The blade is designed full tang but half bolstered. The tip of the blade is a bit pointy and the surface is quite wide for easy cutting of larger vegetables and fruits like cabbages and watermelons. The silver and black colored knife has a company’s logo on its blade surface. Weighing only 7.1 ounces the knife is safe for anyone to use. The whole Wusthof Gourmet 8 inch chef’s knife comes with a simple yet incredible looking. Though the handle material is cheap, the ergonomic handle balances the whole knife and rests on the hand giving a comfortable feeling. Handle is shaped in a way that both the right and left handed people are able to use them. The three metal rivets confirm the blade to be positioned in the right place without placing any accident. The handle contains three rivets connecting the handle to the blade. Hence, slippery is not a problem while using. The POM handle is resistant to discoloration, heat, cold, moisture and fading. With full-tang feature the Gourmet knife possesses a synthetic polypropylene handle. The cutting edge of the knife also possesses an easy re-sharpening process. However, within cheap range the brand tried to offer the best of it to the customers. The Gourmet knife edge is not featured by the PEtec while the other Wusthof lines knives are featured with this technology for way better and durable sharpness. Any cutting such as chopping, slicing, dicing, mincing and all are possible with the knife. The specially processed steel alloy of the blade confirms the evil sharpness of its edge. With an angle of 18 inch both sides the edge is thin and sharp. Hence, the knife certainly doesn’t go to the level of the forged blade and its quality but surely holds a good reputation of long durability.Īlong with the blade, the edge of the knife is also the second most point you have to consider before buying. The stamped process of making blade is an easy and quicker way to produce blades out if a thin roll of steel. Hence, they are considerably cheap than other Gourmet lines. The Gourmet knife blades are not forged but they are stamped. The traditional blade is crafted giving it a perfect western and traditional combination.
The blade of this essential kitchen knife is laser cut stamped from a single block of high carbon stain-free steel. The blade is specially crafted to make it resistant to dulling and corrosion. The blade is forged for all purpose cutting activity. This Wusthof 4562-7/20 model Gourmet Chef’s Knife comes with 8inch long blade. It should be thin and hard at the same time. We will be discussing in detail about every part of this knife for you convenient understanding.īlade is of course the main part of a knife. The Wusthof Gourmet Chef’s knife is not any exception rather it will offer you some extra while using it. Wusthof Gourmet Chef Knife Review in DetailĬhef’s knives are meant to be an all-purpose knife that can run a busy kitchen without creating any trouble.
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