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Wusthof Classic Chef's Knife

$170.00

Wüsthof

Discover the ideal kitchen partner for daily activities such as chopping vegetables, slicing meats, and dicing herbs. This WÜSTHOF Classic Chef's Knife is made of high-carbon stainless steel to retain its edge longer and it has a precision laser-cut blade for clean, accurate cuts. The 20cm WÜSTHOF Classic Chef's Knife is to be considered the hero of the kitchen. Designed for easy slicing, dicing and chopping. It is made of high-quality, precision-forged WÜSTHOF steel that has been hardened to 58 Rockwell for remarkable endurance and sharpness. Its ergonomic handle gives excellent control, making it an ideal culinary companion for any chef.

Reddit mentions

  • “**Wusthof Classic 10-Inch Cook's Knife** |||| --:|:--|:-- Current|$151.99|Amazon (3rd Party New) High|$159.95|Amazon (3rd Party New) Low|$99.99|Amazon (3rd Party…”
  • “My Wusthof 10" is 31 years old and still going strong. It will outlast me.”
  • “If only one knife, I'd suggest a Wüsthof either Cooks Knife (20cm) or Santoku Knife (17cm) and use a honing steel before very use. Use end-cut chopping board and "properly"…”
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Product details
Number of Pieces
1
Set Composition
Sold as a single knife
Blade Edge Type
14.5-degree angle at the edge
Blade Length
8.0 in
Blade Material
Special stainless steel
Blade Shape
Chef's Knife
Blade Tang
Full tang
Blade Sharpness
Easy to sharpen
Blade Construction
Forged
Blade Hardness
58 HRC
Blade Stain Resistant
Resists stains
Blade Rust Resistance
Corrosion resistant
Cleaning Instructions
Wash by hand and immediately towel-dry, Avoid using abrasive sponges or leaving your knife soaking in the sink
Handle Material
Resilient synthetic handle
Handle Design
Ergonomically designed
Handle Ergonomics
Ergonomically designed handles
Handle Ambidextrous
Yes
Included Accessories
Knife
Cutting Ability
Suitable for the widest variety of cutting and gripping techniques
Edge Retention
Reduces wear on the blade
Versatility
Suitable for most tasks in the kitchen, Suitable for the widest variety of cutting and gripping techniques
Design Type
Chef's Knife
Design Style
Classic
Balance
Balanced
Design Color
Black, Coral Peach, Fresh Rosemary, Pink Himalayan Salt, Purple Yam
Aesthetic
Classic
Blade Finish
Polished, Migaki
Bolster Type
Full Bolster
Dimensions
Handle Length: 4.5 in, Blade Length: 8.0 in, Blade Width: 1.9 in
Weight
9.45 OZ
Included Sharpener
No
Suitable For
Chopping, Food prepping, Mincing
Top Use Cases
Chopping, Mincing
Suitable Context
Kitchen
Typical Users
Professional chef
Skill Level
Professional chef, Hobby chef
Material
WÜSTHOF steel, Special stainless steel
Free Of
Bacteria Free
Other Materials
Resilient synthetic handle
Safety Features
Full bolster, Finger guard
Highlighted Features
Corrosion resistant, Easy to sharpen, Ergonomically designed handles, Forged, Reduces wear on the blade
Certification
NSF-certified
Material Sourcing
Made in Germany