Melanie Schmelzer:
The Schmelzer steel goods store in Trier is now in its ninth generation of family ownership, boasts over 285 years of company history, and is thus one of the oldest specialist shops in Germany. The name Schmelzer is even first documented in Trier's city chronicle as early as 1552. Our successful business years have been characterized by a good and trusting partnership with the Böker manufactory, which has been producing knives in Solingen for 150 years. Mr. Felix-Dalichow Sr. and his wife even attended a celebration we organized here in Trier. I still use a Böker chef's knife with an Italian inscription, which I received as a gift, every day in my kitchen.
Although I had a lot of contact with my father's steel goods business from a young age, my passion for knives only developed in my mid-twenties through increasing work in the shop and becoming familiar with the extensive product range. Since then, I've thoroughly enjoyed the subject and am fascinated by the intricate craftsmanship and diverse functions of the different knives. Nevertheless, I try to keep my own collection as small as possible and prefer to sell the knives to our customers.
My absolute favorite knife at the moment is the Böker Plus LRF Carbon, which impresses with its exceptionally high-quality workmanship and premium materials. The fine longitudinal satin finish on the VG-10 blade is a particularly successful detail, and thanks to the ball bearing, the knife opens with buttery smoothness. The carbon fiber handle scales complete the look and give the knife a superb feel. This handy gentleman's knife is always within easy reach and is used daily for a wide variety of purposes. Our customer also really likes the LRF Carbon, which is perhaps due not only to its technical features but also, in part, to my own enthusiasm for the knife.
Schmelzer Steel Goods Store
Nagelstrasse 7
54290 Trier
Mon-Fri: 10:00 - 18:30
Sat.: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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