413816D – Classic – Chef's knife – 16 cm – Boxed

Wüsthof Classic chef's knife with 16 cm blade, in a gift box.

Features:
• Blade material: single-piece forged stainless X50CrMoV15 steel, laser-sharpened, 58 HRC hardness
• Blade length: 16 cm
• Blade width: 2.5 cm
• Handle: synthetic, riveted
• Overall length: 28.3 cm
• Weight: 119 g

Further manufacturer information:
Indispensable in any kitchen. The most important of the knives used in the kitchen. Suitable for slicing, chopping and cutting all kinds of food. Perfectly balanced, an extension of the hand.
The ergonomic handle design was developed in consultation with professional chefs.
Full bolster / finger guard for safety and protection.
Note: chef's knives are deliberately made thin for perfect cutting performance. Cutting through bones damages the fine edge.

Wüsthof Classic series
Robust, sharp and functional: the classic kitchen tool series, containing more than 70 different blade shapes (blade lengths 6-36 cm), stands out for its ease of use and is the right tool for every home cook and professional. Single-piece forged stainless steel (X50CrMoV15) blade, 58 HRC hardness, 29° edge angle. This special, high-carbon, corrosion-resistant alloy ensures that the critical properties of every Wüsthof knife are retained from the outset: razor-sharp, long-lasting cutting edge, high rust resistance, easily restorable edge. Made in 55 refined production steps, from forging through hardening and sharpening to polishing, and every perfectly made Classic knife passes more than 20 uncompromising quality control points. Particularly sharp thanks to the laser-controlled Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) sharpening process. The final hand-finishing by Wüsthof's experienced specialists ensures extraordinary sharpness and quick, easy cutting. The handle panels are made of comfortable, durable synthetic material, polyoxymethylene (POM), which has a denser molecular structure to resist fading and discolouration. The full bolster protects the hand and ensures safety and balanced weight distribution. The robust handle panels are riveted three times for durability.
Wüsthof technology offers outstanding sharpness: extremely high initial cutting performance, exceptionally long edge retention, long blade life, optimal cutting edge along the full length of the blade, and consistently high and reproducible quality.
The Wüsthof Classic series holds NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) public health and food safety certification.
• Hand guard: the ergonomic knife handle fits well in the hand, and the curved handle end prevents slipping. The robust handle panels are secured with stainless steel rivets.
• Full tang: the blade runs through the handle, providing reliable stability. It also acts as a counterweight, keeping the blade balanced.
• Precision double serrated edge: the bread knife with its unique double-serrated edge cuts hard crusts as easily as soft bread, or large fruits such as pumpkin. The difference compared to traditional serrated edges is immediately noticeable.
• Full bolster: the full finger guard reliably protects the fingers during everyday cooking, and the balance makes quick, precise work easier.
• Fluted blade: small air pockets form in the blade's recesses during cutting. This has the positive effect that thin or soft foods can be removed from the blade more easily during use and do not stick.
• Butcher's knife: the characteristic new knife is perfectly suited to portioning meat, and cuts large fruits and vegetables effortlessly. This special design model is an extremely artistic creation in forged steel.