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Robert Herder K2 — Carbon Steel Paring Knife Plum Wood Handle
USD $63.99
Thin-ground carbon steel paring knife with a hand-turned plum wood handle from Solingen.
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Specifications
- Blade Material
- Carbon Steel
- Handle
- Plum Wood
- Blade Length
- 8.5cm
- Total Length
- 18.5cm
- Weight
- 40g
- HRC
- 57
- Grind
- Zero-Edge
Description
The Robert Herder K2 paring knife features a remarkably thin carbon steel blade ground to a zero-edge for the sharpest possible cut. The hand-turned plum wood handle is lightweight and warm, inviting extended use. Made in Solingen by one of Germany’s oldest family-owned cutlers, this is a chef’s secret weapon for precision prep.
The Zero-Edge Difference
Press the blade against a tomato skin and watch it sink through without pressure—the zero-edge grind parts the flesh as though it were yielding voluntarily. Peel a peach in one unbroken ribbon, the carbon steel following every curve.
At 40 grams, you forget the knife and remember only the cut.
Solingen’s Quiet Master
Robert Herder has forged blades in Solingen since 1872, grinding each K2 paring knife to a zero-edge thinness that most manufacturers consider impractical—and their customers consider indispensable.
The plum wood handle is hand-turned on a lathe, its purple-brown grain unique to each piece, and left unsealed to develop character with kitchen use.
Knife Care & Maintenance
Keep your blade performing at its best. Rinse and dry after each use to prevent corrosion. Apply a thin coat of mineral oil to the blade periodically. Sharpen with a whetstone or honing rod at a consistent angle. Store in a sheath, knife roll, or magnetic strip — never loose in a drawer. For carbon and Damascus steel, wipe after contact with acidic foods. For folding knives, clean the pivot area and apply a drop of lubricant to ensure smooth deployment.
