458636 – Classic – Chef's Knife – Heavy – 36 cm – Wide

Wüsthof Classic heavy chef's knife with 36 cm blade length and wide blade.

Properties:
• Blade material: single-piece forged, laser-sharpened blade of stainless X50CrMoV15 steel, 58 HRC hardness
• Blade length: 36 cm
• Blade width: 7.1 cm
• Handle: riveted, black synthetic panels
• Overall length: 50.3 cm
• Weight: 756 g

Further manufacturer information:
The ergonomic handle was designed in consultation with professional chefs. Full bolster / finger guard for safety and protection. Warning: chef's knives are deliberately made thin for optimal cutting performance. Cutting through bone 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 length), stands out for ease of use, and is the right tool for every home cooking task and for professionals. Single-piece forged stainless (X50CrMoV15) steel blade, 58 HRC hardness, with a 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, and an edge that is easy to restore. 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. Especially sharp thanks to the Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) laser-controlled sharpening process. The final work, done by hand by Wüsthof's experienced specialists, provides extraordinary sharpness and quick, simple 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, ensuring safety and balanced 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 entire length of the blade, and unique, consistently high and reproducible quality.
The Wüsthof Classic series holds the NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) certification for public health and food safety.
• 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 for the knife. It also acts as a counterweight, balancing the blade.
• Precision double-serrated edge – the bread knife with its unique double-serrated edge cuts through a hard crust as easily as soft bread, or large fruits such as pumpkin. The difference compared with a conventional serrated edge 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.
• Ribbed blade – when cutting, small air pockets form in the recesses of the blade. This has the positive effect that thin or soft foods are easier to remove from the blade during use and do not stick.
• Butcher's knife – the characteristic new knife is perfectly suited to portioning meat and effortlessly cuts large fruits and vegetables. This specially designed model is an extremely artistic creation from forged steel.