Your article has been very helpful and thorough. 3. And does it belong to the Classic series? All kidding aside. All the blades, handles, and shipping appear to be correct. .I dont think youre alone. Many of the Amazon reviewers have been converted to using the nakiri for almost everything they do. ), A contemporary answer to the Classic with a curvy, ergonomic handle. But the Wusthofs steel has an HRC of 58 while K Sabatiers is 54-56 which is a bit softer. Whats more, the blades tend to be ever-so-slightly thinner and lighter than the Classic Ikon. There are 9 horizontal rows, and Im calling the top row 1 and the lowest (vertical) row 9. Wusthof knives are either 14 degree edge for their regular styles or 10 degree for their Asian styles. Thanks. If you need additional help, please try our search " Suggestions ". I purchased the Grand Prix II 10-piece set and purchased Grand Prix II knives on sale thanks to this article! This said, I have an embarrassing confession to make. Good advice though, its a tricky market! Knockoffs are a problem in HK, no doubt about that, but I know where to look and what stores that carry serious hardware. .this top-of-the-line version comes with a genuine wooden handle made of Grenadilla wood (African Blackwood)one of the hardest woods in the world. If youd like to save $30 and dont care about the scalloped edge (it only comes into play when youre pull-cutting through something thick anyway), buy the model thats not hollow edge.. Wow, what an annoying house guest. But the most important distinguishing factor of this blade, versus your average santoku, is the smooth, round curve of the cutting edge. 336 - Task Force 10 compound miter saw. Below is a sampling of sets that cover a range of blade quality as well as style, fit, and finish. From what I understand, it is important to hone and sharpen to the factory degree edge, or one is creating a different edge. Thanks for turning me on to them. I am disappointed but I will have to take your advise and go with the Classic one. But if youre aware of significant ways they differ, especially in feel, please let me know. The santoku, nakiri, and chai dao are all slightly thinner than the corresponding chef knife and are sharpened to 10 degrees per side (instead of 14). for more info :). You are using an out of date browser. See my recommendations: Reviews of Professional Knife Sharpening Services. Wusthof Classic Ikon 2-Piece Asian Santoku and Paring Knife Set @ Amazon, Wusthof Classic 2-Piece Asian Santoku and Paring Knife Set @ Amazon (Below: the Classic 2-piece Asian santoku and paring knife set.). I would like to know the pros and cons of the Wusthof Classic 6 chef knife versus the extra wide. Theyre priced like forged knives ($52 or $80 Canadian is the current 20%-off sale price for a 5-inch serrated utility knife), but the bumph doesnt say anything about their manufacture. - I purchased both knives from Amazon, and made sure that the knives were both Sold by and Shipped by Amazon. 1 5/16 X 3/8; 1; 1 1/2; 2 1/16 8. Suggestions Check for misspellings. Thus, the Wusthof should have slightly better edge retention, but not be quite as quick to hone or sharpen. We have a ton of the Grand Prix pieces (before the Grand Prix II came out) and recently a well-meaning house guest accidentally melted the handle of one of the steak knives in the dishwasher. THE LAST OF US Explores Ellie's DLC Backstory | Ep. Buuuuut. I doubt a fake would be the exact same weight . Must feel sharper than the MAC which many people love! . Thank you, Darren. The most common cause of kitchen injury is actually adullknife because it requires more pressure while cutting. A little research and I found that that is normal and nothing to worry about. . Not all stainless steel is the same and designed for the same purpose. except as stated. A stylish, yet workhorse, knife. I would guess that you have a vintage German Wusthof utility butchers knife. Hold the knife sharpener with one hand and the knife handle with the other. Bought separately, these would all add up to $100200 more. It comes in the Classic line as well (with a different handle, of course). A narrower angle means a thinner, sharper blade. Use only the weight of the knife and slowly pull the knife toward you through the appropriate notch. Well-conceived and painstakingly executed. (If you havent already, you might enjoy viewing Solingen, Germany Wusthof Factory Tour.). It is not recommended to put your Wusthof knives in the dishwasher. So, if it were me, I offer two solutions: 1) Buy 4-piece set of Gran Prix II steak knives and mix and match. Youre, basically, spending an extra $100 for the Olivewood handle. After having researched on internet and read that there are slight differences between a Cooks Knife and a Chefs Knife, I finally ordered a 16cm Chefs Knife at 66.08 via Amazon. And there are so many small jobs, especially when fixing lunch or a side like guacamole, that Ill favor my 6-inch over a bulky 8. Remove possible redundant keywords (ie. What the 9600 and 9601 difference is, that I don't know w/o doing some googling. Wusthof calls the 4-inch a wide paring knife, but, to my eyes, the blade pretty much looks the size and shape of your average 4-inch paring knife. The diamond coating is a new high-tech process which Ive never heard of before. Strictly speaking, the chai dao is Chinese, not Japanese, but lets not mince cultures. Shame you don't have the entire set. Because theres a tremendous Wusthof outlet sale going on right now (in Norwalk, CT), from today (Thursday) thru Saturday. To your question. Thanks for the reply! I dont believe this drop forging of the bolster substantially affects the quality of the steel in the blade though. Honing realigns the microscopic teeth on the edge of the blade and prolongs your knife's lifespan. One of the main elements bumping up the price are the steak knives. Please consider buying a ceramic hone. Hold the knife handle with your dominant hand and lay the tip of the blade on the end of the stone. Reading Why Use a Professional Sharpening Service? Good day. .the quality of the steel is comparable, so you dont have to worry about that. Hope you can find them :) KKG. [SurLaTable website is incorrect. Kind of takes your breath away, no? Remember: 1) there is no, one perfect chef, and 2) if youre finicky about feel and design, you should probably try your future chef knife out, hold it in your hand. you never know :). You must realize that the trend, nowadays, is towards specialization, the Japanese way. Five knives: 3 1/2-inch paring, 4 1/2-inch utility, 8-inch carving, 8-inch bread, 8-inch chefand shears, honing steel, block. Its a technique that needs to be practiced, assimilatedand, I must admit, Im still assimilating. They remind me quite a bit of my Wusthof Anniversary Edition chef and paring knife. In addition to this, the edges of knivesbecause they are used for cutting and live in a world of frictionare never, for long, polished, sealed, and smooth. The blade edge doesnt appear to have DLC coating, so I imagine sharpening will be the same. (Left: Blanks that will become Wusthof Classic chef knives.) . Make no mistake its an illegal business. . Where does it stand in the line-up? I love the look of the knife. I decide between 9 cm and 12 cm because I want this knife to use universal as a paring, pricking and boning knife. I would contact Wusthof directly and ask them. If sharpening an Asian styled knife, tilt the knife to a 10-degree angle. The blades so light and nimble and natural in the hand, youll hardly be aware. Time to slice and dice! . I love my Wusthof blades, but I also love my Global santoku :). .you can simply visualize, thats where you want to end up. Wsthof does sell on Amazon, and like Henckels, they have different lines of knives (see Henckels International as opposed to Zwilling). (Im in the middle, depending on the knife.) Can I have your opinion of Windmuehlenmessers 1922 series knives? I do not want to protect my fingers from the entire blade because when sharpening on a stone, the protection (the bolster) will make it harder to sharpen the blade. I have not yet had a chance to experience these knives in the fleshmost Wusthof franchises dont carry them. I used to sell these knives, a lot of them. I promptly did some internet searching only to find out that Wusthof does not sell knives through Amazon and any bought through the site are extremely likely to be fakes. I recommend the 7-inch because its closest to an 8-inch chef and can handle most kitchen tasks. 9/16 square; 2 9/16; 2 9/16 2. Woo-hoo! The blade only partially goes through the handle so the handle is part of the structure of the knife not just a grip. First off, let us revel in the utility of a 6-inch chef knife! Everything generally runs 1/4 of the Amazon price. I must have missed that review. Solingen, Germany is famous for the cutlery made there, and marking the blade with the place of manufacture shows the pride the manufacturer has in the quality of its products. Burr. I cook pretty much every meal for my family, meals that are often vegetarian or vegan. Glad to be of service and thanks for letting me know! For Sale: Custom & Semi Production Knives (Dealer), KnifeMaker's Market: Knives & More for Sale, Wanted: Knifemaker / Craftsman / Related Services, Busse / Swamprat / Scrapyard Knives For Sale, For Sale: Traditionals, Slipjoints, "Old Timey", International (Non-US) For Sale & Trade Forums, https://www.cutleryandmore.com/wustow-edge-santoku-knife-p113596#productImages-5. Crate and Barrel carries a wide variety of knife sets from the simple 2-piece carving set that includes a slicer and meat fork, to larger sets with a variety of knives, a knife block, kitchen shears and sharpening steel. If you go this route, please make sure to buy a ceramic hone, learn how to use it, and use it regularly. There's no denying that Wusthof knives are expensive-some models cost almost $100 each. Does power up. Of the three knife lines in this discussion, only the Classic line has a bolster. And, of course, it has a full range of santokus, and a nakiri as well. Whats more important is to buy a quality line from a quality brand and then dont abuse the edge and hone regularly. I have owned a set of Classic knives for 8 years or so and Ive used a wild game set they make which came with Gourmet knives at the time. . Harking back to pearl-handled pistols and what not. The Amici is one of Wusthofs newest kitchen knife creations which seems to be cashing in on the Olivewood-in-the-kitchen craze. .yes, a road trip! I'll quote from an Amazon review of the set you might have bought: "Buyer beware. But depending on where you live, it may hard to try out certain brands you might be interested in. Is that because you see an issue with them? lol Nah..but I found a few sellers who had multiple items I wanted and worked out bundle deals, saved money that way. Medium-to-small collection: 20 knives including a 6-, 8-, 9-inch chef; 5-, 6 1/2-, 7-inch santoku. . Thanks for the rave :) And thanks for the heads up on Wusthofs Urban Farmer series! But with each chef knife, Ill give you a snapshot of what other knives come in that style/collection. There is no marking whatsoever on the knife. Wusthof Classic Ikon Black Utility Knife 16cm $189.95 $299.00 (multi-purpose, for cutting mid-sized food items) 36% OFF Wusthof Classic Ikon Black Filleting Knife 16cm $189.95 $299.00 (for removing bones, cartilage, and skin from the meat) 34% OFF Wusthof Pull-Apart Kitchen Shears 21cm $58.95 $89.00 33% OFF Wusthof Performer Chef Knife 16cm And, thenI found this website and it has answered all my questionseven about sharpening! First of all, let me thank you for your super review. I agree with the first comment, hands down the most helpful article/guide on all things Wusthof. When you sharpen your Wusthof knife or any other knife with a whetstone, a burr will form after a while. There are a whole lot of kitchen knives out there, arent there? Also, consider a high-quality two-piece setchef and paring knifeand supplement with an inexpensive bread knife (now or later).