Table knife MERIT CROM. PRO

The most important utensil at the table

The knife is a true all-rounder. Whether used for spreading butter, chopping potatoes or cutting meat, the knife plays an important part in every meal.

The knife: making up your basic cutlery set together with a fork and spoon

The knife is set on the right-hand side of the plate and is an essential part of any place setting. When setting the table, the cutting surface of the knife always points towards the plate. There are two different types of knives: there are knives with a blade made from special blade steel which is inserted in the knife handle, and there are monobloc knives, which are manufactured directly from one piece. Both types of knives are available in the WMF online shop. Dinner knives typically have a slightly serrated edge, which enables you to cut each ingredient or each item on your plate easily.

Cromargan protect® – giving you decades of pleasure from your knives

Cromargan protect®, a material developed by WMF, is extremely resistant to all kinds of wear and tear, completely scratch-proof and dishwasher safe. Knives made from Cromargan protect® will ideally accompany you throughout the rest of your life. We also offer knives in the popular Cromargan® stainless steel 18/10 or in a silverplated version with 925 sterling silver. All our different materials meet the high quality standards of WMF. Discover the different materials used by WMF for knives, forks and spoons.

Timeless classic in the cutlery set

We have adapted the design of our high-quality WMF knives in line with our latest cutlery collections. They contain timeless classics like the Augsburger Faden, or completely new approaches to cutlery aesthetics, like the elegant knife from the Corvo range. You can even lay the table with this knife on its cutting edge. Your guests will be thrilled. Browse our cutlery collections now and find the perfect knives for your household! All our WMF knives are characterised by their unique material composition, ergonomic design and exciting feel. Don't settle for average – with WMF knives you can take your culinary skill to a whole new level.

You can buy any item in your cutlery set from the respective matching collection, or even upgrade your set in our online shop. Be inspired by the WMF classic knives or by the latest innovations in design.

Staying sharp – you can't do anything without knives!

Where would a chef be without knives? A knife that does what it's supposed to – that is to say, cut – is the most important thing any chef can have in their kitchen, whether you're a budding amateur or a seasoned professional. You can find the right tool for cutting any kind of food in the WMF assortment.

A piece of (culinary) culture – knives have been around ever since the Stone Age

Knives, originally just sharp blades made from stone, wood, bone and other hard materials, have been used since prehistoric times. Nothing can happen without a knife, especially not in the kitchen. The kitchen gadgets are used to chop up meat, vegetables and many other foodstuffs. You can find the right knife for any kind of use in the WMF shop. Among other things, we develop chef's knives designed for universal application in a wide range of designs and in line with our collections, and likewise bread knives, vegetable knives and carving knives. The blades are forged in the traditional way at our workshop in Hayingen. Our quality knives keep for years and years if they are well cared for, and if necessary they can be sharpened with a steel or a knife sharpener.

It's like cutting through butter!

Good tools are the basis of good results, whether in the kitchen or the workshop. Knives and their various designs are no exception. A good knife will cut through any food cleanly and effortlessly, which also applies to our carving knives, which can go through any food like cutting through butter. For our more aesthetically-minded customers, we offer Santoku knives and Chinese knives, and our chopping knives are perfect for chopping up things like herbs, garlic, ginger or onions without breaking into a sweat and in a way that retains their flavour. Our eagle-eyed customers can see the quality of our knives straight away.

• Our blades are made from 15% chromium-molybdenum-vanadium steel and the alloy is etched onto the blade of each knife.
• The transition from the blade to the handle is forged. The so-called bolster keeps the finger apart from the blade, which lets you work safely.
• You won't find any joints on our knives. Seamless transitions are more hygienic and give the knives stability.
• Our knives don't just start off sharp - they stay that way.

WMF – the knife specialists

Our assortment includes knives for any kind of application in a range of designs. We think our knife sets are especially practical together with a blade guard or a knife block. No matter which of our knives you choose to go for – you can cut safely with us!