Vegetable knife GOURMET 10 cm, Wüsthof

Product detailed description

The universal knife for cleaning and cutting vegetables, shallots, onions or herbs, which no home or professional kitchen can do without. Quality helper with blade length of 10 cm and practical handle for comfortable and safe work.

• The universal knife for every kitchen
• Blade length 10 cm
• Ideal for slicing and cleaning vegetables

Gourmet series

• Quality, well-balanced knives made in Solingen
• Black handle made of special synthetic material
• Classic look with three rivets, fits well in the hand
• Top German alloy steel X50CrMoV15 used
• Laser cut with precision from steel strip
• All-metal knife cores with blade length 12 cm and larger
• Extraordinary blade that is easy to maintain
• Hardness 56-57 HRC Rockwell scale
• Precision hand honing and polishing for a perfect edge
• Strict continuous quality control, blade checked by laser
• Knives can be washed in the dishwasher - however, hand washing is recommended
• Extended warranty against manufacturing and material defects for 15 years
• The series has received the distinguished NSF seal of quality and hygiene in the USA

The Gourmet knife series presents quality WÜSTHOF knives in the popular traditional three-rivet design. Their blades are precision laser cut from a strip of alloyed X50CrMoV15 stainless steel. They are produced in 12 to 14 steps. Thanks to the use of high-quality materials and precision grinding, they boast a high and long-lasting sharpness.

The handle of the Gourmet knives is made of durable synthetic material in a typical design with three rivets. The handles have been designed in accordance with ergonomic requirements. High-quality synthetics can withstand dishwasher washing, but we recommend hand washing to maintain the quality of the blade, which is more suitable for high-quality knives.

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.

Last but not least, we must mention the important NSF certificate that the Classic Ikon series has received in the USA. NSF's goal is to protect public health and the environment. It certifies among other things kitchen equipment including knives that are not harmful to human health. The product is also tested for design, material safety and use. You will find the NSF logo on products that are produced in an environmentally friendly way and do not unnecessarily burden the environment.

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.

The blade is laser cut from a steel strip. It is then tempered 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 56-57° 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 angle provides even more sharpness, which makes slicing more enjoyable. Thanks to the wedge-shaped cut, the knife penetrates food effortlessly.

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.