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Wusthof Gourmet Chef's Knife

$100.00

Wüsthof

The Wüsthof Gourmet chef's knife 20 cm – 8 in is the all-purpose blade every table and kitchen deserve. Whether you're mincing herbs, slicing fruit, dicing vegetables, or cutting through meat and fish, this knife is built to do it all with grace and power. A true staple in the wusthof gourmet knives line, it’s the trusted companion for both amateur cooks and seasoned chefs alike. Precision-Crafted in Solingen, Germany Designed and produced in the famed city of Solingen, Germany, this Wüsthof knife reflects generations of blade-making mastery. Made from durable high-carbon Steel, it offers sharpness, control, and versatility in every slice. Designed by Wüsthof, its seamless profile is as ergo…

Reddit mentions

  • “To add on to this wonderful list, Wusthof makes knives with plastic handles now. The Gourmet line is just as high quality, just as well balanced, but MUCH more durable. If you are…”
  • “Staub Dutch Oven Wusthoff 8in Chefs Knife Real down comforter (mine is from Pacific Coast Down)”
  • “Slightly unrelated but I dropped my Wüsthof 8” chefs knife and it broke in half. I emailed them and they gave me a store credit to purchase another one (at zero cost to me). It was…”
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Product details
Number of Pieces
1
Set Composition
Chef's Knife
Handle Material
Synthetic handle
Handle Design
Ergonomically designed
Handle Ergonomics
Ergonomically designed
Blade Edge Type
Straight
Blade Length
8.0 in
Blade Material
Special stainless steel, WÜSTHOF steel
Blade Shape
Chef's Knife
Blade Tang
Full tang
Blade Sharpness
Easy to sharpen
Blade Construction
Non-forged, Stamped
Blade Hardness
56 HRC
Blade Stain Resistant
Stain-resistant
Blade Rust Resistance
Corrosion resistant
Cleaning Instructions
Wash by hand and immediately towel-dry
Included Accessories
Not sold with a protective sheath, Magnetic guard (can be purchased separately), Slide-in guard (can be purchased separately)
Included Storage
No protective sheath included
Cutting Ability
Suitable for the widest variety of cutting and gripping techniques, Suitable for most tasks in the kitchen
Edge Retention
Reduces wear on the blade
Versatility
Suitable for the widest variety of cutting and gripping techniques, Suitable for most tasks in the kitchen
Design Type
Chef's Knife
Design Style
Chef's Knife
Balance
Bolster helps to balance the knife (Forged knives)
Design Color
Black, Grey, Quiet Blue, White
Blade Finish
Hand-finished
Bolster Type
No bolster
Dimensions
Handle Length: 5.3 in, Blade Length: 8.0 in, Blade Width: 1.9 in
Weight
6.49 OZ
Included Sharpener
No
Suitable For
Chopping, Cutting fish, Cutting fruit, Cutting meat, Cutting vegetables
Top Use Cases
Chopping, Cutting fish, Cutting fruit, Cutting meat, Cutting vegetables
Suitable Context
Kitchen
Typical Users
Professional chef, Home chef
Skill Level
Professional chef, Hobby chef
Material
WÜSTHOF steel, Special stainless steel
Other Materials
Synthetic handle
Safety Features
Full bolster for safety
Highlighted Features
Ergonomically designed handles, Corrosion resistant, Reduces wear on the blade
Certification
Made in Solingen