ZWILLING Professional S 8-inch Razor-Sharp German Carving Knife
- 8 inch blade, plain edge
- Forged from a single piece of high carbon stainless steel
- 218 g item weight
- Ice-hardened FRIODUR blade
- Three-rivet polymer handle with bolster
- Dishwasher safe, per the title
- Lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A forged carver with an ice-hardened blade for roasts and holiday meals. The listing gives no handle dimensions and no carving fork.
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ASIN: B00007BKRRModel: 31020-203Category: Carving Knives
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Overview
A professional kitchen or a home carving station is the setting for this Zwilling Professional S knife, a carver forged from a single piece of steel. The blade uses the maker's special formula steel, and a polymer three-rivet handle with a bolster completes it.
Ice-hardening and a special formula steel are the maker's reasons for a sharper, longer-lasting edge, and the bolster adds balance and protects the fingers. The listing describes the edge only as plain, so grind details are not given.
Who it's for
Cooks who carve roasts and poultry often and want a forged knife with a bolster for balance and a finger guard. Anyone who prefers hollow-ground slicing blades, or needs handle dimensions before buying, should look at other listings.
Pros and cons
- Forged from a single piece of steel
- Ice-hardened FRIODUR blade
- Bolster acts as finger guard
- Dishwasher safe per the title
- Plain edge, no hollow grind
- Edge geometry not described
- Knife only, no carving fork
Performance notes
Ice-hardening and the special formula steel give the FRIODUR blade its hardness, which the maker links to a sharper edge that lasts longer. The edge is honed and hand-finished, with laser control. A sturdy bolster provides balance and works as a finger guard, and the three-rivet handle supports safe handling.
Where it stands among carving knives
- #6 most-searched brand and model of the 13 carving knives lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 15 carving knives we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Model | 31020-203 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| BladeLength | 8 inches |
| Item Length | 8 inches |
| Weight | 218 g |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material Type | High Carbon Stainless Steel |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Handle Material | Polymer |
| Color | Black |
| Blade Color | Silver |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Lifetime Warranty Against Manufacturer's Defects |
| Other details | |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
Closest rivals on specs
Mercer Culinary M20408 Genesis 8-Inch Carving Knife- Item Weight 0.48 vs 0.25 pounds (+92%)
HENCKELS Classic Razor-Sharp 8-inch Carving Knife- Item Length 8 vs 16 inches (-50%)
Victorinox Cutlery 8-Inch Carving Knife- Item Weight 0.48 vs 0.15 pounds (+220%)
Frequently asked questions
Is the ZWILLING Professional S carving knife serrated?
No. The blade edge is listed as plain.
Can the ZWILLING Professional S carving knife go in the dishwasher?
The product title calls it dishwasher safe. The description gives no other care instructions.
Where is the ZWILLING Professional S carving knife made?
The title says it is made in the company-owned German factory.
Does the ZWILLING Professional S carving knife have a bolster?
Yes. The description says a sturdy bolster provides balance and acts as a finger guard.