Wusthof Classic Asian Utility Knife – 4.5″

Wusthof Classic 4.5″ Asian Utility Knife

With a shorter size and clipped angled point, the Wusthof Classic 4.5″ Asian Utility Knife’s straight-edge blade chops and dices with ease. The secret behind this knife’s versatility is in its compressed size; use it for chopping, intricate cutting, or even as a large paring/peeling knife. The unique, gentle curve on the back of the blade gives your knuckles and fingers more clearance while using it as a prep knife. This knife is shaped to allow for a more comfortable grip with better maneuverability, unlike traditional utility knives. An excellent complement to your Cook’s or Santoku knife, the Wusthof Classic 4.5-inch Asian Utility Knife neatly rounds out any cutlery collection and proves to be a well-received gift. Lifetime Wusthof Guarantee. Wusthof item number 1040136812, Previous item number 4580-7/12. Made in Solingen, Germany.

Wusthof Classic Series Features

Every Wusthof Classic knife is forged from one piece of specially tempered high-carbon steel to ensure outstanding strength, balance, and heft. The Classic black handles are made of synthetic material triple riveted to the full tang for a seamless and hygienic fit. Not only comfortable to hold, but the skillfully honed by-hand blades are also incredibly sharp and are easily resharpened. Made in Germany, Lifetime Guarantee.

Why Choose a Forged Steel Knife?

Wusthof forged knives start with quality steel that undergoes extreme heat and hand moulding to enhance the flexibility, density, and hardness of the blade. Forged knives are hand-crafted and offer greater strength and durability as well as better balance, a heavier feel, and lasting sharpness compared to stamped cutlery. The tang of a forged knife always extends into the handle to improve balance and ergonomics.

About Wusthof Forged Knives

Each Wusthof knife is precision forged from a single piece of chrom-molybdenum-vanadium steel. This specialized high carbon, stain-resistant alloy ensures that the critical characteristics of each Wusthof knife are right there from the beginning: razor sharp, long-lasting cutting edge that is both highly stain resistant and easily restorable (able to be sharpened). This formula is imprinted on each forged blade is the following world-renowned Wusthof steel formula: X50 CrMoV15 X = Stainless Steel Mo = Molybdenum 50 = 0.5% carbon – significant for sharpness V = Vanadium for hardness and edge retention Cr = Chromium for stain-resistance 15 = Contents of chromium (15%)