Boker Core Professional Carving Knife

'What do Trier, Wiesbaden, Münster and Lüneburg have in common? Beyond their historic centers, landmarks of regional renown and long histories as important trading cities, they are also home to outstanding cutlery retailers who have earned their reputations through wide selections and expert knowledge. We drew on their decades of experience and practical insights into the needs of home cooks and kitchen professionals when developing the Boker Core series, and combined that input with nearly 150 years of Solingen knife-making expertise. \n\nThe result is a knife with dynamic lines, excellent balance and remarkable cutting performance that has been "recommended by leading retailers." Each blade begins as a solid slug of X50CrMoV15 (a chromium‑molybdenum‑vanadium alloy well suited to premium kitchen knives), is hand-forged with Solingen craftsmanship, structurally optimized and hardened to 58 HRC. Our traditional hand grind is then finely polished to extend the blade’s service life and improve its slicing ability.\n\nA forged bolster provides a secure grip and helps protect the hand in case of a slip. A distinctive feature across the series is the gently rounded spine, which makes the knife comfortable to hold in any position and prevents pressure points on the hand—even when applying strong pressure during techniques like the rock chop. \n\nThe practical, well-proportioned handles are made of moisture-resistant synthetic material, making the knives suitable for professional restaurant use where hygiene must be impeccable. \n\nThe carving knife’s long, slim profile is ideal for precise cutting of meat and fish: it can produce paper-thin slices as easily as uniform tranches or cubes. Slightly more flexible than many other knives, it glides smoothly through meat for clean, consistent cuts.'