Wusthof Crafter Cook's Knife

Wusthof Crafter Cook’s Knife – Rustic Elegance, Precision Performance

The Wusthof Crafter Cook's Knife is the cornerstone of every serious kitchen—an all-purpose blade that excels at slicing, chopping, mincing, and dicing 🥕🥩🧄. Hand-forged from a single piece of high-carbon stainless steel, this forged chef’s knife brings the reliability of German engineering and the charm of traditional craftsmanship right to your cutting board.

Part of the Wusthof Crafter Series, this knife features a full tang and triple-riveted handle made from smoked oak, accented with brass rivets for an elegant, timeless look ✨. Built for durability and ergonomic comfort, it’s ideal for daily use by home cooks and professional chefs alike.

🌟 Key Features:

• 📏 Available Sizes:

  • 6″ blade: Wusthof #1010830116 (formerly 3781/16)

  • 8″ blade: Wusthof #1010830120 (formerly 3781/20)

• Precision-forged from a single piece of X50CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless steel

• Smoked oak handle with triple brass rivets for a natural, rustic aesthetic 🌳

• Razor-sharp PEtec edge – 30% sharper, 40% longer edge retention than traditional methods ⚔️

• Full tang construction for superior balance and control

• Made in Solingen, Germany, world-renowned for cutlery craftsmanship 🇩🇪

• Covered by the Wusthof Lifetime Warranty 🛡️

🛠️ Why Choose a Forged Knife?

Forged knives like the Wusthof Crafter Cook's Knife are known for:

• 🔥 Strength and durability from extreme heat processing

• ⚖️ Improved balance from full tang design

• 💎 Long-lasting sharpness and edge retention

• ✋ Heavier feel and ergonomic control for precision prep work

⚙️ The Wusthof Forged Difference

Every Wusthof forged knife starts with a single piece of chrome-molybdenum-vanadium (X50 CrMoV15) steel, chosen for its:

• 🔪 Sharpness from carbon content

• 🧲 Hardness & edge retention from vanadium

• 🧼 Stain resistance from chromium and molybdenum

This elite alloy forms the foundation of a blade that performs like a dream and sharpens with ease.

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 Storage

Proper storage of your knives and accessories ensures they will last for a very long time. There are three ways we recommend storing your knives and honing steels; 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. Make sure your knives are completely dry before storing to protect the quality of the cutlery and accessories. 

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. Wusthof knife storage accessories are not covered under warranty.