Binding: Kitchen Brand: Wüsthof EAN: 4002293152264 Label: Wusthof Legal Disclaimer: You may return or exchange merchandise purchased from Macy's @ Amazon by mail only. Certain items are covered by warranty as indicated. To obtain a copy of the warranty prior to purchase, please write to: macys.com Customer Service Dept.; P.O. Box 8215; Mason, OH 45040; Small Ticket Department-Warranty; Manufacturer: Wusthof Model: 4522-7/26 Publisher: Wusthof Release Date: July 31, 2001 Sales Rank: 237371 Studio: Wusthof
Features:
Long, narrow 10-inch blade with pointed tip ideal for meat and poultry slicing
Forged high-carbon stainless steel blade, hand-honed for razor-like sharpness
Traditional-style composition handle is triple-riveted for strength and permanence
Wusthof Slicer
Was a Christmas gift for my son-in-law and he was very pleased. This is the second Wusthof knive I have given him. Excellent.
Good Knife, Not Balanced Well
There are really two main competitors in the high-end mainstream kitchen knife market: Henckels and Wusthof. Those who have used both usually have a preference. My preference (and therefore bias you should know about) is for the Wusthofs.
The Wusthof Classic line is the more conservative counterpart to the Grand Prix line. The only difference, however, is the handle style. I personally prefer the Grand Prix, but this is an issue of personal preference. The balance and grip of these knives are as close to perfect as I have found. For those wondering what benefits a higher priced knife provides, one benefit is that the blade (or tang) is one piece all the way through the handle. This makes the blade much stronger, and less likely ... Read More
