We get a lot of questions about knives. What knife should I buy? Help me find an affordable chef's knife! Should I buy this knife set? Etcetera. We invariably recommend one good chef's knife and a paring knife or two. But we also have one specialty knife in our drawer: the bread knife. We don't use it for much else, though, and we wish it was more multi-use.
Well, this new Classic Wave Knife from Wüsthof may replace your bread knife, and do a lot more besides.
We have often heard that the wave style of bread knife — as opposed to the more common serrated blade — is more effective and more versatile. So we were really excited to see this knife, and frankly, we've developed quite a crush from afar.
This 7-inch knife is designed to cut bread as well as vegetables (it looks like it would be great for tomatoes) and meat. It has what they call a reversed-scalloped edge that slices but doesn't shred. Like the rest of Wüsthof's Classic line, this is a full-tang knife forged from a single piece of high-carbon, stain-resistant alloy.
We're big fans of Wüsthof and we think this is a promising addition to their lineup. This, plus a good chef's knife and a couple of paring knives would make a great selection of knives in any kitchen.
• Wüsthof Classic Wave Knife, $99.95 at Amazon - This knife isn't cheap, but if it's truly this multi-tasking, then it should be worth it.
More on knives:
• Good Product: Victorinox 8-inch Chef's Knife
• Knife Skills: How to Hold Your Knife
• How To Sharpen a Knife
• Knife Skills: Keeping Your Knife Sharp
(Image: Amazon; Wüsthof)
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OOoooo knife lust.
view mlleErica's profile
Be careful using a knife like this one - it looks and feels like a santoku, but the scalloped edge will not survive chopping. Be sure to use it like a slicer instead.
And that's my public service announcement for the day...
view karenenen's profile
If only I could be tempted to go classic, and abandon my Grand Prix II ...
view stlellen's profile
on sale now! http://www.surlatable.com/product/sale/cutlery/wusthof wave knife with bonus cutting board.do?search=basic&keyword= Drawer Knife Tray&sortby=ourPicks&page=1#
view butternut's profile
How in the world would you sharpen that thing??
view kathrine's profile
It's hard to sharpen wavy edged knives. That's why you never spend that much on them. I also don't understand the point of a bread knife that's only 7" long.
view arbeck's profile
I can tell you our Wusthof rep at the store I work at was raving about this one. Says it's his new favorite knife.
re: sharpening them, Wusthof also has a sharpener they say will sharpen serrated knives. We tried it on one someone had been using to chop and it actually did resuscitate it somewhat.
view Libbet's profile
I usually use my regular serrated knife to cut tomatoes and other soft veggies and have never had a problem.
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