Wusthof Classic 2-Piece Knife Set | Chef's & Paring Knife
Product Description
This two-piece set from Wusthof pairs a full-size chef's knife with a paring knife — the two knives that form the practical core of most professional kitchen knife rolls. The...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 2
- Colour
- Black
- Construction
- Forged
- Dimensions
- 23(H) x 110(W)mm
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Product Description
This two-piece set from Wusthof pairs a full-size chef's knife with a paring knife — the two knives that form the practical core of most professional kitchen knife rolls. The chef's knife handles the bulk of daily prep: chopping, slicing, and dicing through a wide range of ingredients. The paring knife takes over for closer, more controlled work — peeling, trimming, and detail cuts where a larger blade would be unwieldy.
Both knives are part of the Wusthof Classic series, which has been a consistent choice in professional kitchens for generations. Each blade is fully forged from German steel, which means the blade, bolster, and tang are formed from a single piece of steel — a construction that contributes to balance, stability in the hand, and long-term durability under daily use. The blades are hardened to 58 Rockwell, which supports a keen, lasting edge without becoming brittle. The full bolster at the junction between blade and handle adds a degree of hand protection and helps the knife feel properly weighted during extended prep sessions.
The handles are made from POM, a dense synthetic material that resists moisture, discolouration, and the kind of bacterial build-up that can become a problem with porous materials in commercial environments. The handles are also dishwasher safe, though hand washing is generally recommended to preserve edge life.
- Practical two-knife combination covering the majority of prep tasks
- Forged construction for balance and durability under regular use
- POM handles suited to hygiene-conscious commercial environments
- Consistent edge geometry makes sharpening straightforward and predictable
This set is well suited to chefs building out a professional kit, catering colleges, or operations equipping staff with reliable starter knives. If your team carries out exceptionally high volumes of specialist prep — such as butchery or fish work — additional or specialist blades may be worth considering alongside this set.
If you're unsure whether this set covers the right knife types for your kitchen's prep demands, we're happy to talk it through.
Key Features
- Fully forged German steel blade hardened to 58 Rockwell for durability
- 14.5-degree edge angle per side for a keen, consistent cutting edge
- Full bolster balances weight and protects the hand during use
- POM handle resists moisture, fading, and bacterial build-up
- Two-knife set covering general prep and fine detail cutting tasks
Operational Benefits
- Covers the majority of daily prep tasks with just two knives
- Consistent edge geometry makes routine sharpening quicker and easier
- Balanced forged construction reduces hand fatigue during long prep sessions
- Hygienic handle material withstands the demands of commercial kitchen environments
- Proven long-term durability reduces the need for frequent knife replacement
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 2
- Colour
- Black
- Construction
- Forged
- Dimensions
- 23(H) x 110(W)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- No
- Freezer safe
- No
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Microwave safe
- No
- Oven proof
- No
- Warranty
- 10 Years
- Weight
- 307g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- For most general kitchen prep, a chef's knife and paring knife cover the majority of daily tasks. Kitchens with specific requirements — such as regular butchery, fish filleting, or bread work — will typically need to supplement this set with specialist blades, but as a core pairing it is a practical and reliable starting point.
- Regular honing with a honing steel will help maintain the edge between sharpenings. The blades are dishwasher safe, but hand washing and prompt drying is generally recommended to preserve the edge and extend the life of the knife. Professional sharpening every few months, depending on frequency of use, will keep both knives performing consistently.
- Yes — the Classic series is a common choice in both professional and training environments, partly because the forged construction and consistent edge geometry make the knives predictable to use and straightforward to maintain. The durable POM handles also hold up well under the varied handling conditions typical in a training kitchen.