KNIVES
KOBE Series
The knives of our KOBE Series - the advantages of Western and Japanese knives combined in perfection. Designed for maximum cutting performance.
We have keenly analyzed and optimized! Since the introduction of our KOBE Series, we have collected feedback from our customers, incorporated it into the revision of the series and implemented it in the KOBE Series 2.0. See for yourself.
Unsere KOBE Serie im Detail
First-class cutting performance in an attractive shape
The blade is made of Swedish 14C28N high carbon stainless steel, which is considered by experts as perhaps the best steel for kitchen knives. This Chef's knife is not only very versatile and visually appealing, but also impresses professionals and hobby chefs alike with its extreme sharpness and perfect ergonomics in all cutting applications, be it chopping, slicing or peeling, and for all kind of food - meat, fish, vegetables, fruits or herbs.
SWEDISH 14C28N PREMIUM STEEL
The Swedish 14C28N high carbon stainless steel has been developed for use in razor blades. It not only is very finely grained, but with HRC 62
extremely hard, considerable harder than the HRC 57 common for Western knives or HRC 60 usually seen in Japanese blades.
The Nitrogen enhanced blades have undergone a CRYOMAX ice-hardening at 196°C / -321°F and are thus very corrosion resistant and durable, despite of the high carbon content of the steel.
EXTREMELY SHARP KATANA EDGE
The blade has been sharpened in the Japanese "Honbazuke" process, also used for the legendary Katanas.
The cutting edge has been hand-sharpened by skilled craftsmen in four different production steps, taking it to an acute angle of 10° per side and a fine mirror polish.
As a result, the blade smoothly glides through food without much force having to be applied.
STAYS SHARP FOR A LONG TIME
An enlargement under the microscope exposes the fine-grained microstructure of the steel, with the small and evenly spread carbides that are a special feature of the steel. In combination with the high hardness of HRC 62, it allows the edge to be sharpened to very acute angles, which the steel can easily hold without chipping, so that a high sharpness can be maintained for a very long time.
THIN BLADE GEOMETRY
The blade has been ground to an extremely thin and convex geometry and given a smooth satin finish, to minimise cutting resistance and enhance the cutting feeling to one of ultimate sharpness.
ERGONOMIC HANDLE
The handle made of durable and stable G10 is not only perfectly ergonomic, but also contributes to the perfect balance of the blade, for long prep sessions without fatigue.
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PERFECT FIT & FINISH
All edges and corners on the knife have been rounded and polished to avoid injuries. Even longer cutting sessions or applying force for cutting through harder objects can be done with no painful pressure marks.
SHARPNESS GUARANTEED
Each knife is sharpness-tested and receives a sharpness certificate* with the achieved sharpness score.
We guarantee a score lower than 150 on the sharpness scale, which is on the same level than a utility razor.
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*not included in the Messerforum Edition
LASTS FOREVER
The hard blade is combined with the soft and flexible steel of bolster and handle through our unique SafeWeld technology.
It allows us to provide a lifetime guarantee against defects in material or workmanship.
A GREAT PRESENT
The knife is packed in an attractive gift box, which not only makes an impression when given as a present, but is also ideal for safe storage.
