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Perform all of your cutting tasks with this Wustof Classic utility knife. Made in Solingen, Germany, it was hand-forged in 38 manufacturing steps by skilled craftsmen. The high-carbon stainless steel blade is hardened to maintain a sharp edge, and its full tang provides perfect balance with a riveted, high-impact composition handle. Wusthof’s newest state of the art technology incorporates a new computer controlled method for putting the edge on Classic knives and allows for an exacting edge from the tip of the knife down to the heel. With this newer precision, the knives are made sharper to 14 degrees per side for a total of 28 degrees, doubling the sharpness retention. This knife is backed by a manufacturer’s limited lifetime warranty and is the perfect addition to your cutlery collection.
4-1/2″ LCalled a utility knife because it does small and intermediate cutting jobs equally well, this knife pares fruit and chops small vegetables beautifully. The sharp point makes it ideal for small or intricate cutting chores. A much-loved kitchen helper, this knife carries its weight mostly in its extremely comfortable handle, which allows you greater control.
Part of the Classic series, the knife represents two centuries of unexcelled Wüsthof craftsmanship. Like other cutlery in the series, it’s hand-forged from a single piece of stainless steel for maximum strength; the hand-polished blade is exactingly calibrated to be hard enough to resist dulling yet soft enough to take a keen edge when it’s honed or sharpened. Dishwasher-safe and with a traditionally shaped, ergonomically designed handle that is triple-riveted for durability, the knife brings a guaranteed lifetime of low-maintenance cutting to any cook who owns it. –Arthur Boehm
Product Features
- Blade measures 4-1/2″ ; Full knife (including blade and handles) Measures approximately 10″ by .8/9 by .3/5 inches
- Precision forged from a single piece of high-carbon stainless steel
- Full-tang, triple-riveted synthetic handle affords superior strength and balance
- Washing by hand recommended; made in Germany
- Measures approximately 10 by 8/9 by 3/5 inches; limited lifetime warranty
Utility is the key I purchased this knife by itself (not in a set) and find it to live up to it’s “utility” claims. For those of you who buy knives individually instead of in large sets, this is a nice addition. I was looking for something smaller to compliment my Santoku Chef’s knife, but thought the smaller paring knife wouldn’t be very useful for much else. This size works well for small chopping tasks and is easy to use for paring as well.It really doesn’t make much sense to get a set that…
View CommentPerfectly Balanced and Versatile The Wusthof 4 1/2 Inch Utility Knife is perfect for almost any small to medium size job in the kitchen. It is exceptionally well balanced and almost infinitely adaptable. The knife is amazingly sharp when it comes out of the box, and holds a great edge even after a lot of use. I find this knife to be my personal cutting implement of choice when I need something smaller than a boning knife.Wusthof knives have been in my kitchen for years and they are the best knives I have ever used. I…
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