458223D – Classic – Chef's Knife – 23 cm – Boxed

Wüsthof Classic chef's knife with 23 cm blade length, in gift box.

Features:
• Blade material: single-piece forged, laser-sharpened blade of stainless X50CrMoV15 steel, 58 HRC hardness
• Blade length: 23 cm
• Blade width: 4.7 cm
• Handle: riveted black synthetic panels
• Overall length: 36.6 cm
• Weight: 282 g

Further manufacturer information:
An essential in every kitchen. The most important of kitchen knives. 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 for safety and protection. Note: chef's knives are deliberately thin for perfect cutting performance. Cutting through bones damages the fine edge.

Wüsthof Classic series
Robust, sharp and functional - the classic kitchen tool series with more than 70 different blade shapes (blade lengths from 6 to 36 cm) stands out for ease of use, and is the right tool for all home cooking and professional use. Single-piece forged blade of stainless (X50CrMoV15) steel, 58 HRC hardness, 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 made Classic knife passes more than 20 uncompromising quality control checkpoints. Especially sharp thanks to the Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) laser-controlled sharpening process. The final hand-finishing by experienced Wüsthof specialists gives extraordinary sharpness and quick, easy cutting. Comfortable, 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 balanced weight distribution. The sturdy 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 entire length of the blade, and unique, consistently high and reproducible quality. The Wüsthof Classic series holds NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) certification.
• Hand guard - The ergonomic knife handle fits well in the hand, and the curved handle end prevents slipping. The sturdy 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's unique double-serrated edge cuts hard crust as easily as soft bread or large fruits such as pumpkin. The difference compared with a traditional 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's knife - This distinctive new knife is perfectly suited to portioning meat, and cuts large fruits and vegetables effortlessly. This specially designed model is an artistic creation in forged steel.