Full Tang for Extra Strength >
The Signature knives feature a full tang which means the metal extends the full length of the handle - this adds strength, durability and balance. The handles are made from a Dupont (TM) material and moulded precisely on to the full tang. Robotic technology ensures each handle matches perfectly and all joints and surfaces are carefully finished and checked to prevent the risk of food particles being trapped.
< Fully Forged
Fully forged and robotically engineered, the Robert Welch Signature knives are manufactured from German DIN 1.4116 stainless steel and hardened to Rockwell 55-56.
World Edge Geometry >
A unique combination of cutting edge technologies from Europe and Asia that have been developed to provide a precision blade for effortless chopping, cutting and slicing. Each knife blade is hardened, tempered and laser tested for excellent edge retention.
< Hand Finished
The Robert Welch Signature blade is a precision tool, hand honed and sharpened by master craftsmen to give many years of optimum use.
Scalloped Blade Detail >
A special feature of the Santoku blade is the scalloped detail. The enables the blade to glide through even the most delicate foods with minimum drag.
< Gift Box
The Signature knife packaging features photographic images of each knife and can be turned into a gift by placing the lid onto the base.
Rated as 'Excellent' by CATRA >
The new Robert Welch Signature Knives have been tested for sharpness and durability to ISO 8442.5 using the CATRA automatic edge testing machine. The results show that the Signature knives are 16% sharper than their nearest competitor tested (based on the first cut sharpness), 31% sharper based on ICP (Initial Cutting Performance over the first 3 cuts) and 79% longer lasting on durability during cutting. As an overall rating for 'Initial Sharpness and Edge Retention', the Robert Welch Signature Knives were rated as 'Excellent'
