Zwilling Pro 8-inch Carving Knife

The carving knife is the one brought to the table, and the Zwilling Pro 8-inch is sized for roast chicken, pork loin and smaller roasts. Its long, narrow blade presents less surface to the meat than a chef’s knife, so it slices with less drag and leaves clean, even slices.

Draw it toward you in one long stroke rather than sawing. The pointed tip works around joints when carving poultry, and the Pro curved bolster keeps the hand steady on the knife while the other hand holds a carving fork.

Rest a roast for several minutes before carving so the juices settle, and slice across the grain. An 8-inch blade also portions a pork tenderloin or a duck breast neatly in the kitchen.

For a turkey or a standing rib roast, the Pro 10-inch carving knife gives more length. Our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide explains carving and slicing knives.

SKU: 1002762

Availability: In stock

Regular Price: $139.95

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Specifications

Series: Zwilling Pro
Type: Carving knife
Blade length: 8 inches (20.3 cm)
Steel: Zwilling special formula high-carbon stainless steel, SIGMAFORGE forged from a single piece
Hardening: FRIODUR ice-hardened, 55 to 58 HRC
Bolster: curved bolster that supports a pinch grip; the edge can be sharpened from heel to tip
Handle: black polymer, triple-riveted over a full tang
Made in: Germany
Warranty: Zwilling lifetime warranty against defects in materials and craftsmanship
Item number: 38400-203

Zwilling Pro Bread and Carving Knives

Knife	Blade	Best for
Pro 8-inch Bread Knife	8 in.	Everyday loaves, tomatoes
Pro 9-inch Z15 Bread Knife	9 in.	Large crusty loaves
Pro 8-inch Carving Knife	8 in.	Poultry and smaller roasts
Pro 10-inch Carving Knife	10 in.	Turkey, prime rib, ham

Choosing a Zwilling Line

All three lines are forged in Germany from the same special formula steel and ice-hardened by Zwilling’s FRIODUR process.

Line	Bolster and edge	Handle	Who it suits
Zwilling Pro	Curved half bolster; sharpenable from heel to tip	Triple-riveted black polymer	Cooks who use a pinch grip and want the full edge available for cutting and sharpening
Zwilling Four Star	Pronounced bolster that guards the fingers	Molded polypropylene with no rivets or gaps	Kitchens that value a hygienic, gap-free handle and a traditional finger guard
Zwilling Spectrum	Curved bolster; 12.5-degree edge per side	Jute Micarta with a steel end cap	Cooks who want the most acute factory edge of the three lines

Keeping the Edge

German stainless at this hardness responds well to honing. A few light strokes on a honing steel before each use keep the edge aligned; sharpen on whetstones or a guided sharpener when honing no longer restores it.

Care

Zwilling rates the knife dishwasher safe but recommends hand washing; wash with warm, soapy water and dry at once.
Cut on wood or soft composite boards rather than glass, stone or ceramic.
Store in a block, on a magnetic strip or in an edge guard, not loose in a drawer.

Additional Info

Blade Length (Inches)	8 in.
Blade Length (mm)	200 mm
Blade Width (inches)	1.25
Grind	50/50 Bevel
Steel Type	X50CrMoV15
Rockwell Hardness	57
Stainless	Yes
Handle Material	POM (Polyoxymethylene)
Spine Thickness (mm)	2
Brand	Zwilling J.A. Henckels
Country of Manufacture	Germany
SKU	1002762
Manufacturer's Part Number	38400-203
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$174.00

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