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Gourmet Chef's Knife 16 cm | 6 inch

$115.00

  • Color:Black

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Consider the chef's knife the hero of your kitchen — it's an all-rounder in food preparation that supports the widest variety of kitchen tasks. A great chef's knife makes slicing and dicing a pleasure, which is one of the many reasons it is often the most used, most important kitchen tool for home cooks and professional chefs. Laser-stamped from a single piece of high-carbon, stain-resistant WÜSTHOF steel, the uniquely lightweight WÜSTHOF Gourmet 6" Chef's Knife is the ideal addition to any kitchen.

Formulated for Optimal Sharpness

At WÜSTHOF's production factory in Solingen, Germany, forged knives are meticulously crafted through a process involving over fifty-four manufacturing steps. This process seamlessly blends innovative technology with the time-honored traditions of hand-made artisanship.

Each knife is:

Made from WÜSTHOF Steel, our proprietary blend of German steel is the optimal formula for durability fulfilling the strict requirements of an optimal 58° Rockwell.

20% sharper than your average knife thanks to our laser-assisted sharpening process.

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Heavy, yet balanced, to drive precision with every slice.

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Handle MaterialResilient synthetic handle, rivetedSynthetic handle, rivetedHeat-treated beech
Weight9.45 oz6.49 oz5.75 oz
Handle Length4.5 in5.3 in4.4 in
MethodForgedNon-forgedNon-forged
Rockwell Rating
58 HRC56 HRC56 HRC
Bolster
full bolsternonenone
Rivet
stainless steelnonealuminum
Grind Angle29 °28 °28 °
Colours Available
Black
White
Coral Peach
Pink Himalayan Salt
Purple Yam
Tasty Sumac
Velvet Oyster
Wild Blueberry
Black
Grey
White
Wood
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