458426D – Classic – Extra-Wide Chef's Knife – 26 cm – Boxed

Wüsthof Classic extra-wide chef's knife with 26 cm long blade, in gift box.

Properties:
• Blade material: single-piece forged stainless X50CrMoV15 steel, laser-sharpened, 58 HRC hardness
• Blade length: 26 cm
• Blade width: 5.6 cm
• Handle: riveted, black synthetic scales
• Overall length: 39.2 cm
• Weight: 313 g

Further manufacturer information:
No kitchen should be without one. It is 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 was designed in consultation with professional chefs. Full bolster/finger guard 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, containing 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 every home cook and professional. Forged from a single piece of stainless (X50CrMoV15) steel, with a 58 HRC hardness blade and 29° edge angle. This special, high-carbon, corrosion-resistant alloy ensures that all critical properties of every Wüsthof knife are preserved from the start: razor-sharp, long-lasting cutting edge, high rust resistance, easily restored edge. They are 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. The Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) laser-controlled sharpening process makes it especially sharp. The final work, done by hand by Wüsthof's experienced craftspeople, provides exceptional sharpness and quick, easy cutting. They have comfortable and durable synthetic handle scales 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 robust handle scales 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, unique, consistently high and reproducible quality. The Wüsthof Classic series holds the 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 scales are fixed 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 traditional serrated edges is immediately noticeable.
• Full bolster - The full finger guard reliably protects the fingers during everyday cooking, and the balance makes quick and precise work easier.
• Fluted blade - When cutting, small air pockets form at the blade's indentations. The positive effect is that thin or soft foods are easier to remove from the blade during use and do not stick to it.
• Butcher's knife - This distinctive new knife is perfectly suited to portioning meat, and effortlessly cuts large fruit and vegetables. This special-design model is an extremely artistic creation in forged steel.