Product description:
A peeling knife from Solingen is exactly the right choice when you want to peel, trim and finely prepare fruit and vegetables. The VOCUT peeling knife with its 5 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.
When peeling you quickly notice whether a knife is really made for the job. A large kitchen knife is too unwieldy for round fruit and small jobs in the hand, and a dull blade slips and takes too much flesh with it. The short, curved blade of this peeling knife tackles exactly that: it follows the curve of fruit and vegetables and can be guided precisely in the hand. 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 short, curved 5 cm blade you peel apples, potatoes and onions, clean mushrooms, remove cores and eyes and turn vegetables. Work in the hand: hold the food in one hand and guide the blade towards you with the thumb of the other hand under control. Learn more about this knife type in the knife glossary under “Schälmesser” (German) and in the FAQ, for example “What is a peeling 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.
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 peeling 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 peeling knife becomes a personal one-off – ideal as a gift for home cooks, barbecue fans and food lovers.
Product details:
- Knife type: peeling knife
- Blade length: 5 cm
- Handle length: 10 cm
- Blade material: stainless molybdenum-vanadium knife steel 1.4116 / X50CrMoV15
- Hardness: approx. 56–58 HRC
- Blade shape: curved
- 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 Peeling Knife 5 cm Curved 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 chef’s knife 15 cm for smaller cutting tasks, the bread roll knife 11 cm for the breakfast table, the santoku 15 cm as a handy all-rounder and the bread knife 20 cm for bread with a firm crust. 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.
Peeling knife from Solingen – precise work in the hand
A peeling knife from Solingen stands for precise workmanship, durable materials and reliable cutting performance. This model is ideal for anyone who wants to peel and trim fruit and vegetables quickly and cleanly.
Whether as a peeling knife, tourné knife, bird’s beak knife, vegetable knife or fruit knife – this knife is made for apples, pears, potatoes, onions, mushrooms and root vegetables 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 peeling 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 peeling knife best suited for?
For peeling apples, potatoes and onions, cleaning mushrooms, removing cores and eyes and turning vegetables. More: What is a peeling knife? (German)
Why is the blade curved?
The curved blade follows the curve of fruit and vegetables. This way you remove only the peel and lose hardly any flesh.
Which knife is ideal for peeling fruit?
For round fruit such as apples and pears, a small peeling knife with a curved blade is ideal, because you work in the hand. More: Which knife is ideal for peeling fruit? (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 peeling knife a good gift?
Yes, very much so. A peeling 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 peeling knife the right choice for?
For anyone who cooks a lot with fresh fruit and vegetables and wants a handy, precise knife for fine work.
