Damask knife and knife manufacturer from Germany with a focus on high-quality blades and professional sharpening systems.
Acme United Europe GmbH
SolingenNew on Amplifa
About us
Schmiedeglut is a Germany-based manufactory specializing in the production of high-quality knives, damask knives and specialized sharpening tools. Traditional bladesmithing is at the heart of production. The blades are made from a variety of specialty steels, including various carbon steels, stainless steels and Ti-6Al-4V titanium. In addition to forging, products for the kitchen, hunting, outdoor and general-purpose applications are manufactured. The products use materials such as Micarta and Kydex for grippy and robust sheaths. By combining craftsmanship with state-of-the-art materials technology, Schmiedeglut positions itself as an expert in blades and surface finishing from Solingen.
- Site
- Solingen
- Processes
- Forging (knife manufacturing/damask forging), Knife grinding / sharpening (sharpening seminar, sharpening tools), Knife forging courses (building knives, forging damask knives, damask knife intensive course), Knife forging courses, Sharpening seminars, Customer service
- Materials
- 1.2235 / 80CrV2 blade steel, 1.2067 / 1.3505 / 100Cr6 blade steel, 1.2003 carbon steel, 1.2360 / A8 / X50CrMoV8-1 chipper steel, 1.2379 / D2 knife steel, 1.2363 / X100CrMoV5 knife steel, Damast INOX stainless (Wilde Rose), Titanium Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) spring-hard
- Certificates
- ISO 9001
- Industries
- Knife/blade manufactory, Outdoor equipment, Household appliances, Tool industry, E-commerce, Sharpening tools
- 01
Steel selection
- 02
Forging/Damask production
- 03
Shaping
- 04
Surface finishing/Grinding
- 05
Assembly (handles/sheaths)
- 06
Finished product
Materials & Processes
1.2235 / 80CrV2 blade steel
High-strength blade steel known for its durability.
1.2067 / 1.3505 / 100Cr6 blade steel
Specialty blade steel for knives and blade applications.
1.2003 carbon steel
Typical carbon steel for knives that takes a good edge.
1.2360 / A8 / X50CrMoV8-1 chipper steel
A chipper steel suitable for robust cutting tools.
1.2379 / D2 knife steel
A popular knife steel with good hardness and sharpness.
1.2363 / X100CrMoV5 knife steel
High-performance knife steel for professional cutting applications.
Damast INOX stainless
Stainless steel that acquires a unique look through damasking.
Titanium Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) spring-hard
Lightweight and very stable titanium material, primarily in spring-hard condition.
Micarta
A synthetic sheath material offering high durability and grip.
Kydex
A synthetic plastic material often used for robust knife sheaths.
Leather
Natural leather hide, used for traditional sheaths.
Locations
Solingen
DEHeadquarters and sales
- Lot size
- Small series
- Power hammer
- Hammer and anvil (forging equipment)
Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forging (knife manufacturing/damask forging)Forming | – | – | – | – | Carbon steel, Damast INOX, Knife steel |
| Knife grinding / sharpening (sharpening seminar, sharpening tools)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Knife forging courses (building knives, forging damask knives, damask knife intensive course)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power hammer | – | – | – | – | Solingen |
| Hammer and anvil (forging equipment) | – | – | – | – | Solingen |
Additional services
Quality Assurance
The products are based on the expertise of a damask knife manufactory in Germany. High quality is ensured by the use of specialized stainless steels and the experienced forging trade.
| Evidence | Solingen |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |