Buying Guide to Wusthof Knife Series

1. Buying Guide to Wusthof Knife Series - Gourmet, Classic, Ikon, Epicure, and Grand Prix II In over 200 years, Wusthof has made high-quality cutlery, and in that time, they have crafted numerous knife lines, each designed to meet specific needs. The classic cutlery line from Wusthof has countless options for home chefs and professionals alike. Here, we’ll explain the different collections that Wusthof offers and help you find the right collection for you. The Wusthof Gourmet Series For home chefs just starting or building their cutlery collection, the Wusthof Gourmet Series is an excellent introduction. This upscale Classic Series from Wusthof offered an affordable price point and riveted handle design that makes it a perfect choice for any cutlery enthusiast. The Gourmet Series is also highly popular because it provides a variety of knives and knife sets. These knives in this line are stamped rather than forged, which means they won't last as long as forged knives will. However, Wusthof manufactures these blades with high-quality steel, which ensures that, given proper care, they outlast competitors. Wusthof Gourmet Series is the right choice for anyone who wishes to add to their set of cutlery options but who is also willing to maintain their knives on a long-term basis carefully. The Wusthof Grand Prix II Series This knife is forged, the high-end Wusthof Grand Prix II Series knives. The knife is more expensive than the Wusthof-reviewed models so far. It's the perfect set if you want to build a dependable cutlery collection that's modern and dependable at the same time. This collection has many shapes and styles to choose from, giving you the option to construct a collection from the ground up or just buy knives designed for specific tasks. Precision Edge Technology, used to make the Grand Prix II blades, results in 20% sharper edges with twice the edge retention as their competitors. Moreover, the collection features an exclusive, pebbled handle that features a conventional tang and a full bolster. A well-balanced

2. knife is a well-built knife, adding to the Grand Prix II Series’s value and making this a significant upgrade over stamped knives. The Wusthof Classic Series The Wusthof Classics Collection is one of the best-selling collections of Wusthof knives in the world and has been for generations. There are many knife types in this series, and each knife in this series is made from high-quality German steel. The blades of the Classic collection are made using the Precision Edge Technology, which produces blades that are 20% sharper than other knives and will retain their edge for more extended periods than other blades. Each Classic blade’s handle is full tang with a finger guard for safer use and is made of a unique poly material that resists fading, so you get a beautiful knife with no handle-upkeep required. This construction has made this series the cutlery of choice for home chefs for decades and so they are the ideal choice for anyone searching for forged, full-tang blades from Wusthof. The Wusthof Ikon Classic Series Designed with clean lines and using the same handle material as the Classic Series, the Wusthof Ikon, Classic Series knives are designed for the modern chef. Because this material resists fading, your knives will still look great years from now, and we can appreciate that being an investment in the Ikon Classic Series is more costly than the previously mentioned Wusthof lines; this is an invaluable feature. It features a double bolster, a perfectly balanced blade, and a full tang that guarantees a superior cutting experience. Although the Classic Series does not have as extensive a selection as the Gourmet Series, Ikon Classic is an excellent choice for those willing to invest in the finest knives available on the market and who want to maintain a modern aesthetic in their kitchen. The Wusthof Epicure Series Wusthof Cutlery created its Epicure cutlery series with innovation in mind, making it the most unique of all the cutlery lines. Made of recycled composite wood and characterized by its height, the Epicure Series features slightly rounded handles. The innovative features work together to give you a genuinely modern knife while maintaining the brand's identity, with a forged knife of high-quality steel, a full tang and bolster. It is more expensive than the Ikon Classic Series due to its intricate design and high-quality, but you will receive knives that far outlive your expectations for those who invest in these durable knives. These knives don't offer as many variations on the knife-styles as the Classic and Classic Ikon series, but they were developed to include the core knives of a collection, such as a cook's knife, Santoku knife, slicing knife, etc. If you are looking for unique knives with quality construction, the Wusthof Epicure Series will do the trick.

3. A Wusthof Ikon Blackwood Series Icon Blackwood Series is one of the most popular Wusthof series, and it’s easy to see why. Ikon Knives share many similarities with the Ikon Classic line; they have the same shape and design and are made from the same German steel that all Wusthof knives are made. Each knife has a handle made of the wood it's named after. As one of the hardest woods globally, African Blackwood is incredibly durable and weather-resistant despite changes in humidity and temperatures. Not only do these handles look great, but they are also contoured for ultimate comfort and perfectly balanced with the blade. There are fewer knives within the blackwood series of Ikon knives than those found in its "classic" series. Despite this, these knives come in at the most expensive price point of all Wusthof lines because of the blade’s high-quality steel, full tang, sturdy handles, and unique bolster. These knives are made of beautiful stainless steel and will indeed become a jewel in your cutlery collection for those who are willing to invest.