Steak knife EPICURE 12 cm, Wüsthof

Product detailed description

EPICURE knives are a cooking tool for anyone who lives to cook. They will help to overcome any challenges. They combine the virtues of two great philosophies: the efficiency and lightness of Japanese knives with German quality and safety. They embody a whole new type of knife that works with all styles of cooking and sets a new standard for the function and performance of a quality knife. The development of the EPICURE series has consistently followed the desire to leave out what is superfluous and optimize what is necessary.

The EPICURE steak knife has a sturdy, slender blade. It has a ground spine and a straight blade. It cuts steaks and chops effortlessly. Suitable for grilled meat.

EPICURE series

• High quality forged knives made in Solingen
• Perfectly balanced with unique ergonomics for easy work
• Riveted handle adapts to the natural movement of the hand
• Handle made of special material: natural fibre and resin
• Top German alloy steel X50CrMoV15 used
• Extraordinary blade that is easy to maintain
• Hardness 58 HRC Rockwell scale
• Special computer-controlled PEtec grinding process
• Precision hand honing and polishing for a perfect edge
• Strict continuous quality control, blade checked by laser
• Innovative bolster for a secure grip
• Smooth transition between guard and handle
• Easy hygienic attachment of the knife handles
• Knives can be washed in the dishwasher - however, hand washing is recommended
• Extended warranty against manufacturing and material defects for 15 years

The special feature of the EPICURE series is the extended shape of the handle and the material used for its production. The designers chose natural fibre and resin as the material of choice, which allowed them to offer the user the pleasant feel of wood and the durability and hygienic cleanliness of synthetic alternatives. They have thus combined the advantages of both materials and have not burdened the environment. The wider blade area not only offers better control when guiding the knife but also helps to get food into the pot quickly and cleanly.

The soul of every knife is its blade. The EPICURE series is made of one piece of alloy steel X50CrMoV15. The excellent properties of this stainless steel are further enhanced by the hardening and forging process which increases the cutting performance of the knife and significantly extends the life of the blade. The EPICURE series boasts a hardness of 58 Rockwell, ideal for kitchen knives. You will love EPICURE knives for their high initial sharpness which they also maintain for a long time. The blades are tough and also easy to sharpen.

The special computer-controlled WÜSTHOF knife sharpening process is used to keep the knives perfectly sharp. The computer uses a laser to measure the blade and gives the robot the information it needs to sharpen it perfectly. Computer supporting manufacturing thus gives the knives an extremely high initial cutting performance (along the entire length of the blade) and a long service life. The quality of the blade is high and more importantly, easily renewable.

Technologies and materials used

WÜSTHOF knives are manufactured using the high-quality German steel X50CrMoV15 which has approx. 0.5 percent carbon and the alloying elements chromium, molybdenum and vanadium. Thanks to the added chromium it is corrosion-resistant which is desirable for kitchen knives.

Precise blades are formed from a steel strip by forging in the die. These are hardened for 15 minutes at 1070 °C and then rapidly cooled to 60 °C in two minutes. Subsequent tempering (a process of slowly heating the material to 200 °C for 45 minutes) relieves the blade of internal stresses and stabilises its martensitic structure. This gives the blade the optimum required hardness of 58° Rockwell and higher toughness.

A special WÜSTHOF knife sharpening process called PEtec (Precision Edge Technology) ensures the ideal cutting angle. It is a top-class technology where knives are sharpened by robots that are controlled and monitored by computers. The advantage of this process is the precise geometry along the entire length of the blade, the remarkable and extremely high initial cutting performance of the knife comparable to a razor sharp blade and last but not least the long life of the blade.

The stable blade and the perfect geometry of the blade deliver exceptional cutting performance and precise control in the cut. The sharp 15° angle provides even greater sharpness making slicing more enjoyable. Thanks to the wedge-shaped cut, the knife penetrates food effortlessly.

The newly designed bolster and its innovative geometry ensures even weight distribution around the center of the knife, making it easier to handle. It is integrated as part of a blade made of one piece of steel. Protects fingers from slipping on the blade and ensures precise control of the knife.

The ergonomic handle made of natural fibre and resin is designed to exert more weight on the object to be sliced and thus work with much greater efficiency. It is wider in the front third and narrows towards the back. This is the only way it can adapt to the natural grip of the hand. At the same time, it guarantees increased safety and noticeably easier use. The handles are attached to the tang with two rivets. The perfect bonding of the individual parts prevents the trapping of deposits and bacteria.

Knife sharpening WÜSTHOF

Every knife needs to be sharpened from time to time, as it becomes dull after prolonged use. To maintain and revive the blade, we use chrome-plated sharpening steeland recommend WÜSTHOF sharpening stones. For the less experienced, we also offer grinders with easier operation. Simply run the blade gently through the grinding groove a few times and the blade will be restored.

Ed. Wüsthof Dreizackwerk KG company was founded in Solingen as early as 1814 and during its 200 years of existence, seven generations of the Wüsthof family have been in charge. It boasts some of the most advanced, highly automated manufacturing processes in the world. For example, in the production of knives in nearly 40 steps, it uses 100 robots.

Today WÜSTHOF knives are sold in more than 80 countries around the world. The usage of high-end materials and modern computer-controlled technologies make them convenient to use and prepare food. A culinary delight itself.