468618D – Classic – Chinese Chef's Knife – 18 cm – Boxed

Wüsthof Classic Chinese chef's knife with 18 cm plain-edged blade, in gift box, with black handle.
Properties:
• Blade material: single-piece forged stainless X50CrMoV15 steel, laser-sharpened, 58 HRC hardness
• Blade length: 18 cm
• Blade width: 7.75 cm
• Handle: synthetic, riveted
• Overall length: 31.7 cm
• Weight: 322 g
Further manufacturer information:
The Chinese chef's knife is cleaver-shaped, but it is not suitable for cutting through bones. It is used for slicing and chopping herbs and vegetables, and for cutting meat, cabbage, vegetables, herbs and fruit. Wüsthof's Chinese chef's knives are designed specifically for these requirements. Thanks to the redesigned handle and the polished edge of exceptional sharpness, preparing food is truly enjoyable.
Wüsthof Classic series
Robust, sharp and functional – the classic kitchen tool series contains more than 70 different blade shapes (blade lengths from 6 to 36 cm), stands out for its ease of use, and is the right tool for every home cook and professional.
Forged from a single piece of stainless (X50CrMoV15) steel with 58 HRC hardness, with a 29° edge angle. This special, high-carbon, corrosion-resistant alloy ensures that every Wüsthof knife keeps its critical properties from the start: razor-sharp, long-lasting cutting edge, high rust resistance and an 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 checks. Particularly sharp thanks to the Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) laser-controlled sharpening process. The final hand work by Wüsthof's experienced specialists provides extraordinary sharpness and fast, easy cutting.
The handle panels are made of comfortable and durable synthetic material, polyoxymethylene (POM), which has a denser molecular structure to resist fading and discolouration. The full bolster protects the hand and ensures 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, an optimal cutting edge along the full length of the blade, and a 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 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 for the knife. It also provides balance as a counterweight to 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 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 for quick and precise work.
• Fluted blade – Cutting creates small air pockets in the blade's recesses. This has the positive effect that thin or soft foods are easier to remove from the blade during use and do not stick to it.
• Butcher's knife – The distinctive new knife is perfectly suited to portioning meat and cuts large fruits and vegetables effortlessly. This specially designed model is an extremely artistic creation made of forged steel.