DIN Standards Committee Hardware, Tinware and Metal Products
Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs - Cutlery and table holloware - Part 5: Specification for sharpness and cutting wear resistance test of cutlery (ISO/DIS 8442-5:2026); German and English version prEN ISO 8442-5:2026
Abstract
This document specifies the sharpness and wear resistance of knives, which are designed for professional and domestic use in the preparation of food of all kinds, specifically of those knives intended for hand use. This document describes test methods for sharpness measurement and for the evaluation of wear resistance of the cutting edge. This document does not apply for hunting knives, pocket knives, razors or tool or utility knives (with trapezoidal blade for cutting carpets etc.). Knives with special shapes, e.g. herb chopping knives or highly curved boning knives, can only be tested in the style of this document since not all properties and test methods are applicable in a meaningful manner.
Begin
2025-02-18
WI
00194174
Planned document number
DIN EN ISO 8442-5
Project number
02001172
Responsible national committee
NA 020-00-10-03 AK - Table holloware, cutlery and related items
Responsible european committee
CEN/TC 194/WG 4 - Cutlery and related items
Responsible international committee
ISO/TC 186/WG 2 - Cutlery - Requirements and Specification
