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04 – 05 rESpEct

06 – 09 About NESmuk

10 – 21 NESmuk ExkLuSIv

22 – 29 NESmuk dIAmor®

30 – 37 NESmuk JANuS

38 – 43 NESmuk SouL

44 – 49 NESmuk HANdLES

50 – 57 NESmuk AccESSorIES

58 – 61 ExpErIENcE NESmuk

62 – 63 GLoSSAry

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ReSPeCt – an attitude SuPPoRted by toP ChefS all oveR the woRld

industrial livestock farming, mass cultivation, and mass production – quantity instead of quality: we live in an “affluent and

throwaway society” that has made us forget to appreciate the things that feed us. it all starts with the production of food

and lasts from processing to consumption. Good chefs have respect and reverence for food and they work with utmost care

and dedication. Respect is also reflected through the high level of craftsmanship, quality and sharpness of our nesmuk

knives. numerous top chefs from all over the world serve as ambassadors for the attitude held by nesmuk: treating food

with the respect that it deserves.

bJörN ALExANdEr pANEk

“whiSk at the Mira”, hong kong

IvAN bErEzuckIy

“PMi bar”, St. Petersburg

pAuL pAIrEt

“ultraviolet”, Shanghai

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ALL foodS dESErvE It:

a knife ConCePt founded on PaSSion

MoRe than 3,500 yeaRS of know-how

the name nesmuk embodies the perfect interplay of

tradition and personal experience, skilled precision crafts-

manship and uncompromising functionality.

the basic form of the nesmuk knife follows a type of knife

that has existed for 3,500 years. inspired by the aesthetic

appeal, efficient functionality and logical shape of this

“original knife”, nesmuk has re-interpreted and per fected it.

in order to achieve superior results, nesmuk draws on

many years of studies and comparative analytical tests.

these ensure the production of all nesmuk knives according

to the optimisation principle for every scope of application,

guaranteeing optimum material quality and composition,

perfect blade geometry and maximum precision.

the range includes the exclusive, hand-crafted knives

nesmuk eXkluSiv, nesmuk diaMoR®, nesmuk JanuS and

nesmuk Soul as well as nesmuk folders and nesmuk

accessories.

the high-performance steel selected for the nesmuk

diaMoR®, nesmuk JanuS and nesmuk Soul knives has

an extraordinarily high niobium content. this provides the

blade with a very fine metal structure, resulting in a sharp-

ness close to that of the handforged nesmuk eXkluSiv

even though the steel is stainless. the nesmuk JanuS

also has a black dlC (diamond-like carbon) coating.

nesmuk knives were awarded the international knife award for best design at the iwa exhibition.

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neSMuk eXkluSiv:

handMade MaSteRPieCeS

NESmuk ExkLuSIv WItH cuttING EdGE

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nesmuk eXkluSiv has a blade consisting of 400 layers of

damascus steel and a cutting edge in finest carbon steel

which delivers long-lasting sharpness and hardness of

64 – 65 hRC. the collar is made of finest silver and the

handle is crafted from Makassar ebony. further handles for

the nesmuk eXkluSiv are illustrated from page 47.

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NESmuk ExkLuSIv fuLL dAmAScuS

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the nesmuk eXkluSiv full damascus has a blade crafted

from 480 layers of selected damascus steel with an

elegant wild damascus pattern, a handle made of Juma –

perfect faux ivory – a fine silver collar and a Rockwell

hardness of 62. alongside Juma ivory, you can select from

seventeen other high-quality materials for the handle.

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neSMuk eXkluSiv: outStandinG CRaftSManShiP

Practically no other knife in the world conveys its prove-

nance and the consistency in its artisanry as clearly as the

handmade knives from nesmuk. around four dozen work

steps are involved in the production of a nesmuk eXkluSiv

knife, from drawing and forging, tempering, annealing and

the wet grinding of the hollow ground blade to the mounting

of the handle. this is unusual, even in a craft establish-

ment, resulting in maximum precision and perfection.

the nesmuk eXkluSiv with cutting edge is a masterpiece

that is hand-crafted at our forge by our nesmuk blade-

smiths. it takes focused concentration over a period of

many hours and, in some cases, days to produce the very

fine black cutting edge in the best carbon steel below the

wild damascus. the nesmuk eXkluSiv with cutting edge

has a Rockwell hardness of 64 – 65.

the nesmuk eXkluSiv full damascus consists of up to

480 layers of selected carbon steel. it is distinguished by

its double-sided hollow ground blade with the finest cutting

edge, an elegant wild damascus pattern and a Rockwell

hardness of 62. an aesthetic silver collar is precision-inte-

grated into the perfectly ergonomic knife handle.

only when a knife satisfies our requirements for flawless

perfection during the final inspection will the blade ultimate-

ly receive the archaic bat stamp as a mark of its quality and

authenticity.

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nesmuk eXkluSiv stands for first-rate craftsmanship

and practically unbeatable sharpness. Matching leather

sheaths individually tailored to the blade are produced for

the high-quality knives available in this collection. Sewed

together out of anthracite-coloured, vegetable tanned lea-

ther, the sheath is furnished with steel reinforcement and

a magnetic strip by hand to ensure the blade is held secu-

rely in place and to facilitate easy handling. the nesmuk

leather sheath thus guarantees that this exclusive knife

receives both an elegant and protective storage solution.

every nesmuk eXkluSiv knife is supplied in a piano lac-

quer coated box together with a nesmuk strop and

nesmuk Chinese camellia oil for the optimum level of care

(see nesmuk accessories on Page 57).

neSMuk eXkluSiv: outStandinG ShaRPneSS

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NESmuk ExkLuSIv WItH cuttING EdGE – SALES uNIt

knife plus piano lacquer coated box, incl. leather sheath, nesmuk strop and a 100 ml bottle of nesmuk Chinese camellia oil.

illus.: handle bog oak, silver collar, blade length 180 mm, hollow grind on both sides, blade thickness 4 mm

NESmuk ExkLuSIv SLIcEr WItH cuttING EdGE

illus.: handle bog oak, silver collar, blade length 160 mm, hollow grind on both sides, blade thickness 2.5 mm

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orIGINAL SIzE

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unique elegance and highest precision: the intricately

hand-forged damascus blade on the nesmuk eXkluSiv

folder consists of two different types of steel, which have

been folded and twisted repeatedly to produce the blade's

unique pattern (torsion damascus). this blade of extreme

and long-lasting sharpness has a Rockwell hardness of

60 (+/-1) hRC. the handle is made out of lapis lazuli –

a precious stone that is only formed under the effects of

high pressure and high temperature in different types of

rock such as marble. other precious stones are available on

request. More folding knives can be found in our separate

folding knife brochure.21

neSMuk diaMoR®, neSMuk JanuS & neSMuk Soul:

knife RanGeS, Refined by hand

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the blade is hollow ground by hand on both sides and coat-

ed with diamond-like carbon (diaMoR®) on one side. it guar-

antees extremely long-term edge retention and outstanding

cutting performance. the coating’s hardness is eight times

higher than the hardness of the blade’s steel. the collar is

made of stainless steel with a Cocobolo handle. alternative

handles for the nesmuk diaMoR® are illustrated from

page 44.

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nesmuk diaMoR® is a revolution that combines expertise,

experience and advanced materials in a unique way. in

collaboration with the fraunhofer institute for Material and

beam technology in dresden, the blade is hollow ground on

both sides and a diamond-like carbon (diaMoR®) coating

is applied on one side to maximise the blade’s edge

retention. the coating thickness is only 1.5 μ, yet its

extraordinary hardness is eight times higher than the hard-

ness of the blade’s steel. diaMoR® is a registered trade-

mark of the fraunhofer institute for Material and beam

technology, dresden. it may only be used by the nesmuk

company for hand-held knives. nesmuk diaMoR® delivers

excellent and long-lasting sharpness. the diaMoR® coating

has a hardness of 5,500 vickers.

neSMuk diaMoR®:Made foR eteRnity

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nesmuk diaMoR®, fGw-certified cutting performance.

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nesmuk diaMoR®

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neSMuk diaMoR®:eXCellent lifetiMe

the nesmuk diaMoR® was created for continuous cutting

applications purpose: it is sharpened only on one side and

has a particular less acute angle. therefore, although it

does not have the initial biting sharpness like the other

nesmuk knives, it has a much longer edge retention. the

one-side sharpened characteristic provides ease of control

for the user.

the diaMoR® is a special tool designed to be a timeless

and functional blade for individualists.

the stainless steel collar and the aesthetic precious wood

or top-quality Micarta handles serve to underline the hand-

crafted excellence.

the service life of a nesmuk diaMoR® is 10 times longer than the best-performing knife in a test carried out by a renowned testing institute (without diaMoR® coating).

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NESmuk dIAmor® SALES uNIt

exclusive matt box. illus.: black Micarta handle, stainless steel collar,

blade length 180 mm, blade thickness 3 mm

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a blade made of high-performance steel with niobium con-

tent refined with a high-quality dlC (diamond-like carbon)

coating that offers extraordinary cutting performance and

toughness. the collar is made of stainless steel with a

handle made of bog oak, which could be up to 5,000 years

old. alternative handles for the nesmuk JanuS are illus-

trated from page 44.

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neSMuk JanuS:tRadition and PRoGReSS

the nesmuk JanuS combines nesmuk’s knife-making skills

and many years of experience with state-of-the-art materials

and production methods. high-quality dlC coating (diamond-

like carbon; a 3 μ thick, amorphous carbon coating) delivers

impressive hardness (2,300 vickers), low friction values and

high adhesive strength. the blade is made of stainless, high-

performance steel containing niobium. it provides the blade’s

steel with a very fine structure in spite of being stainless and

offers long-term edge retention. the brushed stainless steel

collar and the aesthetic precious wood or finest Micarta

handles emphasise the outstanding quality of these hand-

crafted knives.

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neSMuk JanuS:MaXiMuM CuttinG PeRfoRManCe

NESmuk JANuS SLIcEr

illus.: Grenadilla handle, stainless steel collar, blade length 160 mm, flat grind, blade thickness 2 mm

NESmuk JANuS offIcE kNIfE

illus.: Grenadilla handle, stainless steel collar, blade length 90 mm, flat grind, blade thickness 1.5 mm

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NESmuk JANuS SALES uNIt

knife in an exclusive matt box. illus.: Grenadilla handle, stainless steel collar, blade length 180 mm,

hollow grind on one side, blade thickness 4 mm

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neSMuk JanuS: SPeCial editionS

nesmuk is the brand used by top chefs. Chefs in good and

high-class restaurants around the world work with knives

made by this manufacturer. Special editions have been

produced for two of these renowned chefs, which ideally

embody the philosophy and attitude that link nesmuk and

sophisticated cuisine with one another.

dieter Müller is regarded as the founder of the German

"küchenwunder" (a culinary movement for haute cuisine):

3 Michelin stars, 19.5 points in the Gault Millau (no restau-

rant has ever received more points), the five Star diamond

award, the highest gastronomic award in the uSa, honoured

as Chef of the year multiple times and recipient of the high-

est ratings in all the leading restaurant guides. the

magazine feinSChMeCkeR describes his restaurant as

"perfect in every respect". he serves as the inspiration for

the most elegant version of the nesmuk JanuS with a

handle made out of Juma black.

the "Chef of the Century" eckart witzigmann is considered

one of the best master chefs in the world, ran the first

three-star restaurant "aubergine" in Germany and has had

a lasting influence on German gourmet cuisine to this day.

he introduced the french nouvelle cuisine movement to

Germany in the 1970s and taught some of today's top

chefs from alfons Schuhbeck and harald wohlfahrt through

to Johann lafer. his chosen nesmuk knife is the nesmuk

JanuS with a handle made out of veined wood from the

walnut tree.

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NESmuk JANuS dIEtEr mÜLLEr SpEcIAL EdItIoN

in a high-quality matt box. illus.: Juma black handle, stainless steel collar,

blade length 180 mm, hollow ground on one side, blade thickness 4 mm

also available as a slicer with a blade length of 160 mm and a blade

thickness of 2 mm.

NESmuk JANuS EckArt WItzIGmANN SpEcIAL EdItIoN

in a high-quality matt box. illus.: walnut burl handle, stainless steel collar,

blade length 180 mm, hollow ground on one side, blade thickness 4 mm

also available as a slicer with a blade length of 160 mm and a blade

thickness of 2 mm.

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blade hollow ground on one side in stainless, high-

performance steel with a high niobium content for maxi-

mum sharpness and strength. the nesmuk Soul’s collar is

made of stainless steel, Red Micarta handle. More handles

for the nesmuk Soul are illustrated from page 44.

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neSMuk Soul: the eSSenCe of neSMuk

the nesmuk Soul‘s blade design, outstanding cutting

performance and balance between sharpness and useful

life perfectly reflect the “essence” of this type of knife. the

blade is hollow ground on one entire surface and made of

rust-proof high performance steel containing niobium

for excellent edge retention and strength, as well as a

very fine cutting edge and sharpening angle. the collar of

nesmuk Soul is made of stainless steel. the solid handle

is ergonomically designed to fit the hand and it is produced

in a variety of fine woods and highest-quality Micarta in

a range of different colors. Certified steel hardness of

61 (+/-1) hRC.

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neSMuk Soul:oPtiMuM balanCe

NESmuk SouL SLIcEr

illus.: olive wood handle, stainless steel collar, blade length 160 mm, flat grind, blade thickness 2 mm

NESmuk SouL offIcE kNIfE

illus.: olive wood handle, stainless steel collar, blade length 90 mm, flat grind, blade thickness 1.5 mm

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NESmuk SouL SALES uNIt

knife in an exclusive matt box. illus.: olive wood handle, stainless steel collar, blade length 180 mm,

hollow grind on one side, blade thickness 3 mm

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neSMuk handleS: a SeleCtion of the fineSt MateRialSergonomic and solid handles for fatigue-free working:

the shape of the nesmuk is as aesthetic as it is practical.

the selection of materials has also been well thought-out.

in the case of its wooden handles, nesmuk exclusively

uses the very best, often hand-picked pieces offering

exquisite quality and with certified origin. as wood grows

naturally, every handle is totally unique thanks to the indivi-

dual grain patterns, shades of colour and inclusions in the

wood. in addition, nesmuk also offers handles made out of

two of the finest quality high-tech synthetics Juma and

Micarta: impact-resistant, break-proof and completely

robust against all external influences. all nesmuk eXkluSiv

handles are also available for all other collections at an

additional charge.

oLIvE Wood

– Country of origin: Mediterranean region

– Pale brown, irregular dark stripes

– a very decorative wood

cocoboLo

– Country of origin: Central and South america

– exclusive in appearance, red to golden-brown base colour

– a few, irregular black-brown stripes give this wood its

characteristic appearance

– Straight fibres, fine pores and textures

– extremely durable

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GrENAdILLE

– Country of origin: africa

– one of the most beautiful hardwoods

– dark brown, almost black, with black stripes

– extremely durable, hard and heavy

– fine, even texture

pAu fErro

– Country of origin: South america

– Reddish-purple to black-brown grain

– Parallel fibres

– Close-grained and fine-pored

boG oAk

– Country of origin: europe

– not a particular variety of wood

– bog oak is fossilised oak trunk which has lain

for up to 5,000 years in bogs, swamps and rivers

– black-grey to bluish or brownish in colour

– brushed

– Relatively lightweight

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mIcArtA bLAck, GrEEN, rEd, WHItE

– impact resistant, break proof and very hard material

– liquids, acids and leaches resistant

– the handle is cut from one single block which achieves

its typical texture

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kArELIAN bIrcH burL

– eXkluSiv handle

– Country of origin: border land between Russia and

east-finland

– not very hard but enduring wood with a density

of 600 - 700 kg/m³

– wood of almost white to reddish-brown colouring

– the classic wood for knife handles of Scandinavian

knives

EASt INdIAN roSEWood

– eXkluSiv handle

– Country of origin: india

– Ranging from light brown with golden streaks

to dark purple, with a density of ca. 850 kg/m³

– very durable, with glossy surface

bAHIAN-roSEWood

– eXkluSiv handle

– Country of origin: brazil

– Red grained wood, tonal colour yellowish to rose

– extremely hard with a density of about 940 kg/m³

– excellent to polish

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EUCALYPTUS BURL

– eXkluSiv handle

– Country of origin: australia

– also called Goldfield burl

– very dense and hard wood, ca. 1,200 kg/m3

– a pale yellow border area

– Grey-brown-reddish hues with fine "eyes"

AMBOYNA

– EXKLUSIV handle– Country of origin: Indonesia – Reddish colouring, ranging from light orange to dark red wood with a density of about 850 kg/m³ – Curly, mottled grain, among the most beautiful hard-woods– Extraordinary sturdiness, shiny surface

MAKASSAR EBONY

– eXkluSiv handle

– Country of origin: indonesia

– brown to reddish brown, inordinately striped dark

brown to black

– very hard and precious wood with a density

of 1,100 - 1,200 kg/m³

– difficult to finish, but very decorative and robust

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JUMA IvORY

– EXKLUSIV handle– Juma is a precious synthetic with a high mineral content– The perfect imitation of ivory

WALNUT BURL

– EXKLUSIV handle– Country of origin: Central and Southern Europe– Heavy, hard, open-pored and extremely popular wood – Walnut is easily to process and polish

JUMA BLACK

– EXKLUSIV handle– Juma is a precious synthetic with a high mineral content– The perfect imitation of buffalo horn

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aCCeSSoRieS: the neXt level of PeRfeCtion

NESmuk kNIfE HoLdEr

approx. 255 x 285 x 93 mm

weight: 5.5 kg

a design object that fits every kitchen: the nesmuk knife

holder showcases nesmuk chef’s and office knives in a

very elegant and sophisticated way. it provides space for up

to five knives held in place by internally arranged high per-

formance magnets and protected by embedded rubber cord

edges. its base is made of polished, chromed aluminium,

the wood is solid Maple or walnut. the nesmuk knife holder

is available with three tempered glass surfaces in white,

grey or orange, each of which complements the wood used.

white, maple grey, walnut

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orange, walnut

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NESmuk kNIfE rAIL

approx. 250 mm

weight: 980 g

clarity and straight lines: our nesmuk knife rail stays dis-

creetly in the background in order to put our high-class

knives into focus. it is made of high-gloss polished chromed

aluminium and its integrated high-performance magnets

hold up to four knives perfectly. the blades are protected by

embedded rubber cord edges. a wall mount is included.

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the nesmuk cutting and serving boards are distinguished

by their unique quality, timeless beauty and aesthetic

appeal. they are made with meticulous care from best

Southern German oak. only the hardest part of the wood –

the crossgrain wood – is used.

oak has a high tannic acid content. as a result it has

natural antibacterial properties and satisfies high hygiene

requirements. the individual slats are all-heart wood and

handpicked to ensure optimum quality. these living

structures are then precisely assembled to create a typical,

symmetrical pattern that is enhanced by the simple shape

of the boards. each one is absolutely unique. a very fine

surface polish and subsequent treatment with linseed oil

(plus beeswax for the nesmuk cutting boards) produces a

silky surface sheen and exclusive appearance.

the cutting board has two wide grip indents and a

generously-dimensioned juice groove which is very easy to

clean. Rubber grip feet are integrated in the underside to

anchor the board for safe cutting. the boards are available

either in a natural version or, following old tradition, in a

dark smoked version. a slight bend of the cutting board is

normal when the board is exposed to moisture. the cutting

board will normally regain its shape once it is dry.

NESmuk cuttING boArd

approx. 570 x 400 x 50 mm,

natural or dark smoked

approx. 435 x 305 x 40 mm,

natural or dark smoked

NESmuk SErvING boArd

approx. 270 x 180 x 20 mm,

natural or dark smoked

thanks to the grip indents on the sides, items being cut can slide off the board on to a plate easily.

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NESmuk Strop

total length 325 mm

four-sided handmade strop for a professional final blade

polish. this very efficient strop is a new development by

nesmuk that restores the original sharpness of chef’s

knives with lasting effect. three of the four strips of leather

on the stable, oiled oak core have diamond pastes with

different degrees of fineness applied to them. the fourth

side without diamond paste is used to polish and care for

the blade’s cutting edge, like a barber would polish his

razor in the olden days. Sharpening premium knives on

whetstones as recommended involves considerable effort.

but with the new nesmuk strop it only takes one minute at

the most to restore the blade’s original sharpness. also,

“stropping” is a very simple procedure.

NESmuk foLdEr Strop

total length 143 mm

the patented steel exclusively processed by nesmuk guar-

antees an extreme and prolonged level of sharpness. we

exclusively recommend the use of the nesmuk folder strops

when caring for and maintaining the sharpness of the folder

blades. the strop is as well-conceived and exceptional as

the nesmuk folder itself: the core made out of dark brown

Grenadilla – a high-quality african hardwood – carries two

tough, fine-pored strips of leather, one side with a rough

and the other with a fine diamond paste coating. drawing

both sides of the blade three to four times across the two

strips of leather – first rough and then fine – is sufficient to

maintain the condition of the blade and keep it permanent-

ly sharp. the nesmuk folder strop comes with a matching

leather pouch for convenient storage.

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NESmuk cHINESE cAmELLIA oIL

100 ml bottle

Pure Chinese camellia oil is recommended for intensive

conditioning the handmade blades of the nesmuk eXkluSiv

chef's knives. this 100 % botanic, edible and natural product

is acid and water-free, non-resinous, non-volatile and very

economical to use. it is ideal for preservation and only a

thin film has to be applied to effectively protect the blade

against corrosion.

NESmuk WAx oIL

100 ml bottle, 1 polishing cloth, 1 cotton cloth

wax oil reduces board absorbency and strengthens the

surface of the wood. Made of pure vegetable oils, valuable

natural resins and finest beeswax. use to condition all

nesmuk boards made of oak.

NESmuk LEAtHEr SHEAtH

the nesmuk leather sheath is particularly suitable for pro-

tecting and storing our high-quality knives. Sewed together

out of anthracite-coloured, vegetable tanned leather, the

sheath is furnished with steel reinforcement and a mag-

netic strip by hand to ensure the blade is held securely in

place and to facilitate easy handling. these leather sheaths

are available for nesmuk cooking knives, slicers and office

knives.

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SeRviCe: faSCination inCluded

eXPeRienCe neSMuk

NESmuk SHArpENING SErvIcE

we offer a free nesmuk knife sharpening service to

registered nesmuk customers – guaranteed for 30 years.

to be eligible for this free service, please register on the

nesmuk website after purchasing your knife. then, all you

pay is postage. Please ensure that you use safe packaging

(e.g. the original packaging) and enclose your address. your

knife will be sent back to you within five working days.

NESmuk cookING ANd cuttING WorkSHopS

our commitment to the production of flawless knives can

certainly be seen in the context of quality-conscious cooking

and eating and is reflected in our attitude: treating food

with the respect that it deserves. the nesmuk Cooking and

Cutting workshops were set up in Solingen to provide a

location where the philosophy that lies behind all of our

work could be experienced live. Renowned top chefs are

regular guests at the workshops, certainly including some

of the nesmuk Respect ambassadors, who are amongst

the best chefs in the world. we prepare multi-course

themed menus together in which you will learn a great deal

not only about the selection and preparation of top-quality

ingredients, but also about the correct and respectful hand-

ling of high-quality cooking knives. the programme for these

evening events always includes a tour of the factory.

NESmuk fActory tourS

we offer you the opportunity to experience the fascinating

world of nesmuk at first hand in our factory on a quarterly

basis. the tour shows you all of the processes involved in

the manufacture of our exclusive knives, in particular the

extensive forging of the nesmuk damascus steel, as well

as the grinding and sharpening of the knives by hand.

in addition, you can also take a look over the shoulders of

our goldsmiths during the production of our high-quality

nesmuk folders.

all of the relevant dates and opportunities to register for

our different events are regularly updated on our website:

www.nesmuk.de/events

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Hrc/rockWELL

Rockwell is an international unit of measurement of the

hardness of technical materials. the abbreviation which is

used to designate hardness consists of hR (hardness

Rockwell) followed by another letter indicating the specific

Rockwell scale. if the letter is C (C stands for cone), a

spherical diamond-tipped cone of 120° angle with a defined

pre-load and main load is used. the difference of the

depths before and after applying the main load is the meas-

ure for the Rockwell hardness of the material. this provides

information about the quality and resistance of material

structure in daily use. the higher the hRC/Rockwell value

of a knife, the harder it is. Good knives are generally hRC

58. however, depending on the model, nesmuk knives can

achieve hRC 61 to hRC 65.

vIckErS

vickers denotes the hardness of a material. in the vickers

hardness test, a square-based pyramid with a diamond tip is

pressed into the surface of the material, whereby hardness

is expressed in terms of the ratio of applied load to area of

indentation. Conventional knives have a vickers hardness of

approx. 650. the dlC coating on the nesmuk JanuS has a

vickers hardness of 2,300 vickers and the hardness of the

diaMoR®'s coating is actually 5,500 vickers.

uSEfuL LIfE

the useful life of a knife is the length of time that the blade

remains sharp. the longer the useful life, the less frequent-

ly you have to sharpen the knife. for example, a nesmuk

diaMoR® knife has a useful life that is up to 10 times

longer than that of the best-performing knife (without

diaMoR® coating) in tests at a reputed testing institute.

NIobIum

the nesmuk diaMoR®, JanuS and Soul knives contain a

high quantity of niobium. niobium is a rare element found

in the minerals columbite, coltane (columbite-tantalite) and

loparite. Steel with a high niobium content has higher me-

chanical hardness i.e. the blade is much more rigid and

tough, and the metal structure is finer. this extends the

blade's useful life, edge retention and sharpness.

StEEL

non-stainless steel has a finer structure (smaller grain size)

than stainless steel. this finer and more dense structure

means that a more rust-prone blade can be ground to a

much higher degree of sharpness. the additives which are

used to make the steel stainless increase its grain size,

making the structure less fine and preventing the blade

from being ground to such a high degree of sharpness.

however, because of this, stainless steel blades are less

susceptible to rusting. the knife industry always uses steel

neSMuk GloSSaRy

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with one of these two sets of properties. in other words, it

can make sharper knives by accepting constraints on corro-

sion protection or achieve better corrosion protection by

accepting constraints on sharpness. nesmuk makes no

compromises with the diaMoR®, JanuS and Soul knives

because it uses steels or coatings which have never been

used before by the knife-making industry. they unite the

best properties of both types of steel, they do not rust and

they are extremely sharp. that's what makes the nesmuk

knife so exclusive.

SHArpENING

as the owner of a nesmuk knife, you benefit from our free

30-year re-sharpening service. if you want to sharpen your

nesmuk knife yourself, we exclusively recommend the use

of the purpose-made nesmuk strops for cooking knives and

folders (Page 56). Regular use of the strops is the easiest

way to regain and maintain the original sharpness of the

knives.

profESSIoNAL cHEfS ANd NESmuk

Gourmet chefs such as dieter Müller are big fans of the

nesmuk knives because of their ease of use. they also ap-

preciate their unique design and the first-rate craftsman-

ship that goes into making them. nesmuk knives are ex-

tremely sharp and they retain their edge for longer than

other knives. they are also easy to sharpen. however, not

only do professional and tv chefs love working with nesmuk,

so do ambitious amateurs.

cArE

Good knives should never be put in the dishwasher be-

cause chemicals and salts attack the steel and can cause

it to rust. extraneous rust can also attack the steel blade.

always wash the knife by hand in warm water. Read the

nesmuk care instructions for further information.

AcIdS

acids are highly aggressive substances that cause fast sur-

face oxidisation. this can look strange but it is entirely

harmless. to avoid surface oxidisation, always rinse your

nesmuk knife immediately after cutting lemons, onions or

other acidic foods.

HANdLING

nesmuk knives cut with outstanding precision in all working

environments, guaranteeing easy and fatigue-free working.

do not bend the sensitive cutting edge or use it to lever,

hammer or butt. the most effective way to use the nesmuk

knife is to apply pressure when cutting. avoid contact with

hard materials (bones etc.), unsuitable cutting surfaces

(glass, stone etc.) and other metal objects (e.g. other

knives).

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