Wusthof Classic Hard Cheese Knife - 4.75″

WÜSTHOF Classic Hard Cheese Knife – 4.75" Forged Blade with Fork Tip for Easy Serving

Tackle tough cheeses with confidence using the WÜSTHOF Classic 4.75" Hard Cheese Knife, specifically engineered for slicing through aged, dense cheeses like cheddar, gouda, pecorino, and manchego. The razor-sharp forged blade glides effortlessly through firm textures, while the etched divots along the sides help reduce drag and prevent cheese from sticking to the blade.

Featuring a forked tip, this knife lets you transition seamlessly from slicing to serving—no need to dirty another utensil! Compact, durable, and razor-sharp, it’s the ideal tool for any cheese board or charcuterie platter 🧀🍷.

🔹 4.75" Forged Blade – Designed for hard and aged cheeses
🔹 Etched Blade Sides – Minimize sticking and improve slicing precision
🔹 Forked Tip – Perfect for picking up and serving sliced cheese
🔹 X50 CrMoV15 High-Carbon Steel – Sharp, strong, and stain-resistant
🔹 Full Tang & Triple-Riveted Handle – Hygienic, balanced & ergonomic
🔹 Made in Solingen, Germany – Over 200 years of knife-making tradition
🔹 WÜSTHOF Item #: 1040135214 (formerly 3103-7)
🔹 Lifetime Guarantee – Built to last, backed for life

💎 WÜSTHOF Classic Series – Precision Forged for Peak Performance

Each Classic Series knife is precision-forged from a single billet of high-carbon stainless steel, delivering exceptional edge retention, strength, and durability. The triple-riveted synthetic handle ensures comfort, hygiene, and a secure grip with every use 🧼.

Steel Composition – X50 CrMoV15:

• X = Stainless Steel

• 50 = 0.5% Carbon – For lasting sharpness

• Cr = 15% Chromium – Corrosion and stain resistance

• Mo = Molybdenum – Adds strength

• V = Vanadium – Improves edge retention and hardness

🛠️ Why Choose a Forged Hard Cheese Knife?

Unlike stamped alternatives, forged knives offer greater weight, balance, and cutting power—essential for slicing through dense cheese blocks without crumbling or breaking. The forked tip and etched sides add functionality and finesse to your cheese service ⚖️🧀.

Whether you're serving aged cheddar at a wine night or prepping slices of gouda for your next gathering, the WÜSTHOF Classic 4.75" Hard Cheese Knife delivers clean, effortless cuts with gourmet presentation 🍽️✨.

Care of Knives

Honing and Sharpening 

Honing or sharpening depends on whether your knife has lost its sharpness or if it is really blunt. A blade's loss of sharpness can be treated using a honing steel. For dull, blunt knives, use a sharpener. To ensure a beautifully sharp blade, we recommend you hone your knives regularly, after each use.  Regular honing prevents blades from deteriorating quickly.

Cleaning

Clean your knives right after use. Thoroughly wash your blades with a non-abrasive sponge or brush, then dry immediately afterwards. Use warm soapy water. Always carefully dry your knives with the blade facing away from you to prevent unintentional injuries. While Wusthof knives are suitable to clean in the dishwasher, we recommend you hand wash only to prolong the life of your blades. Dishwashers can cause your blades to rub against objects during the cycle, causing the blades to deteriorate.  

Proper Knife Storage

Proper storage of your knives ensures they will last for a very long time. There are three ways we recommend storing your knives; knife blocks, magnetic bar holders, and special cases and space saving rolls. Knife blocks help your knives to sit beautifully on your counter top, while keeping them close at hand. Magnetic bars safely hold your knives and provide space. Special cases and space saving rolls allow you to easily transport your knives without causing damage or harm.

Cutting Surfaces

Cutting Surfaces should be smooth, easy to clean and "give" on contact while cutting. J.L. Hufford recommends wooden, bamboo cutting boards, or quality polyethylene boards. Avoid surfaces that can dull or damage the knife such as china, marble, granite, tile, Formica, porcelain, stainless counter tops and glass. Remember to thoroughly clean cutting boards immediately after use after use to prevent harmful bacteria growth from developing.

Warranty

WÜSTHOF cutlery is manufactured with the highest quality standards and fulfills the required DIN (German Industry Standard) as well as the EN (European Standard).
WÜSTHOF cutlery is fully warranted to be free of defects in material and craftsmanship. The warranty does not apply for normal wear or misuse.