Product description:
A chef’s knife from Solingen is exactly the right choice when you are looking for a versatile knife for vegetables, herbs, meat and fish. The VOCUT chef’s knife with its 20 cm blade combines precise cutting performance with genuine Solingen craftsmanship and a handle made of olive wood. You work more calmly, more cleanly and with much more control.
In everyday cooking you quickly notice whether a knife really performs. A dull or poorly balanced knife squashes tomatoes, bruises herbs and makes onions sting because it tears the cells instead of separating them. The result: more effort, untidy cuts and less fun in the kitchen. The wide blade of this chef’s knife tackles exactly that: it cuts cleanly and rocks smoothly across the board. In addition, the blade is polished in the final step. This step takes time and adds cost – which is exactly why many manufacturers skip it. For you, it means a carefully finished blade and a smoother cutting feel.
With the 20 cm blade you cut onions, vegetables and herbs, divide meat and fish and scoop the food straight off the board with the wide blade. For fine herbs and dice, use the rocking cut (German); for meat, long drawing cuts. Hold the food in the claw grip (German) – this lets you work quickly and safely. Learn more about this knife type in the knife glossary under “Kochmesser” (German) and in the FAQ, for example “What is the difference between a chef’s knife and a kitchen knife?” (German).
The blade is made of stainless 1.4116 / X50CrMoV15 molybdenum-vanadium knife steel at approx. 56–58 HRC. This gives you a good balance of cutting performance, stability and everyday practicality. The handle made of Italian olive wood feels pleasantly warm in the hand, and its natural grain makes every knife unique. With an overall length of 34 cm, a blade thickness of 2 mm and a weight of approx. 140 g, the knife stays easy to control.
VOCUT stands for knives with an honest origin and a personal standard. The brand is led by Orazio Vella from Solingen – shaped by the craft of his father, who worked as an “Ausmacher” (knife finisher) in Solingen’s cutlery industry. Every VOCUT knife is made entirely in Solingen. That is exactly what you get with this chef’s knife too: not an anonymous mass-produced item, but a well-thought-out tool with Solingen character. Read more about our origin and philosophy on the page Knives from Solingen (German).
Choose between the version with individual laser engraving and the classic version without engraving. With engraving, your chef’s knife becomes a personal one-off – ideal as a gift for home cooks, barbecue fans and food lovers.
Product details:
- Knife type: chef’s knife
- Blade length: 20 cm
- Overall length: 34 cm
- Handle length: 14 cm
- Blade thickness: 2 mm
- Weight: approx. 140 g
- Blade material: stainless molybdenum-vanadium knife steel 1.4116 / X50CrMoV15
- Hardness: approx. 56–58 HRC
- Edge: plain, blade polished in the final step
- Handle material: Italian olive wood
- Origin: made entirely in Solingen, Germany
- Personalisation: available with or without laser engraving
- Care: not dishwasher safe, please wash by hand and oil the wooden handle occasionally
Laser engraving information:
Please check your requested text carefully before ordering: We engrave exactly what you enter. The laser engraving is placed on the back of the knife. Its position is fixed and cannot be freely selected. Individually engraved products cannot be exchanged.
Care instructions:
Wash your knife with a soft sponge, warm water and a little washing-up liquid. Dry the blade and handle immediately. Do not put the knife in the dishwasher or leave it soaking in washing-up water. Occasionally apply a little olive oil to the olive wood handle and avoid prolonged exposure to heat or cold. Ideally cut on a wooden or plastic board (German) – it protects the edge.
Further guidance: How do I care for an olive wood handle? (German)
What is included:
- 1 × VOCUT Chef’s Knife 20 cm with olive wood handle in your selected version (with or without laser engraving)
Matching knives for your kitchen:
If you want to complete your set sensibly, these models are the best fit: the santoku 20 cm for precise vegetable cuts, the bread knife 20 cm for bread with a firm crust, the peeling knife 5 cm for fine work in the hand and the meat knife 20 cm for trimming and portioning. You will find all models in the overview Knives with olive wood handle; for personal gifts or knives with names and logos, take a look at the page Individual laser engraving.
Chef’s knife from Solingen – the all-rounder for your kitchen
A chef’s knife from Solingen stands for precise workmanship, durable materials and reliable cutting performance. This model is ideal for anyone looking for a reliable knife for almost every cutting task in everyday cooking.
Whether as a chef’s knife, cook’s knife, kitchen knife, all-purpose knife or chef’s knife with olive wood handle – this knife is made for onions, vegetables, herbs, meat, fish and fruit and supports you with clean, controlled cuts.
The olive wood handle offers a natural look, a warm feel and a comfortable grip.
With optional laser engraving, your chef’s knife becomes a personal one-off – ideal as a gift for anyone who appreciates honest Solingen quality.
You will find more models under Knives from Solingen and Knives with olive wood handle.
Frequently asked questions:
What is this chef’s knife best suited for?
For almost every cutting task in the kitchen: slicing onions and vegetables, chopping herbs, dividing meat and fish. The wide 20 cm blade is suited to the rocking cut and to scooping food off the board.
Chef’s knife or santoku – which suits me better?
Both are all-rounders. The chef’s knife has a slightly curved edge and works well for the rocking cut. The santoku is flatter and made more for straight, pushing cuts. More: Santoku or chef’s knife – which is better for me? (German)
How do I hold a chef’s knife correctly?
The safest is the pinch grip: thumb and index finger hold the blade just in front of the handle, the other fingers wrap around the handle. Your other hand guides the food in the claw grip. More: How do I hold a chef’s knife correctly? (German)
Can VOCUT resharpen this knife?
Yes. This knife is not forged – so VOCUT resharpens it in Solingen for a fee per knife. The free resharpening service only applies to forged VOCUT knives. In between, keep the edge in shape with a honing steel. More: Knife sharpening service (German) and Which knives does the resharpening service cover? (German)
How do I care for the knife and the olive wood handle?
Wash the knife by hand, dry it immediately and occasionally treat the handle with a little olive oil. This keeps the wood supple and preserves its beautiful grain. The knife does not belong in the dishwasher.
Is this chef’s knife a good gift?
Yes, very much so. A chef’s knife from Solingen with an olive wood handle is a high-quality gift for home cooks, barbecue fans and food lovers. With the optional laser engraving – a name or a date, for example – it becomes a personal keepsake. Alternatively, choose the classic version without engraving. More: How does individual laser engraving work at VOCUT? (German)
Who is this chef’s knife the right choice for?
For anyone who cooks every day and wants a reliable knife for vegetables, herbs, meat and fish – from beginners to ambitious home cooks.
