Felix is proud to be a traditional Solingen knife company with a history of more than 160 years. Today the 6th generation heads this family business. The company logo ‘hammer and anvil’ and the location of Solingen show Felix’s commitment to superior quality.
The major component of all Felix knives is forged from one solid piece of metal. The high standard of Felix product can only be achieved by a perfect combination of high-grade raw materials, modern technology and skilled craftsmanship. Their knives are made exclusively from high-alloyed stainless steel.
After careful hardening, annealing and a two step grinding operation they can guarantee a high performance and long lasting cutting edge as well as great rust resistance.
Handles are made from the best plastic materials e.g. POM or reinforced polyamid or well tried precious wood. The handles are injection moulded or riveted. To comply with strict hygiene standards Felix weld the handle onto the tang or silicon is used for perfect sealing.
The final touch is the actual honing of the blade and the quality check, still done by skilled craftsmen.
The classic knife range is Gloria Lux and professionals and enthusiastic amateurs alike value it:
- Made from drop forged high-alloyed steel and molybdenum vanadium steel. (DIN 4116, din 4110)
- Felix guarantees a high standard long lasting cutting performance as well as superior rust resistance
- Only the best plastic material or traditional wood is used in the handles
- Handles are injection moulded or riveted to comply with strict hygiene standards. The handle is welded onto the tang and silicon is used for perfect sealing
- Skilled craftsmen hone and finish the blades
Raw Materials:
Felix knives are of the highest quality steel called Molybendum Vanadium. It contains the following compounds:
- Carbon: enhances the sharpening capabilities.
- Silicon: Deoxidiser in steel
- Manganese: Improves forging properties for a more uniform hardness
- Chromium: Rust resister
- Molybdenum: Improves cutting ability
- Vanadium: Refines the grain improves hardness used in high speed tool steels to increase cutting ability
Allthough these knives are dishwasher safe it is recommend they are hand washed to avoid knocks and contact with other hard items which could potentially damage the edge of the blade.
For safety we recommend they are stored in a knife block.
