Wusthof Gourmet Knives Vs. Henckels Gourmet Knives

Good knives are the sign of a good cook, and owning a set of good knives, be they Wusthof Gourmet Knives or Henckels Gourmet Knives, both brands are excellent choices among the category of stainless steel knives. The goal is to look for well made, long lasting knives with optimal sharpness, balance, and stability. In reviewing fine stainless steel knives, two specific brands will be reviewed and compass. Two great brands will be reviewed and compared being, Wusthof Gourmet Knives versus Henckels Gourmet Knives.

Wusthof Gourmet Knives are one of the most popular and well made stainless steel knives among the collection of stainless steel knives. The Wusthof Gourmet Knives currently offer four collections, however the 22-Piece Block Set is the set to be compared to the Henckels Gourmet Knives, in which again a 22-Piece Twin Pro-S Block Set has been selected.

The Wusthof Gourmet Knives are high quality light weight knives with hand-stamped thin blades. This particular line of knives is the perfect choice for a beginning chef. The Wusthof Gourmet Knives are made from high-carbon stain-resistant steel with impact-resistant composite handles. The design of the handles is such that they are triple-riveted to the tang, which if full metal. Each set of Wusthof Gourmet Knives including the 22-Piece Block set have ergonomic handles and the classic Ikon blade, which is generally 30% sharper than most knives. The 22-Piece Wusthof Block Set includes the following: a 22 slot beech-finished hardwood block, eight 4 ½' forged steak knives, a 10" sharpening steel, an 8" carving knife, an 8" bread knife, a 5" boning knife, an 8" chef's knife, a 6"sandwich knife, a 5"serrated utility knife, a 4 ½ " utility knife, a 2 ¾ bird beak peeler, a 3 ½" paring knife and a 3" serrated paring knife. The retail price for the Wusthof Gourmet Knives is $999.00.