Damascus steak knives

Smooth or serrated blade?

Many steak knives have a serrated edge. It stays "grippy" for a long time, but tears the meat rather than cutting it. A smooth, sharp blade, on the other hand, glides cleanly through the fibres. The result: smooth cut surfaces, less juice escaping and a better-looking plate. The key is hard steel that keeps its edge for a long time: our steak knife is 62 HRC.

Our steak knife

The ORIBU steak knife has a 13.5 cm blade of 73-layer damascus powder steel with a fine 15-degree bevel and an olive wood handle. It sits comfortably in the hand and is so well balanced that it cuts effortlessly even through a thick rib-eye. If you have several guests, simply order the number you need.

What to look for in steak knives

• Sharpness: the sharper the blade, the less you have to saw.
• Blade length: 11 to 14 cm is enough for any steak and suits a place setting.
• Handle: wood feels warm and suits a beautifully laid table.
• Hardness: on the plate the blade meets porcelain. Hard steel copes with this better, but it's still best not to drag it across the plate.

Sharpening and care

Wash the steak knife by hand after the meal and dry it. The dishwasher damages the edge and wooden handle. Because the smooth blade takes a bit more wear on the plate, run it over a ceramic honing rod now and then or sharpen it on a whetstone at around 15 degrees per side. With us you get a 30-day money-back guarantee and a 5-year warranty on every knife.

For carving large roasts, use a carving knife; for trimming raw meat, a fillet knife.

You don't recognise quality steak knives by a serrated edge, but by a hard blade, a fine edge and a handle that feels good in the hand.

Frequently asked questions

Are steak knives with a smooth blade better?

For clean cuts, yes. A sharp, smooth blade cuts through the fibres instead of tearing them. It just needs resharpening now and then.

How long should a steak knife be?

11 to 14 cm. Our steak knife has a 13.5 cm blade.

Can the steak knife go in the dishwasher?

Please don't. Heat and detergents attack the edge and olive wood handle. A quick rinse by hand and a dry is all it needs.

Is the steak knife available as a set?

We don't currently offer a ready-made steak knife set. But you can simply order the steak knife in the quantity you need.