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(More customer reviews)There are really two main competitors in the high-end mainstream kitchen knife market: Henckels and Wusthof. Those who have used both usually have a preference. My preference (and therefore bias you should know about) is for the Wusthofs.
The Wusthof Grand Prix line is a more modern design than the Classic series, with a simple black handle. The balance and grip of these knives are as close to perfect as I have found. For those wondering what benefits a higher priced knife provides, one benefit is that the blade (or tang) is one piece all the way through the handle. This makes the blade much stronger, and less likely to snap.
This set includes an 8 inch chef's knife, and a 3 ½ inch paring knife.
The 8 inch chef's knife, is a great knife. Wusthof offers three sizes of chef's knives, 6, 8 and 10 inch. For most home cooks, I think the 8 inch knife is the best choice. The 6 inch is a bit small for bigger jobs, but the 10 inch is too big for most jobs. While the 8 inch isn't perfect for all uses, if you are only buying one size chef's knife (and most people only buy one), this is the one I would recommend.
As for the 3 ½ inch paring knife, this knife falls into the category of overkill for me. Most cooks will get by just fine with the 4 ½ inch utility knife. There is really no notable difference in size for the vast majority of applications between the 3 ½ inch paring knife and the 4 ½ inch utility knife. I prefer the 4 ½ inch utility knife, but the 3 ½ inch paring knife will do the trick for most tasks.
This set is a good deal; however, if compiling a set myself, I would include the chef's knife and the 4 ½ inch utility knife. Judge for yourself.
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Wusthof Classic Ikon2-Piece Chef's Set Novice and professional chef's are sure to appreciate this great set. This 2-piece set includes a Wusthof Classic Ikoncook's knife and a paring knife. These durable and versatile knives are forged from stainless steel, and feature the Precision Edge Technology which offers an optimum cutting edge through the entire length of the blade. These knives also feature contoured, black handles that are ergonomically designed with cook's in mind. The blade's full tang is riveted into these synthetic handles for easy handling and control. A bolster is added for heft, so the knife stays balanced whenin use.This set includes an 8" cook's knife, and a 3 1/2" paring knife. These knives are dishwasher safe, however hand washing is recommended to prolong the life of the blades. This set includes: 8" cook's knife 3 1/2" paring knife Features: Stainlesssteel Forged knives Includes cook's and paring knives Precision Edge Technology High stain resistance Full tang for controlled handling Specially designed bolster Black synthetic handle Dishwasher safe, hand washing is recommended Limited warranty
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