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Windmühlenmesser K Series Carbon Plum Knife Set - 9 Pieces

$1,978.24
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The Windmühlenmesser K Series knives are inspired by classic Japanese double bevel designs. They have thin geometry and are easy to sharpen, making them a shop favorite. The blades feature a 'blue' glaze, a shiny final polish from natural stone powder. The ergonomic handles are hand polished and shaped.

These are made with a European carbon steel with at least 1% carbon steel with the addition of vanadium. It is similar to Japanese aogami 2 steel (but with vanadium), which gives it excellent edge life and toughness. Toughness aside, they are ground thin for smooth cutting and will not tolerate misuse. Twisting on the cutting board or cutting hard items like bones or frozen food is not recommended. No Dishwasher use. 

Carbon steel requires care to keep from rusting; it should be dried immediately after use and never left soaking or wet. Carbon steel gets sharper and holds its edge longer than stainless.

Robert Herder Windmühlenmesser knives are made in Solingen, Germany, and still utilize old hand-work techniques. Their fine, hand-ground blades are extremely light and ground thin- they offer a great cutting feel that is not possible with chunky, mechanized-ground blades. Paired with a slight convexity, it makes for reduced friction and sticking during cutting.

Windmühlenmesser has worked hard to establish an extensive apprenticeship program at their workshop. There, craftspeople work to preserve old techniques that have nearly disappeared from Solingen.

Set Includes:

Windmühlenmesser K0 2.5" Birds Beak Carbon Plum
Windmühlenmesser K1 M 3.5" Mittelspitz Paring Carbon Plum
Windmühlenmesser K2 4" Petty Carbon Plum
Windmühlenmesser K3 4.75" Utility Carbon Plum
Windmühlenmesser K4 5" Chef Carbon Plum
Windmühlenmesser K5 6.75" Santoku Carbon Plum
Windmühlenmesser K6 9" Slicer Carbon Plum
Windmühlenmesser K Chef 9" Carbon Plum
Windmühlenmesser KB2 8.75" Bread Knife Stainless Plum*

Specs available in individual listings.
*Bread knife is stainless, not carbon

Specs available in individual listings.
*Bread knife is stainless, not carbon

This is a carbon steel knife. Carbon steel is expected to develop a dark patina with use. It needs to be hand washed and dried immediately after use. Do not air dry. Do not put it in the dishwasher. Long exposure to moisture and debris will result in rust. Any rust development should be removed with a light abrasive.

Twisting, scraping, and heavy use, as well as use on hard and very dense objects can lead to edge damage. Use on a quality wooden cutting board will help the knife stay sharper for longer. Use on hard surfaces like plates and bamboo will reduce the edge life and can result in edge damage.

We recommend hand sharpening on whetstones. We have found that most Japanese knives perform best at a finer finish starting around 4000. Avoid pull through sharpeners and non-water cooled mechanized sharpening. Ceramic honing rods are preferred.

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