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Details
Specifications
- Series: Zwilling Spectrum
- Type: Prep knife
- Blade length: 5.5 inches (14.0 cm)
- Steel: Zwilling special formula high-carbon stainless steel, SIGMAFORGE forged from a single piece; steel produced with a 50% reduction in CO2 footprint
- Hardening: FRIODUR ice-hardened, 55 to 58 HRC
- Edge: precision-honed to 12.5 degrees per side
- Bolster: curved bolster that supports a pinch grip
- Handle: Jute Micarta with a lattice texture, triple-riveted, with a stainless steel end cap
- Made in: Germany
- Warranty: Zwilling lifetime warranty against defects in materials and craftsmanship
- Item number: 1033080
Zwilling Spectrum Knives
| Knife | Blade | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Spectrum 3-inch Kudamono Parer | 3 in. | Straight-edged fruit and garnish work |
| Spectrum 4-inch Paring Knife | 4 in. | Peeling and trimming in the hand |
| Spectrum 5-inch Serrated Utility Knife | 5 in., serrated | Tomatoes, bagels, citrus |
| Spectrum 5.5-inch Prep Knife | 5.5 in. | Mincing and small board work |
| Spectrum 6.5-inch Utility Knife | 6.5 in. | Slicing and trimming |
| Spectrum 7-inch Hollow Edge Santoku | 7 in. | Push cuts through vegetables |
| Spectrum 8-inch Chef’s Knife | 8 in. | All-purpose chopping and slicing |
| Spectrum 8-inch Bread Knife | 8 in., serrated | Crusty loaves and soft bread |
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
Hone lightly and regularly to keep the 12.5-degree edge aligned, and sharpen on whetstones at the same angle when honing no longer restores it. A sharpener set for a wider German angle will blunt the factory edge geometry.
Care
- Wash by hand with warm, soapy water and dry at once; Zwilling recommends hand washing for the Jute Micarta handle.
- 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) | 5.5 in. |
|---|---|
| Blade Length (mm) | No |
| Blade Width (inches) | 1.38 |
| Grind | 50/50 Bevel |
| Steel Type | X50CrMoV15 |
| Rockwell Hardness | 57 |
| Stainless | Yes |
| Handle Material | Black Jute Micarta |
| Spine Thickness (mm) | No |
| Brand | Zwilling J.A. Henckels |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany |
| SKU | 1033080 |
| Manufacturer's Part Number | 1033080 |
| Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $215.00 |
