K-Series K1 Paring & Utility Knife, 90mm, Stainless/Carbon, Fine Woods
R 1 500,00
The Robert Herder Windmill Knife K1 is a compact, highly versatile paring and utility knife engineered for precise, fatigue-free everyday kitchen prep.
Its 9cm stainless chrome-molybdenum-vanadium steel blade (59-60 HRC) is hand-blown blue and finished with the traditional "Solingen thin grind" for exceptional, long-lasting sharpness.
The gracefully contoured, symmetrical natural wood handle is secured with four rivets, offering superior ergonomics and perfect balance for intensive daily use.
Weighing roughly 36g, this agile German-made knife effortlessly delivers clean, wafer-thin cuts, requiring only simple hand-washing and occasional wood oiling to maintain its premium quality.
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Dimensions and Specs
| Specification | Details |
| Blade Length | 9 cm (90 mm) |
| Blade Height | 1.6 cm |
| Blade Thickness | Approx. 1.1 mm – 1.3 mm |
| Total Length | 20.5 cm |
| Weight | Approx. 36 g – 37 g |
| Hardness | 59–60 HRC |
General Product Info
| Specification | Details |
| Brand | Robert Herder (Windmühlenmesser / Windmill Knife) |
| Knife Type | Paring Knife / Utility Kitchen Knife |
| Series | K-Series |
| Country of Origin | Germany (Solingen) |
| Guarantee | 25 Years (against material and manufacturing defects) |
| Recommended Use | Peeling, precision cutting, and versatile kitchen tasks |
Features and Functions
| Specification | Details |
| Blade Design | Plain edge, smooth, blue-plastered (slightly matte) |
| Blade Material | Stainless Chrome-Molybdenum-Vanadium Steel |
| Grinding Method | Solingen thin section / European knife grind (cut on both sides) |
| Grinding Angle | 15° per side (30° total angle) |
| Manufacturing Method | Forged |
| Handle Material | Premium natural wood (secured with 4 rivets) |
| Dishwasher Safe | No (Hand wash only; occasional wood oiling recommended) |
| Right or left handed | Symmetrical |
| Rust-free | Yes |
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Reviews
I have always worked with non-stainless steel mill knives from Herder. Their handles are rather primitive in design and a bit too small for my hand. This HRC 60 knife is harder and holds its edge longer. The handle feels as if it was based in Germany on a plaster cast of my cutting hand. The knife is also very suitable for fine turning and garnishing work. A valued addition, although the price seems on the high side.
Compact knife that requires a bit more attention due to the composition of the blade, but rewards with a (permanently) sharp edge. The extended handle (compared to the small paring knife) ensures that the knife is suitable not only for peeling, but also for cutting meat, chicken, and firm vegetables.
This knife has a very thin edge, making it extremely sharp. No other knife I own glides more easily through apples, turnips, and the like. The blade and handle are finely polished, suggesting meticulous handcraftsmanship.
Excellent purchase! Fits great in the hand, peels and cuts like a dream. With the smaller mill knife included, we don't need any other knives anymore.
It is a lot of money for such a small knife, but I haven't regretted it for a second; what a knife, superb! The handle is very beautiful, but above all, the ergonomics are very successful. It still gives me a 'wow' feeling when I cut something with it. The price of the knife is high, but the return is very high, if it continues to perform as well as it is now for the rest of its life. Now for a santoku.
Very sharp, light - versatile. Thinness of blade contributing to those positives is also susceptible to breakage - strictly paring/light slicing. Carbon blade so not a put away damp knife - and paring/peeling of acidic foods can stain the blade quickly; many call that character.
Very nice small kitchen knife for finer cutting work. It is much more versatile than just a paring knife, and due to its quality, it is more than worth the price.
I have been spoiled by windmill products for 50 years and have been very happy with them. The product can be used differently.