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Christmas gifts – lasting knives from Solingen

Christmas gifts that last: a F. HERDER knife from Solingen is not forgotten after the holidays but used daily at breakfast, in the kitchen or on the go. Discover favourites from small Secret Santa gifts to fine chef’s knives under the tree.

Engraved knives are made individually for you. Order early so your gift arrives in time for Christmas.

  • From Solingen since 1727
  • Many models with engraving
  • A choice of wooden handles
Christmas gifts – lasting knives from Solingen

Which Christmas gift would suit them?

Interest
Budget
Engraving

1727Knife makers in Solingen
6 woodsWalnut, olive, cherry, padouk …
EngravingName, date or message

Or browse by budget

Up to 30 €

A small token

Buckelsmesser, engraved Buckelsmesser or Zöppken Style vegetable knives for Secret Santa.

30–60 €

A personal gift

Zöppken Style Winter Edition sets of three, Zöppken Starter Sets, engraved Hippekniep or steak knife sets.

From 60 €

A special gift

Madera chef’s knives, PIKAS MASTER, walnut boards or Oryx Project Aurum.

Christmas gifts that last

Every year brings the same question: what should I give for Christmas? A Solingen knife provides lasting enjoyment. It is used daily at breakfast, in the kitchen, at barbecues or on the go. Discover F. HERDER gifts for parents, partners, friends and colleagues, from small tokens to a special present under the tree.

Use the finder above to filter by interest, budget and engraving.

Christmas gifts by budget

Secret Santa and small gifts under €30: a wooden-handled Buckelsmesser, an engraved Buckelsmesser or a Zöppken Style vegetable knife.
Family and friends, €30–60: a Zöppken Style Winter Edition set of three, the standard set of three, a Starter Set, an engraved Buckelsmesser pair, an engraved Hippekniep or steak knife sets.
A special gift from €60: a walnut board with a Buckelsmesser, a Madera chef’s knife, a Madera santoku, a PIKAS MASTER chef’s knife or the Oryx Project Aurum.

Personal engraved Christmas gifts

A name, date or Christmas greeting makes a knife unique. Engraving is available on the Buckelsmesser, Buckelsmesser pair, steak knife pair and Hippekniep, among others. These are individually made, so order early. See all models under Custom engraving.

Christmas gifts for home cooks

A good knife makes kitchen work easier. The walnut-handled Madera series includes chef’s knives and santokus; PIKAS MASTER suits ambitious home cooks. The Zöppken Style set of three brings classic Solingen kitchen knives together in one useful gift.

Gifts for the whole family

The classic Solingen Buckelsmesser is ideal for several family members: each can have a different wooden handle or their own name engraved. Add a walnut board for a complete breakfast set.

Gifts for everyone on your list

For men and dads: pocket, steak and butcher knives under Gifts for men.
For your partner: engraved gifts under Gifts for your boyfriend.
For customers and employees: knives with a logo as corporate gifts.
Choose your own: build a set in the set configurator.

Gift tip: include care oil

Wooden-handled knives should not go in the dishwasher. Our care oil keeps blade and handle looking good and complements any knife gift.

Find all ideas under Gift ideas.

Frequently asked questions

When should I order engraved Christmas gifts?
Engraved items are made individually and need more lead time than items without engraving. Order as early as possible so they arrive before Christmas.
Which gift suits the whole family?
The classic Solingen Buckelsmesser comes with different wooden handles and optional names engraved, so every family member can have their own.
What should I give someone who enjoys cooking?
A Madera walnut chef’s knife or PIKAS MASTER chef’s knife. Add a honing steel to keep the edge sharp.
Are there small Secret Santa gifts?
Yes. Buckelsmesser knives, wooden-handled steak knives and Zöppken Style vegetable knives cost under €25.
Is giving a knife bad luck?
Tradition says a gifted knife may cut friendship. The recipient returns a small coin and symbolically buys the knife: a pleasant gesture under the Christmas tree.
Which Christmas gift suits a home cook?
A Zöppken Style set of three or Winter Edition as a complete start, a Madera walnut chef’s knife or santoku, or a PIKAS MASTER chef’s knife for an ambitious cook.