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Friedr Herder Madera 8" Chef Forged Stainless Olive 1/2 Bolster

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Forged stainless steel with solid wood handle.

Friedr. Herder Abr Sohn company is the longest continually operating knife making operation in Solingen Germany. It’s famous Pikas spade logo was registered in 1727 although their place in Solingen’s blade making traces further back. Friedr Herder has kept many old patterns in carbon steel in production and offers a variety of new production knives for professionals and home cooks.



About This Knife

All-around Use

Can handle almost any kitchen task.

Light Butchery OK

Safe for use around bones.

Stainless Steel

Non-reactive blade.

Tough Edge

Durable edge grind.

Ambidextrous

Suitable for all users.

Chef's Knife

A chef’s knife is an all-purpose kitchen knife designed for chopping, slicing, and dicing a wide range of ingredients. Its curved edge supports rocking cuts, while the pointed tip handles detail work. It’s the core knife in most kitchens for general prep.

Listed Length: 8"
Total Length: 338mm
Edge Length: 210mm
Heel Height: 45mm
Spine Thickness: 3.3mm
Weight:
Orientation: Ambidextrous

Blade Type: Stainless Steel
Steel Type:
Steel Hardness (HRC): Undisclosed
Reactive: Less Attention
Handle Type: Western
Handle Material: Olive

  • This is a stainless steel knife.
  • It should be hand washed and towel dried. Dishwashers will degrade the edge and handle over time. Extended moisture exposure can still cause oxidation.
  • Use on wooden cutting boards for best results.
  • Avoid hard surfaces like bamboo or plates. Don't twist or scrape the edge on the cutting surface to avoid early dulling and edge damage.

Dive Deeper

Medium Western Stainless

We recommend hand sharpening on whetstones to a low-medium finish starting around 400 and progressing to 1000 grit with a monodiachrome strop finish. Gentle use with steel honing rods work well for as-needed edge maintenance. Avoid pull-through sharpeners and non-water-cooled mechanized sharpening. If you have to use a honing rod to be able to use the knife comfortably, it's time to sharpen the knife.

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About Friedr. Herder

Solingen, Germany

Trademarked in 1727 in Solingen, Germany, with a history traceable some 100 years earlier, Friedrich Herder Abr. Sohn is one of the oldest knife makers in the world. Known for its Ace of Spades (♠) trademark, Herder has produced everything from kitchen knives to bayonets. Their classic carbon steel paring and chef knives are prized for steel wuality and hand-ground edges. Herder knives reflect a no-nonsense approach—light, sharp, and built to last—backed by centuries of Solingen tradition. Many models are still hand-finished using old methods, offering simple, high-performing tools with lasting appeal.

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