The All-New WSTHOF Performer Made for amazing cutsThe quintessential knife for masters of good tasteWSTHOF Performer knives combine centuries of craft expertise from Solingen with state-of-the-art manufacturing. They glide impressively easily through food, staying clean, as food doesnt stick to them. The groundbreaking Hexagon Power Grip with honeycomb structure ensures safety and precision, while the carbon coating gives it a unique level of hardness. And they are forged from one piece of WSTHOF stainless steel and finished by experienced knife-makers.To create the Performer series, WSTHOFs designers and engineers combined state-of-the-art technology with 200 years of expertise in knife craft. The Performer knives are manufactured in one of the worlds most advanced knife production facilities. Hand finishers ensure that the knives are perfectly balanced and feel like a natural extension of the hand. A Performer knife is ideal, whether you are preparing food at home or working with high speed and precision in a professional setting. A simple wipe after use leaves the blade shiny and clean as new.Diamond-like carbon coatingThe Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating, created for space travel and motorsports, increases the surface hardness of WSTHOF steel from 58 to a unique 104 Rockwell. It is virtually immune to adverse external effects and extremely resistant to heat. WSTHOF is the first knife manufacturer in the world to use this technology on a fully forged knife with a bolster.Non-stick Lotus EffectThe surfaces hydrophobic lotus effect causes freshly cut pieces of food, such as slices of juicy onion, to slip away. Cutting feels almost frictionless. The blade repels acids from citrus fruits, as well as fats or starches. Simply wipe, and it shines like new.Forged from a single piece of stainless steelEach knife is forged from a single piece of WSTHOF stainless steel, ensuring superior purity and durability.Hexagon Power GripThe Hexagon Power Grip, with its honeycomb structure, gives you a firm grip even under difficult working conditions. You will always use your knife safely and precisely. The handle of glass fibre-reinforced polyamide is easy-care and dishwasher-safe.Made in Solingen, GermanyWSTHOF is proud to be part of the 200 years of collective expertise represented by Solingen. The Performer series is of the unsurpassed quality that has made Solingen a synonym for knife craft.BLACK, SHARP, UNSURPASSABLE Shaped by master chefsTo create the Performer series, WSTHOF designers Bjrn Berger and Dominik Trautmann involved four top chefs. Why? They know that perfection is hiding in the details that only a master chef notices. Like whether the knife shifts easily between cutting rhythms, whether it glides equally smoothly through dierent foodstus, and whether it feels as comfortable after working for an hour at high speed. Their goal with the Performer was to bring the magic of expert cutting to all who love food.These four top chefs helped the design team perfect Performer knives. The expert critique of Renato Manzi, Anika Schmidt, Alexander Scharmberg and Ren Steinbach helped Wsthofs designers perfect these knives for every type of use, in the kitchen and at the table. They brought not only their immense knowledge and skill at cooking but their experiences as a show cook, athlete, music lover, teacher and gardener. These very different personalities have a love of conviviality in common, which they have devoted their lives to sharing. They are the godparents of the series, and we think youll love to meet them.Meet the chefs who helped design these knivesThe Japanese chefs knife is powerful and versatile: whether rhythmically chopping herbs, vegetables and fruit or precisely slicing through meat and fish, the extremely sharp blade produces fine to wafer-thin cuts. A chefs knife with a wide blade is a remarkably powerful tool that is inspiring and easy to use when preparing and plating fresh food. Diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating: the DLC-coated blade is the gold standard on the knife market. Thanks to the lotus effect, it glides almost effortlessly through hard and soft ingredients and is also extremely durable and scratch-resistant. Hexagon Power Grip: the innovative, ergonomic handle with its offset non-slip honeycomb structure ensures ultimate control and is ideal for all working conditions.Rotoku Hollow Edge 23cm Features:Ideal for slicing fish, meat, and vegetables with precisionHollow edge reduces friction and prevents food from stickingType of use: fine slicing and cuttingForged from a single piece of WSTHOF stainless steelRotoku Hollow Edge 17cm Specifications:Blade Length: 170mmBlade Width: 56mmHandle Length: 130mmHandle Material: Resilient synthetic handle with Hexagon Power GripHardness Grade: 58HRC DLC coating to 104HRCItem Length: 300mmFrom tips & techniques and use & care, to how the knives are made, to the history of Wusthof, find it all here on ourWusthof Blog