Product Description

Craftsmanship has been a tradition at Wusthof for over 190 years. Quality and precision have always been the standard that we measure our knife by and our Gourmet line of stamped German knives take precision to a new level. Each knife in this line is cut from a piece of steel using a laser beam to make a perfect blade. The 10-inch cook's is the perfect knife for chopping and dicing.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #52703 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Size: 10"
• Brand: Wüsthof
• Model: 4562-26
• Dimensions: .79" h x 3.15" w x 17.72" l, .57 pounds

Features

• 10-inch cook's knife for slicing, chopping, and quartering fruits, vegetables, and meats
• Stamped from high-carbon steel with a stain-resistant alloy
• Synthetic polypropylene handle is triple riveted for durability
• Precisely tapered from base to tip; no bolster
• Made in Germany; hand wash for best results; limited lifetime warranty

Customer Reviews

excellent knife for home cooks with small/medium hands
I received this knife recently as a wedding gift and I have been very pleased with its performance.

Note, however, that while the edge as shipped is sharp enough to slice through onions and scallions completely, it isn't sharp enough to slice through office paper dropped from mid-air--the kind of edge that many knife enthusiasts look for--so sharpening is recommended.

The Gourmet line is the lowest end of the Wusthof line that is manufactured in Germany (the Silverpoint line is made elsewhere). While Wusthof literature says that this knife is made from the same steel as their higher-end knives, the Gourmet line is made from stamped steel as opposed to forged steel.

As for the knife itself, the blade tapers from the handle to the tip. The knife has good heft and its rivets are flush against the handle. There is no bolster or finger guard--a plus factor, in my opinion, because it makes proper sharpening of the edge easier. It also allows me to use the entire edge when I am slicing larger pieces of meat.

On the other hand, I docked a star because the tang (the part of the blade that goes through the handle) does not go all the way--it is only a 3/4 tang (top and half of the rear of the handle only). I do not think that this factor affects the performance of the knife very significantly, but one gets a full tang from the comparable knife in the Gourmet line of Henckels for a slightly lower price.

Nevertheless, it is a great value for a higher-end knife. I highly recommend it.

A Favorite! Spouse adopted it and never got it back
This is a household favorite among a couple that enjoy cooking foods that actually require cutting. We own both Wusthof and Henkel chef's knives = both are beautifully crafted but this is the one we both go for when cooking together. Nice weight, great feel for male or female hands, keeps a great edge. Superb tool you won't regret purchasing.

my favorite knife
I own numerous Wusthoff Trident knives, having been lucky to get 50% off some years ago, but this little baby is my favorite. I seldom use my full size chef's knife any more.....this one is handier and less likely to draw blood. Larry (un-wounded).