Wusthof Culinar 10-Piece Profile Knife Block Set
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: WusthofBrand: Wüsthof
Model: 8203
Product features:
- Set includes 8-inch cook's, 8-inch carving, 8-inch bread, 5-inch salame, 6-inch sandwich, 4-1/2-inch utility, 5-inch boning, 3-1/2-inch paring, 9-inch sharpening steel, 9-slot maple block
- Blade, bolster, and tang forged from a single piece of high-carbon stainless steel
- Compound tapered blade is laser tested for sharpness and the correct cutting angle
- Ergonomically designed, satin-finish handles sculpted from 18/10 stainless steel
- Hand wash with mild cleanser; lifetime warranty
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Wusthof Culinar 10-Piece Profile Knife Block Set
Customer Review: Better than the best
Summary: 5 Stars
The first time I ever saw a Wusthof Culinar knife, I did not know what it was. I already had a collection of Wusthof Classic kitchen cutlery, and I was looking for a second, smaller, chef's knife to fit one of the few remaining slots in my knife block. Among the many small chef's knives in that well stocked knife store was an unusual looking knife with a stainless steel handle - a marked contrast to the traditional black handles that were on all the other knives in the store, Wusthof or otherwise.
Curious, I picked up the unusual knife. It didn't feel like simply picking up a knife, though. Rather, it was as if the hilt molded itself to my hand, becoming an integral part of me rather than a mere implement. Despite the different look - at the time a major negative to a traditionalist like myself - I found myself considering buying it, in preference even to a traditional knife that would match the rest of my set.
When asked, the salesman stated, incorrectly, that the knife did not have a full length tang - and so I did not buy the knife on that day. I found out later that the blade - of the same high carbon stainless steel as Wusthof's traditional blades - has a tang that reaches nearly to the pommel end of the 18/10 stainless steel handle, where it is secured by a rivet embossed with the Wusthof trident.
I did not buy that knife on that day, but when it came time for me to upgrade my steak knives, I chose Culinar knives over all alternatives, despite the greater expense. I also dreamed of upgrading my kitchen knives to the Culinar line - to a set like this one - though I doubted I could ever justify the cost.
So what is in this set? Two pieces are not knives: the block and the sharpening steel. The block is handy for easy storage and drying of the knives after washing, and is of beautiful smooth maple - not oak - that is nicer than any other knife block I've seen. The steel is essential for occasional honing of the knives to keep them sharp. The tests I've seen on the internet show Wusthof steels to be more consistently hard than those from their competitors - important to ensure that it is the knives that are honed, rather than the steel that wears smooth.
Of the knives, the 20 cm (8") chef's knife is the one most used - perfect for all a manner of cutting. The 20 cm carving knife is used to serve roasts and birds after they leave the kitchen; the bread knife's serrated edge, also 20 cm in length, cuts the crustiest loaf.
The set includes three special purpose knives: a 9 cm (3.5") paring knife, a 14 cm (nominally 5", but closer to 5.5") boning knife, and a 14 cm tomato knife. The paring knife, while small for other tasks, is the perfect length for, well, paring - peeling potatoes and other tasks which involve cutting something held in the other hand, where a short blade helps to speed the work while avoiding injury. The boning knife has a narrow, maneuverable blade to help remove meat from sometimes irregular bones, and an oversize grip for the extra control that is sometimes needed for this job. The tomato knife has a serrated blade that is useful in slicing tomatoes and similar objects - where a nonserrated knife may slip when cutting the skin at a shallow angle - and a doubly pointed tip that can be used to position the resulting slices.
Finally, there are two more general purpose knives. One, a 12 cm (4.5") utility knife, is useful for odd jobs on the slimmer vegetables and other small objects. The other, a 16 cm (6") "sandwich" knife, can take on some medium size cutting tasks when the chef's knife is dirty, or can be used on the smaller odd jobs; it's also perfect for slicing a long, thin tenderloin roast.
This is an ideal knife set for the home chef. When I saw it on Amazon at less than one third of list, it was a bargain I could not pass up. That day I replaced my beloved Wusthof Classic knives with these Culinars. If you can get a similar price - or if the current price is something you can afford - I recommend that you, too, take advantage of this opportunity.
Description of Wusthof Culinar 10-Piece Profile Knife Block Set
The Wusthof Culinar 7 piece Block set comes with every every knife you will need to accomplish you cutting tasks. The set includes a 3.5" parer for peeling and paring, a 4.5" Utility is the perfect size for small slicing jobs, the 8" bread knife is the right size for those crusty loaves of bread. The 8" carver makes fine clean slices of meat as well as a 8" Cooks knife to be used for chopping, as well as dicing. The set comes with a 9 slot block to store your Culinar knives and a 9" honing steel to keep your knives sharp and ready to use. Wusthof Culinar knives are made in "The Cutlery Capital of the World", Solingen Germany. It is this balance of German technology and old world hand craftsmanship that is the secret of how each WÜSTHOF knife is created. Known the world-over for it?s unique and uncompromising quality, Wusthof uses a special blend of German steel through out the whole length of the knife. The ingredients of this steel are proudly etched on each blade. Wusthof not only uses the best materials to make a fine knife, but it is also crucial that each blade is precisely tempered. This tempering allows the knife to hold its edge for an extremely long time, yet still be able to be maintained in your home kitchen.Elegant satin-finish handles sculpted from 18/10 stainless steel distinguish Culinar cutlery from Wüsthof's other cutlery lines. Otherwise Culinar knives are identical to other Wüsthof knives, embodying all the virtues that have earned the German manufacturer world renown. The principal parts of a Wüsthof knife--blade, bolster, and tang--are forged from a single piece of high-carbon stainless steel, and the blade is precisely tapered from bolster to tip and from back to hand-honed edge. The blades and beautifully formed bolsters are not as thick as on some knives. As a result, despite their heft, strength, and durability, Wüsthof knives are pleasingly delicate and marvelously balanced in action.
The eight kitchen knives in this set provide a cook with a variety of cutting edges: an 8-inch cook's knife for rocking through chopping and mincing tasks; an 8-inch carving knife for meats and poultry; an 8-inch serrated bread knife for crusty loaves; a 6-inch sandwich knife and a 4-1/2-inch utility knife for myriad slicing and cutting needs; a 5-inch serrated salami/tomato knife with a pronged tip; a 5-inch boning knife; and a 3-1/2-inch paring knife. The set also includes a 9-inch sharpening steel for keeping knife edges aligned and a maple block to store everything on the counter within reach. Like all fine cutlery, the knives should be hand washed. --Fred Brack
What's in the Box
8-inch cook's, 8-inch carving, 8-inch bread, 5-inch salame, 6-inch sandwich, 4-1/2-inch utility, 5-inch boning, 3-1/2-inch paring, 9-inch sharpening steel, 9-slot maple block
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