Fantastic blade
Don't let the size or price intimidate you, this is a great knife for the kitchen. I'd been using an 8-inch chef's knife for years because that's what came in a set. But it left a lot to be desired for chopping up even medium size quantities of food. This 10-inch Wusthof has been one of the best upgrades for our kitchen.
The handle feels just right and the balance is superb. The shape of the blade is perfect for a rocking motion that lets you quickly chop and mince. Of course the quality of the steel is legendary so this knife holds an edge and will last. Considering how frequently this knife gets used in the kitchen, it's a great investment.
You will be proud to own such a fine knife.
The right chef's knife for you is a matter of personal preference, and with knives first impressions are not always lasting. You may be tempted to choose a lighter sleeker model. The size and heft of this knife may be a bit off putting at first. But if you are committed to using correct technique, you will soon fall in love with this blade for those very same reasons. While a cook might reach for this knife out of habit for any number of chores including those for which it was not designed, most often it will be used to chop stuff. This is the original food processor.
With your fingers curled away from the blade the knuckles of your holding hand confidently ride the wide flat surface of this blade. Meanwhile the knuckles of your ... Read More
Food Seems To Cut Itself
I think this knife doesn't actually cut the food, so much as it intimidates it. The food looks up, sees this massive, wickedly sharp blade approaching, and leaps out of the way at the last possible moment. That's my best guess as to how this knife cuts so effortlessly.
Or I guess it could be the fact that blade takes and holds an edge like a dream, allowing the significant weight of this very large knife to just drop the blade through whatever you happen to put under it. Whatever. The bottom line is you don't have to exert any effort to cut - you basically just steer, and the knife does all the work. Which is exactly as it should be.
I've had this knife for about 6 months, and use it almost daily, primarily for cutting ... Read More
Great Knife, You don't need it unless you are a Pro
This knife is great can be used like a cleaver or standard Chef's knife. Wusthof makes the best knives by far. All my knives are Wusthof.
The ultimate kitchen knife
I must say this is one fantastic knife. It is the knife I usually use when prepping a meal (sandwiches don't count). When I purchase a knife, I always personally sharpen it, so I can't really speak for the factory edge, but it accepts and holds an edge wonderfully. Having the extra wide knife (along with added heft) has more of a curve to it allowing for an easy chopping motion. I have purchased Henckel Pro S in the past and, after noticing a couple of flaws that passed their QC in my expensive knives, I will never purchase one without personally inspecting it first. Wusthof has much better QC so I have no problem ordering them through the mail.
FYI-This knife needs a large cutting board and a serious knife block to hold it. I personally ... Read More
