Friedr. Dick

Overview

Friedr. Dick is a German cutlery manufacturer founded in 1778, specializing in knives, sharpening steels, and tools for butchers and chefs. It operates as a family-owned company providing a complete range of products for the food service and food processing industries, with a market leadership position in butcher's knives in Europe and North America.¹²

History

Johann Friedrich Dick founded the company in 1778 in Esslingen, Germany, initially producing files. In 1873, Paul Friedrich Dick expanded production to include sharpening steels, followed by knives for butchers and chefs in 1889 with a new factory employing 100 people. The company moved its headquarters to Deizisau in 1997, acquired von den Steinen in Remscheid for circular blades, and Wilh. Meeh GmbH, while remaining family-owned.¹³⁶

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Products are manufactured in Germany at the headquarters in Deizisau, with historical factories in Esslingen. The company maintains in-house production for knives, sharpening steels, and machines, incorporating acquisitions like von den Steinen in Remscheid for circular blades.¹³⁷

Notable Products

• Ergogrip Butcher Knives - Handle-designed knives for professional butchers with ergonomic grips.
• Premier Plus Chef Knives - High-carbon stainless steel knives for chefs with POM handles.
• Safecut Sharpening Steels - Diamond-coated steels for precise edge honing.
• Meat Grinder Plates - Circular blades and plates for industrial meat processing.
• File Sets - Precision files continuing from original product line.

Reputation

Friedr. Dick is regarded as a market leader in butcher knives by professionals in Europe and North America, valued for its long tradition and complete product range for butchers and chefs. Enthusiasts appreciate the quality and innovation from over 240 years of experience. No significant criticisms noted in available sources.¹²