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Older Henckels: Stamped or forged without a bolster

Discussion in 'The Kitchen Knife' started by The Kitchen Sink, Dec 22, 2014.

  1. The Kitchen Sink

    The Kitchen Sink

    We're visiting my wife's family for the holidays, and they have two German-made Henckels that her parents say are at least 35 years old.

    Are these stamped, or were forged without a bolster?

    They've been sharpened poorly, leaving the rear third unusable, but that's an easy fix. We're just curious.

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    Last edited: Dec 22, 2014
    The Kitchen Sink, Dec 22, 2014
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  2. John Fout

    John Fout Founding Member

    My money is on stamped.
     
    John Fout, Dec 22, 2014
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  3. WarrenB

    WarrenB

    Have a look here

    It's newer but seems to be the same model, it says it is stamped, has all the info if you click the 'data sheet' tab
     
    WarrenB, Dec 22, 2014
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  4. The Kitchen Sink

    The Kitchen Sink

    That does look similar. Hmmmm
     
    The Kitchen Sink, Dec 22, 2014
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  5. katanamike

    katanamike

    As both knives have the same reference number, it is the same knife. German knives without bolster are usually not forged, but stamped. No need to forge if the knife has no bolster.
     
    katanamike, Dec 29, 2014
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