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Wusthof
Wusthof Classic Chef Knife 20cm | Carbon Steel
£109.01(£130.81 inc VAT)
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The Wusthof 20cm chef knife is a forged, all-purpose cook's knife designed to handle the broad range of cutting, slicing, and chopping tasks that make up the bulk of professional kitchen prep. Forged from a single piece of carbon stain-free steel, it combines the edge retention associated with high-carbon blades with resistance to corrosion — a practical balance for a knife that will see daily use in a commercial environment.
In a working kitchen, a reliable chef knife needs to hold its edge through long prep sessions without becoming fatiguing to use. At 240g, this knife sits in a weight range that most chefs find controllable across extended periods, and the carbon stain-free steel takes and retains a keen edge well when maintained correctly with regular honing. It performs consistently across meat, fish, and vegetable prep without the edge degrading quickly under normal commercial use.
The practical advantages of this knife in a professional setting include:
- Forged one-piece construction for balance and long-term durability
- Carbon stain-free steel holds a sharp edge with routine honing
- 20cm blade length suits a wide range of standard prep tasks
- Corrosion resistance reduces maintenance concerns in a wet kitchen environment
- Well-established across professional kitchens, with a predictable and consistent performance profile
No specific installation requirements apply. As with all professional knives, correct storage — a magnetic rack or knife block rather than a drawer — will protect the edge and extend the blade's working life. Regular honing with a suitable steel and periodic professional sharpening will keep the knife performing as expected.
This knife suits chefs and kitchen brigades looking for a dependable, well-made all-purpose blade for everyday prep. It is a practical choice for both individual purchase and equipping a section. If you are kitting out a larger team or have questions about the right blade specification for your kitchen's workload, the team is happy to help you work through the options.
Frequently asked questions
How often does this knife need sharpening in a commercial kitchen?
That depends largely on usage volume and what the knife is being used for. For most professional applications, daily honing with a steel will maintain the working edge, with a full sharpen needed every few weeks to months depending on intensity of use. Carbon stain-free steel responds well to both honing steels and whetstones.
Is a 20cm chef knife the right size for professional kitchen prep?
For the majority of general prep tasks — breaking down vegetables, portioning meat, rough chopping — a 20cm blade is a practical and widely used choice in professional kitchens. Chefs who regularly work with larger joints or high-volume butchery may prefer a longer blade, while those doing finer or more precise work sometimes favour something shorter.
How should this knife be stored and maintained in a kitchen environment?
Magnetic racks or knife blocks are the preferred storage options — loose in a drawer risks both edge damage and safety issues. Regular honing before or after each service will keep the edge in good working condition, and the stain-free steel requires no special treatment beyond normal washing and drying after use.
- Blade length
- 7.75
- Colour
- Black
- Construction
- Forged
- Dimensions
- 20(L)mm | ¾(L)"
- Finish
- Honed
- Knife colour
- Black
- Knife length
- 7.75
- Knife origin
- European
- Knife type
- Chefs Knife
- Material
- Carbon Stain-free Steel
- Weight
- 240g
£109.01(£130.81 inc VAT)
£109.01(£130.81 inc VAT)
The Wusthof 20cm chef knife is a forged, all-purpose cook's knife designed to handle the broad range of cutting, slicing, and chopping tasks that make up the bulk of professional kitchen prep. Forged from a single piece of carbon stain-free steel, it combines the edge retention associated with high-carbon blades with resistance to corrosion — a practical balance for a knife that will see daily use in a commercial environment.
In a working kitchen, a reliable chef knife needs to hold its edge through long prep sessions without becoming fatiguing to use. At 240g, this knife sits in a weight range that most chefs find controllable across extended periods, and the carbon stain-free steel takes and retains a keen edge well when maintained correctly with regular honing. It performs consistently across meat, fish, and vegetable prep without the edge degrading quickly under normal commercial use.
The practical advantages of this knife in a professional setting include:
- Forged one-piece construction for balance and long-term durability
- Carbon stain-free steel holds a sharp edge with routine honing
- 20cm blade length suits a wide range of standard prep tasks
- Corrosion resistance reduces maintenance concerns in a wet kitchen environment
- Well-established across professional kitchens, with a predictable and consistent performance profile
No specific installation requirements apply. As with all professional knives, correct storage — a magnetic rack or knife block rather than a drawer — will protect the edge and extend the blade's working life. Regular honing with a suitable steel and periodic professional sharpening will keep the knife performing as expected.
This knife suits chefs and kitchen brigades looking for a dependable, well-made all-purpose blade for everyday prep. It is a practical choice for both individual purchase and equipping a section. If you are kitting out a larger team or have questions about the right blade specification for your kitchen's workload, the team is happy to help you work through the options.
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