Stalgast Table Knife 351 for Professional Service

A table knife designed for the pace of professional service, where each piece must balance weight, edge retention and a polished finish. The blade and handle are formed from a single piece of 18/0 stainless steel, a grade chosen for its resistance to corrosion and staining in busy bars, cafés and restaurants. The metal is polished to a mirror finish, reducing the risk of food residue clinging to the surface and speeding the turn between sittings.

The knife's length of 195 mm gives it the reach needed for plated mains and shared platters without requiring the diner to stretch or the server to reset the place setting. Its weight is distributed so the blade lies flat on the plate rim, preventing it from sliding when stacked or carried. The absence of joins or rivets removes crevices where moisture and detergent can collect, simplifying the wash cycle in commercial dish machines.

In use, the knife is placed directly on the table setting or laid across the rim of the plate. Its polished surface reflects the table linen and ambient light, contributing to the visual presentation without drawing attention to itself. After service, the knives are collected in cutlery baskets and run through the dishwasher on a standard cycle; the 18/0 alloy withstands the alkaline detergents and high rinse temperatures typical of professional ware-washing.

Construction is a single piece of 18/0 stainless steel, polished to a mirror finish. The only control is the knife itself: the diner holds it by the handle and uses the blade edge to cut and transfer food.

The 195 mm length determines the types of service it suits: plated mains, buffet stations and casual dining where the cutlery remains on the table throughout the meal. Its weight and balance reduce the need for frequent replacement, lowering the long-term cost per cover.

Cleaning follows from the single-piece construction: no disassembly, no scrubbing of crevices, only a standard dishwasher cycle with commercial detergent. The polished surface sheds water quickly, reducing drying time and the risk of water spots.

The product is listed in the Stalgast catalogue under Table Cutlery, alongside matching forks and spoons for complete place settings.