Iisakki Järvenpää Company has been producing various kitchen knives, and even forks and knives, for decades.
Production of these items ceased by the late 1970s. There were around 20 different models of kitchen knives in total, listed in old catalogs as Butcher's Knives, Cake Knives, Bread Knives, etc. These models were produced with a few different handle designs, some with a bolster and some without. Blade lengths varied as well.
We have reintroduced two of these models, one of which was named after the original design as the Meat Knife, although it is versatile enough for general kitchen use. The other is a serrated Bread Knife.
The handles are made of mahogany, and the blanks are from old stock dating back to the 1970s. The blades are pressed using original tools, maintaining their traditional design. People often ask why the tip of the Butcher's Knife looks so different from typical designs. While many stories could be made up, the truth is that the reasoning behind the shape was never documented, so we simply don’t know anymore.
It must be a good design, however, as it was produced and sold in this form for 50 years.
The blade material follows the original model, made from 1.2 mm stainless steel, and the handles are lacquered just as they were before. Due to the lacquered finish on the handles, the knives are not dishwasher-safe!
The Meat Knife is 27 cm long with a 16 cm blade. The Bread Knife is 28 cm long with a 17 cm blade. Both have a 1.2 mm blade thickness. The potholder measures 20 x 20 cm.
The knives feature lacquered teak handles and stainless steel blades. Hand wash only, not dishwasher-safe. The potholder is made of 50% linen, 50% cotton, and can be washed at 60°C.
