Wusthof Gourmet 3-Piece Starter Set

Just the basics. This starter set from Wusthof's Gourmet line gives you 3 basic must-have cutlery pieces for any kitchen. The Utility Knife is capable of small chopping jobs as well as peeling larger fruits and vegetables. The bread knife features a sharp serrated edge, built to cut through the toughest bread crusts no problem. The weight and balance of the Cook's Knife make it the perfect tool for cutting heavy-duty fruits, vegetables, and meat. Wusthof item number 1125060308, previously 9675-4.

This Set Includes:

The high-carbon stainless steel blade features a triple-riveted ergonomic black poly handle to provide you with maximum comfort even during extended use. This blade, as with all Wusthof blades is precision stamped and tempered in Germany from only the finest in German steel.

Wusthof Gourmet Series Features

Every Wusthof Gourmet knife is cut out a single sheet of steel using advanced laser technology. It is the same steel alloy used in the Wusthof forged cutlery lines, so you are assured higher sharpness and a longer-lasting edge compared to other metals. The synthetic black handles riveted to match the length of the tang for a seamless and hygienic fit. All knives over 4.5 inches feature a full-length tang. The Wusthof Gourmet Knives are comfortable to hold and rather easy to handle. Made in Solingen, Germany; Lifetime Guarantee.

About Wusthof Stamped Knives

Each Wusthof knife is cut from a single piece of chrom-molybdenum-vanadium steel. This specialized high carbon, stain-resistant alloy ensures that the critical characteristics of each Wusthof knife are right there from the beginning: razor sharp, long-lasting cutting edge that is both highly stain resistance and easily restorable (able to be sharpened). This formula is imprinted on each forged blade is the following world-renowned Wusthof steel formula: X50 CrMoV15 X = Stainless Steel Mo = Molybdenum 50 = 0.5% carbon - significant for sharpness V = Vanadium for hardness and edge retention Cr = Chromium for stain-resistance 15 = Contents of chromium (15%)

About Wusthof

Wusthof has set the standard for designing and manufacturing precision-forged knives since 1814. Today they are crafted by a skilled team of 300 dedicated workers in two state-of-the-art facilities in Solingen, Germany, the heart of the cutlery world. Over 40 different manufacturing steps are needed to produce a forged Wusthof knife from one solid piece of steel with rigorous quality standards at every step. In addition, Wusthof forged knives now offer the new PEtec Edge which is 30 percent sharper and offers 40 percent longer life. All Wusthof cutlery is backed by the Wusthof Lifetime Guarantee!