Performer – Chef's Knife – 16 cm

Wüsthof Performer chef's knife with 16 cm blade and black handle.

Properties:
• Blade material: single-piece forged stainless X50CrMoV15 steel, laser-sharpened, 58 HRC hardness, with black DLC coating (104 HRC surface hardness)
• Blade length: 16 cm
• Blade width: 4 cm
• Edge angle: 28°
• Handle: glass-fibre reinforced polyamide with honeycomb pattern, black
• Handle length: 12.8 cm
• Overall length: 28.8 cm
• Weight: 174 g

Further manufacturer information:
Versatile in the kitchen: the essential basic tool for every hobby cook and professional. The chef's knife is suitable for most tasks in the kitchen, for the widest range of cutting and gripping techniques, and makes preparing food a pleasure.

Wüsthof Performer series. The perfect knife for perfect control. Black, sharp, unsurpassed: individual design meets pure dynamism. The Wüsthof Performer series proves its worth with every use: exceptional quality for unconditional performance. The ultra-hard, diamond-like carbon (DLC) coated blade reduces friction thanks to the lotus effect and glides precisely through both soft and hard ingredients. The Hexagon Power Grip non-slip honeycomb structure guarantees exceptional control. This knife will captivate you – for life.
• Single-piece blade forged from stainless X50CrMoV15 steel, 58 HRC hardness
• Unique diamond-like carbon coating (DLC), 104 HRC surface hardness
• Thanks to the lotus effect, the knife glides easily through food
• Newly designed Hexagon Power Grip handle with non-slip honeycomb structure
• Made entirely in Solingen, Germany
• Black, sharp, unsurpassed
Diamond-like carbon coated blade for extraordinary performance.
The diamond-like carbon (DLC) coated blade is extremely hard and durable, and this premium quality is unique in the knife world. The black, almost magical coating raises the surface hardness of the steel from 58 to a unique 104 Rockwell. For gourmets this is a remarkable advantage: thanks to its extremely robust nature it is practically insensitive to harmful external influences, and the diamond-like surface is highly resistant to heat. DLC was originally developed for the extreme conditions of space travel and motorsport; Wüsthof is the first knife manufacturer in the world to apply this technology to a fully forged knife.
The Lotus Effect: particles simply roll off.
The Performer knife glides through food almost without friction: full of momentum. Thanks to the particularly low friction and anti-adhesive properties of the diamond-like coating and the lotus effect of the black DLC surface, particles simply roll off the blade. Freshly cut pieces of food, such as slices of juicy onion, slide off: an ideal situation when speed and precision are needed during intensive kitchen work. Due to the hydrophobic effect, every liquid simply runs off, including acids from citrus fruits, as well as fats or starches, such as those from potatoes. Simply wipe the blade after each use, and the captivating blade shines like new.
The Hexagon Power Grip – complete control, always.
The high-performance DLC technology is perfected by the innovative, non-slip Hexagon Power Grip. Its non-slip honeycomb structure provides optimal grip in every situation and outstanding control. The knife can be held firmly even in wet or demanding conditions, so you can always use the blade safely and precisely. The glass-fibre reinforced polyamide handle is easy to handle and dishwasher safe: suitable for everyday use. Overall, the Hexagon Power Grip consistently supports the performance promise of the DLC blade.
Perfect fusion: cutting-edge technology meets knife-making expertise.
Cutting-edge technology and over 200 years of knife-making expertise are in perfect balance, hand in hand. The design was inspired by the experiences and ideas of four enthusiastic professionals who value performance in every area of life. It was developed by designers and engineers aiming for unsurpassed quality. It is made in one of the most modern knife manufacturing facilities in the world. This knife will captivate you – for life.