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Windmühlenmesser Slim Steak Knife Stainless Plum Handle

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The slim steak knife is pointed with micro serrations. It's made of a stainless steel blade with 0.7% carbon and hardened to 60 HRC, blue glazed with hand-shaped and plum wood handle.

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.



About This Knife

Table Cutlery

For use at the table.

Light Butchery OK

Safe for use around bones.

Stainless Steel

Non-reactive blade.

Tough Edge

Durable edge grind.

Ambidextrous

Suitable for all users.

Steak Knife

A steak knife is a small, sharp table knife made for cutting cooked meats cleanly at the plate. Its pointed blade—either straight-edged or serrated—slices through steaks, chops, and roasts without tearing. The compact size offers control, while the durable edge holds up well to repeated table use. It’s an essential tool for clean, comfortable dining with any cut of meat.

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Orientation: Ambidextrous

Blade Type: Stainless Steel
Steel Type:
Steel Hardness (HRC): 59-60
Reactive: Less Attention
Handle Type: Western
Handle Material: Plum

  • 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 Windmühlenmesser - Robert Herder

Solingen, Germany

Robert Herder, also known as Windmühlenmesser (“Windmill Knives”), has crafted knives in Solingen since 1872. Renowned for thin grinds and razor-sharp edges, Windmühlenmesser uses traditional Solinger Dünnschliff (thin grind) techniques and hand-finishing on many models. Their carbon steel paring knives and classic vegetable knives are especially beloved. With wooden handles, patina-prone steel, and a lightweight feel, Windmühlenmesser knives evoke another era—yet still outperform modern mass-produced alternatives. These are tools made to be sharpened and used for life, combining elegance and enduring German craft.

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