Product description:
A sticking knife from Solingen is exactly the right choice when you need a narrow, pointed and very sharp knife in an abattoir, a butcher’s shop or for home slaughtering. The VOCUT sticking knife with its 17.5 cm blade combines precise cutting performance with genuine Solingen craftsmanship and a handle made of yellow plastic. You work more calmly, more cleanly and with much more control.
When sticking and slaughtering, every second counts. A dull or overly wide knife needs more force, places the cut less precisely and makes the work unnecessarily hard for people and animals alike. The narrow, pointed blade of this sticking knife tackles exactly that: it penetrates with little force and can be guided precisely. 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.
The sticking knife is a classic butcher’s knife and part of the basic equipment of every abattoir and many butcher’s shops. Traditionally it is used for the stick after stunning, which must be placed precisely and quickly. Beyond that, you can use the pointed 17.5 cm blade as a versatile meat knife for sticking, releasing and trimming. Learn more about this knife type in the knife glossary under “Metzgermesser” (German) and in the FAQ, for example “What is a sticking knife or slaughter 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 yellow plastic is non-porous, can be washed in hot water and stays grippy even with wet or greasy hands – the standard in butchery and catering. Coloured handles help assign knives to certain foods under the HACCP principle (German); each business defines which colour stands for what in its hygiene plan. With an overall length of 32 cm, a blade thickness of 3 mm and a weight of approx. 135 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 sticking 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 – a name or your logo, for example – every knife can be clearly assigned in a business or team, and as a gift it becomes a personal one-off.
Product details:
- Knife type: sticking knife
- Blade length: 17.5 cm
- Overall length: 32 cm
- Handle length: 14.5 cm
- Blade thickness: 3 mm
- Weight: approx. 135 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: yellow plastic
- Origin: made entirely in Solingen, Germany
- Personalisation: available with or without laser engraving
- Care: hand washing recommended, the plastic handle needs no oil
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 by hand in hot water after use and dry it immediately. The plastic handle needs no oil. For sharpness, hand washing is better than the dishwasher, where the edge can knock against crockery and cutlery. In between, keep the edge in shape with a honing steel (German). Ideally cut on a wooden or plastic board (German).
Further guidance: How do I care for a knife with a plastic handle? (German)
What is included:
- 1 × VOCUT Sticking Knife 17.5 cm with yellow plastic 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 curved boning knife 15 cm for boning, the slaughter knife 17.5 cm as a more compact version, the butchering knife 20 cm for breaking down large pieces and the honing rod 23 cm for honing in between. You will find all models in the overview Butcher knives – made in Solingen; for personal gifts or knives with names and logos, take a look at the page Individual laser engraving.
Sticking knife from Solingen – professional butcher’s knife for slaughtering and butchery
A sticking knife from Solingen stands for precise workmanship, durable materials and reliable cutting performance. This model is ideal for butchers, abattoirs and smallholders who need a reliable professional knife.
Whether as a sticking knife, slaughter knife, butcher’s knife or all-purpose knife for the butcher’s shop – this knife is made for pork, beef, lamb and game and supports you with clean, controlled cuts.
The yellow plastic handle is hygienic, robust and grippy even with wet hands – made for daily use.
With optional laser engraving, your sticking knife becomes a personal one-off – clearly assignable with a name or logo and ideal as a gift for anyone who appreciates honest Solingen quality.
You will find more models under Knives from Solingen and Butcher knives – made in Solingen.
Frequently asked questions:
What is a sticking knife used for?
Traditionally for the stick during slaughter, which must be placed precisely and quickly. In everyday butchery it also serves as a versatile meat knife for sticking, releasing and trimming. More: What is a sticking knife or slaughter knife? (German)
What is the difference between a sticking knife and a slaughter knife?
The sticking knife has a narrow, pointed blade for precise sticking. The slaughter knife is wider and sturdier and is used to separate larger pieces and for skinning.
Which knives does a butcher’s shop need?
Basic equipment usually includes boning knives, butchering knives, sticking knives and slaughter knives, plus a honing steel. More: Which knives does a butcher’s shop need? (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)
Can the knife go in the dishwasher?
The plastic handle usually withstands the dishwasher. For sharpness, hand washing is still better, because the edge can knock against crockery and cutlery in the machine and detergents attack the blade. More: Can a knife with a plastic handle go in the dishwasher? (German)
Can I have the knife engraved with a name or logo?
Yes. Choose the version with laser engraving and enter your text. For a logo engraving, enter “Logo folgt per E-Mail” and send the logo by e-mail after ordering. This way every knife can be clearly assigned in a business or team. More: How does individual laser engraving work at VOCUT? (German)
Who is this sticking knife the right choice for?
For butchers, abattoirs, hunters and smallholders looking for a sharp, hygienic and robust professional knife from Solingen.
