Rudolf Dick

Dr. Rudolf Dick

Born Febr. 22, 1956

1975-81

Studies of Mechanical Engineering on the Technical University of Munich, A-Grade Graduation.

1981-84

International consulting in a technical engineering office in Munich (Aluminium and steel processing).

1984-85

DAAD fellowship studies at the Shool of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University (Bloomington Campus), USA.

1986-91

PHD (Doctor of Mechanical Engineering) research project at an aluminium plant in the field of continuous casting. Dissertation “cum laude” at the Technical University of Munich.

Appointed Technical Director of the company “Dick, Fine Tools” (now dictum) in Metten, Germany.

1996-2007

Managing Director of Dick Fine Tools, making the traditional family business together with his brother Rrof. Dr. Heinrich Dick to one of the worldwide leading high quality hand tool suppliers.

2006 national award for “Best German Business Catalog”.

Since 2007 after selling the company independent consultant and book author ( "Japanmesser schärfen", Wieland Verlag 2011, "Holzwerkzeuge Schärfen", Wieland Verlag 2013, "Gartenwerkzeuge richtig schärfen und pflegen", Wieland Verlag 2015, "Japanische Schmiedekunst", Wieland Verlag 2018, "Die Kunst des Schneidens, japanische Messer in der Küche, Wieland Verlag 2021.) English versions: "Japanese Knife Sharpening", Schiffer Publications 2015, "Sharpening Woodworking Tools", Schiffer Publications 2017.

Married to the gynecologist Dr. Angelika Drs, living in Deggendorf and Munich, Germany.

In my leisure time sailing, rowing, woodworking and going to classic concerts are my favorites.