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Easily complete all of your basic kitchen cutting needs with this two piece Classic starter knife set from Wusthof. This set includes one paring knife and one chef’s knife. This unique knife set features high carbon stainless steel blades for long lasting durability. The blades are forged from a single piece of steel to ensure outstanding strength. The blade of each knife features Wusthof etching and the trident symbol, the steel formula and the city of origin. The blade also features Wusthof’s signature Precision Edge Technology which provides extraordinary sharpness and ensures that blades retain their edge 30 percent longer. These knives are resistant to odor absorption and staining and feature handles that are triple riveted, are made from a durable Hostaform-C material and extend all the way to the end of the fully visible tang of the Classic series. The bolsters/finger guards are Wusthof’s “signature” feature; it accounts for the heft, or solid balanced feel that one gets from a Wusthof knife. This set is ideal for all of your basic kitchen cutting needs and includes a manufacturer’s limited lifetime warranty.
Paring knife – 3-1/2″ L; Chef’s knife – 8″ L
Product Features
- Basic knife collection covers most cutting needs
- Includes 8-inch cook’s and pointed 3-1/2-inch paring knives
- Forged high-carbon stainless steel blades, hand-honed for razor-like sharpness
- Traditional-style composition handles are triple-riveted for strength and permanence
- Dishwasher safe
Great Knives, Minor Quibble About Sizes There are really two main competitors in the high-end mainstream kitchen knife market: Henckels and Wusthof. Those who have used both usually have a preference. My preference (and therefore bias you should know about) is for the Wusthofs.The Wusthof Classic line is the more conservative counterpart to the Grand Prix line. The only difference, however, is the handle style. I personally prefer the Grand Prix, but this is an issue of personal preference. The balance and grip of these…
View CommentBuyer’s remorse revisited In June of 2003, I wrote a blurb praising this starter set. My opinion from then hasn’t changed, except the last part where I wrote that I couldn’t justify Wusthof’s price for those knive you don’t use every day. Well, I lied. Since then I have replaced virtually every knife I had then with a Wusthof. Whether I was dicing veggies, carving a roast, or simply cutting up a chicken, I just got to the point where I could no longer tolerate using an inferior knife for the job; so I upgraded as I went…
View CommentPerfect for new cooks… I received as a gift a set of three Wusthof knives when I moved into my first apartment. At that point in my life, I knew NOTHING about cooking, and could barely boil water. The knives sat in their box for several months before I finally got around to opening them. These knives, however, are absolutely amazing. The difference between my Wusthof knives and a “regular” knife is really impressive. I have been using them for over three years now on a daily basis, and have not yet needed…
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