Wüsthof Performer Precision Carving Knife, 10"

Summary

The Wüsthof Performer collection combines centuries of culinary expertise with state-of-the-art manufacturing. The knives feature an ultra-durable Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating that was originally created for space travel and motorsports. This gives each blade a nonstick, frictionless surface that effortlessly glides through hard and soft ingredients, and repels fats and acids to make cleanup a breeze. The all-black Hexagon Power Grip handle has a unique offset honeycomb structure for a nonslip grip that ensures safety and precision. Ideal for carving, slicing and fileting, this knife offers power, control and precision with every cut.

• Forged from single piece of high-carbon stainless steel.
• Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating increases surface hardness of steel to a remarkable Rockwell 104.
• Heat-resistant blade is immune to adverse external effects.
• Nonstick, frictionless surface of blade helps knife glide effortlessly through ingredients and makes cleanup easy.
• Handle has offset honeycomb structure made of glass fiber-reinforced polyamide.

Dimensions & More Info

• 10" blade, 5" handle.
• 7.85 oz.
• Made in Germany.

Use & Care

Use

• Always use caution when handling sharp objects.
• Avoid cutting on hard surfaces such as stone, metal and glass.
• It is not advisable to use any knife but a meat cleaver to cut through bone, as other blades can be easily damaged.

Care

• Hand-wash.
• Maintain knife's cutting edge by honing and sharpening using a hand-held sharpener, an electric sharpener, a sharpening or honing steel, or a whetstone. Using the same brand sharpener as your knife collection ensures the material used is the correct hardness for the steel on your knives. Or have you knife sharpened by a professional.
• Recommended sharpening angle for standard blades is 14 ̊ per side, and for Asian-style blades (Santokus, Nakiris) is 10 ̊ per side.
• Store in safe place to protect edge and prevent injury.