Collection: Hammer Stahl

Product Description

The Hammer Stahl 8-Inch Chef’s Knife is an all-purpose kitchen companion for chopping, dicing, mincing, and slicing. Also known as a cook’s knife, it combines substantial heft with a balanced feel for everyday preparation and heavier kitchen work, from dicing vegetables for soup to mincing herbs for a finishing touch.

Its German-forged X50CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless steel blade pairs with a quad-tang handle that exposes steel on all four sides for balance and comfort. A foam-padded gift box with magnetic latches makes it a thoughtful gift for a home cook.

Part of a family-run American kitchenware business based in Clarksville, Tennessee, Hammer Stahl draws on a manufacturing heritage dating to 1874. Donald Henn established New Era in 1981 after purchasing Vollrath’s consumer division. New Era added Hammer Stahl cutlery in 2008, bringing traditional German forging methods together with thoughtfully designed handles.

Details & Dimensions

• Blade length: 8 inches
• Handle length: 5 inches
• Knife style: chef’s knife, also called a cook’s knife
• Blade material: German-forged X50CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless steel
• Quad-tang handle with steel exposed on all four sides for balance and comfort
• Includes a foam-padded gift box with magnetic latches
• Country of origin: Germany

Use & Care

Use for chopping, dicing, mincing, and slicing during everyday meal preparation.

• Wash by hand and towel-dry immediately.
• Avoid abrasive sponges and do not leave the knife soaking in the sink.
• Store safely in a suitable knife-storage solution.
• Avoid cutting on hard surfaces such as metal, glass, or bamboo.
• Hone regularly to maintain performance.
• Sharpen as needed using a whetstone, sharpening steel, or compatible handheld knife sharpener.

Product Description

The Hammer Stahl 6-Inch Chef’s Knife offers a shorter, easy-to-control blade for a wide variety of everyday cooking prep. Accessible to beginners and versatile enough for experienced cooks, its compact size makes it a practical companion when you want the versatility of a chef’s knife without a longer blade.

German-forged X50CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless steel provides a durable cutting edge, while the quad-tang handle exposes steel on all four sides for balance and comfort. Packaged in a foam-padded gift box with magnetic latches, it makes a thoughtful gift for someone building their kitchen essentials.

Part of a family-run American kitchenware business based in Clarksville, Tennessee, Hammer Stahl draws on a manufacturing heritage dating to 1874. Donald Henn established New Era in 1981 after purchasing Vollrath’s consumer division. New Era added Hammer Stahl cutlery in 2008, bringing traditional German forging methods together with thoughtfully designed handles.

Details & Dimensions

• Blade length: 6 inches
• Handle length: 4.25 inches
• Knife style: chef’s knife
• Blade material: German-forged X50CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless steel
• Shorter blade for greater control during everyday preparation
• Quad-tang handle with steel exposed on all four sides for balance and comfort
• Includes a foam-padded gift box with magnetic latches
• Country of origin: Germany

Use & Care

Use for everyday cooking preparation when you prefer the control of a shorter chef’s knife.

• Wash by hand and towel-dry immediately.
• Avoid abrasive sponges and do not leave the knife soaking in the sink.
• Store safely in a suitable knife-storage solution.
• Avoid cutting on hard surfaces such as metal, glass, or bamboo.
• Hone regularly to maintain performance.
• Sharpen as needed using a whetstone, sharpening steel, or compatible handheld knife sharpener.

Product Description

The Hammer Stahl 3.5-Inch Paring Knife brings easy handling to peeling, coring, mincing, and cutting small ingredients. Its straight, sharp blade tapers to a pointed tip, giving you control for the detailed preparation that a larger knife can make awkward.

German-forged X50CrMoV15 stainless steel provides a durable cutting edge, while the quad-tang handle exposes steel on all four sides for balance and comfort. A foam-padded gift box with magnetic latches makes this everyday kitchen tool a thoughtful gift, too.

Part of a family-run American kitchenware business based in Clarksville, Tennessee, Hammer Stahl draws on a manufacturing heritage dating to 1874. Donald Henn established New Era in 1981 after purchasing Vollrath’s consumer division. New Era added Hammer Stahl cutlery in 2008, bringing traditional German forging methods together with thoughtfully designed handles.

Details & Dimensions

• Blade length: 3.5 inches
• Handle length: 4.25 inches
• Blade: straight cutting profile with a tapered, pointed tip
• Steel: German-forged X50CrMoV15 stainless steel
• Handle: quad-tang construction with steel exposed on all four sides for balance and comfort
• Includes a foam-padded gift box with magnetic latches

Use & Care

Use for peeling and coring fruits and vegetables, mincing, and cutting small ingredients. The compact blade is suited to detailed preparation and controlled tip work.

Product Description

The Hammer Stahl 5.5-Inch Santoku Knife pairs a compact blade with the versatility to handle precision work and medium to large prep tasks. Designed for slicing, dicing, and mincing, its deep granton edge helps keep food from sticking while you chop. Santoku translates to “three virtues” or “three uses,” reflecting these three essential cutting tasks.

German-forged X50CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless steel provides a durable cutting edge, while the quad-tang handle exposes steel on all four sides for balance and comfort. A foam-padded gift box with magnetic latches makes this versatile prep knife a thoughtful gift for a cook.

Part of a family-run American kitchenware business based in Clarksville, Tennessee, Hammer Stahl draws on a manufacturing heritage dating to 1874. Donald Henn established New Era in 1981 after purchasing Vollrath’s consumer division. New Era added Hammer Stahl cutlery in 2008, bringing traditional German forging methods together with thoughtfully designed handles.

Details & Dimensions

• Blade length: 5.5 inches
• Handle length: 4.25 inches
• Blade style: santoku
• Edge: deep granton indentations help reduce food sticking
• Steel: German-forged X50CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless steel
• Handle: quad-tang construction with steel exposed on all four sides for balance and comfort
• Includes a foam-padded gift box with magnetic latches
• Country of origin: Germany

Use & Care

Use for slicing, dicing, and mincing, from detailed preparation to medium and larger prep tasks.

• Wash by hand and towel-dry immediately.
• Avoid abrasive sponges and do not leave the knife soaking in the sink.
• Store safely in a suitable knife-storage solution.
• Avoid cutting on metal, glass, or hard cutting surfaces such as bamboo.
• Hone regularly to maintain performance.
• Sharpen as needed using a whetstone, sharpening steel, or compatible handheld knife sharpener.

Product Description

The Hammer Stahl 8-Inch Serrated Bread Knife slices through crusty artisan loaves, bagels, and pastries while helping preserve their soft interiors. Its sharp, scalloped edge cuts through the crust with less crushing and tearing, making it a useful companion for slicing a fresh loaf at breakfast or preparing bread for the dinner table.

The German-forged X50CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless steel blade pairs with a quad-tang handle that exposes steel on all four sides for balance and comfort. A foam-padded gift box with magnetic latches makes it a thoughtful gift for a baker or bread lover.

Part of a family-run American kitchenware business based in Clarksville, Tennessee, Hammer Stahl draws on a manufacturing heritage dating to 1874. Donald Henn established New Era in 1981 after purchasing Vollrath’s consumer division. New Era added Hammer Stahl cutlery in 2008, bringing traditional German forging methods together with thoughtfully designed handles.

Details & Dimensions

• Blade length: 8 inches
• Handle length: 5 inches
• Blade material: German-forged X50CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless steel
• Scalloped, serrated edge for slicing bread, bagels, and pastries
• Designed to cut crusts while helping reduce crushing and tearing
• Quad-tang handle with steel exposed on all four sides for balance and comfort
• Includes a foam-padded gift box with magnetic latches
• Country of origin: Germany

Use & Care

Use for slicing crusty artisan bread, bagels, and pastries.

• Wash by hand and towel-dry immediately.
• Avoid abrasive sponges and do not leave the knife soaking in the sink.
• Store safely in a suitable knife-storage solution.
• Avoid cutting on hard surfaces such as metal, glass, or bamboo.
• Use sharpening equipment suitable for serrated blades when sharpening is needed.

Product Description

The Hammer Stahl 7.5-Inch Santoku Knife handles everyday slicing, dicing, and mincing with a deep granton edge that helps keep food from sticking as you chop. Santoku translates to “three virtues” or “three uses,” reflecting the three cutting tasks this versatile knife is designed to perform.

German-forged X50CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless steel provides a durable cutting edge, while the quad-tang handle exposes steel on all four sides for balance and comfort. A foam-padded gift box with magnetic latches completes the presentation, whether you’re adding to your own kitchen or choosing a gift for a cook.

Part of a family-run American kitchenware business based in Clarksville, Tennessee, Hammer Stahl draws on a manufacturing heritage dating to 1874. Donald Henn established New Era in 1981 after purchasing Vollrath’s consumer division. New Era added Hammer Stahl cutlery in 2008, bringing traditional German forging methods together with thoughtfully designed handles.

Details & Dimensions

• Blade length: 7.5 inches
• Handle length: 5 inches
• Blade style: santoku
• Edge: deep granton indentations help reduce food sticking
• Steel: German-forged X50CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless steel
• Handle: quad-tang construction with steel exposed on all four sides for balance and comfort
• Includes a foam-padded gift box with magnetic latches
• Country of origin: Germany

Use & Care

Use for slicing, dicing, and mincing everyday ingredients.

• Wash by hand and towel-dry immediately.
• Avoid abrasive sponges and do not leave the knife soaking in the sink.
• Store safely in a suitable knife-storage solution.
• Avoid cutting on metal, glass, or hard cutting surfaces such as bamboo.
• Hone regularly to maintain performance.
• Sharpen as needed using a whetstone, sharpening steel, or compatible handheld knife sharpener.

Product Description

The Hammer Stahl 5-Inch Serrated Cheese Knife makes slicing and serving part of the same easy motion. Its small, thin blade handles soft and hard cheeses, with serrations to cut through the rind, blade cutouts to help reduce sticking, and a speared tip for transferring slices to a plate. Set it beside your favorite cheeses and hors d’oeuvres for a useful finishing touch to your spread.

German-forged X50CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless steel pairs with a quad-tang handle that exposes steel on all four sides for balance and comfort. The knife comes in a foam-padded gift box with magnetic latches, ready for gifting to a cheese lover.

Part of a family-run American kitchenware business based in Clarksville, Tennessee, Hammer Stahl draws on a manufacturing heritage dating to 1874. Donald Henn established New Era in 1981 after purchasing Vollrath’s consumer division. New Era added Hammer Stahl cutlery in 2008, bringing traditional German forging methods together with thoughtfully designed handles.

Details & Dimensions

• Blade length: 5 inches
• Handle length: 4.25 inches
• Blade material: German-forged X50CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless steel
• Thin, serrated blade for slicing soft and hard cheeses
• Blade cutouts help reduce sticking and smearing
• Speared tip for serving cheese slices
• Quad-tang handle with steel exposed on all four sides for balance and comfort
• Includes a foam-padded gift box with magnetic latches
• Country of origin: Germany

Use & Care

Use to slice soft or hard cheeses, then lift and serve slices with the speared tip.

• Wash by hand and towel-dry immediately.
• Avoid abrasive sponges and do not leave the knife soaking in the sink.
• Store safely in a suitable knife-storage solution.
• Avoid cutting on hard surfaces such as metal, glass, or bamboo.
• Use sharpening equipment suitable for serrated blades when sharpening is needed.

Product Description

The Hammer Stahl 10-Inch Chef’s Knife brings extra cutting surface to everyday chopping, dicing, mincing, and slicing. Its long blade, substantial heft, and balanced feel make it a versatile cook’s knife for larger prep tasks, from chopping vegetables for a family meal to working through a generous batch of ingredients.

The German-forged X50CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless steel blade pairs with a quad-tang handle, exposing steel on all four sides for balance and comfort. A foam-padded gift box with magnetic latches makes it a thoughtful gift for cooks who prefer a longer chef’s knife.

Part of a family-run American kitchenware business based in Clarksville, Tennessee, Hammer Stahl draws on a manufacturing heritage dating to 1874. Donald Henn established New Era in 1981 after purchasing Vollrath’s consumer division. New Era added Hammer Stahl cutlery in 2008, bringing traditional German forging methods together with thoughtfully designed handles.

Details & Dimensions

• Blade length: 10 inches
• Handle length: 5 inches
• Knife style: chef’s knife, also called a cook’s knife
• Blade material: German-forged X50CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless steel
• Quad-tang handle with steel exposed on all four sides for balance and comfort
• Includes a foam-padded gift box with magnetic latches
• Country of origin: Germany

Use & Care

Use for chopping, dicing, mincing, and slicing. The longer blade provides additional cutting surface for larger kitchen prep tasks.

• Wash by hand and towel-dry immediately.
• Avoid abrasive sponges and do not leave the knife soaking in the sink.
• Store safely in a suitable knife-storage solution.
• Avoid cutting on hard surfaces such as metal, glass, or bamboo.
• Hone regularly to maintain performance.
• Sharpen as needed using a whetstone, sharpening steel, or compatible handheld knife sharpener.

Product Description

The Hammer Stahl 8-Inch Honing Steel helps maintain your knives’ cutting edges between sharpenings by realigning the edge before use. Keep it close to your prep area as part of your regular knife-care routine, ready for everyday cooking.

Made from German high-carbon stainless steel, this professional honing tool is designed to maintain the sharp edge of your Hammer Stahl knives between sharpening sessions.

Details & Dimensions

• Length: 8 inches
• Material: German high-carbon stainless steel
• Purpose: realigns knife edges between sharpenings
• Country of origin: Germany

Use & Care

Use before food preparation to realign your knife’s edge and maintain it between sharpenings.

• Wash by hand and towel-dry immediately.
• Avoid abrasive sponges.
• Do not leave soaking in the sink.
• Store safely when not in use.