What's the difference between Solid Handle and Hollow Handle Dinner Knives?

Weight:  The most notable difference in the two versions of our knives is the weight.  Because the solid knives have solid stainless steel handles, they are heavier than the hollow handle knives which are made with a thin stainless steel wall filled with a lighter material which is the resin that holds them together.

Balance and ergonomics:  The hollow handle knives have a larger diameter handle which is ergonomically pleasing as it is easier to grab and can be larger without creating an unbalanced piece.  The solid knife handle is smaller in circumference, otherwise it would be too heavy.

Corrosion resistance:  Both the solid knives and the blades of the hollow handle knives are made from type 410 stainless.  As stated before,  this grade is used as it can be hardened where 18-10 stainless, used to make the handles, forks and spoons, can not be hardened and would be too soft for a blade application.  The key to making 410 corrosion resistant is removing the forge scale, polishing it to a mirror finish and making sure that it is fully hard.  These key processes are all accomplished in our manufacturing process to ensure that you have flatware that will last a lifetime with maximum corrosion resistance.

Durability: A solid handle knife will never separate where a hollow handle knife occasionally (though rarely) might.  In most cases this is due to misuse, “I can’t find a screwdriver or a pry bar so hand me that knife”. To give you peace of mind in the unlikely event that a hollow handle might separate we offer a 25 year warranty to cover such incidents, effectively removing this as a consideration in your decision making process.