Amazon.com Review
Chefs who specialize in Asian food know that almost every Japanese kitchen has an all-purpose santoku (or chef's) knife. This Wüsthof cook's set features a 7-inch hollow-ground, Granton-edge (scalloped) santoku knife that slices incredibly thinly and cleanly for sushi, sashimi, and other specialty foods. The secret to paper-thin slicing is the blades alternating hollows that create air pockets that keep food from clinging. This knife also chops, dices, and minces beautifully. Accompanying the santoku is a 3-inch straight parer, perfect for trimming vegetables and creating garnishes.
The German-made Grand Prix series knives feature a contemporary-look molded plastic handle with no visible rivets. Slip-free and supremely comfortable, the pebble-textured handle is permanently bonded to the tang for perfect balance. Each Wüsthof knife is precision forged from a single piece of high carbon, stain-resistant steel, and each laser-tested edge maintains its sharp, uniform cutting abilities through many meal preparations. These exceptional knives should be hand washed.--Ann Bieri
Product Description
Le Cordon Bleu, founded in Paris in 1845, is recognized as the global leader in professional culinary education. Wusthof Trident, established in Solingen Germany, is one of the worlds premiere manufacturers of precision forged cutlery. The combined expertise of the two has resulted in the design and production of the new WUSTHOF, Le Cordon Bleu Collection. High-performance cutting tools created to meet and exceed the most exacting culinary standards of the World's great chefs. Each blade has a specially polished cutting edge that is super fine and extremely sharp. The Blades feature a half bolster design that is lighter, more agile and reduces fatigue. The half bolster also offers a rear garnishing point make for a very versatile knife. The Classic Le Cordon Bleu 2piece Asian set offers a Santoku knife for cutting and chopping and 3.5" parer.