--- product_id: 21209710 title: "Pro 5.5-inch Ultimate Prep Knife" brand: "zwilling" price: "COP 1001588" currency: COP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Zwilling" url: https://www.desertcart.co/products/21209710-pro-5-5-inch-ultimate-prep-knife store_origin: CO region: Colombia --- # 5.5-inch precision blade Forged from single piece high-carbon stainless steel Ice-hardened FRIODUR steel for lasting sharpness Pro 5.5-inch Ultimate Prep Knife **Brand:** zwilling **Price:** COP 1001588 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔪 Elevate your prep game with precision and style—don’t just cook, conquer. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Pro 5.5-inch Ultimate Prep Knife by zwilling - **How much does it cost?** COP 1001588 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co](https://www.desertcart.co/products/21209710-pro-5-5-inch-ultimate-prep-knife) ## Best For - zwilling enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted zwilling brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Ergonomic Curved Bolster:** Cut with confidence and comfort—less fatigue, more control. - • **Versatile 5.5-inch Blade:** Perfectly sized for everything from peeling to slicing with precision. - • **Unmatched Blade Durability:** Ice-hardened FRIODUR steel stays sharper longer for flawless prep. - • **Designed for the Modern Chef:** Italian design meets German engineering—your kitchen’s ultimate prep partner. - • **Single-Piece SIGMAFORGE Construction:** Forged from one solid steel piece for superior strength and balance. ## Overview The ZWILLING Pro 5.5-inch Ultimate Prep Knife combines 280 years of craftsmanship with cutting-edge materials like ice-hardened FRIODUR high-carbon stainless steel and a single-piece SIGMAFORGE construction. Its ergonomic curved bolster supports a professional pinch grip, reducing fatigue and enhancing precision. Designed in Italy and forged in Germany, this versatile knife excels at peeling, chopping, slicing, and more, making it the essential tool for millennial professionals who demand both performance and style in their kitchen arsenal. ## Description ZWILLING Pro is the most user-friendly knife available to market. The unique blade shape and ergonomic bolster are the result of 280 years of experience in knife making, and the rigorous study of how knives are used. A unique curved bolster supports the professional pinch grip, with thumb and index finger on the blade, for safe cutting and less fatigue. The blade was redesigned with a broader curve in the front to facilitate the rocking motion of Western cutting, while the straight back is ideal for the Asian chopping motion. The full length of the blade can be used when cutting and can be sharpened from bolster to tip Designed in Italy by Matteo Thun and made in Germany by ZWILLING J.A. Henckels, the company that sets the standard for exceptional cutlery worldwide. The ZWILLING Pro 5.5" Ultimate Prep Knife will become the go-to knife in your kitchen. It excels at a multitude of tasks like peeling and chopping vegetables and fruit, slicing meats and cheeses, butterflying chicken breasts, deveining shrimp and much more. The well-designed blade of the allows for plenty of knuckle clearance when you're chopping on a cutting board yet is small enough for in-hand paring tasks, such as peeling and trimming apples and potatoes. Cooks with small hands will appreciate the compact size of this versatile knife. Review: Great Knife - Great Knife! Holds an edge well. Size is good. Use it everyday. Review: Just about as close to a universal Knife you are going to find - I have both Zwilling and high end Japanese pattern welded knives. I have a Japanese version of this 6" Utility knife, a beautiful pattern welded Paudin "petty" knife. Of the 2 knives the Zwilling is my hands down favorite. Even though the blade design is about the same dimensionally The Zwilling excels in all of the jobs in the kitchen. The petty knife is great cutting vegetables but it is not very good at slicing. This Zwilling Utility is not only good at slicing things but does vegetable cutting just as good as the Japanese Petty knife and in a pinch it can be used as a boning knife. It feels great in the hand, very comfortable to use for extended periods of time. If you look at a Zwilling's junior chef's starting set of knives is consists of a 3 or 4 inch paring knife, this 6" utility, and an 8" chefs knife of the German blade style. Japanese style kitchen knives are nice to have and interesting to look at but they have shortcomings because of the pattern forging, if improperly used you can chip the blade. The Zwillings are the type of kitchen knives you would want if you are making a living as a chef. ## Features - Curved bolster encourages cutting with improved precision, safety and comfort - POM handle is durable and resiliant - SIGMAFORGE knife is forged from a single piece of Special Formula High-Carbon NO STAIN stainless steel - Ice-hardened FRIODUR blade starts sharper, stays sharper longer, and has superior resilience - Precision-honed blade and laser-controlled edge ensures ideal cutting angle for sharpness and durability ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00NNUWRQY | | Best Sellers Rank | #87,291 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #90 in Kitchen Utility Knives | | Blade Color | Steel | | Blade Edge | Plain | | Blade Material Type | ZWILLING Special Formula High Carbon No Stain Steel | | BladeLength | 5.5 Inches | | Brand Name | ZWILLING | | Color | Stainless Steel | | Construction Type | Forged | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,328) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00035886330187 | | Handle Material | Polyoxymethylene (POM) | | Included Components | Knife | | Is the item dishwasher safe? | Yes | | Item Length | 16.5 Inches | | Item Type Name | Ultimate Prep Knife | | Item Weight | 0.4 Pounds | | Manufacturer | ZWILLING | | Manufacturer Part Number | 38400-143 | | Material Type | ZWILLING Special Formula High Carbon No Stain Steel | | Model Number | 38400-143 | | Size | 5.5" | | UPC | 035886330187 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Blade Edge:** Plain - **Blade Material:** ZWILLING Special Formula High Carbon No Stain Steel - **Brand:** ZWILLING - **Color:** Stainless Steel - **Handle Material:** Polyoxymethylene (POM) ## Images ![Pro 5.5-inch Ultimate Prep Knife - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61D1sX6m9hL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is it really a 6" blade? Why does it say 16.5 in?** A: ThIs blade is 6” long. You can also choose 8” or 10” blade lengths. The 16.5” figure is likely the packaging for the 10” blade. **Q: What is the difference besides price in classic n this knife z twilling ?** A: I know Henkels has a variety of levels of cutlery. I purchase the 4 star level. Had this knife in the 4 star for about 20 years and just replaced it with the same this year. Money well spent if you use and care for them correctly. The rest of mine I have sharpened occasionally and have only done that for the last few years. Finally lost the edge after all that time. **Q: where is this knife manufactured?** A: It's been a while since I ordered any of these knives, but the ones I have were all manufactured in Germany. **Q: The description of 6" knife really refers to the blade length, correct?** A: Yes... good all-around knife, 6inch blade, yet a tiny short... plus, is more of an utility knife than a chef’s knife... lacks a bigger belly to be a real chef knife... ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Knife *by B***K on December 16, 2025* Great Knife! Holds an edge well. Size is good. Use it everyday. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just about as close to a universal Knife you are going to find *by S***R on October 4, 2023* I have both Zwilling and high end Japanese pattern welded knives. I have a Japanese version of this 6" Utility knife, a beautiful pattern welded Paudin "petty" knife. Of the 2 knives the Zwilling is my hands down favorite. Even though the blade design is about the same dimensionally The Zwilling excels in all of the jobs in the kitchen. The petty knife is great cutting vegetables but it is not very good at slicing. This Zwilling Utility is not only good at slicing things but does vegetable cutting just as good as the Japanese Petty knife and in a pinch it can be used as a boning knife. It feels great in the hand, very comfortable to use for extended periods of time. If you look at a Zwilling's junior chef's starting set of knives is consists of a 3 or 4 inch paring knife, this 6" utility, and an 8" chefs knife of the German blade style. Japanese style kitchen knives are nice to have and interesting to look at but they have shortcomings because of the pattern forging, if improperly used you can chip the blade. The Zwillings are the type of kitchen knives you would want if you are making a living as a chef. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The most versatile knife in the kitchen. *by D***. on June 16, 2025* Amazing quality with superb versatility in the kitchen. Thin blade makes cutting through dense meat and veggies super easy and the steel offers great edge retention without being too difficult to sharpen on any household sharpening stone. The only drawback is the edges around the spine and base of the blade are not radiused at all, which causes some discomfort when cutting in a pinch grip. I just knocked the corners down with some 800 grit sand paper, which only took a few minutes. ## Frequently Bought Together - ZWILLING Pro Ultimate Prep Knife, 5.5-inch, Black/Stainless Steel - Zwilling Pro original Paring knife, Silver/Black - ZWILLING Pro 8" Traditional Chef's Knife --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co/products/21209710-pro-5-5-inch-ultimate-prep-knife](https://www.desertcart.co/products/21209710-pro-5-5-inch-ultimate-prep-knife) --- *Product available on Desertcart Colombia* *Store origin: CO* *Last updated: 2026-05-13*