W?sthof Classic 2-Piece Knife Starter Set
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: WusthofBrand: W?sthof
Release Date: 2001-07-31
Model: 9755
Product features:
- Basic knife collection covers most cutting needs
- Includes 8-inch cook's and pointed 3-1/2-inch paring knives
- Forged high-carbon stainless steel blades, hand-honed for razor-like sharpness
- Traditional-style composition handles are triple-riveted for strength and permanence
- Dishwasher safe
- W?sthof Long-Term Knife Care Kit
- W?sthof Classic 5-Inch Cook's Knife
- W?sthof Classic 10-Inch Cook's Knife
- W?sthof Classic 10-Inch Hollow Edge Ham Slicer
- W?sthof Classic 10-Inch Long Slicer
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of W?sthof Classic 2-Piece Knife Starter Set
Customer Review: Superb Cutlery!
Summary: 5 Stars
When I started getting interested in cooking, I wanted to upgrade from my cheapo infomercial junk knives to "REAL" knives. After all, any task is much easier with the right tool, and when it comes to mainstream consumer high end kitchen knives, Wusthof is one of the top names in the game.
Now, I'm somewhat of a perfectionist, and when I make a purchase, I do research on the subject. If you still using cheap knives in your kitchen but contemplating your first "REAL" knives purchase, I can tell you I was there. I didn't really want to spend $100+ on knives, but I am so glad I did.
This is the two piece starter set, which consists of the 8 inch Chef knife and 3 1/2 inch parer knife. These two knives will do 80% of the work in your kitchen.
The 8 inch Chef knife, by far the most used knife in the kitchen. Man I love this thing. From slicing to dicing to mincing to chopping, it makes cooking so much more fun. In fact, I cook sometimes just so I can get to use this knife =) The balance on this thing is perfect. It feels like an extension of my hand
The 3 1/2 inch parer knife is used for things like cutting up fruit and other smaller tasks that the chef knife is too large for.
These knives are forged, not stamped like most knives you will find in the kitchen, meaning it was shaped from a single piece of steal, rather then being stamped out pre cut like cheap knives.
They have full tang, the blade is throughout the handle, giving you balance, while cheaper knives, the handle is just attached to the blade.
A word about the maintenance of these knives. It is recommended that you hand wash these and dry right away, instead of washing them in the dish washer. Like other fine tools, they need tender loving care. Dish washing these knives can damage them. After each use, or at least once a week, use a honing steal to hone your blade. Go to the Wusthof website, it shows you how to do that there and talks about proper care. Also, get them professionally sharpened once a year. Those electric sharpeners you find in stores are garbage, they grind too much metal off.
Oh, I have only one gripe. The red sticker on the handle comes of easily when washed. I would have liked Wusthof to have it painted on there at least.
I am currently looking to expand my Wusthof collection. I will probably look to get a Serrated bread knife, and kitchen sheers. I can no longer use inferior knives such as my infomercial junk, and neither will you once you buy these.
Description of W?sthof Classic 2-Piece Knife Starter Set
A finely crafted cutlery set is an investment worth making. Especially when it's hand-forged in Germany by Wusthof's skilled craftsmen. The two-piece starter set includes a 3.5-inch paring knife and an 8-inch chef's knife. Blades are high carbon stainless steel. Full tangs provide safety and perfect balance in the hand. Traditional, durable riveted handles. Hand wash; lifetime warranty.This is the set to buy if you want to start a knife collection properly or replace so-so tools with the best cutters available. The set's 8-inch cook's knife, a kitchen essential, performs a wide variety of cutting tasks, from fine chopping to dicing and slicing. The relatively small size and sharp point of the set's paring knife make it ideal for handheld and other small or intricate cutting chores, such as vegetable peeling or mincing small quantities of herbs.
Part of the Classic series, these knives represents two centuries of unexcelled W?sthof craftsmanship. Like other cutlery in the series, they're hand-forged from a single piece of stainless steel for maximum strength; the hand-polished blades are exactingly calibrated to be hard enough to resist dulling yet soft enough to take a keen edge when they're honed or sharpened. Dishwasher-safe and with traditionally shaped, ergonomically designed handles that are triple-riveted for durability, this set brings a guaranteed lifetime of low-maintenance cutting to its owners. --Arthur Boehm
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