452218D – Classic – Utility knife – 18 cm – Boxed

Wüsthof Classic utility knife with a straight-edge 18 cm blade and black handle, in a gift box.

Properties:
• Blade material: single-piece forged stainless X50CrMoV15 steel, laser-sharpened, 58 HRC hardness
• Blade length: 18 cm
• Blade width: 2.5 cm
• Handle: riveted synthetic
• Overall length: 30.1 cm
• Weight: 120 g

Further manufacturer information:
Professional knife – for slicing and cutting hams, vegetables, meat and fruit. Recommended for those working in various areas of gastronomy, chefs and pastry chefs, and also an excellent tool for home use.
Wüsthof Classic series
Robust, sharp and functional – the classic kitchen tool series, which includes 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 kind of home cooking and for professionals.
Forged from a single piece of stainless (X50CrMoV15) steel, 58 HRC hardness blade, 29° edge angle. This special, high-carbon, corrosion-resistant alloy ensures that all the critical properties of every Wüsthof knife are retained from the start: razor-sharp, long-lasting cutting edge, high rust resistance, easily restored edge. Made in 55 refined production steps: from forging through hardening and sharpening to polishing, and every perfectly manufactured Classic knife passes more than 20 uncompromising quality control points. Especially sharp thanks to the Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) laser-guided sharpening process. The final work, done by hand by Wüsthof's experienced specialists, ensures extraordinary sharpness and quick, easy cutting.
Comfortable and durable synthetic handle panels made of polyoxymethylene (POM), which has a denser molecular structure to resist fading and discolouration. The full bolster protects the hand, ensuring safety and an even weight distribution. The robust handle panels are triple-riveted 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 blade length, and unique, 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 the hand well, and the curved end of the handle prevents slipping. The robust handle panels are fixed with stainless steel rivets.
• Full tang – The blade runs through the handle, providing reliable stability. It also acts as a counterweight, balancing the blade.
• 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 a conventional serrated edge is immediately noticeable.
• Full bolster – The full finger guard reliably protects the fingers during everyday cooking, and the balance makes work quick and precise.
• Ribbed blade – When cutting, small air pockets form at the recesses of the blade. The positive effect is that thin or soft foods are easier to remove from the blade during use and do not stick.
• Butcher knife – This distinctive new knife is perfect for portioning meat and effortlessly cuts large fruits and vegetables. This special design model is an extremely artistic creation made of forged steel.