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Robert Welch Signature 7 in. Santoku Knife
The Robert Welch Signature 7-inch Santoku is a masterclass in functional design, specifically engineered to bridge the gap between heavy-duty European durability and the nimble precision of Japanese blade shapes. Handling this knife reveals a weight distribution that favors the bolster, providing a secure, grounded feel during rapid dicing. The blade is forged from high-carbon German X50CrMoV15 stainless steel, a choice that ensures significant corrosion resistance while maintaining a keen 15° edge angle—sharper than the traditional 20° European standard. In practical application, the Granton edge (scalloped indentations) performs exactly as intended: creating minute air pockets between the steel and the food. When slicing through dense starches like potatoes or aqueous vegetables like cucumbers, the food falls away cleanly rather than vacuum-sealing to the blade face. This significantly increases prep speed. The handle, developed in collaboration with professional chefs, features a unique thumb-rest and a curved profile that fits the palm's natural contours. Unlike flat-sided handles, the Signature handle encourages a proper pinch grip, reducing the mechanical stress on the carpal tunnel during high-volume repetitive tasks. This is a tool designed for those who find standard handles too cumbersome or those whose grip strength is a primary concern in the kitchen. Learn More$77.50 -
Robert Welch Signature 9 in. Carving Knife
Master the Art of the Perfect Slice with Award-Winning Ergonomics The Robert Welch Signature 9-inch Carving Knife is more than a kitchen tool; it is a precision instrument designed to move through proteins with zero resistance. When you first grip the handle, the tactile feedback is immediate. Developed in consultation with professional chefs, the ergonomic handle features a unique bolster that provides a secure thumb rest and a comfortable finger guard, ensuring your hand doesn't fatigue during high-volume slicing tasks. The 9-inch blade is forged from high-quality X50CrMoV15 German stainless steel, hardened to 55-56 HRC. This specific hardness provides the ideal balance between extreme sharpness and the toughness needed to avoid chipping when navigating around poultry bones or dense holiday roasts. During testing, the long, thin profile of the blade allowed for long, sweeping strokes that produce uniform, restaurant-quality slices without the jagged 'sawing' effect common with shorter, duller blades. Whether you are carving a delicate smoked salmon fillet or a heavy prime rib, the weight distribution of this knife remains centered in the palm. The blade is ground at a precise 15° angle, offering a level of sharpness that rivals Japanese cutlery while maintaining the robustness of European steel. This is the definitive tool for the host who values presentation and the chef who demands technical reliability. Learn More$70.95 -
Robert Welch Signature 6.5 in. Boning Knife
Master Your Butchery with Surgical Precision and Rigid Control When processing a whole leg of lamb or a rib-eye subprimal, the tactile feedback of your knife is the difference between yield efficiency and wasted trim. The Robert Welch Signature 6.5-inch Stiff Boning Knife is not a flexible fillet tool; it is a rigid, high-performance instrument designed for the heavy lifting of butchery. In hand, the weight is distributed perfectly toward the bolster, providing a sense of authoritative control when navigating the blade around joints and cartilage. The 160mm blade is forged from high-carbon German X50CrMoV15 stainless steel. During testing, the 15-degree hand-applied edge demonstrated exceptional initial sharpness, sliding through connective tissue with minimal resistance. Unlike flexible boning knives that can wander when hitting dense bone, this stiff profile remains true to its path, allowing for deeper, more aggressive cuts through thick beef or pork sections. The handle is where Robert Welch truly distinguishes itself. Utilizing high-performance DuPont™ material, the grip feels secure even when your hands are wet during high-volume processing. The ergonomic curve fits the palm's natural contour, significantly reducing the localized pressure points that cause fatigue during an eight-hour shift or a large-scale home meal prep. This is a tool designed for those who view butchery as a craft, demanding both technical density and physical reliability. Learn More$77.95 -
Made In 9-inch Forged Olive Wood Bread Knife
The Made In Forged Olive Wood Bread Knife saws through hard crusts without crushing the soft crumb beneath. Its 9-inch serrated blade is long enough to cross a full boule of sourdough in one stroke, and Made In forges it in Thiers, France, from a single rod of X50CrMoV15 Nitro+ stainless steel with a full tang for control.
Why It PerformsSerrated edge: The points bite into hard crust and the gullets between them cut on the pull, so loaves slice cleanly without heavy downward pressure.9-inch blade: Long enough for wide artisan loaves, cakes, and large melons.Fully forged, full tang: Stable and balanced through long sawing strokes.Olive wood handle: A warm, natural grip with a unique grain on each knife.
What It Does BestSourdough, baguettes, and crusty artisan loavesSoft breads such as brioche and sandwich loavesLayer cakes and tortesTomatoes, citrus, and melons with tough skins
Choosing the Right Made In KnifeThe bread knife is included in the Made In 3-Piece Forged Olive Wood Knife Set with the Made In 8-inch Forged Olive Wood Chef Knife and the Made In 3.8-inch Forged Olive Wood Paring Knife. Learn More$179.00 -
Made In 8-inch Forged Olive Wood Chef Knife
The Made In Forged Olive Wood Chef Knife is a classic European chef’s knife for cooks who want a sturdy, forgiving blade and the warmth of a wood handle. Made In has it fully forged in Thiers, France, the center of French cutlery making, from a single rod of X50CrMoV15 Nitro+ stainless steel. The curved edge rocks smoothly through herbs and onions, and the full tang gives the knife the weight to power through squash and carrots.
Why It PerformsFully forged, full tang: Shaped from one rod of steel that runs through the handle, so the knife feels solid and balanced in the hand.X50CrMoV15 Nitro+ steel: A tough, corrosion-resistant European stainless steel that holds a working edge and is easy to bring back with a honing rod.Asymmetric 18-degree edge: A durable edge that stands up to hard vegetables and daily use.Olive wood handle: Each handle has its own grain and develops a deeper color with care and use.
What It Does BestRock-chopping herbs, garlic, and onionsBreaking down squash, carrots, and root vegetablesSlicing roasts and boneless meatsEveryday prep where a forgiving edge matters
Choosing the Right Made In KnifeFor a thinner, lighter blade with a finer 15-degree edge, compare the Made In 8-inch Japanese Damascus Steel Gyuto. The chef knife is also sold with a paring knife in the Made In 2-Piece Forged Olive Wood Knife Set, and with a paring knife and bread knife in the Made In 3-Piece Forged Olive Wood Knife Set. Learn More$179.00 -
Made In 3-Piece Forged Olive Wood Knife Set
The Made In 3-Piece Forged Olive Wood Knife Set is a complete starter kit of essential knives: a chef knife for everyday chopping and slicing, a serrated bread knife for crusty loaves, and a paring knife for small, precise jobs. Made In forges all three in Thiers, France, from single rods of X50CrMoV15 Nitro+ stainless steel, with full tangs and olive wood handles.
What Each Knife Does8-inch chef knife: Chops vegetables and herbs and slices meat.9-inch bread knife: Saws through hard crusts without crushing the crumb, and slices cakes and tomatoes.3.8-inch paring knife: Peels, cores, and trims in the hand or on the board.
Why It PerformsFully forged, full tang: Each knife is shaped from one rod of steel that runs through the handle.Forgiving European steel: Tough, corrosion resistant, and easy to maintain with a honing rod.Matched olive wood handles: A set that looks good on a magnetic strip or in a drawer, with a unique grain on every handle.
Choosing the Right Made In SetWithout the bread knife, the Made In 2-Piece Forged Olive Wood Knife Set pairs the chef and paring knives. Each knife is also sold individually: the Made In 8-inch Forged Olive Wood Chef Knife, the Made In 9-inch Forged Olive Wood Bread Knife, and the Made In 3.8-inch Forged Olive Wood Paring Knife. Learn More -
Made In 2-Piece Forged Olive Wood Knife Set
The Made In 2-Piece Forged Olive Wood Knife Set covers most of the cutting in a home kitchen with just two knives: an 8-inch chef knife for chopping and slicing, and a 3.8-inch paring knife for the small, precise work. Both are fully forged in Thiers, France, from single rods of X50CrMoV15 Nitro+ stainless steel, with full tangs and olive wood handles.
What Each Knife Does8-inch chef knife: Chops onions and herbs, breaks down squash, and slices meat.3.8-inch paring knife: Peels, cores, hulls, and trims in the hand or on the board.
Why It PerformsFully forged, full tang: Each knife is shaped from one rod of steel that runs through the handle, for strength and balance.Forgiving European steel: X50CrMoV15 Nitro+ is tough, corrosion resistant, and easy to bring back with a honing rod.Olive wood handles: Each handle has its own grain, so no two sets look alike.
Choosing the Right Made In SetTo add a serrated knife for bread, the Made In 3-Piece Forged Olive Wood Knife Set includes the Made In 9-inch Forged Olive Wood Bread Knife. Each knife is also sold individually: the Made In 8-inch Forged Olive Wood Chef Knife and the Made In 3.8-inch Forged Olive Wood Paring Knife. Learn More -
Mercer Renaissance 7 in. Santoku Knife, Granton Edge
Literally "three-virtues" this all-purpose, Asian-style knife is for slicing, dicing, mincing; Granton edge allows fast, easy cutting. Forged and riveted. Learn More$71.20 -
Mercer Renaissance 9 in. Forged Chef Knife
Mercer Renaissance 9 in. Chef Knife using German High Carbon Stainless Steel is the ideal sized knife for most taller cooks and most tasks in the kitchen. The benefit of this knife is that the user gets the same quality knife as the big name German brands but the cost of labor in Taiwan allows the product to cost a third of the price. The blade uses (X50CRMOV15) Stainless German Steel, POM material handle, semi-bolster and full tang with triple rivets for stability. Made in Germany. Learn More$75.65 -
Mercer Renaissance 8-inch Chef's Knife
German Forged Performance Without the Premium Brand Markup Professional-grade X50CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless steel meets ergonomic precision for relentless daily prep work. In the high-pressure environment of a professional kitchen, an 8-inch chef’s knife is not just a tool; it is an extension of the cook. The Mercer Renaissance Series (M23510) is engineered to provide the exact metallurgical performance of legacy German brands at a significantly more accessible price point. By sourcing premium X50CrMoV15 German steel and utilizing precision manufacturing in Taiwan, Mercer delivers a forged, full-tang blade that maintains a razor edge through 40 lbs of mirepoix without the premium European labor markup. This knife is designed for the cook who demands weight and balance. The one-piece forged construction ensures a seamless transition from the high-carbon blade to the triple-riveted POM handle. This isn't a lightweight stamped blade; it is a heavy-duty workhorse designed to handle everything from fine mincing of delicate herbs to the heavy dicing of root vegetables. The short bolster exposes the full length of the blade edge, allowing for easier sharpening and full-length cutting, a critical feature for high-volume production. The 56 Rockwell hardness strikes the ideal balance between edge retention and ease of maintenance. While harder steels may chip, the Renaissance series remains resilient, allowing for quick honing on a ceramic steel to return to a factory edge in seconds. This is the definitive choice for culinary students and industry veterans who prioritize utility and durability over brand prestige. Learn More$71.20
