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Wüsthof

German precision with exceptional durability, trusted by professional chefs worldwide.

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Why it made the eleven

When the work is heavy, a thin Japanese blade is the wrong tool. Wüsthof is the German we trust for decades of honest use.

Best for

Heavy prep — squash, joints, all-day boards
Cooks who want a forgiving German edge
Anyone building a knife that will last decades

What matters

Made in Solingen
58 HRC
Forged
14° edge

The Wüsthof edit

The one we'd start with.

Every Wüsthof blade we stock has to justify its place. This is where we'd start.

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Classic

Wüsthof Classic Cook’s Knife 16cm

Classic Cooks Knife is a everyday all-rounder for chopping herbs, dicing vegetables and portioning boneless meat. Classic is precision-forged in Solingen to 58 HRC, with the familiar full-tang, riveted construction that defines a traditional German knife. At 16 cm, it is more manoeuvrable than the classic 20 cm chef’s knife and suits smaller boards or cooks who dislike an oversized blade. It suits cooks who prefer the familiar security of a Western handle and a more planted feel over the ultra-light Japanese alternatives. Classic is precision-forged in Solingen to 58 HRC, with the familiar full-tang, riveted construction that defines a traditional German knife. At 16 cm, it is more manoeuvrable than the classic 20 cm chef’s knife and suits smaller boards or cooks who dislike an oversized blade. Role: everyday all-rounder; best for chopping herbs, dicing vegetables and portioning boneless meat.

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