Ham Knife – The Knives of Tyrolit Life

Thin slices of ham bring out the flavour optimally, resulting in a more intense enjoyment experience.

The thin slicing preserves the delicate texture of the ham. Thicker slices could cause the ham to look tough or dry. Thin slices are more delicate and literally melt on the tongue.

Thin slices of ham are great for sandwiches, salads, tapas, and more. They are easier to arrange and offer a pleasant balance between taste and texture.

For slicing ham, a specialized ham knife, also referred to as a slicer, is recommended. It features a long, narrow blade designed for precise, thin slicing without tearing.

The sharp blade facilitates effortless cutting through the ham, preserving both its flavor and texture. Opt for a high-quality ham knife from the Tyrolite Life Iceline series, which boasts a stainless steel blade and balanced equilibrium for optimal results.

A ham knife has a long, narrow blade (20 to 30 cm blade length), which is ideal for the precise cutting of thin slices of ham. The blade can be either smooth or slightly serrated, depending on the manufacturer and model.

The narrow, elongated handle ensures comfortable handling and optimal control during cutting. The special shape of the ham knife makes it possible to achieve even and thin slices of ham without the meat shredding.

A ham knife can be sharpened with sharpening stones or knife sharpeners. Observe the correct angle when sharpening and run the knife evenly over the sharpening stone or sharpener.

At Tyrolit Life you get our knife sharpeners with a preset angle of 15° for optimum knife sharpness. Also choose from our cutting board with integrated grindstone for steady sharpness. Our knife block also has an integrated sharpening stone.

Certain kitchen knives are essential for a kitchen’s basic setup. These often include a chef’s knife or a santoku knife, known for its versatility in various cutting tasks.

A peeling or vegetable knife is also crucial, as it is perfectly suited for the precise peeling, slicing, and chopping of smaller ingredients.

Furthermore, a bread knife is indispensable, specially designed for slicing bread and featuring a serrated edge (wave edge or concave edge) to keep the crust and crumb intact.

These three knives – a chef’s or santoku knife, paring knife or vegetable knife, and bread knife – constitute the foundational kitchenware, covering a broad spectrum of cutting tasks. Additional specialized knives such as the filleting knife, boning knife, and steak knife complement the ham knife. Also, check out our Darkline knife series with a blade hardness of 60 HRC, akin to Japanese Damascus steel.

The ideal length for a ham knife is usually between 20 and 25 centimeters. There are different blade lengths available: ham knives at 21 cm, 24 cm, and 25 cm.