I am a pretty good cook. My knife skills are pretty good but I always wondered why I was never quite able to cut and chop the way that chefs on tv were able to, despite having the technique down. How much of a difference could the knife possibly make? I decided to finally take the plunge and get a kit of professional knives (of course it had to be Wusthof) and I am just amazed at how perfect these knives are. Working in the kitchen has never been better. The 8" Wusthof really is just the perfect companion in the kitchen and now I am finally dicing, julienning, mincing, chopping, slicing, and all the other things just as I always thought I should be able to. Speaking to this kit specifically, it really was a bargain for the price I paid for it. The 8" Wusthof can often run for close to almost what I paid for the entire kit. Getting a parring knife, a bread knife, a honing steel, a spoon, and the block really was all just extras to me! One of my best purchases in a long time. Very happy. Very satisfied. Cannot recommend this enough. The only thing worth nothing might be the fact that the block having so many open slots really is ugly but I figure that is Wusthof trying to get you to succumb to wanting to fill the rest of the holes too, which is how they can justify selling this for the price that they are selling it at. I, personally, don't mind so much and the knifes are so amazing that I probably am going to end up buying more knives anyway so it works for me! Again, I'd recommend this to anyone in a heartbeat. Read more
Great essential set of high quality Wüsthof Classic forged knives. These knives are the real deal. Includes the important knives: 8 inch chef’s knife, paring knife, and serrated bread knife. These are all the knives you’ll really need for most purposes. They alone would cost more than the set at the price I paid (price varies - keep an eye out). Better value than other block sets at the same price that include many unnecessary knives but are of lower quality lines. Other items (honing steel, shears) are a nice bonus. The ‘free’ kitchen spoon is a bit random but nevertheless nice to have. Note (at time of writing) the item name is slightly inaccurate - the included block has 9, not 13 slots. They’re more than sufficient and there are open slots to add additional knives which for most purposes aren’t even necessary. Read more
Timeless classic made with the finest German quality.... They have been making these things the same way forever And they got it right the first time. Made with the finest quality German steel and sharp as hell and tough as nails ... the cleaver in this set is the real standout piece in the set ... it really gets everyone’s attention and makes for easy processing of large pieces of meat. I even used the blunt side of it to crack a coconut no problem and it hacked it open like a machete almost ... The only thing you have to get used to is that you don’t need to press is hard to cut things anymore and that you need to make more of a slicing motion than a chopping motion ...And for the love of God get rid of any glass or hard cutting boards… You will definitely chip the blade... These things definitely have to be close to 60 on the Rockwell hardness scale Read more
I did my research before buying a knife set for my parents for Christmas. I knew I wanted to get a WÜSTHOF set, but I wasn't sure which one. In my research I found that the biggest difference between the Classic set vs. the Gourmet set is how they are made; the classic knives are forged and the gourmet knives are stamped. So the forged knives are made from a single piece of premium high-carbon steel that is heated and then formed with machines into a durable blade. The gourmet knives are stamped on the other hand, which means they are laser-cut from a high-carbon steel, similar to how cookies are cut out of rolled cookie dough. Basically, the classic knives (this set) are the higher end knives from the WÜSTHOF collection. So yes, you are getting less knives in the block, but you are getting better quality knives. The block also leaves a few spaces open to fill them with other WÜSTHOF knives as you see fit. Ultimately, I think this is a great set for the money. Read more
Simply stunning. I was worried about block size being too big, or the Wusthof trident sticker on side of handle fading (noted in other reviews), but the set has newest trident logo essentially etched into handle (definitely not a sticker!) and block size is perfect. These knives are simply gorgeous and melt in your hand. Perfect weight and balance - I’m moving from Zwilling JA Henckels that I’ve had for a decade or more, and it’s like going from a Toyota to a Porsche. Both are good cars, but there is something special about precision German engineering and quality. It’ll cost you, but oh so worth it! Read more
These knives are amazing!!! They stay sharp for a long period of time- I cook on a daily basis. They are used heavily. They are a perfect weight. The only thing I DO NOT care for, is the scissors come apart easily and make it very easy to cut yourself. Read more
