In short: the Westmark Master Line 13562270 is for people who want a real soft cheese knife, sturdy and no-nonsense, rather than a decorative gift set. What we take away: a 13.5 cm perforated blade so the cheese doesn’t stick, dishwasher-safe care and a 5-year warranty stated by the manufacturer.
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At a glance
| Feature | Westmark Master Line 13562270 |
|---|---|
| Type | Cheese knife sold on its own, Master Line professional range |
| Use | Soft and semi-soft cheeses, and butter, according to Westmark |
| Material | Stainless steel blade, polypropylene (PP) handle, BPA-free |
| Dimensions | 13.5 cm blade; 250 x 33 x 18 mm overall |
| Special features | Perforated non-stick blade, ergonomic handle, blade guard included |
| Care | Dishwasher safe |
| Warranty | 5 years (Westmark) |
| Manufacturing | Not stated by Westmark |
| Model number | 13562270, EAN 4004094135675 |
Our takeaways
Westmark, a German maker of kitchen utensils, puts this knife in its Master Line, designed for heavy use in professional kitchens as well as at home. On paper, everything is built for sticky cheese: the blade is cut with openings, which limits the contact surface with a ripe brie or a runny reblochon. Expected result: clean slices instead of cream smeared across the steel and a guest who ends up using a finger. The 25 cm length and the ergonomic handle give a good grip.
This is not a showpiece. The black plastic handle looks more restaurant kitchen than wedding cheese board, and there’s only one knife, not a set. In return, it goes in the dishwasher, it comes with a blade guard for the drawer, and Westmark states a 5-year warranty. For a raclette night, it’s mostly useful around the platter: cutting the morbier, the reblochon or the goat cheese you also slip into the raclette pans. For a wheel of Comté, you’ll need another tool.
On video
No official video found for this exact knife: here are the Westmark brand and cheesemongers showing how to cut.
Video: westmark® on YouTube (presentation of the brand, not of this knife)
Video: Tentation Fromage on YouTube (cutting cheese, a different knife)
Video: @christophe.fromager on TikTok (cutting a raclette cheese, a different knife)
Pros
- Perforated blade that limits the suction effect of soft cheeses
- Dishwasher safe
- 5-year warranty stated by Westmark
- Blade guard included
- Doubles as a butter knife
Things to consider
- Sold on its own: you’ll need another tool for hard cheeses
- Plastic handle, more practical than elegant
- Country of manufacture not stated by the manufacturer
Who is it for?
For people who often serve runny cheeses and are tired of watching them get squashed under a table knife. For small kitchens too, where a single sturdy tool beats a five-piece set. Not for: those looking for an elegant gift to put on the table, or who want to cut everything with the same knife, from tomme to aged Parmesan.
Alternatives to the Westmark Master Line
- Boska Copenhagen : a set of 3 knives for every type of cheese.
- Artesa lot de 3 couteaux : stainless steel and acacia handles, with a perforated soft cheese knife.
- Legnoart Latte Vivo : a high-end gift set in solid wood.
For all the gear around cheese, see our raclette accessories page and our cheese boards and platters.
Recipes to make with it
- Traditional raclette, with a platter of cheeses to cut around the raclette pans.
- Raclette cones with Morbier, where a clean cut of the morbier matters.
- Tartiflette with reblochon, for slicing the reblochon without squashing it.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Westmark Master Line knife dishwasher safe?
Yes. Westmark states that the 13562270 knife is dishwasher safe. A quick rinse after a very fatty cheese is still a good habit.
Can you cut Comté with this knife?
That’s not its job. Westmark designs it for soft and semi-soft cheeses and butter. For Comté or Parmesan, choose a hard cheese knife or a cheese plane.
What are the holes in the blade for?
They reduce the contact surface between the blade and the cheese, which stops a soft cheese from sticking to the steel and tearing as you cut.
