Wusthof Gourmet Extra Wide Cook's Knife - 8″

• Blade length: 8"
• Extra-wide blade
• Triple rivet handle
• Crafted in Germany

Wüsthof Gourmet 8″ Extra Wide Cook’s Knife – Heavy-Duty Precision for Everyday Cooking

Whether you're prepping for a weeknight dinner or crafting gourmet meals, the Wüsthof Gourmet 8″ Extra Wide Cook’s Knife is your go-to kitchen powerhouse. With a broader blade for greater stability and control, this extra-wide chef's knife is perfect for chopping dense vegetables 🥕, slicing through thick cuts of meat 🥩, or powering through hard-skinned fruits 🍉.

Precision laser-cut from high-carbon stainless steel, this German-made blade delivers long-lasting sharpness and consistent performance. Its triple-riveted, full-tang handle ensures a comfortable, slip-resistant grip with excellent balance for fatigue-free cutting. Whether you’re a culinary enthusiast or a professional chef, this knife is built to handle the toughest kitchen tasks with ease 💪.

✅ Key Features:

• 📏 8" Extra Wide Blade – Ideal for cutting large veggies, fruits & proteins

• 🔬 Laser-Cut from High-Carbon Stainless Steel – Built for sharpness & durability

• ✂️ PEtec Edge Retention – Twice the sharpness, twice as long

• 🧼 Triple-Riveted Synthetic Handle – Ergonomic, hygienic & easy to clean

• Made in Solingen, Germany – Backed by Wüsthof’s Lifetime Guarantee

🔍 Wüsthof Gourmet Series Highlights:

The Wüsthof Gourmet Series features stamped knives made from the same X50 CrMoV15 steel as the forged Classic line, ensuring razor-sharp performance and stain resistance. Precision laser-cut and lightweight, these knives are easy to handle and maintain—a great choice for home cooks and aspiring chefs alike 🍳.

🛠️ About the Steel:

• X50 CrMoV15 Formula:

  • X = Stainless Steel

  • 50 = 0.5% Carbon for edge sharpness

  • Cr = 15% Chromium for corrosion resistance

  • Mo = Molybdenum for strength

  • V = Vanadium for edge retention

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.