Carl Mertens Country Larding Knife
Precision for Peeling & Paring
Perfect for delicate prep work, the Carl Mertens Country Larding Knife is your go-to tool for peeling fruits, trimming vegetables, and fine paring tasks. Designed for precision and balance, this knife combines German craftsmanship with timeless design, making it an essential for both professional chefs and passionate home cooks.
Hand-forged from a single piece of chrome-molybdenum-vanadium steel ⚙️, the blade is hardened to approximately 58° Rockwell, ensuring incredible durability and lasting sharpness. The 14° double bevel edge delivers smooth, controlled cuts — perfect for detail work. The bolster provides ideal balance and safety, while the smoked oak handle 🌰, secured with three stainless steel rivets, ensures a comfortable, natural grip.
Compact yet powerful, the Carl Mertens Country Larding Knife proves that true craftsmanship shines in the smallest details. ✨
🌟 Key Features
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Precision Larding Blade 🔪 — Perfect for paring, peeling, and trimming
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Forged from One Piece ⚙️ — Chrome-molybdenum-vanadium steel for durability
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Razor-Sharp Edge ✂️ — Hand-sharpened to a 14° bevel for smooth, precise cuts
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Ergonomic Smoked Oak Handle 🌰 — Elegant, riveted, and comfortable in hand
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Balanced Bolster ⚖️ — Prevents slipping and enhances control
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Rockwell Hardness 58° HRC 🧱 — Maintains a strong, sharp edge
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Handmade in Solingen, Germany — World-renowned “City of Blades”
🔹 The Country Line
The Carl Mertens Country Collection represents the pinnacle of traditional Solingen knife-making craftsmanship. Each knife undergoes more than 40 precise steps — from forging and hardening to hand-grinding and polishing — resulting in exceptional sharpness and balance.
Every Country knife features a smoked oak handle, securely fastened with three stainless steel rivets, and each piece’s natural grain makes it one-of-a-kind. Designed for those who value both performance and artistry, the Country line reflects over a century of Carl Mertens’ dedication to quality, design, and functionality. 🌿
Refine your prep work with the Carl Mertens Country Larding Knife — a small but mighty blade that brings precision, comfort, and timeless German craftsmanship to your kitchen. 🍳✨
