Product Details
WÜSTHOF knives have been manufactured in the city of Solingen, Germany since 1814, and are recognised around the world for superior craftsmanship. Every knife in the Classic range is fully forged from a single piece of stainless steel so it has a full tang, which allows for excellent blade-to-handle balance. The high-carbon blade undergoes a process in which the steel’s molecular structure is realigned to be stronger and more robust, honed twice by hand and once by laser to ensure a perfect finish. As a result, it is extremely durable and retains sharpness well. The Classic Craftsman Knife blends the qualities of a chef’s, carving, and boning knife. Its 18cm blade has scalloped and hollow edges that make slicing and carving precise, while the wide belly and ergonomic handle support a smooth rocking motion for chopping. Inspired by farm-to-table cooking, this versatile knife combines the finesse of a Japanese style with the strength of a German blade, featuring a pointed tip ideal for working around joints when butchering, de-boning and filleting.
Why we love it
'In a Western-style knife, the weight of a blade does a lot of work, especially when cutting tough ingredients (meat with bones, swedes, or pineapples, for example). WÜSTHOF has mastered the balance between the weight of the blade and the handle, on top of having sharp and durable blades with excellent edge retention. The result is knives that are comfortable to hold and easy to control.'
Specifications & Care
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| Country of Origin | Germany |
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| Material | Blade: Forged stainless steel (chromium-molybdenum-vanadium) 58 HRC; handle: Polypropylene |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime against manufacturing defects |
| Weight | 174g |
About The Brand
Wusthof
For over 200 hundred years, the Wusthof has manufactured their knives in Solingen, Germany, known as the ‘City of Blades’. What started as a metalsmith making scissors in a cellar during the Napoleonic Wars is now an internationally recognized name for high-quality European blades. The company, which is still family-owned, produces no less than 1200 knives and kitchen accessories that vary in style and price range, but are consistent in high quality.
We love that they employ the most up-to-date procedures throughout the entire production process, consisting of:
- Measuring the blades before sharpening using lasers
- Calculating via computers the precise sharpening angle for each blade
- Sharpening the blades on a whetstone using precision robots
- Special final polishing of all blades using a special disc
If strict quality standards are not achieved, the knife is not approved for sale. That’s why Wusthof’s trident logo symbolises their three core values of passion, diligence, and perfection.
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