Invest in a Long-Lasting Knife Set

With a history consisting of just about two centuries, Wusthof continues to provide the world with well-made kitchen knives and shears, pocket knives, and other accessories. Based in Solingen, Germany, this manufacturer is still run by the original family and currently employs in excess of 350 workers, all of whom, we can assume are enthusiastic about creating each Wusthof knife set as sharp as its character.

Product Lines

The Wusthof knives are crafted using two methods - forging for the high-end line and stamping for their less expensive line. Consequently, contingent on your bank account size, you can enjoy being the proud owner of a set of legendary Wusthof knives albeit having different levels of sharpness.

The forged knives are available in the Classic, Ikon, Classic Ikon, Le Cordon Bleu, Culinar, Grand Prix, and Grand Prix II lines but the stamped knives are used for the Gourmet, Emeril, and Silverpoint lines. There is a pointed difference between forged and stamped knives in any high-end knife collection, with professional chefs preferring forged knives most of the time for their chef's knives. Stamped knives are usually only preferred for steak and paring knives.

Whatever Wusthof knives set you decide upon, though, all Wusthof knives are an amalgam of 15 percent chromium, 0.5 percent carbon, and a small amount of molybdenum. Adding this to the Wusthof logo - a trident in a circle against a red background - Wusthof blades are distinctive from thier competitors' knives.

Advantages

While we're trying to avoid sounding like a sales hype for Wusthof, this company's knives have been proven time and again to be one of the best knives in the business. Evidence of this statement is Wusthof knives are the preferred cutting tool of expert chefs including Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver and James Martin, and furthermore being annually voted as one of the top-rated knives by Consumer Reports and Cook's Illustrated.

For non-professionals, the easily controlled traditional handle corresponds comfortably to different hand sizes that, in turn, allows many in the family to feel competent using the knives in the set. Of course, these knife blades are quite sharp and just about never rust, stain or dull. More than any other issues, high-quality craftsmanship and materials are the primary aspects of a quality knife.

Disadvantages

The main thing that can dissuade the hobby chef from buying a Wusthof knife set will be Wusthof's expensive price. With the most affordable set of low-end Gourmet paring knives is priced at $35, you will probably find different knife brands offering more knives at comparable prices. For the the more expensive collections, $300 is peanuts.

Also, there are sets that have thinner-than-usual handles like the Wusthof Classic. Naturally, men are more bothered by this issue because of their bigger hands. Additionally, certain cooks do not prefer a stainless steel handle, preferring instead the polypropylene type.

By and large, Wusthof knife sets will give more quality for any price. It cuts very nicely and efficiently like all high-quality knives should, does the job for generations as this manufacturer has done, and looks very professional when placed on your countertop. With a product as good as this, you probably will want to invest in another set as a gift for a new chef.

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