Product description:
A chef’s knife from Solingen is exactly the right choice when you want a handy chef’s knife for vegetables, herbs, smaller pieces of meat and fish. The VOCUT chef’s knife with its 16 cm forged blade combines precise cutting performance with genuine Solingen craftsmanship and an olive wood handle. You work more calmly, more cleanly and with much more control.
In everyday cooking you quickly notice whether a knife really delivers. 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 cooking. The forged 16 cm blade tackles exactly that: it is compact enough for precise work on a small board and cuts cleanly with its fine 15° edge instead of squashing. 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 16 cm blade you cut onions, vegetables and herbs, divide smaller pieces of meat and fish and scoop the food straight off the board. For fine herbs and dice use the rocking cut (German), for meat long, pulling cuts. Hold the food in the claw grip (German) – this way you work quickly and safely. Learn more about this knife type in the knife glossary under “Kochmesser” (German) and in the FAQ, for example “Which blade length is right?” (German).
The blade is made of stainless 1.4116 / X50CrMoV15 molybdenum-vanadium knife steel at 56–58 HRC. This gives you a good balance of cutting performance, stability and everyday practicality. The blade is forged: a red-hot steel blank is shaped under high pressure – this makes the knife stable, well balanced and durable. The edge is ground at a grinding angle of 15° – fine and precise. The handle made of Italian olive wood feels pleasantly warm in the hand, and its natural grain makes every knife unique. With a weight of approx. 130 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: forged chef’s knife
- Blade length: 16 cm
- Handle length: 12 cm
- Weight: approx. 130 g
- Blade material: stainless molybdenum-vanadium knife steel 1.4116 / X50CrMoV15
- Hardness: 56–58 HRC
- Manufacture: forged blade
- Grinding angle: 15°
- Edge: plain, hand-sharpened and polished in the final step
- Handle material: Italian olive wood
- Origin: made entirely in Solingen, Germany
- Personalisation: available with or without laser engraving
- Resharpening service: free for life (forged, plain edge)
- 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 16 cm with olive wood handle in your selected version (with or without laser engraving)
Matching knives from the forged VOCUT series:
If you want to complete your set sensibly, these models are the best fit: the chef’s knife 21 cm as the large all-rounder, the santoku 16 cm for precise push cuts, the steak knife 12 cm for the table and the 5-piece knife set, if you want several forged knives at once. 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 16 cm from Solingen – forged and handy
A chef’s knife from Solingen stands for precise workmanship, durable materials and reliable cutting performance. This model is ideal for anyone who finds a large chef’s knife too bulky but still wants to work precisely.
Whether as a chef’s knife, kitchen knife, cook’s knife, forged chef’s 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 16 cm chef’s knife best suited for?
For all everyday cutting tasks where you want control and handiness: cutting onions and vegetables, chopping herbs, portioning smaller pieces of meat and fish. If a 21 cm chef’s knife feels too big, the 16 cm blade is the handier choice.
What does the 15° grinding angle mean?
The grinding angle is the angle at which the edge is ground on each side. 15° gives a fine, sharp edge for clean cuts. More: grinding angle in the glossary (German)
What is the advantage of a forged blade?
Forged blades are shaped from a red-hot steel blank under high pressure. They are stable, well balanced and durable. More: What is the difference between forged and stamped? (German)
Can VOCUT resharpen this knife?
Yes, free of charge. This knife is forged and has a plain edge – so the lifetime VOCUT resharpening service applies. Regular resharpening in Solingen is free; you only pay the shipping costs both ways. More: Lifetime resharpening service for forged VOCUT knives (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 handy forged chef’s knife – also for smaller hands or limited board space.
