Production

From blank to knife

Precision engineering at every production stage is of decisive importance for the quality of the knife. By the time a chef´s knife by J.A. HENCKELS INTERNATIONAL is finished, it will have passed through more than 40 different working cycles.

The most important steps are explained below.

1. Production of blanks

The production of blanks comprises all the working cycles leading up to heat treatment. J.A. HENCKELS INTERNATIONAL uses high-grade, stainless steel.

Hardening

The hardening process is an important step in the production of cutlery since it is crucial for the final quality of the steel. The correct hardening temperature and the duration of the treatment are subject to narrow limits and must be precisely maintained. The cutting abilities and corrosion resistance of the blade depend entirely on the right heat treatment.

A downloadable pdf document can be found here.