Brand | Wüsthof |
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Model Number | 4582/20 |
Color | Black |
Product Dimensions | 2.79 x 19.05 x 10.92 cm; 314.68 Grams |
Material | Stainless Steel |
Auto Shutoff | No |
Special Features | Alcohol-Free |
Item Weight | 314 g |
WÜSTHOF Classic 8 Inch Chef’s Knife | Full-Tang Classic Cook’s Knife | Precision Forged High-Carbon Stainless Steel German Made Chef’s Knife – Model 4582-7/20
Price: | $209.30 |
Blade material | Stainless Steel |
Brand | Wüsthof |
Colour | Black |
Item dimensions L x W x H | 28 x 191 x 109 millimetres |
Construction type | Forged |
About this item
- 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
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Additional Information
ASIN | B00009ZK08 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank |
13,061 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
54 in Chef's Knives |
Date First Available | 22 November 2017 |
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Product description
Fully forged from one piece of fine German steel, the 20cm Wusthof Classic Cook's Knife is considered to be one of the world's best cook's knives as this style and length is possibly the most versatile knife in a chef's collection. Cook's knives are used for all major tasks including carving, slicing, chopping and dicing. Once you own a knife like this, you'll be surprised at the difference a really good knife can make. Wusthof Classics feature thick bolsters with complete finger guards, triple-riveted full-tang handles, and multi-functional blade surfaces designed cleave, crush, and pound as efficiently as they cut. The triple-riveted handles are perfectly balanced and the razor sharp blade is tempered to the optimum 58 Rockwell for durability and double ground at 20 degrees.
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My main knife was not, however, full tang and had been dropped (more than once!) resulting in a well-repaired handle. Then, for my 70th birthday I was given a new chef’s knife and I was delighted!
I later learned that in January 2020 the Daily Telegraph ran a feature on the best chef’s knives available. The No 1 item was the “Wüsthof classic cook's knife, 20cm” and that is the knife I had been given.
Later that day I placed 2 large oranges onto the chopping board and decided to christen my new acquisition. I really was surprised. Believing I knew a little something about sharp knives, I now realised I had been wrong for the best part of 56 years. This knife is so sharp those oranges fell into slices almost without allowing the blade to get damp. Since them I have filleted several fish and tackled a number of meat joints (Yes, that knowledge was still in there somewhere!).
This knife is so sharp, I’ve had to put it away until a suitable blade guard arrives. It really is too sharp to be in a drawer with other sharp knives - so do be warned.
Altogether an excellent item.
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The genuine article is heavier, sharper and better balanced (the balance point on the fake is a little further back to the end of the handle. It is also made of a slightly different (presumably better quality) steel, even by eye.
In the picture the real deal is on the left, with an embossed red W on the handle. The other is an excellent fake, and a decent knife, but does not hold its edge. I may have been unlucky, but if you want to be sure, go direct.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 October 2020
The genuine article is heavier, sharper and better balanced (the balance point on the fake is a little further back to the end of the handle. It is also made of a slightly different (presumably better quality) steel, even by eye.
In the picture the real deal is on the left, with an embossed red W on the handle. The other is an excellent fake, and a decent knife, but does not hold its edge. I may have been unlucky, but if you want to be sure, go direct.


I use this in a professional kitchen and this is a real work horse of a blade - it takes continual punishment and used on everything from vegetables to meat and never failing to impress!
It came with a good edge which I immediately honed - very impressed. As always I hone my knives before and after every session just to keep the edge in a good condition and it has recovered well.
Please do buy this knife and use a honing steel on it regularly to keep your edge intact and performing well - remember a sharp knife is a safe knife!

I am not an expert, but my wife loves it. She can’t believe the difference with her original cooks knife (which came with a £400 block set). It is incredibly sharp & well-balanced. It also looks very well made. I was disappointed that for such an expensive bit of kit, it didn’t come in a presentation box. However, my wife wanted to use it straight away so it was straight into use. You can use the knife for pretty much any job & could be the only knife you ever need. Very pleased.

I had to see whether I had bought a fake as the logo was completely different than that of the illustration but I checked on the official wusthof website and they have titivated their logo font so no drama.
This is an absolutely lovely knife and in my opinion, we'll balanced and a dream to use so I will definitely buy another type of wusthof knife if need be