Larding knife FK1 de Buyer

Product detailed description

The FK1 larding knife is a small, light and versatile knife with a fine edge and a medium pointed blade. It is suitable for spicing and preparing meat, peeling, slicing, cleaning or decorating fruits and vegetables.

• Extremely durable and sharp knife
• Original design, safe and comfortable grip
• Forged from a single piece of steel
• Top German steel X50CrMoV15 used
• Hardness 56 HRC Rockwell scale
• The blade is a mix of Japanese and European slicing culture
• Standard patronage, perfect balance
• Smooth transition between guard and handle
• Ergonomic, non-slip carbon fibre handle
• Handmade, long service life
• Easy to grind
• Knives are not dishwasher safe

The French company de Buyer, together with the excellent engineer Mark Henry, has created a series of handmade knives for even the most demanding cooks. Fibre Karbon 1 series knives are a perfect combination of European and Japanese knife culture. Their blades are thick, following the Western tradition, and extremely sharp, following the Japanese knife model. Robust and durable knives made of one piece of high quality German steel X50CrMoV15.

The perfectly balanced handles of the Fibre Karbon 1 knives combine high-tech materials and handmade craftsmanship. They are produced by layering and subsequent pressing of carbon fibre fabrics. The result is a lightweight and highly durable handle for comfortable, fatigue-free work that is exceptionally comfortable to grip and original in appearance. The stainless steel application with the brand logo on the heel of the handle also gives the knives a visible mark of exclusivity.

Technologies and materials used

The knife blades are forged from one piece of steel. High quality German steel X50CrMov15was used for their production. This knife stainless steel is used by top knife manufacturers. In addition to chromium, it is enriched with molybdenum and vanadium. It has a fine grain, is highly corrosion resistant and is easy to grind.

The ergonomic, seamless handle with perfect balance is made of a high-tech material created by pressing carbon fibre fabrics and epoxy resin. It is thus resistant to impact or food acids and very pleasant to the touch. The balance of the knife, i.e. the correct weight distribution between handle and blade, also plays an important role. For long term use of the knife without fatigue, the handle must be well shaped and cleanly finished.

The well-shaped handle has a typical finger guard providing a secure hand grip - a bolster. In the case of knives of this quality, it is integrated as part of the blade in a single piece of steel. Ensures correct weight distribution, protects fingers from slipping on the blade and ensures precise control of the knife.

Knife sharpening FK1

Every knife needs to be sharpened from time to time. For sharpening knives from the FK1 series we can recommend the TRIUM Diamond Cams Pro knife sharpener or the QUINTUM sharpener with Diamonds Cams sharpener in the handle.