W?sthof Classic 6-Inch Cook's Knife
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: WusthofBrand: W?sthof
Release Date: 2001-07-31
Model: 4582-7/16
Product features:
- Heavy 6-inch blade superior for chopping and other cutting tasks
- Forged high-carbon stainless steel blade, hand-honed for razor-like sharpness
- Traditional-style composition handle is triple-riveted for strength and permanence
- Dishwasher safe
- Lifetime guarantee
- W?sthof Long-Term Knife Care Kit
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of W?sthof Classic 6-Inch Cook's Knife
Customer Review: Perfect size for day to day jobs
Summary: 5 Stars
The 6" Wusthof Classic Cook's knife is the perfect size for day to day chopping. I found the 8" Chef's knife far too large (I prefer the 7" chef's knife or cleaver), but 6 inches is the ideal size.
Construction: As with all Wusthof classic knives, this one is excellent. Full tang, 3 rivets, forged blades with polypropylene handle. It's wonderfully light, yet has just the right amount of heft to it. It's super-durable- in fact, my little red Wusthof sticker is still on the handle, after 2 years now. Don't forget, HAND WASH your knives.
Usage: It's very sharp, so don't cut your fingers off. I find it to be the ideal tool for frenching lamb chops, breaking down meats, chopping veggies, etc... it does everything. There are only a few instances in which I wish I had a large 7" chef's knife or cleaver, but those are few and far between.
I use a Chef's Choice Pro Diamond Sharpener, and I only need to use stage 3 (sometimes stage 2), to keep my knife sharp every 3-4 months. Yes, the blade holds an edge that long. The sharpener causes a slight burr on the blade, but no more than 1.5mm, and is invisible to the eye.
Comparison: I've never used a Kyocera or Shun, so I can't compare to those, but these are the same as the Henckels Pro-S line (which I also own). With the exception that the Henckels Pro-S line is slightly cheaper, and the Wusthof blades tend to be a little more rounded.
All in all- it's an expensive knife, yes, but it will last a lifetime, and it will make cooking much more enjoyable.
Description of W?sthof Classic 6-Inch Cook's Knife
Precision forged entirely by hand from a single blank of high carbon, no-stain steel, this fine chef's knife is perfectly curved for effortless mincing, dicing and chopping. A wide bolster provides heft, balance and safety in handling. Carries Wusthof guarantee.Cook's knives are indispensable kitchen helpers. They perform a wide variety of cutting chores, from mincing to dicing and slicing. The 6-inch blade of this example provides sufficient heft to allow the knife rather than the cook to do most of the cutting labor; its relatively small blade length makes it ideal for slicing, cubing, and all but the largest chopping jobs. Many people favor a cook's knife of this size because it combines the maneuverability of a paring knife with the strength and weight of a larger cook's knife.
Part of the Classic series, this knife represents two centuries of unexcelled W?sthof craftsmanship. Like other cutlery in the series, it's hand-forged from a single piece of stainless steel for maximum strength; the hand-polished blade is exactingly calibrated to be hard enough to resist dulling yet soft enough to take a keen edge when it's honed or sharpened. Dishwasher-safe and with a traditionally shaped, ergonomically designed handle that is triple-riveted for durability, this knife brings a guaranteed lifetime of low-maintenance cutting to any cook who owns it. --Arthur Boehm
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