4530D – Classic – Ham Knife – 26 cm – Boxed

Wüsthof Classic ham knife with 26 cm long, rounded-tip blade, in a decorative box.

Features:
• Blade material: single-piece forged stainless X50CrMoV15 steel, laser-sharpened, 58 HRC hardness
• Blade length: 26 cm
• Blade width: 2.5 cm
• Handle: synthetic, riveted
• Handle length: 12.1 cm
• Overall length: 38.1 cm
• Weight: 131 g

Further manufacturer information:
The ham knife lives up to its name: its shape and sharpness are designed for cutting hard things into very thin slices, especially ham. These properties make this knife ideal for fruit, vegetables, other meats and slicing roasts.
Perfectly balanced, an extension of the hand. The ergonomic handle was designed in consultation with professional chefs.
Caution: chef's knives are intentionally thin for perfect cutting performance. Cutting through bones damages the fine edge.

Wüsthof Classic series
Robust, sharp and functional – the classic kitchen tool series, which contains more than 70 different blade shapes (6–36 cm blade lengths), stands out for ease of use and is the right tool for every home cook and professional. Forged from a single piece of stainless (X50CrMoV15) steel, 58 HRC hardness blade, with a 29° edge angle. This special high-carbon, corrosion-resistant alloy ensures that all the critical properties of every Wüsthof knife are retained from the outset: 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 produced Classic knife passes more than 20 uncompromising quality control points. Particularly sharp thanks to the Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) laser-guided sharpening process. The final hand work by Wüsthof's experienced specialists ensures extraordinary sharpness and quick, simple cutting.
The handle panels are comfortable and durable synthetic material, made of polyoxymethylene (POM), which has a denser molecular structure to resist fading and discolouration. The full bolster protects the hand, ensuring safety and 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 length of the blade, 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 well in the hand, and the curved end of the handle prevents slipping. The robust handle panels are secured with stainless steel rivets.
• Full tang – the blade runs through the handle, providing reliable stability for the knife. It also acts as a counterweight, ensuring the blade is balanced.
• Precision double-serrated edge – the bread knife with its unique double-serrated edge cuts hard crusts as easily as soft bread, or large fruit such as pumpkin. The difference compared to a traditional serrated edge is immediately noticeable.
• Full bolster – the full finger guard reliably protects the fingers during everyday cooking, and the balance makes for quick and precise work.
• Ribbed blade – when cutting, small air pockets form in the blade's indentations. This means thin or soft foods are more easily released from the blade during use and do not stick.
• Butcher knife – this distinctive new knife is perfect for portioning meat and effortlessly cuts large fruit and vegetables. This special design model is an extremely artistic creation in forged steel.