Wusthof KnifeWusthof Trident of Solingen, Germany, specializes in kitchen cutlery but also manufactures pocket knives, shears, and cooking accessories. Currently the company makes more than 350 different items in its two factories, with a small work force of about 300 employees. This family business competes successfully against much larger corporations like Zwilling J.A. Henckels.

Company History

Wusthof began operations in Solingen in 1814. Seven generations of the Wusthof family have owned and operated the company since its inception. Harald Wusthof leads the company today. Most Wusthof knives continue to be produced through hot forging. Even though the design of the classic Wusthof knife hasn’t greatly changed, the knives consistently get high ratings from well-known chefs like Gordon Ramsey as well as from average users. The popularity of this brand isn’t limited to Western nations. In 2010 the All Japan Chefs Association chose Wusthof knives as their team equipment for international culinary events such as the World Culinary Olympics.

Knives

Wusthof manufactures ten different styles of kitchen knives as well as distinctive butcher knives and cleavers. Forged knives are available with classic full width bolsters or streamlined modern blades which give access to the entire cutting edge. Handle materials include many colors of durable synthetics, plus all-stainless builds and one style with handle slabs shaped from Grenadill or African Blackwood.

Wusthof Gourmet and Silverpoint knives offer a more economical construction using laser-cut high carbon stainless steel and molded polymer handles. Wusthof uses its own steel alloy for the knives, adding chromium, molybdenum, and vanadium to increase stain resistance without losing the ability to keep a sharp edge.

See all of our Wusthof knife reviews below


Wusthof

Wusthof Beechwood Knife Storage Block with 9 Slot | Laminated Hardwood

This 12 by 9 by 5-inch beechwood knife block from Wusthof of Solingen, Germany, takes up little counter space and provides...
JT Hats
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Wusthof Classic 2 Piece Asian Knife Set | Paring & Santoku w/ Granton Blade

This Asian santoku and paring knife set comes from the Wusthof Classic series of hand-forged cutlery. The Classic Santoku combines traditional...
JT Hats
54 sec read

Wusthof Gourmet Fish Fillet Knife | Lightweight 9 Inch | Stainless Steel Kitchen Cutlery

Much lighter than the typical forged Wusthof knife, this Wusthof Gourmet 9-Inch Fish Fillet Knife features a slender blade of razor...
JT Hats
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Wusthof Gourmet Salmon Slicer | Plain Edge 11 Inch Seafood / Fish Knife

Large game fish like salmon are too valuable to risk on inferior tools — if you’re lucky enough to need a...
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1 min read

Wusthof 6 Piece Knife Block Set | Japanese Classic Santoku Granton

This Wusthof Classic Santoku 6-Piece Block Set switches the classic European chef’s knife for the classic Japanese santoku — which more...
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1 min read

Emerilware Hardwood Knife Storage Block | Wusthof Laminated Oak 17 Slot

With several wide slots for larger knives, the Emerilware Wusthof 17 Slot Knife Storage Block offers very stable and convenient storage...
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58 sec read

Wusthof Sharpening & Honing Steel 10 Inch | Grand Prix 2 #4477

A matching sharpening steel for fine Wusthof Cutlery, this 10-inch honing steel quickly resets the blades of most good kitchen knives,...
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1 min read

Wusthof Kitchen Knife Starter Set | Culinar 3 Piece Forged Full Tang | Solingen Cutlery

Wusthof’s Culinar knives offer drop forged Solingen steel from tip to tang, with a lighter build than most forged designs and...
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1 min read

Wusthof Gourmet Asian Knife Set | Granton Edge Full Tang Molybdenum 2 Piece

Though this isn’t the forged pattern many expect from the established German knife makers like Wusthof, there’s quality here of a...
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1 min read

Wusthof Trident Classic Tomato Knife | Kitchen Cutlery Serrated Deli 5 Inch

The Wusthof Trident Classic Tomato Knife solves a consistently frustrating kitchen problem that only bothers some people. Tomato knives aren’t essential...
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Wusthof Classic Knife Block Set | Hardwood 26 Piece w/ Steak Knives

Even though eight of the knives in this 26-piece knife block set from Wusthof are steak knives, many home chefs could...
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1 min read

Wusthof Steak Knife Set | Grand Prix Solingen Stainless Steel 6 Piece

Do the words filet mignon, porterhouse, flat iron, sirloin, and delmonico stir your taste buds? If they do, you’ll undoubtedly benefit...
Mike
38 sec read

Wusthof Asian Cutlery Set | Grand Prix Hollow Ground 2 Piece

In the not so distant past, it used to be that if you wanted a santoku, it took a bit of...
Mike
1 min read

Wusthof Gourmet Cook’s Knife | Stainless Steel Cutlery 10 Inch

It certainly has a German shape and a German name, but that’s where the similarity ends. This isn’t quite the same...
Mike
49 sec read

Wusthof Gourmet Roast Beef Slicer Knife | 12 Inch Full Tang Granton

For precise slicing of large cuts of meat like roast beef, you need a long blade. The Wusthof Gourmet 12″ Roast...
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49 sec read

Wusthof Grand Prix 2 Knife Block Set | 8 Piece Stainless Steel Cutlery

This Wusthof Grand Prix II 8-piece Block Set is a practical assortment of knives that will cover most ordinary kitchen chores...
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1 min read

Wusthof Gourmet Hardwood Knife Block | Swivel 22 Slot Starter Set w/ Paring Knife

This 22-slot knife block plus paring knife from Wusthof of Solingen, Germany, is hardly enough to equip a kitchen, but if...
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56 sec read

Wusthof Grand Prix II Knife Block Set | 6 Piece Stainless Steel Kitchen Cutlery

Wusthof’s Grand Prix II six-piece Knife Block Set is a good starter block that’s a little short of essential tools. The...
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49 sec read

Wusthof Sharpening Steel | Kitchen Knife Honing 10 Inch

Wusthof’s ten inch Sharpening Steel is a level higher than the cheap versions many of us depend upon for honing our...
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46 sec read

Best Steak Knife Set: Wusthof Grand Prix II | High Carbon Stainless Steel 6 Piece 9626

Do the words filet mignon, porterhouse, flat iron, sirloin, and delmonico stir your taste buds? If they do, you’ll undoubtedly benefit...
Mike
39 sec read

Wusthof Grand Prix II Salmon Slicer Knife | Stainless Steel Hollow Ground 12 Inch

This special purpose knife from Wusthof is built for shaving perfect thin slices from what was used to be my favorite...
JT Hats
1 min read

Wusthof Culinar Cook’s Knife | Stainless Steel Chef’s Blade 8 Inch

An all metal Cook’s Knife with an 8″ blade and a sculpted handle of 18/10 cutlery grade stainless steel, the Culinar...
JT Hats
52 sec read

Wusthof Precision Edge Diamond Knife Sharpener | Stainless Steel Electric

Unlike many short lived home sharpening systems, this professional diamond wheel electric sharpener from Wusthof of Solingen, Germany, carries a lifetime...
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51 sec read

Wusthof Classic Chef’s Paring Knife | Stainless Steel Full Tang Blade

Paring knives are often the worst knives in a kitchen. We use them for such ordinary tasks that it’s easy to...
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1 min read

Wusthof Under Cabinet Swinger Kitchen Professional Knife Storage Block

In nearly any home kitchen counter space is at a premium. The Wusthof Under Cabinet Swinger Knife Block tackles that problem...
Ken
56 sec read

Wusthof Classic Santoku Knife | 7 inch Stainless Steel Cutlery | Hollow Edge

The Japanese translation of Santoku means “three virtues”. The name refers to the idea that the santoku is meant for cutting...
Ken
1 min read

Wusthof Cutlery Classic Knives | 23-Piece Kitchen Knife Block Set

Few things make a kitchen look like the home to a serious cook more than a big block of knives. If...
Ken
1 min read

Wusthof Knife Sharpener | Scissors, Chef’s Knives | 2 Stage Manual Pull-Through

There are a lot of ways you can go with sharpening your kitchen knives. Want to take up a new hobby?...
Ken
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Wusthof Gourmet 10 Piece BBQ Set | Steak Knives and Carving Knife

They call this thing a barbecue set, but shouldn’t a barbecue set have a spatula, wire brush, and tongs? Whatever they...
Ken
37 sec read

Emerilware 8 Piece Knife Set | Wusthof Knives w/ Block

A set of knives from Emeril? Bam! Okay, now that we’ve gotten the obligatory catchphrase quote out of the way, let’s...
Ken
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