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WÜSTHOF Gourmet

With a wonderful price-to-performance ratio, non-forged Gourmet knives carve a special place in the WÜSTHOF repertoire when it comes to their intuitive and lightweight handling.

Every non-forged knife in the Gourmet series showcases typical WÜSTHOF high quality, with each blade laser-cut and toughened to a high degree of hardness at 56 Rockwell. The multi-step production process results in a nimble, lighter-weight version of its forged counterpart, making Gourmet knives an ideal entry point for new and seasoned cooks alike.

Good For

Everyday Cooking Great for Beginners

Series Highlights

Optimal Comfort and Durability

Gourmet knives feature a new, comfortable, and highly durable handle design made from a synthetic material called Polyoxymethylene (POM), which has a tighter molecular structure to resist fading and discolouration.

Excellent value meets expert quality: Laser-cut, stamped Gourmet knives offer unmatched WÜSTHOF quality at a superior price-to-performance ratio.

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Gourmet Spear Point Paring Knife 8 cm | 3 inch

£24.00

Gourmet Santoku with Hollow Edge 17 cm | 7 inch

£79.00

Gourmet Bread Knife 20 cm | 8 inch

£59.00

Gourmet Chef's Knife 20 cm | 8 inch

£84.00

Gourmet Tomato Knife 14 cm | 5 inch

£39.00

Gourmet Serrated Utility Knife 14 cm | 5 inch

£39.00

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Gourmet 6-piece Knife Block Set | Beech

£249.00

Gourmet 2-piece Carving Set

£85.00

Gourmet 4-piece Steak Knife Set

£109.00

Gourmet 3-piece Paring Knife Set

£74.00

Gourmet 3-piece Knife Set

£169.00

Gourmet 7-piece Knife Block Set

£399.00

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Series Comparison

	Classic	Gourmet	Urban Farmer
Series Highlight	Our best-selling series for generations	Laser-cut blades deliver value and versatility	Unique series inspired by the garden-to-table movement
Handle Material	Resilient synthetic handle, riveted	Synthetic handle, riveted	Heat-treated beech
Weight	268.0 g	184.0 g	163.0 g
Handle Length	11.5 cm	13.4 cm	11.1 cm
Manufacturing Method	Forged	Non-Forged	Non-Forged
Rockwell Rating Rockwell Rating The Rockwell rating measures the hardness of a knife blade, with WÜSTHOF knives typically rated between 56-58 HRC, balancing durability and ease of sharpening. This ensures the knife can maintain a sharp edge for longer while still being user-friendly.	58 HRC	56 HRC	56 HRC
Bolster Bolster A bolster is the thick part of a knife between the blade and handle, providing balance and control while acting as a finger guard for safety.	full bolster	none	none
Rivet Rivet Rivets are metal fasteners that securely attach the knife handle to the blade, ensuring strength and stability. WÜSTHOF's triple-riveted design enhances durability and provides a comfortable, long-lasting grip.	stainless steel	Stainless Steel	aluminium
Colours Available			–
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	Product Details Classic Chef's Knife 20 cm \| 8 inch Regular price £139.00 Sale price £139.00 Regular price Color: Black Product Details Consider the chef's knife the hero of your kitchen — it's an all-rounder in food preparation that supports the widest variety of kitchen tasks. A great chef's knife makes slicing and dicing a pleasure, which is one of the many reasons it is often the most used, most important kitchen tool for home cooks and professional chefs. The Classic series has been the best-selling WÜSTHOF collection for generations, featuring blades precision-forged from a single piece of WÜSTHOF steel hardened to 58 Rockwell; stainless steel rivets for extra durability; and a full bolster for optimal balance and safety. The WÜSTHOF Classic Chef's Knife is the ideal addition to any kitchen. Chopping Cutting Fish Fruit Herbs Meat Vegetables Specifications Handle Length 11.5 cm in Production SKU 1040100120 Method Forged Rockwell hardness 58 HRC Country of Origin Germany, Solingen Blade Length 20 cm in Width 4.7000 cm in Cutlery Type Chef's knife Series Classic	Product Details Gourmet Chef's Knife 20 cm \| 8 inch Regular price £84.00 Sale price £84.00 Regular price Color: Black Product Details The all-rounder in the kitchen: the most important piece of basic equipment for every hobby and professional chef, the Cook’s Knife is suitable for most tasks in the kitchen, for the widest variety of cutting and gripping techniques, it makes food prepping a pleasure. Specifications Handle Length 13.4 cm in Production SKU 1025044820 Method Non-Forged Rockwell hardness 56 HRC Country of Origin Germany, Solingen Blade Length 20 cm in Width 4.7000 cm in Cutlery Type Chef's knife Series Gourmet	Product Details Urban Farmer Chef's Knife 20 cm \| 8 inch Regular price £109.00 Sale price £109.00 Regular price Product Details The all-rounder in the kitchen: the most important piece of basic equipment for every hobby and professional chef, the Cook’s Knife is suitable for most tasks in the kitchen, for the widest variety of cutting and gripping techniques, it makes food prepping a pleasure. Cutting Fish Fruit Herbs Meat Vegetables Specifications Handle Length 11.1 cm in Production SKU 1025244820 Method Non-Forged Rockwell hardness 56 HRC Country of Origin Germany, Solingen Blade Length 20 cm in Width 4.0000 cm in Cutlery Type Chef's knife Series Urban Farmer