WSTHOF Classic The original for lovers of food200 years of craftsmanship. Timeless design. Reliable performance.ChineseChefsKnife will allow you to chop a cabbage or cut wafer-thin slices from a tomato in seconds, while the wide blade is also ideal for scooping up prepped ingredients and transferring them to the pot. The fine cutting edge ensures exceptional sharpness butshould not be used on bones or hard fruits (such as coconuts).For those tasks, we recommend a Cleaver or Butchers Knife.WSTHOF Classic offers the cutlery benchmark for tasks big and small.The traditional triple riveted design has been a favourite for professional chefs and home cooking enthusiasts for many generations. With perfect balance, this fully forged line performs with precision and ease. Each WSTHOF knife is precision-forged from a single piece of chromium molybdenum-vanadium steel. This specialised high carbon, stain-resistant alloy ensures that the critical characteristics of each WSTHOF knife are there right from the beginning.Balance and ergonomics the special geometry with double bolster for balanced handling.Each blade features a striking double-bolster design, and the ergonomic handle, developed in consultation with professional chefs, rests perfectly in your hand for optimal performance and comfort. The knife weighs less, thanks to the slim bolster design. This allows energy-saving work. In addition, the design allows the whole blade to be used and resharpened.WSTHOF knives are created in 40 major manufacturing steps, from forging to tempering to grinding and polishingFeatures:Manufactured entirely in Solingen, GermanyForged from one piece of specially tempered high carbon stainless steel to ensure outstanding strength (chromium-molybdenum-vanadium)Long-lasting extreme sharpness, thanks to PEtec WSTHOFs Laser-Controlled Precision Edge TechnologyFinal buffing by handSeamless, hygienic fit of the handleBlack handles made of synthetic materialSafe work thanks to full bolsterTriple-riveted handle shellsFull tangHandguardChinese Cooks 18cm Features:Can be used for Cabbage, Fish, Fruit, Head of lettuce, Herbs, Meat, VegetablesType of use: cuttingForgedChinese 18cm Specifications:Blade Length: 17 cmBlade width: 762 mmHandle Length: 112 mmHandle Material: Resilient synthetic handle, rivetedHardness Grade: 58HRCMake every cut matter with WSTHOF Classic.From tips & techniques and use & care, to how the knives are made to the history of Wusthof, find it all here on ourWusthof Blog