Norvic Holkham 8" Chef’s Knife
A dependable chef’s knife for everyday chopping, slicing and dicing.
- Blade
- 8 inch
- Steel
- X50 stainless steel
- Handle
- Pakka wood
- Hardness
- 56 HRC
Included with your purchase
- Knife
- Plastic blade cover
- Plaster
- Norvic lifetime warranty
Norvic lifetime warranty for domestic use. Excludes wooden handles, natural materials and professional use. View terms and exclusions
Features
- Stain resistant X50 stainless steel
- Pakka wood handle with riveted construction
- Hand sharpened in Norfolk before dispatch
Description
The Holkham combines X50 stainless steel with a Pakka wood handle for practical everyday preparation. Its familiar profile makes it a useful part of a home kitchen.
Product Specifications
- Blade
- 8 inch
- Steel
- X50 stainless steel
- Handle
- Pakka wood
- Hardness
- 56 HRC
- Care
- Hand wash and dry after use
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German X50 Steel. Durable Pakka Wood. Finished in Norfolk.
The Holkham 8-inch Chef's knife is the definition of a kitchen workhorse. Designed for the reality of a busy home or professional environment, it is robust, forgiving, and built to handle heavy prep lists. Whether you are rocking through herbs, slicing meat, or breaking down a chicken, the Holkham offers the perfect balance of professional performance and everyday durability.
The Steel: German X50CrMoV15
We chose the industry-standard German X50 stainless steel for its legendary toughness. Hardened to 56 HRC, this steel is designed to withstand knocks, twisting, and heavy chopping without chipping. It is the ideal choice for a "do-it-all" blade that requires minimal maintenance. It is highly stain-resistant and, while it retains a sharp edge, it is also incredibly easy to bring back to razor sharpness with a standard steel rod.
The Handle: Pakka Wood & Triple Rivets
The handle combines the warmth of wood with the durability of a composite. Pakka Wood is an engineered material that is heat and moisture resistant—it won't warp, crack, or absorb bacteria. The classic Western profile features a full bolster for balance and triple riveting for unbreakable strength. It feels substantial and secure in the hand, perfect for prolonged use.
The Norvic Difference: Hand-Finished in Norfolk
A knife is only as good as its edge. Most mass-produced knives arrive with a factory grind that is merely "adequate." We take it further. Before shipping, every Holkham knife is processed in our Norfolk workshop. We regrind the edge on a water-cooled Tormek stone to a precise 15 degrees, then hone it on leather, and finally strop it with 1-micron diamond suspension. We take a robust German workhorse and give it the precision (and sharpness) of a high-performance tool.
Specifications:
Steel: German X50CrMoV15 (56 HRC)
Construction: Mono-steel with Full Bolster
Handle: Pakka Wood (Triple Riveted)
The Edge: Polished using 1 micron diamond abrasive
Includes: Plastic Blade Guard (Safety Tip Protector)
Care Note: While X50 steel is highly rust-resistant, we still recommend hand washing to preserve the handle and the hand-polished edge. Avoid the dishwasher to keep it sharper for longer.
About the finish: 1 micron refers to the size of the diamond abrasive used during finishing. It is not a measurement of the finished cutting edge.
We aim to process and dispatch within five working days.
Norvic lifetime warranty for domestic use. View terms and exclusions
Pairs well with
Excellent knife, well balanced, good in the hand and looks great
Superb knife, excellent packaging, love the little plaster. As a chef I cannot recommend this knife enough!
Brought this to replace our pro cook range and this is leaps and bounds above! Can't recommend enough! Great buy with even better customer service!
Lovey knife, very sharp and a joy to use. If you’re after a quality chefs knife that won’t cost the earth then this one is perfect.
Bought to replace my Tesco "finest" kitchen knife, this had a coating on the blade which was flaking off when cutting food! This kitchen knife however is top quality, cuts through chicken effortlessly, can't say I've ever used a knife this sharp. The handle and steel blade is clearly top quality. The price is worth the investment. You'll use it forever after all.
Norvic Holkham 8" Chef’s Knife