Vintage friedr. Herder Abr. Sohn Butcher Knife 240mm Made in German 2024

A Rare Piece of German Cutlery Heritage

The Vintage Friedr. Herder Abr. Sohn Butcher Knife 240mm is a fully forged German carbon steel butcher knife from one of Solingen's most storied cutlery houses - a one-of-a-kind piece for the collector or working cook who values provenance, patina, and a blade built to last generations.

The Specs

• Brand: Friedr. Herder Abr. Sohn - Solingen, Germany
• Overall length: 400mm | Blade length: 250mm | Blade thickness: 0.2mm
• Steel: Carbon steel - fully forged, full tang
• Bevel: Double bevel
• Hardness: 58 HRC
• Handle: Wood
• Weight: 238g
• Origin: Made in Germany

Solingen Steel. Built to Last Generations.

Friedr. Herder Abr. Sohn is one of Solingen's oldest cutlery makers - a name that has been forging blades in Germany's knife-making capital for centuries. This butcher knife carries that heritage in every detail: the fully forged carbon steel blade, the full-tang construction, and the double-bevel grind that delivers a keen, workable edge. Carbon steel develops a natural patina with use and sharpens to a finer edge than most stainless steels - a characteristic prized by serious cooks and collectors alike. One-of-a-kind and not available anywhere else.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing to prevent rust
• Apply a light coat of food-safe mineral oil to the blade if storing long-term
• Sharpen with a whetstone - carbon steel responds exceptionally well to sharpening
• A natural patina will develop with use - this is normal and desirable