Knives

 

If getting the job done well is all that’s important to you, then look no further then the stamped knives offered by Forschner.  By far, these knives are the best value for the dollar, and are used in as many professional kitchens as they are in homes.  Forschner knives are well balanced, comfortable with excellent edge retention.  As the name implies these knives are stamped out of a sheet of steel.  The blade is hardened to a Rockwell hardness of 55-56, tempered, taper ground with a beveled edge, polished, etched, and finished.  Forschner knives are available with either Rosewood or Fibrox (Semi-soft Plastic) handles.  The knives of Forschner are Swiss made, by Victorinox. The same company that manufactures Swiss Army Knives.

 

When functionality alone is not enough, the style and beauty of a finely crafted forged knife is without equal.  The knives offered by Messermeister are handsome enough to be the showcase of any kitchen.  Messermeister ‘s fully forged knives are made from a single piece of steel.  These knives are unique in that they are “bolsterless”, compared to the traditional forged knife, allowing for easy re-sharpening.  Their forged knives are tempered to a Rockwell hardness of 57 and ice hardened for increased strength. The knives contain a hand polished and sharpened edge, a beveled heel to increase comfort, and extra wide chef‘s blade. These are the sharpest forged knives available today and are hand finished.  Messermeister also produces a line of stamped knives built with the same quality.  Messermeister  knives are made in Solingen, Germany.  These knives are the standard by which I judge all other knives.