Wusthof Gourmet Steak Knife - 4.5″

Wusthof Gourmet 4.5″ Steak Knife – Precision Cuts for Premium Meats

Elevate your steak dinners with the Wusthof Gourmet 4.5″ Steak Knife—a sleek, razor-sharp blade designed for clean, effortless slicing of steak, fillets, and other thick cuts of meat 🍖. Crafted from a single sheet of high-carbon stainless steel and laser-stamped for precision, this knife delivers outstanding performance without the bulk.

Its ergonomic handle features Wusthof’s classic triple-rivet construction, ensuring durability, comfort, and a secure grip in any kitchen setting 👌. Whether you're hosting guests or plating your favorite cut at home, this steak knife complements your table with both form and function.

✅ Item Number: 1025046412 (formerly 4050/7)
✅ Made in Solingen, Germany
✅ Backed by the Wusthof Lifetime Guarantee

🔍 Key Features:

• 🔪 4.5″ laser-stamped blade from high-carbon stainless steel for lasting sharpness

• 💼 Triple-riveted synthetic handle offers a hygienic, secure, and balanced grip

• 🧼 Lightweight yet sturdy—easy to handle and easy to clean

• Made with pride in Solingen, Germany

• 🕒 Backed by a Lifetime Guarantee

🛠️ Wusthof Gourmet Series Benefits

Each Wusthof Gourmet knife is precision-cut using advanced laser technology from the same X50 CrMoV15 high-carbon steel used in Wusthof’s premium forged lines. These blades offer a sharp, resilient edge that stands up to frequent use 🔁. The synthetic handles are seamlessly riveted to the tang for lasting strength and easy sanitation.

⚙️ Stamped Blade Excellence

Wusthof Gourmet knives use the trusted X50 CrMoV15 steel formula:

• X = Stainless Steel

• 50 = 0.5% Carbon for excellent sharpness

• Cr = Chromium for stain resistance

• Mo = Molybdenum for strength

• V = Vanadium for edge retention

• 15 = 15% Chromium content for durability

This blend creates a corrosion-resistant blade that holds its edge and sharpens easily when needed 🔧.

🏛️ The Wusthof Legacy

Since 1814, Wusthof has been a global leader in cutlery craftsmanship. Manufactured in Solingen, Germany—known as the “City of Blades”—Wusthof knives go through over 40 meticulous production steps, ensuring every knife delivers professional-grade performance. Their PEtec (Precision Edge Technology) makes blades 30% sharper with 40% longer 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.