Chef's knife GRAND CLASS PC 20 cm, WMF

Product detailed description

The Grand Class chef's knife is a sturdy, heavy knife with a wide blade of a fine yet durable edge. The knife's spine and blade are slightly curved and taper to a point. Thanks to this, the chef's knife can be used in a truly versatile way, for cleaning and cutting vegetables, meat or chopping chops. It is also suitable for cradling herbs, vegetables or nuts. The tip of the knife remains firmly on the work surface and the blade moves up and down. The knife also has one side wider for even filleting of the fish.

Grand Class series

• Traditional riveted knives in modern design with stainless steel application
• Made of special high quality cutlery steel
• Forged in one piece
• Ergonomic handles made of highly durable plastic with two rivets
• Made with Performance Cut technology for extreme and long-lasting edge
• Hardness approx. 55 - 57 HRC according to Rockwell
• Innovative significantly sharper blade
• Crossguard for safe handling
• Smooth transition between guard and handle
• Pairless, for perfect hygiene and easy cleaning
• Laser blade control
• Easy to clean, hand washing recommended

The Grand Class knives combine the tradition of WMF's premium forged knives with riveted handles and contemporary design. The knife blades are made of special high quality knife steel. They are manufactured using the latest Performance Cut manufacturing technology. This results in very sharp knives, resistant to damage or breakage, which also retain their sharpness for an incredibly long time. The service life of the knives is even twice as long as the standards require.

The Grand Class series is an extremely sharp knife made of quality cutlery steel with a long blade life. The handles made of special, highly durable plastic in black are pleasant to the touch. They have been designed with ergonomics in mind, so they fit perfectly in the hand. The stainless steel appliqué on the heel of the handle together with the extended knife guard perfectly balances them, at the same time giving them the hallmark of exclusivity. Flawless workmanship with a smooth transition between handle and bolster ensures optimal hygiene. The knives are easy to clean, just rinse them under running water.

Technologies and materials used

For the production of the knives, special high-quality knife steel with a hardness of approximately 55 - 57 HRC according to Rockwell was used, which is fine-grained, hard and less susceptible to corrosion. In addition, thanks to the flat cut, it is highly resistant to damage or breakage while maintaining excellent cutting performance. Its properties are further enhanced for knife making by forging, which homogenises and densifies its structure.

Special Performance Cut technology combines the advantages of traditional forging with the benefits of modern manufacturing processes. The result is an excellent edge. Precise sharpening at a constant angle is also crucial for excellent knife quality. It is the flat cut that makes the knives so sharp.

The reinforced bolster is integrated as part of the blade in one piece of steel. Ensures correct weight distribution, protects fingers from slipping on the blade and ensures precise control of the knife.

Ergonomic handle, pleasant to the touch, made of high quality plastic. It is a durable, stainless steel material, resistant to impact and food acids. The blades are attached to the knife shank with two rivets. The perfect bonding of the individual parts prevents the trapping of deposits and bacteria. The knives are therefore absolutely hygienic. In addition, you will find a stainless steel application on the heel of the handle, which helps to balance the knife.

WMF knife maintenance

Grand Class knives are not dishwasher safe. For such high-quality knives, only hand washing under running water is recommended, which is gentler on the knives and also much faster.

WMF knife sharpening

Every knife should be sharpened from time to time, but ideally should be sharpened with a sharpener after each use. For sharpening knives of the Grand Class series, we recommend a sharpener (it is necessary to sharpen at an angle of 13°) or WMF sharpeners.