Wusthof Classic Deluxe 8-Piece Block Set
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: WusthofBrand: Wüsthof
Release Date: 2004-06-01
Model: 8800
Product features:
- 8-inch cook?s, 8-inch bread, 6-inch sandwich, 4-1/2-inch utility, 3-1/2-inch paring knives
- 9-inch sharpening steel; kitchen shears; 17-slot oak block
- Hand-forged of high-carbon steel with stain-resistant alloy
- Precise tapering from grinding and polishing procedure
- Weighted bolster; full triple-riveted tangs; synthetic traditional-style handles
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Wusthof Classic Deluxe 8-Piece Block Set
Customer Review: Wuestof is the best
Summary: 5 Stars
The pieces I use the most in this set is the scissors, cook's knife, paring, bread and sharpening steel. I can do without the other ones but I like the extra slots to add to my collection and it's more expensive to collect them singly.
I used to think that all knives are created equal. Since I love cooking shows and Top Chef, I always wanted to chop as fast as they do. I used to watch Fu Pei-mei Chinese cooking shows when I was a little girl and she said that you can do it by curling your fingers in so the knife touches your knuckle. I tried and tried and for fear of seing my bare white knuckles, I just couldn't do it. Then after I came here, American chefs chop differently using a rocking motion. I bought from Costco a set of Henckles International knives what I thought was high quality knives... afterall, they were a German brand Henckles. When I first got them, I always had mysterious cuts on my other fingers but I thought it must be me. Then I tried to imitate the American chefs. I tried and tried and for fear of loosing all my fingers, I just couldn't do it. I thought I must have the technique wrong. Afterall, they do it with such finesse. Well, I finally gave in at my old age b/c my expensive German knives turned out to be made in Spain and are so dull that I can barely cut through chicken thighs, even after sharpening. So I finally got myself some righteous German knives... First, I didn't feel like spending a lot for the knives so I bought the cheaper Wusthof Gourmet set for half the price. Ha... you get what you pay for... the smaller knives are so thin, I thought I could break it. I returned it and got the "creme de la creme" (ok, almost b/c there's the Shun) Wuesthof classic and the Wuesthof Santoku used by almost all the celebrity chefs on the Food Network. Now I know the secret to all those chefs who can chop so fast. It's not the technique... it's the KNIVES.
Description of Wusthof Classic Deluxe 8-Piece Block Set
The Classic cutlery line bears all the traits that W?sthof knives are known for: impeccable construction, incredible sharpness, and long-lasting durability. Each Classic knife is precision-forged--blade, bolster, and tang--from a single piece of high-carbon, stain-resistant steel. The blade is tested by lasers and honed by hand, with computer-controlled front-to-back tapering, grinding, and polishing. A visible full tang--the bladeÆs shaft runs the entire length of the handle--ensures excellent balance and strength. Classic handles are molded from a durable black synthetic called Hostaform-C with traditional triple riveting. The knives promise a lifetime of hard-working companionship in the kitchen. This W?sthof Classic 8 piece block set is a great way to jumpstart your cutlery collection or begin overhauling your old set of knives. Designed to meet the most popular cutting demands, the set includes an 8" Cooks knife for chopping, and a 3-1/2-inch paring knife for coring, trimming, and peeling, 4.5" Utility knife for spreading and slicing. This sets also includes a 8" bread knife, 6" sandwich knife, kitchen shears. Wusthof also includes a 9-inch sharpening steel and an attractive oak block with a total of 17 slots so you can add specialty knives or your old favorites. Classic knives, though safe in the dishwasher, should be washed by hand for best resultsThis eight-piece set completes the cutlery needs for the average kitchen but is intended to be a starter set for chefs planning on acquiring some additional specialty knives. Providing excellent control for average-sized hands, the 8-inch cook?s knife performs the majority of the chopping and mincing tasks in the kitchen. The 6-inch sandwich knife is a staple for halving a sandwich or trimming meat while the 8-inch serrated bread knife cuts through a crusty loaf with ease. The 4-1/2-inch utility knife will become a well-loved tool for smaller cutting tasks, such as slicing garlic or fruit. Finally, the 3-1/2-inch paring knife is perfect for peeling apples or hulling strawberries. A 9-inch sharpening steel keeps knife edges sharp and a pair of kitchen shears cuts herbs, poultry, or packaging. The 17-slot oak block holds all knives with room to spare for six steak knives and five other knives.
Part of Wüsthof?s popular Classic line of cutlery, these knives have a very traditional design. Blades are hand-forged from a single piece of high-carbon steel so they retain their sharp edges longer and are easier to resharpen, plus they include a stain-resistant alloy. Blades are also ground and polished by computer to ensure perfect tapering from tip to bolster. A signature feature of Wusthof knives, the weighted bolster gives these knives the perfect heft. For balance, full tangs extend through the synthetic handles and are triple-riveted for strength. --Cristina Vaamonde
What?s in the Box
8-inch cook?s knife, 8-inch bread knife, 6-inch sandwich knife, 4-1/2-inch utility knife, 3-1/2-inch paring knife, 9-inch sharpening steel, kitchen shears, 17-slot oak block.
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