Wusthof Grand Prix 26-Piece Mega Block Knife Set with Block
by Wusthof

List Price: $2,007.00
Category: Kitchen
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Product Summary

• Knives include 6-, 8-, 10-inch cook's; 2-3/4-inch peeling; 3-1/2-inch paring; 4-1/2-inch utility; 5-inch tomato; 9-inch bread; 5-inch boning; 8-inch carving (with carving fork); 6-inch sandwich; 6-inch flexible fillet; 7-inch santoku; 6-inch cleaver
• Set also includes eight steak knives, sharpening steel, kitchen shears, 25-slot oak block
• Blades, bolsters, tangs forged from single pieces of high-carbon stainless steel
• Slip-resistant handles molded of subtly pebble-grained fiberglass/nylon
• Ergonomic molded, slip-free handles

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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Wusthof Grand Prix 26-Piece Mega Block Knife Set with Block

Customer Review: The Mother of All Knife Sets
Summary: 5 Stars

There are really two main competitors in the high-end mainstream kitchen knife market: Henckels and Wusthof. Those who have used both usually have a preference. My preference (and therefore bias you should know about) is for the Wusthofs.

The Wusthof Grand Prix line is a more modern design than the Classic series, with a simple black handle. The balance and grip of these knives are as close to perfect as I have found. For those wondering what benefits a higher priced knife provides, one benefit is that the blade (or tang) is one piece all the way through the handle. This makes the blade much stronger, and less likely to snap.
This set includes a 6, 8, and 10 inch chef's knives; 2 ¾ inch peeling knife; 3 ½ inch paring; 4 ½ inch utility; 5 inch tomato; 9 inch bread; 5 inch boning; 8 inch carving knife and fork; 6 inch sandwich; 6 inch flexible fillet; 7 inch santoku; 6 inch cleaver, eight steak knives, sharpening steel, kitchen shears, and an oak block
The chef's knives are great knives. This set includes all three sizes of chef's knives offered in the Grand Prix line, 6, 8 and 10 inch. For most home cooks, I think the 8 inch knife is the best choice. The 6 inch is a bit small for bigger jobs, but the 10 inch is too big for most jobs.

The Wusthof 4 ½ inch utility knife is a great all-around knife. This is the knife I use for the majority of my small chopping work (when I don't use a Chef's knife).

As for the 3 ½ inch paring knife, this knife falls into the category of overkill for me. Most cooks will get by just fine with the 4 ½ inch utility knife. There is really no notable difference in size for the vast majority of applications between the 3 ½ inch paring knife and the 4 ½ inch utility knife. I prefer the 4 ½ inch utility knife, but the 3 ½ inch paring knife is a good addition to the set.

I have found very few uses for the 6 inch sandwich and the 5 inch salami knives. I prefer the larger size of the chef's knife or the smaller 4 ½ inch utility knife. The knives are just the wrong width and length for most tasks, and fall into the overkill department, except when part of a set.

The 2 ¾ inch trimming knife, however, is a good length for small tasks, like trimming fat from cuts of meat.

The 6 inch cleaver, is a good cleaver. Most people really don't use a cleaver anymore, as they buy either pre-cut/pre-packaged meats, or they have the butcher cut the meat into loins or steaks for them. If you really are going to use a cleaver, this one is my favorite. The weight and balance are very good.

The 5 inch boning knife is a good knife. I think this knife is slightly more useful for the everyday cook than the cleaver. I find this knife useful for both boning and fat trimming.

The bread knife, is a great knife. Many people think tomatoes are the hardest food items to clearly cut. I think bread is much more difficult; but this knife makes the task seem easy. This set includes the 9 inch knife that I prefer over the 8 inch.

When it comes to sharpening steels, I have found very little difference between Henckels and Wusthof. As long as you buy a high end steel, you really won't go wrong. Therefore, I shop for this item on price, and Henckels has a price advantage. However as the steel comes with the set, you won't go wrong with this steel.

This set is as complete as they come. If you can afford it, I highly recommend it.

Description of Wusthof Grand Prix 26-Piece Mega Block Knife Set with Block

This set equips a serious cook with nearly every cutting edge imaginable--14 kitchen knives and eight 4-1/2-inch steak knives--plus a 10-inch sharpening steel to keep their edges aligned, tough kitchen shears, a 6-inch carving fork, and a 25-slot oak block to store everything on the counter within reach. The kitchen knives include a 2-3/4-inch peeling knife, a 3-1/2-inch paring knife, a 4-1/2-inch utility knife, a 5-inch tomato knife, a 5-inch boning knife, a 9-inch bread knife, a 6-inch sandwich knife, a 6-inch flexible fillet knife, a 7-inch hollow-ground santoku, a 6-inch cook's knife, an 8-inch cook's knife, a 10-inch cook's knife, an 8-inch carving knife, and a 6-inch cleaver. These knives should be hand washed. --Fred Brack

What's in the Box
2-3/4-inch peeling knife, 3-1/2-inch paring knife, 4-1/2-inch utility knife, 5-inch tomato knife, 5-inch boning knife, 9-inch bread knife, 6-inch sandwich knife, 6-inch flexible fillet knife, 7-inch hollow-ground santoku, 6-inch cook's knife, 8-inch cook's knife, 10-inch cook's knife, 8-inch carving knife, 6-inch cleaver, eight 4-1/2-inch steak knives, 10-inch sharpening steel, kitchen shears, 6-inch carving fork, 25-slot oak knife block

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