FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where are Albert knives made?
Albert Knives are made in the "city of blades" in Solingen, Germany. This city is world-renowned for producing high-quality blades, with skilled craftsmen who use only the best materials and manufacturing processes. Solingens's high standards of safety and quality control make it an ideal location for manufacturing and exporting Albert knives. By choosing Solingen, we ensure that you receive the highest quality knives possible, made by skilled craftsmen in a city with a rich history of knife-making.
What's the rockwell hardness of the Albert knife?
When selecting a blade for your needs, it's essential to consider the balance between edge retention and stability. At Albert, we understand the importance of these factors, which is why we choose a Rockwell hardness degree of 57 Rockwell for your knives. This degree of hardness strikes the perfect balance, ensuring that your blade is both long-lasting and reliable. While harder steel can enhance edge retention, it also increases the risk of instability and breakage. With the Rockwell hardness of 57, you can be confident that you have a blade that is not only durable but also stable and reliable for all your cutting needs.
What material is the blade made of?
At Albert, we believe that the quality of a knife is determined by the materials it is made of. That's why we use only the finest German 1.4116 steel alloy to craft our blades. This steel, also known as chrome vanadium molybdenum steel (DIN 1.4116), is hot-drop hammer forged from a single piece of steel, which ensures optimal strength and durability. This steel offers a perfect combination of hardness, corrosion resistance, and edge retention. Additionally, the heat treatment and cooling process we use during the manufacturing process enhances these properties further, ensuring that your knives are capable of withstanding even the toughest cutting tasks.
What's the edge angle of the Albert knife?
Albert knives have a sharpening angle of 17.5 degrees to strike the perfect balance between sharpness and stability. This angle allows you to achieve maximum sharpness while still maintaining the necessary stability to prevent breakage. By choosing an Albert Knife, you can be confident that you have a blade that is incredibly sharp, durable, and reliable.
How long will an Albert knife typically last?
Albert knives are crafted using the finest materials and rigorous manufacturing processes, resulting in exceptionally durable and long-lasting knives. With proper care and maintenance, our knives will last a lifetime. The lifespan may vary depending on factors such as frequency of use, storage conditions, and care, but our knives are built to withstand heavy use and retain their sharpness and quality over time.
What is the difference between Albert German-made knives and other types of kitchen knives?
One of the key differences between Albert knives and other types of kitchen knives is the use of premium materials, including the finest German 1.4116 steel alloy. Additionally, Albert knives are crafted using hot-drop hammer forging techniques that create a stronger and more durable blade compared to other manufacturing methods. All blades also undergo an extra and special heat and ice treatment process that further enhances their resistance and durability. This process involves heating the blade to a specific temperature and then rapidly cooling it to create a knife that is highly resistant to corrosion, wear, and damage. The result is a knife that is not only exceptionally sharp, but also built to withstand heavy use and retain its quality for many years to come. With the perfect balance between sharpness and stability, Albert German-made knives truly stand out from the crowd.
Are Albert knives dishwasher safe?
To ensure that they maintain their exceptional performance over time, we recommend that they are not washed in a dishwasher. The intense heat, harsh detergents, and high-pressure water jets in a dishwasher can damage the blade's edge and the handle's finish. Instead, we recommend hand-washing your Albert knife with warm water and mild detergent, and then drying it immediately with a soft cloth. It's also important to note that our knives feature an olive wood handle, which is a natural material that can crack, warp, or discolor if exposed to excessive heat, moisture, or prolonged soaking. To keep your knife's handle looking and feeling its best, we recommend wiping it down with a damp cloth and then drying it thoroughly after each use. With proper care and maintenance, your Albert knife will continue to be a trusted and reliable tool in your kitchen for many years to come.
Do Albert knives require any special maintenance or sharpening?
We recommend hand-washing your blade of the knife with warm water and mild detergent, and then drying it immediately with a soft cloth. This will help prevent corrosion and discoloration of the blade and handle. To maintain the natural beauty and durability of the Olive wood handle, we suggest hand washing it with mild soap and warm water, and drying it thoroughly after each use. Avoid soaking the handle in water or using abrasive cleaners, as this can cause the wood to warp or crack over time. Applying a food-safe mineral oil to the handle periodically can also help protect it and keep it looking its best. As for sharpening, we recommend using sharpening tools such as a sharpening stone, honing steel, or ceramic sharpening rod. In addition to traditional sharpening methods, we highly recommend the Tumbler Diamond Rolling Knife Sharpener. This innovative tool uses a diamond abrasive surface to sharpen your knife quickly and efficiently, while also helping to maintain the blade's original angle and edge geometry.