Boker Core Chef's Knife

'What do Trier, Wiesbaden, Münster and Lüneburg have in common? Beyond their historic centers, landmarks known far beyond their regions and long traditions as important trade cities, they are also home to outstanding cutlery retailers. These shops have earned stellar reputations over many years through wide selections and expert knowledge. We drew on their decades of experience, practical insight into cooks’ and kitchen enthusiasts’ needs, and our own nearly 150 years as a Solingen knife manufactory to develop the Boker Core series.\n\nThe result is a knife line with dynamic lines, excellent handling and impressive cutting performance, earning the quality recommendation "recommended by leading retailers." Each blade begins as a solid slug of chromium-molybdenum-vanadium steel (X50CrMoV15), an alloy ideal for premium kitchen knives. It is hand-forged in Solingen, structurally refined and hardened to 58 HRC. To extend the blade’s life and refine its cutting edge, we finish with a traditional hand grind that is then highly polished.\n\nThe forged bolster provides a secure grip and helps protect the user 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 on the spine during a rocking cut. Beautifully patterned, well-proportioned walnut handles complete the cohesive, attractive design.\n\nThe chef’s knife is one of the kitchen’s essential tools. It has a slightly wider and longer blade than a utility knife, a slim tip suitable for tasks like slicing onions or small vegetables, and enough length to handle meat and large vegetables with ease.'