• Blade: Carbon
• Handle: Copper beech wood. FSC certified, sustainably forested
• Rivets: Aluminum
• Surface: fine-glazed
• Blade length: ca. 118 mm / 4.5 inches
• Overall length: 220 mm

• Carbon steel, beloved by chefs and bladesmiths, remains sharp without intervention for a long time.
• Opposed to stainless steel, carbon blades may rust over time.
• Robert Herder uses a special “blue-glazing” polishing technique to help temper this, but we recommend using their maintenance kit through the life of the knife.
• Discoloration of the blade over time, but not rusting, is perfectly normal.
• The darkening of the metal is typical of well-used carbon steel products.
• Wipe after use.
• Not dishwasher safe.

Robert Herder, founded in 1872 in Solingen, Germany, is renowned for crafting exceptional knives under the iconic Windmill brand. Using traditional techniques like the celebrated Solinger “Dünnschliff” thin grind, their blades are prized for remarkable sharpness and precision. Made with carefully selected carbon and stainless steels and finished with natural wood handles, Robert Herder knives embody generations of craftsmanship and timeless quality.

Shipping
Orders ship from our warehouse in upstate NY via UPS, FedEx, or USPS and usually leave our warehouse in 1–3 business days. If you need it sooner, expedited shipping is available at checkout. We use flat-rate shipping based on your location and item size.For more details and information about international orders, visit our Ordering & Shipping page.

Returns & Exchanges
We want to make returns and exchanges as easy as possible. Most items can be returned or exchanged within 14 days of delivery using our Return & Exchange Portal (domestic orders only). Need to swap for a different size or color? Our Instant Exchange option lets you reserve your item right away, with your new order shipping out promptly. Sale and Final Sale items, as well as certain excluded categories, are not eligible for return.See the full list of exclusions in our Returns & Exchanges Policy.