Customer reviews for Wusthof Le Cordon Bleu Hollow Ground Chef's Knife, 8 inch

Wusthof Le Cordon Bleu Hollow Ground Chef's Knife, 8 inch : Whether you're cubing meats, chopping tough-skinned vegetables or slicing cheese, the Wusthof Le Cordon Bleu 8" Hollow Ground Chef's Knife features hollowed edges that create air pockets to prevent foods from sticking to the blade. One of the most multipurpose kitchen knives you can own, the Wusthof chef's knife both finely dices onions and herbs and slices hard processed meats. The Wusthof Le Cordon Bleu collection is the first cutlery to bear the name of the world's most renowned culinary academies. Created by Wusthof and Le Cordon Bleu head chefs, the cutlery features a specially designed half-bolster that allows cutting and sharpening along the entire blade edge. Compared to the Wusthof Classic knives, the Wusthof Le Cordon Bleu chef's knife is 30% lighter for easier handling and repetitive cutting. The Wusthof Le Cordon Bleu 8" hollow ground chef's knife is also ideal for mincing parsley and cilantro and trimming melon rinds and bread crusts. Perfectly balanced for optimum control and cutting ease, the Wusthof chef's knife is precision forged of high-carbon, stain-resistant steel. Exclusive Precision Edge Technology makes the cutlery 20% sharper with twice the edge retention than Wusthof knives without this exacting edge. For extra sharpness, each mirror-finish edge is honed to a 14-degree angle compared to a conventional 20 degrees. The seamless, hygienic synthetic handle is triple-riveted with a full tang to ensure a comfortable, slip-resistant grip. Since 1814 Wusthof has handmade its knives in Germany and the Wusthof Le Cordon Bleu collection is the official cutlery used by Le Cordon Bleu students across the globe. Product Features Designed in collaboration with renowned Le Cordon Bleu head chefs Half-bolster design allows cutting and sharpening along blade's entire tip to heel edge 30% lighter than the Wusthof Classic knife line for increased ease in handling Precision forged from one-piece of high-carbon steel for greater stability and strength Ground hollowed edges prevent foods from sticking to the blade Tempered to a 58-degree Rockwell hardness Wusthof's Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) ensures long-lasting, premium sharpness PEtec knives are 20% sharper and retain their cutting edge twice as long as Wusthof knives without these precision edges Mirror-finish edges are honed to a 14-degree angle for extra sharpness Laser-controlled knife edges offer a more consistent blade angle Perfectly balanced for optimum control and effortless cutting Specially polished stainless-steel resists rust and stains Synthetic handle offers a smooth, comfortable slip-resistant grip Seamless triple-rived, full-tang handle provides hygienic reliability Tested and certified by NSF International Hand wash Lifetime warranty