Smaller than a chef's knife and larger than a paring knife, the WÜSTHOF Classic Utility Knife is the perfect blade for a myriad of tasks. Think of it as a slightly longer, just-as-versatile paring knife with an aptitude for chopping shallots, onions, herbs, tender vegetables, and smaller cuts of meat.
Features
- Sits between chef's and paring knife: The perfect blade for a genuinely wide range of everyday tasks.
- Genuinely versatile: Suited to shallots, onions, herbs, tender vegetables, fruit, sausage and smaller cuts of meat.
- Forged in Solingen, Germany: Over 200 years of knife-making expertise in every blade.
- Two sizes available: 12cm or 14cm, depending on preference.
Specifications
- 12cm: Blade length 12cm, blade width 2cm, handle length 9.8cm
- 14cm: Blade length 14cm, blade width 2.5cm, handle length 10.8cm
- Material: Premium Forged Steel
- Manufactured in: Solingen, Germany
- Production method: Forged
- Rockwell hardness: 58 HRC
- Guarantee: Limited Lifetime
Care
- Washing: Wash by hand and immediately towel-dry. Avoid using abrasive sponges or leaving your knife soaking in the sink.
- Storage: Safely store your knife using a storage solution.
- Chopping boards: Avoid cutting on hard surfaces such as metal, glass or hardwoods like bamboo.
- Maintenance: Regular honing is essential to keep your knife performing at its best. Sharpen as needed using a whetstone, sharpening steel, or hand-held knife sharpener.
Questions and Answers
Q: Is it dishwasher safe?
A: No, handwash and dry immediately, since dishwashers can blunt and chip the blade over time.
Q: What's it best used for?
A: Chopping shallots, onions, herbs, tender vegetables, fruit, sausage, and smaller cuts of meat.
Q: How is this different from a paring knife?
A: It's a slightly longer, just-as-versatile alternative, giving a bit more reach while keeping the same everyday practicality.