Old German - Ice Beech

The motto of this historic knife manufacturer is 'Good Knives are Made by Hand', and they have stayed true to these words for over 140 years. Each blade has been made the same way since 1872 using a special Solingen dry grinding technique. By grinding the blade at a steeper angle than most common knifes, the tapered edge is much sharper and stays that way for longer. At the final stage of shaping the blade undergoes a process called blue-glazing, which is one of the most time-consuming and complex techniques. It leaves each blade with a resonant, bluish tone and an extremely smooth surface. The 67 step process of production for each knife is carried out by master craftspeople, using the finest grade steel and a stunning selection of German woods ranging from cherry to walnut and iced beech.

Item details: The 'Buckels' knife is named after  the round, bulging shape of the blade, originally from the word “belly”, in Low German “Buck”. They are typically used as a breakfast knife in Germany, due to the versatility of the stainless steel blade which is suitable for cutting bread, hard rolls, cheese, salami as well as spreading butter. This range of uses makes it a good all round knife, or as an added detail to a morning feast.

The iced beech handle is seamlessly attached to the blade with four rivets. Iced beech is a variation of standard beech, with its remarkable wood grain being carefully cultivated as part of the curing process. The rich contrast between dark line and cooler tones is caused by keeping the wood cold, and these icy temperatures give the wood its German name "Eisbuche" (ice beech).

Also available in cherry, walnut, and dishwasher safe polyoxymethylene (POM).

Measurements: L: 8.6", 4.5" blade

Care Instructions: These knives are not dishwasher safe.