Manufacturer of forged and stamped professional knives for butchery, gastronomy, and food processing industry since 1776.
Johannes Giesser Messerfabrik GmbH
WinnendenNew on Amplifa
The Knife Factory
Johannes Giesser Messerfabrik GmbH in Winnenden near Stuttgart has been manufacturing knives for professional use since 1776 and is one of the leading European manufacturers of quality knives and accessories for the food processing industry. The range includes over 2,500 forged and stamped butcher knives, cooking and kitchen knives, baking knives, cheese knives, and accessories. Over 8,000 professional knives are produced daily. The blades are made from rust-resistant chromium-molybdenum steel (1.4110/1.4116), which is hardened in a vacuum oven at around 1050 °C and subsequently ground fully automatically; plastics (PP, TPE, PSU, POM) and FSC-certified woods such as olive wood and kotibé are used as handle materials. The family-owned business, now in its sixth generation, employs 130 people and supplies butcher shops, restaurateurs, and industry; it also operates a factory shop in Winnenden.
- Site
- Winnenden
- Processes
- Forging of Knives, Stamping of Knives, Vacuum Hardening, Fully Automatic Machine Grinding, Grinding Service/Grinding Seminars, Development of Own Product Lines, Factory Shop, Information Material/Training
- Materials
- Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (rust-resistant), PP (Polypropylene), TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer), PSU (Polysulfone), Polyoxymethylene (POM), Olive Wood, Kotibé, Chromium-Molybdenum Steel
- Certificates
- Food Contact Regulations, FSC-Certified Woods
- Founded
- 1776
- Employees
- 130
- Industries
- Food Processing Industry, Butchery/Meat Trade, Gastronomy, Bakery, Vegan and Halal Kitchens, Vegan/Halal Kitchens
- 01
Forging of Blades
- 02
Stamping of Blades
- 03
Vacuum Hardening (Heat Treatment)
- 04
Handle Assembly
- 05
Fully Automatic Machine Grinding
- 06
Polishing
- 07
Assembly/Refining
Steel and Handles
Chromium-Molybdenum Steel
High-alloy rust-resistant steel of German and European origin with high wear resistance, hardened in a vacuum to 56–57 HRC.
Polypropylene (fiberglass reinforced)
Alternative handle material solution for easy-to-clean, dishwasher-safe handles.
Thermoplastic Elastomer
Non-slip handle coating, e.g., on a PP core in the PrimeLine.
Polysulfone
Extremely resistant plastic developed for food processing, temperature stable up to 200 °C for short-term contact.
Polyoxymethylene
Dimensionally stable plastic handle, triple-riveted, compliant with food contact regulations.
HVI Hell Violet (PP)
Plastic handle without animal additives, suitable for vegan, allergen-free, and halal kitchens.
DET (detectable plastic)
Handle plastic with metal particles for detectability, reduces process risk in meat processing.
Olive Wood
Extremely hard, moisture-repellent wood from FSC-certified forests.
Kotibé
Resistant hardwood with a secure grip even when in contact with fat and water, FSC-certified.
Locations
Winnenden
DEMain Location: Production, Administration, Factory Shop
- Materials
- Chromium-Molybdenum Steel, Plastic, Wood
- Vacuum Oven
- Fully Automatic Grinding Machine
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forging of KnivesForming | – | – | – | – | Chromium-Molybdenum Steel |
| Stamping of KnivesForming | – | – | – | – | Chromium-Molybdenum Steel |
| Vacuum HardeningHeat Treatment | – | – | – | – | Chromium-Molybdenum Steel |
| Fully Automatic Machine GrindingSurface | – | – | – | – | Chromium-Molybdenum Steel |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Oven | – | – | – | – | Winnenden |
| Fully Automatic Grinding Machine | – | – | – | – | Winnenden |
Additional services
Reference customers
Compliance and Quality
Only materials are used that comply with legal requirements for hygiene and food safety; in addition, internal compliance tests are commissioned. The hardness of the blades is tested using the Rockwell method (target range 56–57 HRC).
| Evidence | Winnenden |
|---|---|
| Food Contact Regulations | |
| FSC-Certified Woods |
Brand History
- 1776
Founded as a small blacksmith shop
- 2018
Conversion of the old factory in Winnenden into the PremiumCut manufactory