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Wusthof - Expertly crafted German knives, since 1814

Wüsthof was founded over 200 years ago in Solingen, Germany, and has become synonymous with form, function and uncompromising quality. Their knives have earned the trust of thousands of foodies and professional chefs across the globe, making Wüsthof one of the world's leading knife brands.

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–The Wüsthof range

Wusthof products have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 618 reviews.

96% of customers would recommend this brand to a friend.

Gourmet

The Gourmet range offers superb value and quality, and will meet the needs of both home cooks and professional chefs.

Classic

Wüsthof's most-loved range, with its forged blade and robust, triple-riveted handles. Great for both home cooks and pro chefs.

Classic Colours

Features handles in fresh colours inspired by ingredients on the popular Classic design. Great for both home cooks and pro chefs.

Classic White

Wüsthof's popular Classic range featuring stylish white handles. Great for both home cooks and pro chefs.

Classic Ikon

Features a sleek and sophisticated black handle with a double bolster for exceptional balance, beauty and cutting.

Classic Ikon Creme

Features cream-coloured handles on the Classic Ikon's design – offering the same balance and precision cutting.

Ikon

Features beautifully designed African Blackwood handle, forged blade and double bolster for exceptional balance and cutting.

Urban Farmer

Combines the natural beauty of rustic crafting tools with the high-tech precision of knives made with the latest materials and techniques.

Amici

The Amici series combines Wüsthof's iconic, precision-forged blades with uniquely grained Calabrian olive wood handles, fusing modern craftsmanship with Italian design.

Crafter

With smoked oak handles, interlocking brass rivets and hardened steel blades, Crafter knives are rustic and hard working.

Performer

The Performer series has ultra-hard, diamond-like carbon coated blades with non-slip honeycomb structure grips for precise control.

Knife Sharpeners

Whetstones, steels, ceramic and two-stage sharpeners to keep your Wüsthof knives sharp and on point.

Knife Storage

Blocks, magnets, sheaths and in-draw organisers to keep your Wüsthof knives safe and easily accessible.

Tools & Gadgets

Pizza Cutters
Zesters
Peelers
Bar Tools

Scissors & Shears

Come-apart Shears
Kitchen Shears
Poultry Shears

Chopping Boards

Wusthof's colourful, flexible chopping boards protect knife blades from damage and keep them sharper for longer.

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How Wüsthof knives are made

Wüsthof’s patented, PEtec® (Precision Edge Technology) sharpening guarantees each and every knife leaving the factory floor has been sharpened to their specs — evenly sharpened from tip to heel, and consistently from knife to knife. German engineering at its best.

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	Blade Construction	Blade Attachment	Handle Material	Bolster Type	Weight Range	Ptec Sharpened	Price Range
Wusthof Colours	Stamped	Partial tang	Polysynthetic	N/A	Ultra light	No	$
Wusthof Gourmet	Stamped	Full tang (for blades longer than 12cm)	Synthetic, ergonomic	Half bolster	Light (200g)	No	$$
Wusthof Urban Farmer	Stamped	Full tang, double riveted	Roasted European beechwood	Half and full, non-slip bolster	Light weight (63g - 180g)	No	$$$
Wusthof Classic	Forged	Full tang, triple riveted	Synthetic, hygienic	Full or half bolster	Mid-range weight (220-260g)	Yes	$$$$
Wusthof Classic Colours	Forged	Full tang, triple riveted	Synthetic, hygienic	Full (except santoku)	Mid-range to hefty weight (268-840g)	Yes	$$$$
Wusthof Classic White	Forged	Full tang, triple riveted	Synthetic, hygienic	Full (except santoku)	Mid-range weight (220-260g)	Yes	$$$$
Wusthof Classic Ikon	Forged	Full tang, triple riveted	Synthetic, hygienic	Half bolster (with butt bolster)	Mid-range weight (280g)	Yes	$$$$
Wusthof Classic Ikon Creme	Forged	Full tang, triple riveted	(In cream) Synthetic, hygienic	Half bolster (with butt bolster)	Hefty (320g)	Yes	$$$$
Wusthof Crafter	Forged	Full tang, triple riveted (brass)	Smoked Oak (water resistant)	Full & half bolster	Light-range weight (100-190g)	Yes	$$$$
Wusthof Ikon	Forged	Full tang, triple riveted	African Blackwood	Half bolster (with butt bolster)	Hefty (380g)	Yes	$$$$$
Wusthof Performer	Forged	Full tang	Honeycomb structure Synthetic	Full bolster (except Santoku)	Mid (200-300g)	Yes	$$$$$

Glossary

Stamped: cut out from a large sheet of steel and heat treated, making the blade lightweight
Forged: made from a single bar of steel which is repeatedly heated and hammered to the desired shape and sharpness, making it heavier and much more durable
Tang: the extension of the blade that runs into the handle of the knife
Partial tang: the tang extends into the handle of the knife but it doesn’t go all the way to the end, making it lighter to handle
Full tang: runs all the way from the tip of the blade to the butt of the knife, giving it good balance and better leverage
Bolster: the thicker part of the knife where the handle and blade meet
Half bolster: the ridge junction doesn’t go all the way to the edge of the blade from the top of the spine, which allows for a longer cutting edge
Full bolster: the ridge junction goes all the way to the edge of the blade from the top of the spine, giving better protection and heft
Butt bolster: the butt is that back end of the handle, a butt bolster is a thicker steel cap at the back of a knife for better balance, reinforcement and durability
Ptec sharpened: Precision Technology from Wüsthof for better sharpening