Buy Wusthof Classic Deluxe 8-Piece Block SetWusthof Classic Deluxe 8-Piece Block Set Product Description:
- 8-inch cook’s, 8-inch bread, 6-inch sandwich, 4-1/2-inch utility, 3-1/2-inch paring knives
- 9-inch sharpening steel; kitchen shears; 17-slot oak block
- Hand-forged of high-carbon steel with stain-resistant alloy
- Precise tapering from grinding and polishing procedure
- Weighted bolster; full triple-riveted tangs; synthetic traditional-style handles
Product Description
The Classic cutlery line bears all the traits that W?sthof knives are known for: impeccable construction, incredible sharpness, and long-lasting durability. Each Classic knife is precision-forged--blade, bolster, and tang--from a single piece of high-carbon, stain-resistant steel. The blade is tested by lasers and honed by hand, with computer-controlled front-to-back tapering, grinding, and polishing. A visible full tang--the bladeÆs shaft runs the entire length of the handle--ensures excellent balance and strength. Classic handles are molded from a durable black synthetic called Hostaform-C with traditional triple riveting. The knives promise a lifetime of hard-working companionship in the kitchen. This W?sthof Classic 8 piece block set is a great way to jumpstart your cutlery collection or begin overhauling your old set of knives. Designed to meet the most popular cutting demands, the set includes an 8" Cooks knife for chopping, and a 3-1/2-inch paring knife for coring, trimming, and peeling, 4.5" Utility knife for spreading and slicing. This sets also includes a 8" bread knife, 6" sandwich knife, kitchen shears. Wusthof also includes a 9-inch sharpening steel and an attractive oak block with a total of 17 slots so you can add specialty knives or your old favorites. Classic knives, though safe in the dishwasher, should be washed by hand for best results
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
Wuestof is the best
By Sophia Lin
The pieces I use the most in this set is the scissors, cook's knife, paring, bread and sharpening steel. I can do without the other ones but I like the extra slots to add to my collection and it's more expensive to collect them singly.I used to think that all knives are created equal. Since I love cooking shows and Top Chef, I always wanted to chop as fast as they do. I used to watch Fu Pei-mei Chinese cooking shows when I was a little girl and she said that you can do it by curling your fingers in so the knife touches your knuckle. I tried and tried and for fear of seing my bare white knuckles, I just couldn't do it. Then after I came here, American chefs chop differently using a rocking motion. I bought from Costco a set of Henckles International knives what I thought was high quality knives... afterall, they were a German brand Henckles. When I first got them, I always had mysterious cuts on my other fingers but I thought it must be me. Then I tried to imitate the American chefs. I tried and tried and for fear of loosing all my fingers, I just couldn't do it. I thought I must have the technique wrong. Afterall, they do it with such finesse. Well, I finally gave in at my old age b/c my expensive German knives turned out to be made in Spain and are so dull that I can barely cut through chicken thighs, even after sharpening. So I finally got myself some righteous German knives... First, I didn't feel like spending a lot for the knives so I bought the cheaper Wusthof Gourmet set for half the price. Ha... you get what you pay for... the smaller knives are so thin, I thought I could break it. I returned it and got the "creme de la creme" (ok, almost b/c there's the Shun) Wuesthof classic and the Wuesthof Santoku used by almost all the celebrity chefs on the Food Network. Now I know the secret to all those chefs who can chop so fast. It's not the technique... it's the KNIVES.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.35 years and they're finally showing wear
By Tim Smith
I've been using these knives at home since I was a child. My parents received their set as a wedding gift 35 years ago. For the most part the knives are just now starting to show signs of wear (mostly from poor care). With a professional sharpening every few years and hand washing these knives will last a lifetime.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.Truly amazing
By Gustavo D. R. Oliveira
Expensive? Yes! Worth? Definitely! The set is amazingly good. I've tested drive the knifes against my existing knifes: there is a grand canyon of difference.PS: The knife is great, but it is not sold by Amazon, but be Macy's. They do not offer the fast delivery options when buying through Amazon, and dealing with them is a pain in the neck. Would avoid Macy's at all costs. Their service is not even close to Amazon's (the 5 stars are for the knife. Macy's get a 0)
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