Kulle (knife)

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Knife with dimples

A Kulle describes a depression just above the cutting edge of a knife . Typically, several closely spaced bulges are embossed parallel to the cutting edge over the entire cutting length. The purpose of the kullen is to prevent thin, greasy or otherwise sticky cut material, such as ham or cheese, from sticking to the knife, so that even very thin slices can be cut without damage.

This property is due to the reduction in the area of ​​the blade that comes into contact with the clippings. With pure cheese knives there are even holes in the blade instead of the hollows, which achieve the same effect. However, since soft or very thin clippings can get caught in the holes, holes cannot be used universally. Kullen, on the other hand, represent a good compromise between reducing the blade surface and stabilizing the cut material.

The British company Granton is considered to be the inventor of the Kullenschiff.

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Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Ham knife with kullen . Retrieved August 14, 2011.

  1. ^ Homepage of the British company Granton . Retrieved August 14, 2016.