Chef Question...About Wusthof Knives..Please help!!?

Question

I'm wanting to get a set of Wusthof Knives for an upcoming chef.

(1) I need to know the real difference between the Wusthof lines..,like the "Classic" and "Culinar"...and etc. Which is the best? Which one would you get or prefer?

(2) I know a great chef only buys open stock...but can you buy like a block set and not use the block (I know the block is not good to use)...would it be cheaper to buy a block set and not use the block, or just buy them individually??

(3) I also found this 8 Pc. Chef's Attache Set, http://www.cutleryandmore.com/details.asp?SKU=6986

Is there a real difference to buy this and not buy them individually?? Which is better??

Please let me know which one you would get...Should I buy that 8 Pc. Set?? Thank you!!!!

Please answer all questions. No rude answers please. Thank you!!!

Answer 1

honestly i wouldnt go wusthof. they're really good but have no warranty. i'd go cutco, they are made better and they have a forever guarantee on them. if you don't believe me then zig zieglar, neil armstrong, the history channel, discovery channel, and rachel ray got it all wrong because they all back it as the best :)

Answer 2

To a Chef knives are an extension of themselves, their tools, the vehicles to assist them to produce a finished product. Every Chef is different and has personal preferences on which tools they need.

Bottom line, though you have great enthusiasm and wish to present the best, I suggest you don't, instead present a monetary gift certificate from a well known cooking supply company (http://www.chefscatalog.com/brand/wustho... and let your Chef decide for them self. (I wouldn't buy a curling iron for a woman or a knife for a Chef).

Answer 3

i wouldnt buy a set of knives for anyone, most of the item in a set are unusable, i only need a 8" chef knife, a boning knife and parer, i wouldnt buy a set. Buying him a set of knives is going to far out of your way. What would be good to buy a chef i recommend the culinary institute of americas professional chef 8th edition reference manual, on amazon.com. dont buy the knives!!!!!