ZWILLING Twin Pollux Utility Knife
- 13 cm blade, 5.1 inch size
- Forged alloy and stainless steel blade
- Scalloped edge in the description, plain in the spec
- 55 g, 7.87 inches overall
- Red handle, steel construction
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A mid-size forged utility knife for sausage, cheese and picnic prep. The listing calls the edge scalloped in one place and plain in another, so confirm before ordering.
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ASIN: B0000E0Z0CCategory: Kitchen Utility Knives
Overview
Slicing sausage, cheese and other appetizer pieces for a picnic or cold lunch is the task this forged utility knife is built around. The blade is alloy and stainless steel, the handle is steel with a red finish, and the size falls between a paring knife and a chef's knife.
A light, forged build and a medium blade make it a general helper for small cutting jobs. The limitation is the contradiction on blade edge, and the listing does not name the steel grade or hardness.
Who it's for
Cooks who slice cheese, sausage and snack boards will reach for it between the paring knife and the chef's knife. A buyer who wants a long carving blade, or a known hardness, should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Medium blade for small jobs
- Light for easy handling
- Bright red color
- Edge type conflicts across fields
- Steel grade not listed
- Hardness not listed
Performance notes
Cutting depends on the blade geometry and the edge. A scalloped edge grips skin on sausage and tomatoes, while a plain edge slices cleaner on cheese. The listing is unclear on which one this is, so results depend on the edge you receive.
Specifications
| Brand | Zwilling |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| BladeLength | 13 centimeters |
| Size | 5.1 inches |
| Item Length | 7.87 incheslower than 84% of 32 kitchen utility knives |
| Item weight | 55 g |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material Type | Alloy steel, stainless steel |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Handle Material | Stainless steel, steel, iron |
| Color | Red |
| Other details | |
| Blade Edge | Plain per spec, scalloped per description |
Closest rivals on specs
Cangshan Helena Serrated Utility Knife 5 in- Item Length 7.87 vs 9.53 inches (-17%)
Tojiro PRO DP F-635 Cobalt Steel Utility Knife 150mm- Size 5.1 vs 5.9 inches (-14%)
- Item Length 7.87 vs 11 inches (-28%)
Tojiro DP Petty Utility Knife- Size 5.1 vs 5.9 inches (-14%)
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Frequently asked questions
What can the Zwilling Twin Pollux utility knife cut?
The description names sausages and cheese in appetizer slices, and calls it practical for picnics and cold lunches.
Is the edge plain or scalloped?
The description says scalloped, but the spec table says plain. The listing does not resolve this.
How long is the blade?
The blade is 13 cm, listed as a 5.1 inch size.
Is it forged or stamped?
The spec table lists forged construction.