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Forged High-Carbon Stainless Steel Carving Knife Engineered for Controlled Portioning
The ZWILLING Pro 8-Inch Carving Knife is designed for clean slicing and controlled portioning of roasted meats, poultry, and other prepared proteins. Its forged construction and high-carbon stainless steel blade provide the strength, cutting stability, and precision required for dependable service in professional preparation and carving stations.
Technical Specifications & Engineering Data
| Specification Metric | Commercial Product Data |
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| Manufacturer Brand | ZWILLING |
| Model / Series Line | Pro |
| Model Number | 38400-203 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 38400-203 |
| Product Category | Carving Knife |
| Set Configuration | One-Piece Carving Knife |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Blade Material | Special-Formula High-Carbon, No-Stain Stainless Steel |
| Blade Edge | Plain Edge |
| Blade Length | 8 Inches |
| Handle Material | Polyoxymethylene, POM |
| Blade Color | Silver |
| Product Color | Stainless Steel |
| Product Weight | 0.1 Pounds |
| Included Components | One ZWILLING Pro 8-Inch Carving Knife |
| Dishwasher Safe | Yes |
| Sanitation Certification | Not specified in the supplied product data |
Core Operational Features
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Forged Blade Construction: The forged construction creates a strong and stable knife profile suited to repeated carving, slicing, and portioning tasks.
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High-Carbon Stainless Steel Blade: Manufactured from special-formula high-carbon, no-stain stainless steel for dependable cutting performance and resistance to discoloration during regular kitchen use.
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Controlled Eight-Inch Cutting Length: The 8-inch blade provides sufficient reach for slicing roasts and poultry while remaining maneuverable during detailed portioning.
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Clean Plain-Edge Performance: The uninterrupted plain edge supports smooth slicing strokes and helps produce uniform portions without the tearing associated with coarse or serrated cutting surfaces.
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Durable POM Handle: The polyoxymethylene handle provides a strong, dimensionally stable gripping structure suitable for frequent use in demanding kitchen environments.
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Professional Carving Control: The knife is configured to support long, deliberate cutting motions when breaking down cooked proteins or preparing consistent service portions.
Professional Kitchen Applications
Suitable for carving stations, restaurant kitchens, catering operations, banquet service, butcher preparation areas, and serious home kitchens, this knife can be used for slicing cooked beef, poultry, pork, ham, and other roasted proteins. Its narrow carving profile helps operators create clean, presentation-ready portions with fewer corrective cuts.
Care & Maintenance
Although the knife is listed as dishwasher safe, hand washing with mild detergent and warm water is recommended to preserve the cutting edge and overall finish. Dry the knife promptly after cleaning and store it in a knife block, protective sheath, magnetic rack, or dedicated knife storage system to reduce edge contact and accidental damage.