardness - 60/61 HRC
A note on carbon steel - Like many others we at Community Cutlery favour carbon over stainless steel for its ability to take a keener edge and hold it for longer, for this privilege we need to care for our carbon products with a little more consideration, particularly when it comes to washing. Once you’ve finished with your knife we recommend giving it a quick wash and a thorough dry, as if left wet it will start to rust, surprisingly quickly. If this does happen then take a dry scourer and lightly give it a rub, another rinse and a good dry, it should come off with relative ease. With use you will also notice a light change in the colour of the blade, this patina is natural, beautiful and to be cherished, it’s like yo knife developing its own fingerprint!
And for many reasons - Never put your knives in the dishwasher
Knives are only available to persons over 18 years of age. Due to the nature of our business ALL customers will be asked to prove their age at checkout.
We ship Tuesday to Saturday using Royal Mail Tracked 24.
All knives ship via an age verified service in accordance with The Offensive Weapons Act 2019, which will mean the postie will need you to be in to receive the delivery & to check your ID if you look under 25.
The law also requires us to carry out a soft age check of the purchaser after checkout, this is done by an automated system that usually doesn't require your input, although we will need to contact you for proof of age if you fail, which can sometimes happen if you use a work address.
of Community Cutlery as a home for enthusiasts, for people who love the ritual of food preparation and who have realised the charm in doing it with quality tools, with items that are as pleasing on the eye as they are practical in the hand.
Always fancied learning how to sharpen your knives properly?
We regularly hold classes that will help you do just that.
When was the last time you had your knives sharpened? We thought so. Drop them in or post to us and take your food prep up 10 notches.
