The Wüsthof Classic knife series is number one in forged kitchen knives. The range of approx. 70 blade shapes offers the largest variety of models worldwide. Quality comes first: with 55 production steps and over 20 uncompromising quality controls, each Classic knife is perfectly crafted for all professional chefs and home cooks. The blades are forged from one piece of high alloy chrome molybdenum vanadium steel and include Wüsthof’s PEtec sharpening process for a blade that is extremely sharp, perfectly balanced, and made to last a lifetime. Wüsthof is the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality premium knives for professional chefs and home cooks. Family owned for seven generations, Wüsthof was founded in Solingen, Germany, known as the “City of Blades” over 200 years ago. To this day, every Wüsthof knife is still expertly crafted in this legendary city. Excellent quality, sustainable performance and innovative ideas guarantee that production is among the most advanced of its kind. To meet the demands of every kitchen, Wüsthof offers a wide range of over 350 blades, including chef’s knives, specialty knives, utility knives, all-purpose knives, along with kitchen accessories and tools. From knife block sets, individual knives, honing steels, high-quality knife sharpeners, cutting boards and blade protection- you will always find a great gift idea for the professional chef or home cook in the Wüsthof range.