The knives of the Darkline series are not only an eye-catcher in the kitchen, they are also extremely practical to use.
The Fly Wheel Cut knife in particular enables fast, even and effortless cutting thanks to the high and long blade. The ergonomic flywheel cut is simplified, which is particularly popular with professional chefs.
The blades are manufactured from high-end stainless chrome steel in 64 manufacturing steps. These are lightweight kitchen knives with a blade hardness of 60 HRC and are razor-sharp.
The kitchen knives of the Darkline knife series are high-quality knives for professionals and amateur chefs who want a special design in addition to a sharp blade. These knives are a real eye-catcher in your kitchen.
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6 reasons why you should buy the Darkline Knife Series
The special black coating that characterizes all knives of the Darkline series ensures low resistance and high glideability. This significantly reduces the adhesion of the cut material.
Each individual knife is carefully polished after the final sharpening and inspected by a master craftsman. Only then is it released for sale. Thus, this Tyrolit Life product guarantees consistent quality in every piece.
Stainless, martensitic, high-end stainless chrome steel (60 HRC) with special alloy additives provides a high degree of hardness due to a special microstructure.
Your knife thus meets the same high requirements as, for example, precision tools or surgical instruments.
2. Reason – The hardening process
The deformability of the steel is significantly reduced by vacuum hardening at up to 1050°C and subsequent nitrogen overpressure cooling. After this extreme temperature treatment, the blade is carefully heated again.
This so-called “tempering” guarantees the exact degree of hardness and optimal flexibility. The kitchen knives of the Darkline knife series have a hardness of 60 HRC, which is similar to that of the damask knives.
3. Reason – The cut
In the grinding workshop, the blade blanks are initially ground using special grinding stones under heavy cooling, before being polished in multiple grinding stages and their edges smoothed. The final precise sharpening is accomplished using exceptionally hard CBN grinding discs.
4. Reason – The coating
The black coating was adopted from the tool industry. It ensures an extraordinarily high sliding ability when cutting and gives the knife its unique look.
Reason 5 – The handle
The patented Micarta handle fits perfectly in the hand and impressively complements the black blade. The handle scales are made from pre-shaped Micarta and are three-dimensionally milled on a multi-axis CNC machine.
They acquire their ergonomic form through meticulous manual grinding and polishing, before being hermetically sealed and permanently bonded to the steel.
6. Reason – Engraving & finishing
The contour of the knife is finely polished, creating a noble interplay between the high-gloss metal and the jet-black blade.
All edges of the knife – except for the cutting edge – are rounded. The laser engraving remains visible for a lifetime.
Knife quality and design convinces star chefs
Master chef, award-winning chef and kitchen director
Jürgen Gschwendtner
“The Fly Wheel Cut knife is ergonomically ideal in the hand, the blade/handle ratio is perfectly balanced and, of course, the beautiful black knife is always sharp.”
- Jürgen Gschwendtner is a master chef, award-winning chef and kitchen director at Vienna's famous Ringstrasse restaurant Meissl & Schadn
Star chef, CULINARY MEETS ART
Sandra Scheidl
CULINARY MEETS ART is a new culinary, artistic event series in Austria. Star chef Sandra Scheidl invites guests to four exclusive events across Austria. Together with four different, renowned artists, guests are offered a unique experience. Four fantastic locations will be transformed into art studios and gourmet restaurants. The kitchen knives from Tyrolit Life are always present.
Head chef and award-winning chef
Markus Niederwanger
“The Fly Wheel Cut knife impresses me with its light weight, long-lasting cutting performance and balance.”
- Markus Niederwanger is head chef and award-winning chef at the 5-star Hotel Aurelio in Lech am Arlberg and Sous-Chef of the Year 2018.
Fly Wheel Cut (Sizes L, M and S) – Chef Knife, Utility Knife
These multi-purpose and chef’s knives from the Darkline series, with their lightweight and balanced design, offer an entirely new cutting experience. The name is inspired by the flywheel slice, hugely popular among professional chefs, which guarantees clean and effortless cuts.
The Fly Wheel Cut M received the German Design Award in 2018 and comes highly recommended by our professional chefs.
Due to its blade length and geometry, this fillet knife possesses the ideal level of flexibility.
Together with the thin blade and the integrated handle notch, this knife facilitates precise cutting of meat and fish, as well as thinly slicing fruit and vegetables.
With the Tyrolit Life Bread Cut, slicing bread becomes effortlessly easy, and squashed slices or crumbs will become a thing of the past. The sturdy blade, featuring a precise serrated edge, is perfect for all bread types, from soft toast bread to classic baguettes.
The ergonomic shape and the long blade ensure the highest reliability and easy handling. The integrated grip notch allows for a clean and precise guidance of the lightweight 140 g Bread Cut while slicing.
Whether you are active in the hobby or professional sector, the diverse knife sets from Tyrolit Life from the Iceline and Darkline series offer the right solution for every requirement.
From basic equipment to sets for culinary enthusiasts and chefs, you will find everything here to develop your cooking skills and increase the pleasure of cooking.
Chef’s knives are the cornerstone of every well-equipped kitchen. Yet, even the finest knife has its limitations without the proper accessories. That’s why Tyrolit Life has developed indispensable accessories such as knife sharpeners, blade sharpeners, knife blocks, and cutting boards with integrated whetstones, all of which are essential in any kitchen.
Properly caring for your knives ensures their longevity, sharpness, and optimal functionality, allowing you to work precisely and efficiently at all times. Say goodbye to dull knives!
The Darkline knife series is made from non-rusting, martensitic, high-end stainless chrome steel with special alloy additives. This delivers immense hardness, flexibility, and edge retention, making it the ideal material for tools and components with very high demands, such as knife blades or cutting surgical instruments. A hardness level of 60 HRC (Rockwell Hardness) is achieved thanks to the special microstructure.
How do I clean the knife properly?
The kitchen knives from the Darkline series should be cleaned immediately after use with warm soapy water without harsh detergents and dried off with a soft cloth.
To protect the user, it is advisable to always dry the knife along the spine of the blade using a cloth. Bacteria transferred from the cut items to the blade can attack the surface of the knife steel, gradually diminishing its quality and hardness.
Cleaning the knives in the dishwasher is not recommended because the high temperatures and dishwasher detergents can damage the handle and decrease the blade steel’s hardness.
What material is the handle made of?
The handle is made of Micarta, representing one of the highest quality plastics due to its exceptional durability and resistance. The patented, ergonomic handle also prevents the risk of calluses due to its design.
What is the special Teflon coating for?
The special coating of the blade ensures excellent glide.
How do I sharpen my knife?
The knives from the Darkline series can be sharpened with the Tyrolit Life knife sharpeners, as well as with any other standard knife sharpeners. Our whetstones and the sharpeners integrated into the cutting boards and knife blocks are ideal.
For storage and transport of the knife, use the included magnetic leather protector. It protects the blade from damage and reduces the risk of injury.
Which kitchen knives are included in the Darkline knife series?
