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The K2 is a compact chef-style knife — offering the blade height and control of a chef’s knife, without the length.
At 105mm, it’s ideal for cooks who want board presence and knuckle clearance in a smaller format. Agile yet deep-bladed, it handles:
– General board prep
– Filleting and light carving
– Chopping
– Fish and meat work
– Fruit and vegetables
Light (56g) and ground exceptionally thin, it feels precise rather than heavy.
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Inspired by Japanese double bevel profiles, the K Series prioritises cutting efficiency over mass.
Each blade is shaped using Windmühlenmesser’s traditional dry-fine grinding technique. This produces a razor-sharp edge and extremely thin cross-section — just 0.18mm behind the edge — with a subtle concavity along the blade face to improve food release.
The result is a Western knife that cuts with surprising ease and clarity.
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Founded in 1872 in Solingen, Germany, Robert Herder remains family run and committed to traditional grinding methods.
Their knives are refreshingly thin and light by Western standards — less overbuilt, more performance-led. Cutting ability comes from grind and heat treatment, not weight.
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Available in stainless steel or classic carbon steel.
The carbon version (approx. 60 HRC) takes a particularly keen edge and sharpens beautifully on stones. The stainless option offers easier maintenance while retaining excellent cutting performance.
Both benefit from the same thin geometry that defines the K Series.
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Finished with a plumwood handle — warm, comfortable and well balanced against the blade’s compact form.
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Carbon steel rewards care with exceptional sharpness.
Wash and dry thoroughly after use. If light surface rust appears, a gentle rub with a dry scourer will usually remove it. Over time, a patina will develop — natural, protective and entirely part of the knife’s character.
And for many reasons — never put your knives in the dishwasher.
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Blade shape — Utility / Small Chef
Maker — Robert Herder
Construction — Monosteel
Steel — Stainless steel or carbon steel
Hardness — 60 HRC (carbon version)
Edge grind — 50/50
Handle — Plumwood
Blade length — 105mm
Total length — 220mm
Blade height at heel — 34mm
Weight — 56g
Spine thickness at heel — 1.43mm
Thickness behind the edge — 0.18mm
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Age Restriction
Knives are only available to persons over 18 years of age. Due to the nature of our business, all customers will be required to verify their age at checkout.
We ship Tuesday to Saturday using Royal Mail Tracked 24.
All knives ship via an age verified service in accordance with The Offensive Weapons Act 2019, which will mean the postie will need you to be in to receive the delivery & to check your ID if you look under 25.
The law also requires us to carry out a soft age check of the purchaser after checkout, this is done by an automated system that usually doesn't require your input, although we will need to contact you for proof of age if you fail, which can sometimes happen if you use a work address.
of Community Cutlery as a home for enthusiasts, for people who love the ritual of food preparation and who have realised the charm in doing it with quality tools, with items that are as pleasing on the eye as they are practical in the hand.
