For the At-Home Bartender

If you're looking to step up your cocktail game, consider adding a bar knife to your arsenal. The 5" Bar knife from Carl Mertens Metz Finn series is the perfect tool for the home or professional bartender. The curved belly of the blade is partially serrated, allowing you to easily cut through tough citrus peels, while the flat edge of the heel glides through the inner flesh for clean cuts. Besides being a great citrus knife, this bar knife can also be used to slice cheese and even meats like salami and prosciutto! Handmade in Germany. Limited lifetime warranty.

Metz Finn Line

The Metz Finn series is an updated version of the wonderful Metz line from Carl Mertens. Of course, all the popular features of the Metz series of included such as the rustproof X50CrMoV15 stainless steel blade and ergonomic European walnut handles. The difference is a thinner cut blade and a lighter weight. The lightweight of the Metz Finn line prevents fatigue so chefs can maintain optimum performance. Handmade in Solingen, Germany, the Carl Mertens Metz Finn series offers quality cutlery for you as a fantastic price.

Handmade in Solingen, Germany

Solingen, Germany is known for their high quality cutlery. In fact, Solingen is known as the steel capital of the world and the "city of blades", and is where all Carl Mertens knives are made. In order to mark a product with the name Solingen, all key manufacturing stages must have been processed and finished within Solingen. The product must also meet strict quality standards in order to be entitled to use the "Made in Solingen" mark. This means that a knife that was completely crafted and assembled in Solingen can not say "Made in Solingen" unless it meets these required quality standards.

About Carl Mertens

Carl Mertens first began in 1919 as a small job-order grinding shop for pocket knife blades in Solingen, Germany. For almost 100 years, they have become a premier brand showcasing excellent quality in German knives, flatware, and exquisite kitchen tools. Carl Mertens handmade knives are known for creating beautiful, contemporary products made using the same traditional craftsmanship from when they began. Exquisite designs have led Carl Mertens to receive numerous design awards from IF Design, Red Dot, Design Plus, and more. Merging aesthetics with functionality, Carl Mertens creates extraordinary pieces for your kitchen that are too beautiful to be put away for long.