Kitchen knife CLASSIC, 20 cm, Wüsthof

Product detailed description

This classic chef's knife with a 20 cm blade length is sure to become an indispensable helper in your kitchen. It is perfectly balanced, forged from a single piece of steel and will give you full finger protection. It is ideal for slicing, chopping, slicing and dicing all types of food thanks to its wide curved blade. Precise slicing is made possible by the reduced weight of the blade. The ergonomic handle with three durable rivets ensures comfort and safety.

Classic Series

• High quality forged knives made in Solingen
• For professional chefs and kitchen enthusiasts
• Black handle made of special synthetic material
• Classic look with three rivets, fits well in the hand
• Used high-end German alloy steel X50CrMoV15
• Extraordinary blade that is easy to maintain
• Hardness 58 HRC Rockwell scale
• Special computer-controlled PEtec grinding process
• Precision hand honing and polishing for a perfect edge
• Strict continuous quality control, blade checked by laser
• Standard crossguard shape for a secure grip
• Smooth transition between guard and handle
• Easy hygienic attachment of the knife handles
• Knives can be washed in the dishwasher - however, hand washing is recommended
• A wide range of products created in collaboration with professional chefs
• Extended warranty against manufacturing and material defects for 15 years
• The series has received the distinguished NSF seal of quality and hygiene in the USA

The Classic knife series perfectly showcases WÜSTHOF's knife-making artistry. It is the most popular line in the WÜSTHOF range, not just for its high comfort of use. These are classic knives with riveted handles, whose blades are forged from one piece of alloy stainless steel X50CrMoV15. Thanks to the use of high-quality materials and precision grinding, they boast a high and long-lasting sharpness. Highly functional Classic knives are made with great care down to the last detail. Exactly as expected from Solingen knives. After the first use, you won't want another knife..

The Classic knife handle is made of durable synthetic material in a typical three-rivet design. The handles have been designed in accordance with ergonomic requirements and are intended for comfortable and fatigue-free work. Quality synthetics can withstand washing in the dishwasher, but for maintaining the sharpness of the blade, we recommend hand washing, which is more suitable for quality knives.

WÜSTHOF's special computer-controlled knife grinding process ensures that the knives are perfectly sharp. The computer uses a laser to measure the blade and gives the robot the information it needs to sharpen it perfectly. Computer supporting manufacturing thus gives the knives an extremely high initial cutting performance (along the entire length of the blade) and a long service life. The quality of the blade is high and more importantly, easily renewable.

Technologies and materials used

To make the WÜSTHOF knives, high-quality German steel X50CrMoV 15 is used, which has about 0.5 percent carbon and as alloying elements chrome, molybdenum and vanadium. Thanks to the added chromium it is corrosion-resistant which is desirable for kitchen knives.

Precise blades are formed from a steel strip by forging in the die. These are hardened for 15 minutes at 1070 °C and then rapidly cooled to 60 °C in two minutes. Subsequent tempering (a process of slowly heating the material to 200 °C for 45 minutes) relieves the blade of internal stresses and stabilises its martensitic structure. This gives the blade the optimum required hardness of 58° Rockwell and higher toughness.

The special WÜSTHOF knife grinding process called PEtec (Precision Edge Technology) ensures an ideal blade angle. It is a top-class technology where knives are sharpened by robots that are controlled and monitored by computers. The advantage of this process is the precise geometry along the entire length of the blade, the remarkable and extremely high initial cutting performance of the knife comparable to a razor sharp blade and last but not least the long life of the blade.

The stable blade and the perfect geometry of the blade deliver exceptional cutting performance and precise control in the cut. The sharp angle provides even more sharpness, which makes slicing more enjoyable. Thanks to the wedge-shaped cut, the knife penetrates food effortlessly.

The standard crossguard 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.

The ergonomic handle is made of a durable synthetic material that is shatterproof, impact-resistant or resistant to food acids. It is dishwasher safe. The handles are attached to the tang by three rivets. The perfect bonding of the individual parts prevents the trapping of deposits and bacteria, so the knives meet hygiene standards.

WÜSTHOF Knife Sharpening

Every knife needs to be sharpened from time to time, as it becomes dull after prolonged use. Chromed steelsare used to maintain and refresh the blade , for sharpening knives we recommend whetstones WÜSTHOF. For the less experienced, we also offer grinders with easier operation. Simply run the blade gently through the grinding groove a few times and the blade will be restored.

Ed. Wüsthof Dreizackwerk KG company was founded in Solingen as early as 1814 and during its 200 years of existence, seven generations of the Wüsthof family have been in charge. It boasts some of the most advanced, highly automated manufacturing processes in the world. For example, in the production of knives in nearly 40 steps, it uses 100 robots.

Knives from the WÜSTHOF brand are now sold in over 80 countries worldwide. The use of high-end materials and modern computer-controlled technologies make them convenient to use and prepare food. A culinary delight in itself.