Wusthof 6-in. Gourmet Chef's Knife.
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: WusthofBrand: Wüsthof
Model: 4562/16
Product features:
- Origin: Germany
- Cleaning & Care: Handwash in Mild Cleanser
- Warranty: Lifetime
- Material Blade: High-Carbon German Stainless Steel
- Material Handle: Synthetic
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Wusthof 6-in. Gourmet Chef's Knife.
Customer Review: excellent knife for home cooks with small/medium hands
Summary: 4 Stars
I received this knife recently as a wedding gift and I have been very pleased with its performance.
Note, however, that while the edge as shipped is sharp enough to slice through onions and scallions completely, it isn't sharp enough to slice through office paper dropped from mid-air--the kind of edge that many knife enthusiasts look for--so sharpening is recommended.
The Gourmet line is the lowest end of the Wusthof line that is manufactured in Germany (the Silverpoint line is made elsewhere). While Wusthof literature says that this knife is made from the same steel as their higher-end knives, the Gourmet line is made from stamped steel as opposed to forged steel.
As for the knife itself, the blade tapers from the handle to the tip. The knife has good heft and its rivets are flush against the handle. There is no bolster or finger guard--a plus factor, in my opinion, because it makes proper sharpening of the edge easier. It also allows me to use the entire edge when I am slicing larger pieces of meat.
On the other hand, I docked a star because the tang (the part of the blade that goes through the handle) does not go all the way--it is only a 3/4 tang (top and half of the rear of the handle only). I do not think that this factor affects the performance of the knife very significantly, but one gets a full tang from the comparable knife in the Gourmet line of Henckels for a slightly lower price.
Nevertheless, it is a great value for a higher-end knife. I highly recommend it.
Description of Wusthof 6-in. Gourmet Chef's Knife.
Craftsmanship has been a tradition at Wusthof for over 190 years. Quality and precision have always been the standard that we measure our knife by and our Gourmet line of stamped German knives take precision to a new level. Each knife in this line is cut from a piece of steel using a laser beam to make a perfect blade. This 6-in. Chef's Knife is a versatile piece of cutlery that no kitchen should be without. Use it to slice open a cantaloupe, to mince fresh herbs or, positioned on its side, to smash a clove of garlic..Chef's Knives
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