Wusthof Knives have been setting the standard for knife production since 1814. Wusthof carries a wide variety of knives from stamped to forged in many different series. Wusthof Knives range from the Classic Series, Classic Ikon, Gourmet, Silverpoint II, Grand Prix II, and Culinar Series.
The basic Wusthof Classic forged knife is entry level for the forged knife line. Wusthof has made this knife collection affordable and effective, with the use of X50 Cr MoV 15, which is a high carbon, stainless steel and a special alloy. These Wusthof knives will have no trouble cutting through almost anything. The Wusthof Classic series comes in knife sets, knife block sets, and open stock knife selection.
Wusthof also carries other knives that are very similar in name and function. The Wusthof Classic Ikon series is similar in every way except that the Classic Ikon Series has an ergonomic handle design for a more comfortable feel when using your home cutlery. Also, the handle has a full steel end that gives the Wusthof Classic Ikon series a more balanced feel. The Wusthof Classic Ikon series are forged in the same way and are very similar in style.
Wusthof Gourmet and Silverpoint II Knives are not forged knives; they are stamped to perfection using the same steel as all the Wusthof Knives, using X50 Cr MoV 15 alloy. The Gourmet Series is great for around the kitchen, giving you the cut quality of other knife series at almost half the cost. The gourmet knife series is sharpened in the same way as the any other Wusthof knife before they leave the Wusthof factory. The Wusthof Gourmet Series knives look similar to the Classic series, and the Silverpoint II look similar to the Grand Prix II Knives.
Wusthof's Forged Knives Series also carries a solid handle look that comes in black the Grand Prix II Series. The Grand Prix II knife series has an ergonomic handle similar to the shape of the Wusthof Classic Ikon handle. The main difference between the two is that the Wusthof Classic Ikon knives are triple riveted and the Grand Prix II are one solid piece of steel.
Wusthof open stock knives have made it easier than ever to create custom knife sets. With the ability to order knife blocks and open stock knives, you can create your own set from scratch. Wusthof also has magnetic knife strips available for use instead of a knife block for your convenience and for a more modern look to your kitchen.