Wusthof Classic Knives Online: One of the World's Best!

A good set of knives is indispensible in the kitchen. Wusthof knives are made in Solingen, Germany. Established in 1814, Wusthof is a world leader manufacturer of qualtiy knives. Over 40 different manufacturning steps are needed to produce a knife from one solid piece of steel. A seventh-generation owned family business, they follow strict production rules to maintain the quality of their knives. Known for their outstanding sharpness, Wusthof has over 120 different knives to choose from.

When purchasing cutlery, if you buy the best knives you can afford, not only will they cut and handle better, but more than likely, they will last a lifetime. Consequently, you should look for certain features. Quality knives usually have:

• Knives are either blocked, sintered, or forged. Blocked knives are cut from a single piece of metal which is the same thickness whereas sintered knives have a separate blade and handle that are fused together. Forged knives are made from heated metal, pounded into correct shape using a drop forge machine. Of the three types, forged knives are the best. Forged knives are more expensive to make and are the best knife out of the three types of knives.
• Look for knives that are equally balanced between the blade and handle.
• The handle should feel comfortable. It is preferable if they are textured. Textured handles help ensure your grip if your hands are wet or greasy. Furthermore, plastic handles don't warp like wood handles are more likely to hold the blade in place longer than wood handles.
• Knives with three rivets on the handles are preferable to two-riveted knives. Even more important is what kind of metal the rivets are made out of. Rivets are usually made out of copper or composite of different metals. Since copper rivets can expand and cause the handle to crack, rivets made out of a composite metal are better.
• Look for strong blades. Flimsy blades will not hold up to cutting foods like watermelons or pumpkins. Most blades are made out of steel, carbon steel, or surgical steel. Both steel and carbon steel can rust.
• If the set of knives you buy come with a knife block, a knife block with horizontal slots are better than vertical slots. With vertical slots, the knife's edge rests against the wood, and it becomes dull faster.  

The Classic series are the preferred knives for both professionals and home cooks alike. They feature:

• Fully forged, high carbon, bolstered-steel blades
• Hand-honed blades which are easily rehoned
• Smooth handles that are riveted to the tang
• Silver-nickel rivets
• Single piece construction for maximum strength, safety, balance, and heft.
• Slip-resistant, textured handles
• Lifetime warranty

• Classic 26-pc Mega Block Knife Set with Block - 5-, 6-, 8-, and 10" cook's knives; 2 3/4" peeling knife; 3 1/2" paring knife; 4 1/2" utility knife; 5" tomato knife; 5" boning knife; 9" bread knife; 6" sandwich knife; 7" flexible fillet knife; 8" carving knife; 6" cleaver, 8 steak knives; sharpening steel; kitchen shears; and 25-slot oak block.
• Exclusive Cutlery Set with Wood Block 26-pc - This 26 piece block set includes: 3-in. seratted paring knife; 4.5-in utility knife; 3-in. serrated bar knife; 3.5-in. paring knife; 5-in. serrated tomoato knife; 5-in. boning; 6-in. fork; 6-in. meat cleaver; 6-in. sandwich knife; 7-in. santoku 8-in. deli knife; 8-in. bread knife; 8-in. cooks knife; 10-in. super slice, 8-in. hollow ground carver; set of 8 steak knives; 4.5-in;10-in. sharpening steel kitchen shears 25-slot hardwood storage block.
• Classic 23-Piece Knife Set with Block - This set includes: 3 1/2" parer, 4 1/2 utility knife; (8) 4 1/2" steak knives; 5" boning knife; 6" utility knife; 6" cleaver; 6-feet fork; 7" santoku; 8" deli knife; 8" hollow ground carver; 10" cook's knife; 9" sharpening steel; and a 22-slot block.
• Classic 21-Piece Knife Set with Block - This set includes: 2 3/4" bird's beak peeler; 3" flat paring knife; 3 1/2" paring knife; 4 1/2" paring knife; 5" serrated utility knife; 5" boning knife; 7" santoku; 8" bread knife; 8" chef's knife; 8" carver; 8 steak knives; kitchen shears; 9" sharpening steel; and a 22-slot hardwood block.
• Classic 18-Piece Knife Set with Block - This set includes 2 3/4" bird's beek peeling knife; 3" straight parer; 3 1/2" parer; 4 1/2" utlity knife; (6) steak knives; 8" carver; 8" bread knife; 8" cook's knife; 9" sharpening steel; kitchen shears; and a 17-slot block.
• Classic 16-Piece Knife Set with Block - This set includes: 3" straight parer; 3 1/2" parer; 4 1/2" utility knife; (6) 4 1/2" steak knives; 5" santoku; 8" bread knife; 8" cook's knife; 9" sharpening steel; kitchen shears; and a 17-slot knife block.
• Classic 14-Piece Knife Set with Block - This set includes: 3" parer; 4" utility knife; 6" utility knife; 8" bread knife; 8" chef's knife; (6) 4" steak knives, 9" sharpening steel; come-apart kitchen shears, and 17-slot oak knife block.
• Classic 12-Piece Knife Set with Block - This set includes: 2 3/4" trimming knife; 3" serrated parer; 3 1/2" parer; 4 1/2" utlity knife; 4 1/2" multi prep knife; 5" santoku; 6" utility knife; 8" bread knife; 8" cook's knife; 9" sharpening steel; kitchen shears; and a 17-block.
• Classic 11-Piece Knife Block Set (Cherry Block) - This set includes: 3 1/2" paring knife, 4 1/2" utility knife, 6" fillet knife, 8" slicing knife, 5" santoku knife, 7" sandwich knife, 8" bread knife, 8" chef's knife, 9" sharpening steel, kitchen shears, and 17 slot cherry block.
• Classic 10-Piece Knife Set with Block - This set includes: 3 1/2" paring knife; 4 1/2" utility knife; 5" serrated sausage knife; 6" sandwich knife; 8" carving knife; and a 17 slot oak block with 8 extra slots for steak knives.
• Classic 9-Piece Knife Set with Block Set - 3 1/2" paring knife, 4 1/2" utility knife, 8" chef's knife, 8" bread knife, 8" carving knife, kitchen shears, 9" sharpening steel, and 17-slot hardwood cherry finish block.
• Classic 8-Piece Knife Set with Block - This set includes: 3 1/2" paring knife; 4 1/2" utility knife; 8" bread knife; 6" sandwich knife; 9" sharpening steel; and 17-slot oak block.
• Classic 7-Piece Knife Set with Block - This set includes: 3 1/2" parer; 4 1/2 utility; 7" cook's knife; 8" bread knife; 9" sharpening steel; come-apart kitchen shears; and a 13-slot block.
• Classic 6-Piece Knife Set with Block - This set includes: 3 12" paring knife; 6" cook's knife; 8" bread knife; kitchen shears; 9" sharpening steel; and a 9-slot block.

A professional cook will tell you the most important tool in the kitchen is the knife. When you use dull knives, they not only make your cutting jobs harder, but they are more dangerous too. In fact, research has shown you're more likely to cut yourself with a dull knife than a sharp knife. Consequently, sharp knives are easier to control, easier to use, and safer. Furthermore, quality carbon steel blades can be resharpened. Consequently, when you buy knives, you should buy the best knives you can afford. Since Wusthof makes some of the finest and sharpest knives in the world, any professional or home cook would be proud to own a set. Furthermore, if you care for them properly, there is no reason why they shouldn't last a lifetime, and to ensure they last a lifetime, they have a lifetime warranty. Considering quality knives can be expensive, since most of these sets are anywhere from 31% to 43% off the listed price, now is the time to time to buy. Don't wait until the prices go back up. Buy a set today and save money!