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product_id: 221206445
title: "Classic 8\" Chef's Knife"
brand: "wüsthof"
price: "€ 315.52"
currency: EUR
in_stock: null
reviews_count: 8
category: "Wüsthof"
url: https://www.desertcart.fr/products/221206445-classic-8-chefs-knife
store_origin: FR
region: France
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# 8" precision-forged blade Full tang, triple-riveted handle 58 HRC edge hardness for lasting sharpness Classic 8" Chef's Knife

**Brand:** wüsthof
**Price:** € 315.52
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Slice Like a Pro, Own the Kitchen Legacy

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Classic 8" Chef's Knife by wüsthof
- **How much does it cost?** € 315.52 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fr](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/221206445-classic-8-chefs-knife)

## Best For

- wüsthof enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted wüsthof brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Heritage of Excellence:** Crafted in Solingen, Germany with over 200 years of family tradition—join the ranks of culinary legends.
- • **Master Every Meal Prep:** Versatile 8" blade excels at chopping, slicing, dicing, and mincing with effortless precision.
- • **Engineered for Endurance:** Full tang and triple-riveted handle ensure unmatched balance and durability for daily kitchen battles.
- • **Ergonomic & Fade-Resistant:** Comfort grip handle crafted from synthetic material resists discoloration and fatigue during extended use.
- • **Sharper, Longer-Lasting Edge:** Precision Edge Technology delivers a blade 20% sharper with twice the edge retention—cut like a pro every time.

## Overview

The WÜSTHOF Classic 8" Chef's Knife is a precision-forged, high-carbon stainless steel blade with a 58 HRC hardness rating, designed for professional-grade sharpness and edge retention. Featuring a full tang, triple-riveted ergonomic handle made from durable synthetic material, this German-made knife combines centuries of craftsmanship with modern technology to deliver a versatile, balanced, and long-lasting kitchen essential favored by chefs and home cooks alike.

## Description

The Wusthof Classic Cook's knife is perfect for slicing, dicing and chopping and can be used on a wide variety of meat, vegetables and fruits. The workhorse of the kitchen!

Review: Top Tier Knife - This is an amazing knife. Very high quality, perfectly balanced, keeps it edge and is a workhorse. Can use for any task without fatigue - the knife does the work for you. Always only clean by hand and dry immediately to avoid rust spots or discoloring. Easy to sharpen as well if you also get the Wusthof knife sharpener. Works best with use of a honing stone to keep that edge sharp and in perfect working order. While these are expensive, they will last a LIFETIME with proper care and it will easily become the go-to knife for most prep tasks in the kitchen
Review: Sharp & Attractive - just like me :) - High quality, renowned chefs knife. I see why it is beloved by millions of cooks; it just feels nice to use and works very well. Excellent materials and craftsmanship. It came out of the box razor sharp. It will cut through carrots and onions like butter. Feels well balanced, has good size and heft and is very versatile. I use this all day and it cleans easily with just a little soap and water. I have the 8" and now I want the 6" version as well.

## Features

- KITCHEN WORKHORSE – The WÜSTHOF 8” Classic Chef’s Knife is essential for preparing any meal. This all-purpose cook’s knife can be used for chopping, mincing, slicing and dicing
- WÜSTHOF CLASSIC SERIES – The Full Tang, Triple Riveted handles of the Classic Line offer the widest range of cutlery that can satisfy every home cook or professional chef. The WÜSTHOF Classic Series has been our best-selling series for generations
- CHEF’S KNIFE – Features an 8” long blade, 5” long handle and weighs 8.5 oz. Full Bolster and Finger Guard, German Made Cook’s Knife. Ergonomic handle design made from a long-lasting synthetic material to resist fading and discoloration
- PRECISION FORGED – The 8” Chef’s Knife is forged from a single block of High Carbon Stainless Steel and tempered to 58-degree HRC. The Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) yields a blade that is 20% sharper with twice the edge retention than previous models
- CENTURIES OF TRADITION – Family owned for seven generations, WÜSTHOF was founded in Solingen, Germany over 200 years ago. WÜSTHOF’s cutlery carries the Solingen name, a designation reserved for products that meet the strictest quality standards

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #10,764 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #15 in Chef's Knives |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Blade Length | 7.87 Inches |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Brand | Wüsthof |
| Color | No Color |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,803 Reviews |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel |

## Product Details

- **Blade Edge:** Plain
- **Blade Material:** Stainless Steel
- **Brand:** Wüsthof
- **Color:** Black
- **Handle Material:** Stainless Steel

## Images

![Classic 8" Chef's Knife - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61uQ9ypCEIL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top Tier Knife
*by M***A on January 14, 2026*

This is an amazing knife. Very high quality, perfectly balanced, keeps it edge and is a workhorse. Can use for any task without fatigue - the knife does the work for you. Always only clean by hand and dry immediately to avoid rust spots or discoloring. Easy to sharpen as well if you also get the Wusthof knife sharpener. Works best with use of a honing stone to keep that edge sharp and in perfect working order. While these are expensive, they will last a LIFETIME with proper care and it will easily become the go-to knife for most prep tasks in the kitchen

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sharp & Attractive - just like me :)
*by D***D on September 18, 2025*

High quality, renowned chefs knife. I see why it is beloved by millions of cooks; it just feels nice to use and works very well. Excellent materials and craftsmanship. It came out of the box razor sharp. It will cut through carrots and onions like butter. Feels well balanced, has good size and heft and is very versatile. I use this all day and it cleans easily with just a little soap and water. I have the 8" and now I want the 6" version as well.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Father Loves It!
*by S***I on January 27, 2026*

Amazing knife. I got this as a gift for my father for Christmas. So far it has been his favorite knife out of all the knives he's ever had. It's incredibly sharp and works perfectly. My partner has the same knife in a full set and he swears by it, which is why we chose to get this knife and it did not disappoint. Great value for the price and I would recommend it to anyone who can afford it. There are a lot of incredibly expensive knives out there and this one is a great middle ground for great look, quality, sharpness and a reasonable price.

## Frequently Bought Together

- WÜSTHOF Classic 8" Chef's Knife, Black
- WÜSTHOF 9" Honing Steel
- WÜSTHOF 2-Stage Hand-Held Sharpener, Black

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*Last updated: 2026-03-02*