Classic Seven Piece Knife Block Set | 7-Piece German Knife Set | Precision Forged High Carbon Stainless Steel Kitchen Knife Set with 15 Slot Wood Block – Model 7417

About this item

7-piece set includes 3-1/2-inch paring knife, 6-inch utility knife, 8-inch bread knife, 8-inch cook's knife, 9-inch honing steel, kitchen shears, and 13-slot storage block
Precision forged from a single piece of high-carbon stainless steel
Full-tang, triple-riveted synthetic handles afford superior strength and balance
Washing by hand recommended; made in Germany
Measures approximately 12 by 10 by 12 inches; limited lifetime warranty

• Michael Plante

  Wusthof Knives demonstrate the value of having the right tools for the job. They aren't cheap, but they're worth the money. I went with the classic as opposed to the Ikon series because the blades are made of the same steel as the Ikon series but with different handle materials. They "feel right" in your hand, take and hold an edge nicely, and they are a delight to use. The block has extra slots for steak knives and other knives so you can add to your collection over time. Extremely happy with my purchase.

• Imipishauto

  I was a little brave and put my full weight on the paring knife, and it did not break or distort after bending, these knifes are the real deal. My set came with the $80 or so knife honor that I use about every other use and they hold an edge extremely well. I feel bad a guy left a review saying the handle broke on his set and I think he's either lying or using his as throwing knifes because I don't believe with this type of quality you could do that with real kitchen use. Also I have attached a photo showing the "P-tech" handle design where you can see by the way the photo comes out of focus the way the edge is manufacturered. I would never sharpen this knife myself (and I hand sharpen with 8000 grit whetstones) just because it would not hold as fine of an edge as this machined edge, unless it absolutely needed it. This being said your knifes are only as good as you treat them so if you are planning on buying these knifes only hand wash after use and use the honer, and learn how to, regularly and these knifes will be the last you will ever buy. **Also there was some wood glue on the block from manufacture defect but it is also pretty nice looking and fits well with the rest of our kitchen stuff.

• Kat

  As other reviewers have stated, I have been happy with the quality and sharpness, the weight, the balance, and the durability of these knives.I initially bought this entire knife set mostly because I wanted the large knife and a decent sharpening steel. I thought I might also need a really sharp, quality paring knife. Buying these items separately would have been not all that much expensive than this entire set, so I went for it. Turns out that I most frequently use those items in this set that I didn't think I needed (the scissors, bread knife, and medium-sized knife): the medium knife is just the right size and maneuverability for most of my cutting tasks, and because it is so sharp, I mostly don't need the extra heft provided by the large knife. The sharpness of the paring knife actually turns out to be a problem if you are used to peeling apples and potatoes by pulling the blade towards your thumb as you turn the item you are peeling in your hand: just barely touching my thumb with the blade caused my band-aid use to skyrocket for a while. I also didn't think I needed "easy clean" scissors - but now I use (and wash) them daily, and each time I am very happy that the blades disassemble and clip back together without fuss. And the bread knife? Well, though I am very fond of my wobbly-bladed wooden-handled ca. 1970 bread knife, I almost never use it now--the Wusthof bread knife make slicing so much easier that it has trumped my attachment to that smooth, worn, wooden handle.Having the honing steel right in the block has trained me to hone each knife before I slide it back into its slot. After nearly a year of using it, I also bought a Wusthof sharpener (not part of this set, but easily parked on top of the block), which has not only allowed me to touch up the knives in this set as they dulled a little, but has also breathed some life back into a couple of very old knives I'd kept in the extra slots of the storage block but had not been using much any more.So - unless you know exactly what you need or want, it might indeed be worth it to take the plunge and buy this entire set. You might be surprised.

• Joe Hentges

  the only negative of this entire set is the scissors. They were made in China and always come apart. Frustrating. Love everything else. The knives are high quality and love that the block has extra spaces for other types of knives.

• B J.

  The Wusthof Classic line of knives is an excellent choice as a workhorse in the kitchen. I have had a set for 4 years and have put them to use for nearly all phases of preparation. Butchering fish, chicken, sectioning bones and heavy chopping are handled easily by the Chef knife. I have added a Santoku to the set to manage thin slicing preparations. The bread knife cuts heavy bread well. The slicing knife is everyday good. The knives are made of very hard metal that holds an edge for a long time. The knives will need to be sharpened at some point so it is good to be up on sharpening in order to have the continued performance. The sharpening is best handled by the use of a quality whetstone. Honing with the given steel to keep the edge straight works well between sharpening to keep the edge straight. Check out a few YouTube videos on sharpening.For everyday general kitchen use this is an excellent value.

• Sheila Moss

  I was hesitant to spend so much money on kitchen knives, but am sick of trying to cook without the right tools. These knives are forged German steel, balanced, very sharp and highest quality. I feel like a chef and love using them. I was concerned about the knives not being dishwasher safe, but it isn't a problem. I just rinse and wipe like my cutting board. I threw away all my old knives and hope to add to my new set as I can afford. They are truly worth every penny they cost.

• Hoku

  Superb craftsmanship one expects from Germany. Wüsthof knives are the best. In addition to the chefs knife, bread knife, 6” utility knife, paring knife and kitchen shears that come with this set, I also purchased the classic carving set and a set of 6 steak knives. Although the steak knives are from the gourmet collection, they are still sharp af and I sometimes use them for daily food prep. Excellent knives. I highly recommend Wüsthof for Profis and the discerning home cook. I must add that I bought the gourmet steak knives for my mother, who soaked them overnight in a peanut butter jar and yet, they have continued to perform beautifully so excellent durability.

• Jesus died for U

  We've had these knives for over a month now. I make knives and have purchased many knives for hunting and bush crafting. These are the sharpest knives I've ever come across. They are also holding their edge very well. The finish is great and I can tell they will last a very long time with the type of handles that they have. Our old Chicago Cutlery knife handles swelled after soaking in a sink or dishwasher (by the kids). These Wusthof knives won't do that with the phenolic or plastic handles that they have. We have used them extensively in the past month to cut meat, vegetables, and fruit, and we our very pleased with our purchase. The knife block has extra slots, I guess so that we can add a couple knives in the future or I can make knives to add to the set. The scissors is also excellent and extremely sharp. Don't hesitate to buy this knife set. It is of great quality.

• Liquidmachine

  I just got this in the mail minutes ago so this is more a first impression review.How the knives were packaged within it's own box reminded me of packaging when I'd go to ChinaTown to buy some cheap bowls. The knives have cardboard sheathes, and covered in cheap plastic. There was an attempt to separate the knives within it's cheap cardboard box with some cheap brown tissue. So the theme is cheap packaging. I just really think first impressions say a lot especially with something at this price point.After I got them out of the box and into the wooden knife block I did the paper test. Amazing. Sliced through it like it wasn't there. This must be what quality is! The kine felt good. Nothing like what I've tried before. The hand was free of any sharp angles. One thing I didn't expect was the logo on the handle. It's a sticker! I'm sure some consumers don't care about the aesthetics but I do. It made the picture of the knives so much more pleasing. Made me want to buy it.Sticker aside I'm sure that this set will give us years of good service if we take care of them well. I just need to convince the spouse that these knives require much more care than just stuffing them in the dishwasher.

• Penelope Silke

  Yes, the garbage disposal was on, yet this is all that happened. Of course I'm sad that my knife isn't just as perfect as the rest of the set now, but the fact that it's still in such great shape after falling into the garbage disposal is obviously *very* impressive!