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Wusthof built their reputation on high quality kitchen knives with forged stainless steel blades - and those knives are among the best in the world.

This knife, however, is not one of those knives. This knife, from Wusthof's "Gourmet" line, has a less expensive, and inferior, stamped blade - similar to what's available from other manufacturers for a fraction of the price.

Fortunately, Wusthof does also continue to make the high quality knives on which they built their reputation. If that is what you are looking for - a Wusthof knife that will provide a lifetime of pleasurable use - you will want to take a look at the Wüsthof Classic 6-Inch Cook's Knife instead.Get more detail about Wüsthof Gourmet 6-Inch Cook's Knife.

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This is the best knife I have ever owned. It survived over twenty years in the restaurant biz and now hangs on a magnetic rack over my cutting board at home. I think I paid twenty-five bucks for it back in the late '70s. The knife takes an
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I own an older 'non hollow' version of this knife. I guess the hollow groves are so that vegetables don't stick. Mine seems to work just fine without the hollow groves. I am very impressed by the quality of the Henkels Four Star series. The ice hardened blade is very sharp. It does need a sharpening steel for regular maintenance. The blade is great for cutting raw meat and vegetables, but a bit thin for chopping frozen meat or bone. It's not a Cleaver. The one piece handle is very durable and dishwasher safe. I don't have to worry the handle coming loose. I was worried about that with the Five Star series. The Santoku shape is very versatile. I considered buying other Henkels knives, but this one is so versatile that I don't really need to. I've had mine for 7 years and it's still a great knife.Get more detail about J A Henckels Four Star7-Inch Santoku Knife.

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I spent weeks of research before deciding on what to buy as my new 10-inch chef knife. I wanted something big and heavy for crushing through melons, pineapple, big blocks of cheese, or whatever other food that might normally give me a hard time with my smaller and lighter 8 inch Global. I was also looking for a bigger knife that I could lift higher off the board without removing the tip from its place while rocking out julienned vegetables. I finally selected Wüsthof, only to discover to my horror when the "package sent" notification appeared, that when I placed the order I overlooked one vital detail. I had ordered this 12 inch monster.

I was very nervous about using it because I felt that I'd have much less control over the tip that resides a whole foot away, and that it would be too easy to accidentally lift the blade too high off the board while cutting, either way resulting in a few less fingers on my guiding hand. But I decided to give it a try, and here's a truly amazing fact that I discovered. The point of leverage in which this knife rocks on is the exact same distance from your hand as an 8 inch blade. THE EXACT SAME. I then grabbed my buddy's 10-inch chefs knife (he apparently paid attention to what size he was buying) to see just as I thought. All knives, or at least all good ones, are designed so that the point of leverage is about 7 inches from your hand regardless of the length of the blade. That makes this knife a whole lot less scary.

With the fear of extreme length behind me, I then proceeded to test my new "sword" on everything in my extremely large banquet kitchen. I found that it works great at breaking down large fruits such as pineapple and all sorts of melon. Large blocks of cheese that are too big for shorter knives proved to be no match for this beast. Even slicing turkey was a breeze as I used the entire length of the blade to make each slice smoothly and very thin. Lastly, I tried cutting batonets of carrots for a veggie platter, and oddly enough, the length of my knife was still not a hindrance. The cuts came out perfect. I love this knife.

As for home use, you might not find it necessary for such a giant unless you often find yourself cutting a lot of the larger items listed above, or you just have a bunch of 12 inch pizzas on hand that need slicing. As for professional use, I highly recommend this as a great addition to your knife kit. You'll find yourself reaching for it much more than you ever could imagine. Regardless, just know that due to its length, a warped cutting board becomes a whole lot more noticeable. And in the industry, you find them quite a bit.

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I purchased this knife at a "Cutlery" store in a mall about 8 years ago. I use it a LOT! I love the way it's balanced and ergonomically sound~ it seems like it was forged just for my hand! I also have the Wüstof hand-held ceramic sharpener, which I feel was a great bargain, and less skill-intensive than other models. Overall I am very pleased with all of my Wüstof purchases but this knife stands out as my favorite!Get more detail about Wüsthof Culinar 8-Inch Cook's Knife.

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The Wustof Classic series enjoys two great advantages over its other kitchen competitors -- balance and time-tested design. It stays in your hand, does not tend to tip forward or up when you relax your grip, and best of all, allows you to cut precisely when needed rather than broadly. When you're ready for what will be your favorite, buy this one. This 5-inch Wusthof Classic Chef's Knife saves money with more expensive meats because it allows you to leave the meat as intact as possible by quickly and cleanly removing only silverskin, fat, and gristle. Yes, it is expensive but well worth it. Just a note: the 6-inch version of this knife is only 5/8 of an inch longer than this 5-inch version. The pictures are deceptive. So get the one you want; you'll use it forever.

If you cannot afford it, consider the Victorinox 6-Inch Chef's Knife. It's a great value, holds an edge, and is very lightweight, which makes it easy to handle.Get more detail about Wüsthof Classic 5-Inch Cook's Knife.

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This is, without exaggeration, the greatest knife ever made. I have some decent enough knives that I've used before (Sabatier), but this makes my other chef's knife look like an idiot. It is so effortless to use, and such a pleasure. Seriously, your food will practically cut itself with this knife. Your vegetables will part themselves, and the fat will slice itself away from your meats. I've always loved chopping food, ever since I learned how, but this raises the act from an enjoyable necessity past hobby and into the realm of culinary bliss.Get more detail about Wsthof Grand Prix II 8-Inch Cook's Knife.

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The Wusthof Gourmet knives are "stamped" out of a larger sheet of metal. The Wusthof Classic knives are "forged" and are therefore much stronger, more durable, and stay sharp longer. They also feel a bit heavier and thicker to me, which makes cutting easier. They're more expensive, but are worth it in my opinion. There is also a bolster (the thick metal portion joining the handle and the blade, which adds weight and balance and keeps the cook's hand from slipping) on the Classic Chef knife whereas this Gourmet Chef knife simply has a handle that curves into a finger guard, which is not quite as good.Get more detail about Wüsthof Gourmet 8 Inch Cook's Knife.

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This little knife is perfect for home use. I have formal culinary education and worked in the field for many years before changing careers. There was an old British Chef where I worked in upstate NY that had a small "Gustav Emil Ern" knife very similar to this 6" Wusthof. The size of this little knife is perfect, feels balanced and reminds me of the old Chef's in many ways. Five stars to Wusthof on this one.Get more detail about Wüsthof Classic 6-Inch Cook's Knife.

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Wusthof built their reputation on high quality kitchen knives with forged stainless steel blades - and those knives are among the best in the world.

This knife, however, is not one of those knives. This knife, from Wusthof's "Gourmet" line, has a less expensive, and inferior, stamped blade - similar to what's available from other manufacturers for a fraction of the price.

Fortunately, Wusthof does also continue to make the high quality knives on which they built their reputation. If that is what you are looking for - a Wusthof knife that will provide a lifetime of pleasurable use - you will want to take a look at the Wüsthof Classic 6-Inch Cook's Knife instead.Get more detail about Wüsthof Gourmet 6-Inch Cook's Knife.

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I own an older 'non hollow' version of this knife. I guess the hollow groves are so that vegetables don't stick. Mine seems to work just fine without the hollow groves. I am very impressed by the quality of the Henkels Four Star series. The ice hardened blade is very sharp. It does need a sharpening steel for regular maintenance. The blade is great for cutting raw meat and vegetables, but a bit thin for chopping frozen meat or bone. It's not a Cleaver. The one piece handle is very durable and dishwasher safe. I don't have to worry the handle coming loose. I was worried about that with the Five Star series. The Santoku shape is very versatile. I considered buying other Henkels knives, but this one is so versatile that I don't really need to. I've had mine for 7 years and it's still a great knife.Get more detail about J A Henckels Four Star7-Inch Santoku Knife.

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The Wustof Classic series enjoys two great advantages over its other kitchen competitors -- balance and time-tested design. It stays in your hand, does not tend to tip forward or up when you relax your grip, and best of all, allows you to cut precisely when needed rather than broadly. When you're ready for what will be your favorite, buy this one. This 5-inch Wusthof Classic Chef's Knife saves money with more expensive meats because it allows you to leave the meat as intact as possible by quickly and cleanly removing only silverskin, fat, and gristle. Yes, it is expensive but well worth it. Just a note: the 6-inch version of this knife is only 5/8 of an inch longer than this 5-inch version. The pictures are deceptive. So get the one you want; you'll use it forever.

If you cannot afford it, consider the Victorinox 6-Inch Chef's Knife. It's a great value, holds an edge, and is very lightweight, which makes it easy to handle.Get more detail about Wüsthof Classic 5-Inch Cook's Knife.

Shop For RH Forschner Rosewood Chef's Knife 10"

This is the best knife I have ever owned. It survived over twenty years in the restaurant biz and now hangs on a magnetic rack over my cutting board at home. I think I paid twenty-five bucks for it back in the late '70s. The knife takes an
edge easily and holds it for quite some time. The rosewood handle and lack of bolster makes the "choke up" grip easy and comfortable.Get more detail about RH Forschner Rosewood Chef's Knife 10".

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I purchased this knife at a "Cutlery" store in a mall about 8 years ago. I use it a LOT! I love the way it's balanced and ergonomically sound~ it seems like it was forged just for my hand! I also have the Wüstof hand-held ceramic sharpener, which I feel was a great bargain, and less skill-intensive than other models. Overall I am very pleased with all of my Wüstof purchases but this knife stands out as my favorite!Get more detail about Wüsthof Culinar 8-Inch Cook's Knife.

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The Wusthof Gourmet knives are "stamped" out of a larger sheet of metal. The Wusthof Classic knives are "forged" and are therefore much stronger, more durable, and stay sharp longer. They also feel a bit heavier and thicker to me, which makes cutting easier. They're more expensive, but are worth it in my opinion. There is also a bolster (the thick metal portion joining the handle and the blade, which adds weight and balance and keeps the cook's hand from slipping) on the Classic Chef knife whereas this Gourmet Chef knife simply has a handle that curves into a finger guard, which is not quite as good.Get more detail about Wüsthof Gourmet 8 Inch Cook's Knife.

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This is, without exaggeration, the greatest knife ever made. I have some decent enough knives that I've used before (Sabatier), but this makes my other chef's knife look like an idiot. It is so effortless to use, and such a pleasure. Seriously, your food will practically cut itself with this knife. Your vegetables will part themselves, and the fat will slice itself away from your meats. I've always loved chopping food, ever since I learned how, but this raises the act from an enjoyable necessity past hobby and into the realm of culinary bliss.Get more detail about Wsthof Grand Prix II 8-Inch Cook's Knife.

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Handy little knife for small jobs.
Nice to have the shield, makes it easy to through in a bag!Get more detail about Joyce Chen My Handy Little Knife, 4-Inch.

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This little knife is perfect for home use. I have formal culinary education and worked in the field for many years before changing careers. There was an old British Chef where I worked in upstate NY that had a small "Gustav Emil Ern" knife very similar to this 6" Wusthof. The size of this little knife is perfect, feels balanced and reminds me of the old Chef's in many ways. Five stars to Wusthof on this one.Get more detail about Wüsthof Classic 6-Inch Cook's Knife.