If you are searching for kitchen cutlery and knives, Wusthof Kitchen is a brand name that is produced in Germany, and is a leader in the manufacturing of knives, knife sets, and blocks. It's one of the oldest cutlery producing companies, starting out in 1814. This company produces some of the finest kitchen knives available on the market today, and has a very good reputation for customer satisfaction.
The plant manufacturing Wusthof ware is now located in what is known as the Trident Factory, and is still run by the descendents of the original Wusthof family. The logo they use for their fine knife sets and cutlery is recognized everywhere, and known as a brand that nears perfection.
They offer over 120 different types of forged knives, including kitchen knives and sets. One type of Wusthof Kitchen Knife available is the Wusthof 7" blade carving knife. It is good to use for cutting meat, fruits and vegetables.
Another type of Wusthof Knife Set is the 5" style for cutting soft cheese. It has holes in the blade to prevent soft cheese from sticking to it, with blades made of high carbon stainless steel for long life. They also offer a 10" super slicer, which is extra wide and used by many professional chefs. It's the number one choice for cutting larges loaves of bread. It has an ergonomic handle for easier handling, which was designed by consulting with chefs for their opinions.
For a three piece set of kitchen knives, Wusthof offers one 2-1/2" parmesan cheese knife, which has a short, sturdy blade, and is made of high carbon stainless steel, along a 4-3/4's inch hard cheese knife with a forked tip, and a 5" soft cheese knife to be used for cheese's such as Brie or Roquefort. This set includes a nice bamboo case to store the knives in.
