Great Knife
"Has a great weight to it, makes chopping easy & cuts through meats like butter. Highly recommend. I have arthritis in my hands which makes it hard to hold things but this knife has a great feel to it and doesn't make my hands cramp up."
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Classic Chef's Knife 20 cm | 8 inch
Regular price
£145.00
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Product Details
The WÜSTHOF Classic Chef's Knife is the essential all-rounder for every kitchen, making slicing and dicing a pleasure. Precision-forged from high-quality Solingen steel, it offers exceptional durability and optimal balance.
Chopping
Cutting
Fish
Fruit
Herbs
Meat
Vegetables
Specifications
Handle
- Length
- 11.5 cm
Production
- SKU
- 1040100120
- Method
- Forged
- Rockwell hardness
- 58 HRC
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Solingen
Blade
- Length
- 20 cm
- Width
- 4.7000 cm
Cutlery
- Type
- Chef's knife
- Series
- Classic
Care Instructions
Frequently Bought Together
When you use a WÜSTHOF knife, you can be sure that you are holding one of world’s best kitchen tools in your hand.
We have been developing and manufacturing our products in Solingen, Germany, the “City of Blades,” since 1814 – loyalty that pays off in the quality and reliability of our family business, knife by knife.
High quality WÜSTHOF steel: Our special stainless steel is durable, corrosion resistant, easy to sharpen, and reduces wear on the blade. Ideal for chef’s knives.
Unrivaled performance: Our superbly balanced and ergonomically designed handles ensure that every knife fits perfectly in the hand. Ideal for you.
WÜSTHOF stands for knives. For the moment when your knife glides effortlessly through your fresh ingredients.
WÜSTHOF Knives
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| Material | Premium forged steel engineered for lasting strength and corrosion resistance. | Often stamped or made from standard steel blends that may sacrifice durability or rust resistance. |
| Sharpness | 20% sharper than standard knives, thanks to laser-guided PEtec technology. | Factory-sharpened blades that start strong but dull faster and lack precision honing. |
| Craftsmanship | Hand-finished in Solingen, Germany with 200+ years of expertise and precision in every detail. | Mass-produced or partially outsourced craftsmanship that lacks the same heritage and consistency. |
| Corrosion Resistance | Exceptional rust resistance for a blade that stays beautiful for decades. | Prone to staining or rust if not carefully maintained—especially with frequent kitchen use. |
| Edge Retention | Stays sharper twice as long as ordinary knives, reducing the need to re-sharpen. | Edges wear faster over time, requiring more frequent sharpening and touch-ups. |
| Limited Lifetime Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty – a promise backed by generations of quality. | Lifetime coverage may exist, but with less transparency and variable service depending on the brand. |
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Reviews
Overall rating: 4.8761063 / 5 from 452 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The WÜSTHOF Classic Chef's Knife is highly regarded for its precise cuts, exceptional balance, and outstanding quality. Customers praise its sharp edge, perfect weight, and secure feel, making it a versatile and reliable tool for any kitchen. The knife's durability and customer service are also frequently highlighted in reviews.
Summary topics
- Precision of Cuts: 3%
- Feel in Hand: 5%
- Quality: 11%
- Kitchen Tool: 3%
- Product Balance: 9%
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Review highlights
- "Handling, balancing, cutting, and looks, are terrific." —
- "Great feel, good weight, and high quality." —
- "Loves the weight the great grip of the handle and the triple rivets through the metal." —
Reviews
So sharp I nearly instantly cut my hand
"I've been using dull knives for years now, and I joked to myself that I needed to be careful when using this one. I was stunned at how smoothly and easily it cuts EVERYTHING, to the point that I wasn't even a little surprised when I sliced open my hand. I'm fine, by the way, and I will HAPPILY recommend these knives to everyone."
Replacement Knife
"I asked for coverage for my decades old chef’s knife when the handle began to chip. Wusthof very promptly gave me a credit to replace the knife. When I bought the original, it was a splurge. I couldn’t really afford a beautiful knife, but I cook a lot and decided to invest. I used that knife so much over the years. Now, thanks to Wusthof’s efficient warranty process I have a new chef’s knife that will probably outlive me. Five stars aren’t enough to rate the quality of a Wustof knife nor to rate the way the company stands behind its products."
Chef knife
"This knife is amazing. Work with it is pleasure."
Great Knife
"A fantastic kitchen knife - good weight, handle, balance, and quality of blade."
Super
"Bin sehr Zufrieden mit dem Messer. Tut was es soll. Tolle Qualität."
Amazing quality, and the perfect
"Amazing quality, and the perfect birthday present for my husband who loves grilling!"
Calidad excelente, la edición especial
"Calidad excelente, la edición especial de colores lo hace además divertido. Servicio de soporte al cliente rápido y útil."
Fantastic Warranty
"Provided credit for replacement of Classic Chef Knife that I had and used daily for 47 years developed loose handle sides. This company stands behind their product!"
Wusthof does it again
"Another amazing knife and stellar customer service, as always."
Q&A
- My knife fell and broke, the blade broke a couple of cm from the handle. I have never see. A knife do this before. Is this covered under warranty? I have only had this knife for less than 2 years
- We're so sorry to hear about what happened to your knife! Please contact our Customer Support Team at +1-800-289-9878 or by email at info@wusthof.com so that we can assist you with your warranty claim.
- What degree angle to sharpen model 4582?
- Our Classic 8" Chef's Knife should be sharpened to a 14.5-degree angle at the edge.
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