Cutlery Reviews

I have been collecting the wusthof classic knives and really enjoy using such quality pieces, except I didn't want the black handled knives on my table. I am very pleased with the simple brushed stainless design of the culinar steak knife on my table. It complements my stainless silverware (Yamazaki's Hafnia pattern)and is a real joy to hold and cut with. I am anxious to serve my guests so they too can enjoy using such a wonderfully made knife! My only request is to someday be able to buy a serrated culinar steak knife as well for the true steakhouse feel.

I have to admit that I have been enamored with the Culinar series since it was first introduced, and have gradually added to it as new items have become available. The latest addition is the steak knife set.
The knives themselves have an inherent beauty and are visually deceptive in that they appear at first glance to be a single piece of steel from handle to blade, though in fact blade and handle are individual pieces with the illusion of being seamless.
The balance of these knives is perfect, and if you are adding to a growing Culinar collection as I was, I would highly recommend these knives.

I picked-up a 10" Wushtof Chef (the one on this page) and a 6" Chef when I was in Germany and I love them. The 10" is large enough that you can cut large items and also has a wider blade that helps with "proper" chopping technique for those of us who are not "professionals". Of course, the wider blade also allows you to scoop-up a good amount of ingredients for transfer to where-ever you need them.

Even for being such a large blade, the knife is light, balanced and easy to handle. I anticipate that these knives will last me a lifetime if properly cared for (for example, I always use the honing rod before use which will help prevent the need for sharpening). I recommend these knives to everyone I know who enjoys cooking even the least bit and I feel it's better to have a few well-selected quality knives than one of those "sets" of cheapies (most of which are filled with blade styles you'll never use anyway).

you should always go for the best. They are things that can last you a life time with the right care and if you get the best, then you've got yourself the finest cuts, the best weighting, a sharp blade... for life.

I received my knives in this 6 piece block set with the kitchen shears last year. Each knife is amazing in it's solid weighting (you should never even try to cut with a poorly weighted knife -- you're working against it) and ability to hold an edge. Even so, it comes with a knife sharperner.

If you can't afford the 6-piece block set, the three most essential knives are the Chef's knife (for dicing, mincing, etc.), the paring knife, and the kitchen shears. The paring knife is the best, when i first received my knife set I spent a few days just seeing what the knives could do. I had *no* problem making small rose-florettes out of grape tomatoes. The tomato test is important because tomatoes are tough-skinned but tender fleshed. A sharp knife should cut through the tomato without flattening the tomato. The paring knife not only treated the tomato like hot butter, I also had absolute control over it (and thus was able to make patterns in it -- like a rose florette). The other knives are equally remarkable. Look at some of the other Wusthof reviews to see specifics.

My only complaint is that the wood block has 3 other holes for additional knives which make the set appear glaringly incomplete. Of course, I plan to fill those holes with additional wusthof knives. A filet knife would be a fantastic addition to my collection.

They truly are the pride of my kitchen.

This knife is better than the average Joe needs, but it will last a lifetime, so I think it's worth it. It feels nice and heavy in the hand, which this line of knives is known for, so it slices easily through crusty bread. I would not put this knife in the dishwasher, so if you are looking for an easy-care knife that you plan to replace in a few years, get a cheaper knife. Otherwise, this knife just needs gentle handwashing and it will stay sharp very well and stay very durable.

There are really two main competitors in the high-end mainstream kitchen knife market: Henckels and Wusthof. Those who have used both usually have a preference. My preference (and therefore bias you should know about) is for the Wusthofs.

The Wusthof Culinar line is an all stainless steel look, rather than a black handle. Although the picture and some descriptions want you to think this is a single piece knife, be advised that the hand is a separate piece of stainless steel molded onto the tang. I personally prefer the handle of the Grand Prix and Classic, because the grip is surer for me, but this is, to some extent, a matter of personal preference. This series "looks" more professional to some (like a Viking stove).

This particular model, the bread knife, is a great knife. Many people think tomatoes are the hardest food items to clearly cut. I think bread is much more difficult; but this knife makes the task seem easy.

I highly recommend the Wusthof 9" bread knife.

I wanted to replace my cheap knife block set with a great one that can last a generation and found Wushtof Culinar Series to my liking. Initially, I thought the metallic handle could be slippery. So, I went to a local store and tested it and found it to be be very very grippy and solid to hold. I liked how these knives curve on the handle. That helps handle get a perfect grip in the hand.

This is a very long serrated knife and it works great to slice meats, bread and large items like watermelon. With our old bread knife, we could hardly cut the bread neatly without crushing it producing lots of bread crumbs. With this one, we are able to cut the bread like they do at bakeries. Perfect!

You will not regret spending money on this. You can avoid get a seperate bread knife and carving knife if you get this one.

If you are looking for quality. Look no further, these are the knives for you. Wüsthof has done it again! Absolutely the best around. Great chefs around the world use Wüsthof knives and they have quoted that these knives have never let them down. Great quality and superb cutting. These knives are the finest around, purchase one and you will see for yourself. I certainly LOVE IT!

As a longtime Wüsthof-Trident collector, I've acquired both their Classic Curved Fork and their Classic Straight Fork. I use the curved fork for turning pot roast that is being cooked in a Dutch oven, as well as for lifting roasted meat, game, and poultry from a roasting pan onto a carving board. I also use a tine of this curved fork to pierce roasts for checking the color of their juices as a test for doneness. This fork is made to the same specifications as the Classic line of Wüsthof knives - it has full-tang construction, meaning that it's forged from a single blank of high-carbon, no stain steel, and it has the traditional triple-riveted design. The handle of the curved fork feels balanced in my hand, so I can use it to turn and lift roasts with ease. The tines of this 6-inch fork are 4.5 inches long, and their curve has been ergonomically designed. This fork is not really suited for carving roasted meat, poultry, or game. It's much easier to use a straight carving fork inserted into the roast to pinion it and then serve as a guide for the carving knife. Wüsthof makes an 8-Inch Curved Fork, too, so if you're going to be lifting and turning large heavy roasts, and you have large hands, you might want to look around for that one. I hand wash and dry all my Wüsthof forks and knives, but the manufacturer states you can wash this fork in the automatic dishwasher.

I love the sleek lines and the fact that it is Stainless Steel in color. It fits into my kitchen decor perfectly. The grip is perfect for handling. Best knife set I have.