Wusthof knives collections

Question

My husband has been talking about them since we have been together and wants a set. He really enjoys cooking and is pretty good at it. I know they have different collections like emerilware, ikon, and gourmet What is the gourmet set like? it is the cheapest i found. Do they even make a bad set of knives? and is the gourmet set good for use at home?

Answer 1

I love the Wusthof knives,especially their 12" fillet knife. Thin flexible and makes quick work of skinning a fish side. I have used their product for years, my oldest knife is about 25 yrs. old.

Answer 2

Wusthof makes several different lines of cutlery, and it really depends on how much you be using them AND how they feel in your husband's hands.

The Gourmet line:

Stamped blades are tempered and hardened steel with a long-lasting, V-ground edge. Full tang adds weight and balance. Synthetic handles are triple-riveted. High-carbon, no-stain blades are easy to sharpen.

• Tempered and hardened steel

• Long-lasting, V-ground edge

• Full tang

• Triple riveted synthetic handles

• High-carbon, no-stain blades

• Easy to sharpen

• Hand wash

• Made in Germany

The Black Classic line:

Forged blades are tempered and hardened steel with a long-lasting, V-ground edge. Full tang adds weight and balance. High-carbon, no-stain blades are easy to sharpen.

• Forged of tempered and hardened steel

• Long-lasting, V-ground edge

• Full tang

• High-impact, triple riveted synthetic handles

• High-carbon, no-stain blades

• Easy to sharpen

• Hand wash

• Made in Germany

The Ikon line:

The Ikon series builds on the Wüsthof ® fine cutlery tradition with new thinner blades, refined ergonomic handles, and recessed bolsters that allow full sharpening to the heel. All-purpose chef's knives include traditional blades and scalloped Japanese blades that glide through foods.

• Forged steel

• Triple-riveted polypropylene handles

• Hand wash

• Made in Germany

I have the Wusthof Black Classic line, some of my knives are over 9 years old. They are an investment, but worth every penny. Try to shop Wusthof when it goes on sale, you don't need a "set" to start. 3 good knives to start with would be a chef's knife or santoku, a paring knife, and a tomato/veggie knife. You can add more later on- if you're on a budget. Crate & Barrel usually has them on sale in the fall, even Williams Sonoma has them on sale at times.