1909 RÖDTER Model 3 Damascus Steel Chef’s Knife Stained Beech 22 cm

1909 RÖDTER Model 3 Damascus Steel Chef’s Knife Stained Beech 22 cm – Article No. 1909-T3

Overall Length: 34.5 cm
Blade Length: 22.0 cm
Blade Material: 320-layer forged Damascus steel, non-stainless
Blade Thickness: 3.5 mm
Blade Height: 35.0 mm
Hardness: 59-62 Rockwell
Blade Shape: Back-pointed
Handle Length: 12.5 cm
Handle Material: Stained Beech (Eisbuche)
Bolster: Brünished tool steel
Knife Maker: Patrick Teyke, Harz Cutlery, Germany
Weight: 195 g
Care: Hand wash only
Manufacturer: 1909 RÖDTER, Solingen, Germany
Keywords: Damascus chef’s knife, Damaszener kitchen knife, custom-made

Hot for Eisbuche? Until recently, it was still called “stained beech,” the quirky stuff. This refers to a wood species that undergoes a special process during a meticulous aging treatment. A fungus, the so-called “stock fungus,” creates a light or dark pattern. In harder areas it progresses slowly, in softer areas faster. To prevent the wood from crumbling, it is “stabilized.” Much like blue cheese, a controlled decay process refines the final product, turning it into luxury.

On behalf of the in-house 1909 RÖDTER line, this chef’s knife is forged from Damascus steel by Patrick Teyke, whose Harz cutlery workshop has earned fame and respect since the 1990s. 320 layers of steel are fused, hammered, and treated in the traditional coal-fire method using ball bearings, hoof rasps, leaf springs, and metal saw blades. All without a full bolster, reducing the weight.

Proper care is essential for this exquisite cutting tool. Do not immerse the handle in water while cleaning. Wipe the blade immediately after use with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Oil the edge to prevent corrosion—cooking oil works fine. The developing patina on non-stainless steel is a beauty feature, forming uniquely and completely safe. Contact with milk or fruit acids can create an iron taste. Mineral-rich, it actually enhances your diet—but if you dislike it, simply use stainless steel for these foods. For purists, carbon steel is a matter of faith. When it appears in the ceremonial attire of multi-layered Damascus, it is akin to a high mass. Please forgive the religious undertones—blame it on today being Sunday, or my passion for extraordinary knives.

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