Buy Wusthof Grand Prix II 2-Piece Hollow-Ground Asian Knife SetWusthof Grand Prix II 2-Piece Hollow-Ground Asian Knife Set Product Description:
- 2-piece Asian set includes 7-inch hollowed-edge Santoku knife and 3-inch parer
- Precision-forged from a single piece of high-carbon, stain-resistant steel
- Sturdy, steel bolster; full tang for strength and balance
- Ergonomic, slip-resistant, synthetic handle; made in Germany; hand wash
- Santoku measures 12 by 2 by 1/2 inches; parer measures 7 by 1 by 1/2 inches; lifetime warranty
Product Description
A great gift idea for any cooking enthusiast, this two-piece Asian knife set consists of a 7-inch hollowed-edge Santoku knife and a 3-inch paring knife. Use the Santoku for a wide variety of cutting chores, from mincing and chopping to slicing and dicing. The knife's hollow-edge blade provides a row of oval-shaped grooves along its cutting edge, which increases efficiency, helping to prevent food from sticking. By trapping air during the cutting process, food is less likely to adhere and more likely to fall to the side. For enhanced convenience, its large blade surface can also be used to scoop and carry minced or cubed ingredients to waiting pans or bowls. The compact size, pointed tip, and straight, ultra-fine edge of the paring knife makes it the ideal tool for trimming fruits and vegetables, deveining peppers, and other handheld tasks. Overall, the cook's knife measures approximately 12 by 2 by 1/2 inches, and the paring knife measures approximately 7 by 1 by 1/2 inches.
As part of the Wusthof Grand Prix II collection, each knife's blade, bolster, and tang come precision-forged from a single piece of specially tempered high-carbon steel to ensure outstanding strength and balance. Wusthof knives offer sharp, precisely tempered blades for safe, efficient use. Laser tested for accuracy, the unique, compound angle of the blade tapers from the spine of the knife to the edge to create a sturdy, yet extremely sharp cutting surface. Another thoughtful detail includes the hygienically seamless, full-tang, synthetic handles, which are ergonomically designed for a secure, comfortable grip. Made in Solingen Germany, "The Cutlery Capital of the World", Wusthof knives carry a lifetime warranty and should be hand washed for best results.
From the Manufacturer
In the culinary world variety and preparing something outstanding is the key to success. Due to this, Wusthof offers more than 350 different kinds of knives to be able to provide the perfect knife for everyone. No matter which kind of blade and handle shape you are thinking of--Wusthof has the right knife for all your needs.
The most important features of a high-value forged Wusthof knife:
- Exceptionally sharp
- Long-lasting cutting edge
- High stain resistance
- Easily restorable edge
Grand Prix II Cutlery Series
Highlights
- A wide assortment offers you knives for all purposes
- For professional chefs and home cooking enthusiasts
- Forged from one piece of specially tempered high-carbon stainless steel to ensure outstanding strength
- Extraordinary sharpness is easy to maintain
- Seamless hygienic fit of the synthetic, full-tang handle
- Excellent ergonomics and perfectly balanced for effortless cutting
- Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) for an extra-sharp blade that retains its edge 30% longer
- Made in Solingen, Germany
- Limited lifetime warranty
Details of a Forged Wusthof Knife
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful.
Top Ten Item I Own - PERIOD!
By Hendrick Cho
I'm a young college student who works at a restaurant as a waiter. Like many young people, I one day got a fleeting aspiration that would probably go away within a couple of weeks. I wanted to be an awesome cook, so the first thing I did was ask the chef at my restaurant what tools I needed to start. He told me a good kitchen knife is THE essential tool of the chef. He recommended I go to Williams Sonoma and try out every knife possible but warned me that chef knives cost close to $100 dollars each. Whoa! He also said that Santoku blades are very popular these days because they're extremely versatile and feel good in your hands (something about balance).Nonetheless, I went to Williams-Sonoma the next day and tried out the Henkels, Wustof Classic, Wustof Grand Prix, Wustof Grand Prix 2, Globals, and Shuns. I ultimately chose the Wustof Grand Prix 2 because of the perfect balance in the knife. It felt perfect. The handle was much grippier than the others, extremely light, but not as thin as the Globals (which I thought might lead to a blister), or with the unnatural offset handle of the Shun (Left handers actually feel that it works perfectly - I'm a righty like the majority of people). I'm extremely paranoid of cutting myself ever since my mom cut herself pretty bad and after handling that particular knife, I was confident I would never cut myself. I eventually purchased it on Amazon with in an asian knife set (paring knife + santoku).When I finally used it for the first time, I seriously could not believe how quickly I could cut. I always thought it was skill that the chefs at my workplace would use to dice things, slice meats, or chop veggies. Was I ever wrong! Any idiot using a knife this sharp and this balanced could cut like a master. I was cutting slices of apples so incredibly thin I started laughing! They were so thin, I could see through them! Tomatoes cut with no effort. After purchasing this knife, I started buying more and more kitchen supplies to match that same euphoria.A year has passed, and for my recent birthday, my friends got me a gift certificate to Williams Sonoma. I am known amongst my friends as the guy who can cook an amazing meal. I owe it all to this knife! I'm very lazy, and if I took the same time cutting stuff as a I used to before I owned this knife, I simply would not cook for myself let alone others. I take this knife with me wherever I cook - I refuse to use other people's knives. Even at work, I hate trying out my coworkers knives. They feel unnatural. I've even gotten comments when I cut up fruit for friends. They literally hear it come out of the knife block and look to see what made that sweet shimmering noise.I rank this as #4 on my list of top 10 things I own. The first 3 being my North Face Goretex Jacket to get me through the winter walking to classes in Michigan. The second being my Computer so I can buy stuff and write reviews here. The third being my waterproof sneakers (again for the winter). I place this knife before my mp3 player, my stereo, my TV, my xbox, my Playstation 2, and all my Calphalon pans put together. I might even go so far as to put it in front of my absolutely adorable toy maltese-poodle mix (he's related to Jessica Simpson's dog). This review may seem a little far-fetched, but I am simply in love with my knife.Pros - Extremely good construction, Perfect Balance, Good Grip, Easy to Clean, Comes presharpened, Haven't needed to resharpen or even hone since I've owned it, looks good, grooves prevent food from sticking, able to cut extremely thin, Handle allows multiple grips to be used.Cons - Not dishwashable, my girlfriend left it in water overnight to soak, left permanent watermarks on my blade. Grr. Not cheap! Have no clue how to claim lifetime warranty, Tang is only 3/4 length (but also makes the knife lighter).Try out as many knives before you purchase. Only 1 type will feel "right" to you. But if you think like me (safety first) then you'll love this knife.Edit - I wrote this review on just the Santoku Knife. The review for the additional paring knife is below.The 3 1/2 inch paring knife could have been better had it not had that teardrop design. A more traditional paring knife with the pointy tip would have been much more useful. You have no clue how frustrating it is to cut dill with this teardrop style paring knife as opposed to a traditional paring knife. Also, the Grand Prix II grip doesn't work as effectively for the smaller knife. It seems a bit more slippery than the Classic line when it comes to the paring knife.But still awesome knife set overall.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful.I love my set, and it saves you some $$$
By Stephanie Manley
This set is just 20 dollars more for the pairing knife, than the one without. You can not buy a Wusthof knife for 20 dollars. I watched Rachael Ray for too long on the Food Channel cutting easily at her veggies. These knives are some of the best quality knives you can buy. The specially made blade does enable a quick, accurate cut.The grip and the weight of these knives give them an excellent balance that simply is impossible to be beat. These two knives have quickly become my most used knives for everyday. I would highly recommend these knives if you are looking to start or add to your knive collection.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.Excellent knives
By Elizabeth Bennet
Purchased as a gift and they were plesed to have them. I have given thise set several times and everyone loves the knives.
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