Stalgast Cheese Knife with Dual Handles – 360 mm Blade

A cheese knife designed to cut through large wheels and blocks without crushing or sticking. The blade runs the full 360 mm length, allowing a single draw to slice through even dense, aged cheeses. Two handles—one at each end—give the operator balanced control: one hand guides the start of the cut, the other steadies the finish, reducing the risk of uneven slices or slips.

The blade is ground from a single piece of high-carbon steel, hardened to 54-56 HRC. This hardness keeps the edge sharp through repeated use, while the smooth, uncoated surface minimises drag as the knife passes through the cheese. A slight flex in the blade helps it follow the curve of a wheel without forcing the cut, so the slice stays intact rather than breaking or crumbling.

Each handle is moulded from two types of plastic: a rigid core for strength and a softer outer layer for grip. The shape is symmetrical, so the knife works equally well for right- and left-handed users. The handles are set low, close to the blade, to keep the cutting force close to the edge and reduce wrist strain during long service.

The 360 mm blade length is chosen for professional wheels—Gouda, Cheddar, Parmigiano-Reggiano—where a shorter knife would require multiple passes. The knife is light enough to manoeuvre with one hand when needed, yet the dual-handle design allows two-handed precision for the cleanest cuts.

Cleaning follows from the materials: hand-wash the blade immediately after use to prevent acids from the cheese corroding the steel, and dry it thoroughly. The plastic handles can be wiped with a damp cloth and a mild detergent; avoid abrasives that could scratch the softer grip surface.

The knife is part of the Sanelli series by Stalgast, positioned in the catalogue under professional cutlery for catering and cheese-service operations.