Carving Knives

Carving Knives for Precise Meat Slicing

A carving knife is designed to slice cooked meats cleanly and accurately. With a long, narrow blade, carving knives reduce drag through the meat, helping you achieve smooth, even slices without tearing or shredding.

This makes carving knives ideal for serving roast beef, lamb, pork, turkey, and chicken, particularly when presentation and consistency matter.

Designed for Control and Clean Results

Our carving knives are designed for balance and control, allowing you to carve confidently and safely. The slim blade profile supports precision slicing, while the length of the blade makes it easier to maintain clean cuts across larger joints of meat.

Suitable for both everyday cooking and special occasions, carving knives offer a noticeable improvement over general-purpose kitchen knives when slicing cooked meat.

A Practical Knife for Home Cooking and Entertaining

Whether you prepare regular Sunday roasts or cook for guests, a dedicated carving knife delivers better results and greater confidence at the table. It is a valuable addition to any kitchen knife collection and pairs well with chef knives and other everyday blades.

Explore our full range of Kitchen Knives to find the right knife for every preparation task.

Knife Specifications & Materials

Our carving knives are manufactured using Japanese X50CrMoV15 stainless steel, selected for its balance of hardness, sharpness, and durability in everyday kitchen use.

Each knife is produced through over 50 manufacturing steps, including forging, tempering, grinding, and polishing, to ensure consistent quality, balance, and cutting performance.

Steel Specification: X50CrMoV15

• Steel Type: Japanese stainless steel
  
• Hardness Rating: 58–60 HRC
  
• Carbon Content: 0.5% carbon
  
• Chromium Content: 15% chromium
  
• Grain Structure: Fine grain structure
  
• Edge Type: Razor-sharp, easy to restore
  

This steel composition allows the blade to maintain outstanding cutting performance while remaining practical to sharpen and maintain.

Element Breakdown

• X – Surgical-grade stainless steel base
  
• 50 – 0.5% carbon content for improved hardness
  
• Cr (Chromium) – Enhances stain and corrosion resistance
  
• Mo (Molybdenum) – Improves strength and durability
  
• V (Vanadium) – Increases strength and refines grain structure
  

Together, these elements create a blade that offers excellent edge retention, corrosion resistance, and long-term reliability.

Key Features & Benefits

• Good corrosion and stain resistance
  
• Exceptional hardness for long-lasting sharpness
  
• Razor-sharp cutting edge
  
• Fine grain steel structure
  
• Easy-to-restore edge for extended lifespan
  

Carving Knife FAQs

Q: What steel are your carving knives made from?

A: Our carving knives are made from Japanese X50CrMoV15 stainless steel, a high-performance steel known for its balance of sharpness, durability, and resistance to corrosion.

Q: What does a hardness rating of 58–60 HRC mean?

A: A hardness rating of 58–60 HRC means the blade is hard enough to maintain excellent sharpness while still being practical to sharpen and maintain for everyday kitchen use.

Q: Is X50CrMoV15 steel suitable for home kitchens?

A: Yes. X50CrMoV15 is widely used in professional and home kitchens because it offers strong edge retention, good stain resistance, and ease of maintenance.

Q: Why is chromium important in knife steel?

A: Chromium helps protect the blade from rust and staining. With a 15% chromium content, these knives offer excellent corrosion resistance for everyday use.

Q: What makes vanadium and molybdenum important?

A: Vanadium strengthens the steel and refines the grain structure, helping achieve a sharper edge. Molybdenum improves durability and further enhances corrosion resistance.

Q: Are these knives easy to sharpen?

A: Yes. Despite their high hardness, the fine grain structure of the steel allows the edge to be restored easily with regular honing and sharpening.