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This is an Age Restricted Product.
Age Verified Delivery at £6.95 will apply (regardless of the total cost of your order) and delivery driver may require proof of age, if you are lucky enough to look younger than 21!

Free Mainland UK delivery over £49 - No Quibble Returns

Quick Overview: The Wüsthof Classic Cook's Knife is a versatile forged all-rounder essential for every hobby and professional chef, in five sizes.

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Experience precision with the WÜSTHOF Classic Chef's Knife, a forged blade crafted in Solingen, Germany. This versatile all-rounder is essential for every hobby and professional chef, making food preparation effortless and enjoyable.

Forged, versatile all-rounder: Essential for everything from fish and fruit to meat, herbs and vegetables.
Genuinely effortless prep: Designed to make food preparation easier and more enjoyable.
Forged in Solingen, Germany: Over 200 years of knife-making expertise in every blade.
Five sizes available: 12cm, 14cm, 16cm, 18cm, or 20cm, to suit hand size and preference.

What Customers Ask About This Product

Is it dishwasher safe?

No, handwash and dry immediately, since dishwashers can blunt and chip the blade over time.

What's it best used for?

Cutting and chopping fish, fruit, meat, herbs and vegetables, and most everyday kitchen tasks.

Which size should I choose?

It comes down to hand size and preference. Smaller sizes suit more detailed work, while larger ones give more reach and momentum for bigger ingredients.

In our experience...

A cook's knife is genuinely the one to start with if you're only buying one. Its size and shape handle a two-step chop and rock action across meat, vegetables, herbs and most everyday prep.

A WÜSTHOF blade is built to stay sharp for longer than most. Laser-guided PEtec sharpening and edge geometry mean it holds its edge around twice as long as ordinary knives, reducing how often it needs resharpening.

Five sizes is a genuinely wide range for one knife style. It means there's a version suited to almost any hand size or cutting style, not just one standard fit.

Specifications

12cm: Blade length 12cm, blade width 3.6cm, handle length 10.8cm

14cm: Blade length 14cm, blade width 3.6cm, handle length 10.8cm

16cm: Blade length 16cm, blade width 4cm, handle length 11.2cm

18cm: Blade length 18cm, blade width 4cm, handle length 11.2cm

20cm: Blade length 20cm, blade width 4.7cm, handle length 11.5cm

Material: Premium Forged Steel

Manufactured in: Solingen, Germany

Production method: Forged

Rockwell hardness: 58 HRC

Guarantee: Limited Lifetime

Care & Use Instructions

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.

Why Buy From Art of Living?

Founded in Reigate in 1972, we've spent over five decades helping customers select quality tableware and cookware. We've been twice nominated for the Excellence in Housewares award for customer care.

No-quibble returns, even used items
Half-price accidental damage replacement for two years
Price match guarantee

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Frequently Asked Questions

What if I've used it and don't like it?

Return it anyway. Our no-quibble guarantee covers used items. If it's not right for you, get in touch and we'll sort out a refund.

How does the Half-Price Replacement guarantee work?

If you accidentally break this item within two years of buying it, we'll replace it at half price. Just get in touch with proof of purchase and a photo of the damage.

How long does delivery take?

Standard delivery to mainland UK addresses can take 5-7 working days (but is usually much quicker than that), and it's free on orders over £49. Next day delivery is available for £9.95 on orders placed before 1pm Monday to Thursday, depending on your location and our stock levels. You can also collect from our shops in Cobham or Reigate, or our warehouse in Redhill.

Can I collect this item instead of having it delivered?

Yes. You can collect from our Reigate shop (72 High Street, RH2 9AP), our Cobham shop (16 Anyards Road, KT11 2JZ), or our warehouse in Redhill (40 Ormside Way, RH1 2LW). Just select click and collect at checkout. If the option isn't available, this is because there isn't enough stock in your selected collection location. Please get in touch and we can organise stock to be transferred to the right place.

Delivery Information

Everything you need to know about getting your order to you — including delivery times, regional charges, knife deliveries, and how to collect in store.

Mainland UK

Service	Cost
Standard Free Standard Delivery — orders over £49 - Up to 7 working days	Free
Standard Standard Delivery — orders under £49 - Up to 7 working days	£4.95
Age Verified Knife Delivery — age-verified service - Up to 7 working days	£6.95
Express Next Day Delivery - Order before 1pm Mon–Thu, where available	£9.95
Saturday Saturday Delivery - Order before 1pm Friday	£12.95

Knife deliveries: All knives and bladed products require an age-verified delivery service. A signature from someone aged 18 or over will be required on receipt. This service cannot be combined with Next Day or Saturday delivery options.

Regional & Island Deliveries — Standard Service

Isle of Man £12.95

Isles of Scilly £12.95

Northern Ireland £12.95

Channel Islands £14.95

Click & Collect

Free collection from our stores and warehouse

You can collect your order from our shops in Cobham or Reigate, or from our warehouse in Redhill.

If your closest shop does not appear at checkout but others do, it simply means that location is currently out of stock for your chosen items. Give us a call on 01737 222996 and we can arrange a transfer from another location.

International Delivery

Republic of Ireland & Europe

Currently suspended:

It is not currently possible to deliver to the Republic of Ireland or mainland Europe. We hope to reinstate this service as soon as possible and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Rest of the World

If your country is not listed — including the USA, Australia, and other destinations — this is most likely because couriers charge by volumetric weight: a combination of package size and weight that makes standard online rates impractical to calculate automatically.

Please call us on 01737 222996 with the details of your order. We will advise on shipping costs within 24 hours and ask whether you would like to proceed.

Before you order internationally, please note:

All overseas shipments are at your own risk. We recommend taking out appropriate transit insurance to cover any damage in transit.

Customs forms for all international packages declare the full value and a description of the contents. Any customs or import duties levied on arrival in your country are your responsibility. Your local customs office can provide further information.

Other Destinations

If your desired country or region is not listed, please contact us and we will do our best to help.