Wusthof Grand Prix 10-Inch Cook's Knife

by Wüsthof

Product Features

• 10-inch blade, great for mincing, chopping, and slicing
• Blade is hand forged from a single piece of high-carbon stainless steel
• Ergonomic, permanently bonded black handle
• Lifetime warranty
• Made in Germany

Product Details

Data Sheet [2.19mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 3.2 x 1 inches ; 11.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005MEHL
• Item model number: 4587-7/26
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #389,993 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

If you could only pack one knife for your trip to a desert island, this would be it! The 10-inch cook's knife from Wüsthof's premier line, Grand Prix, is the most versatile knife in the kitchen. Use it for anything from mincing onions and garlic to slicing meat or fish to cutting up any size of vegetables or fruit. The curved blade allows you to rock it back and forth, making mincing and chopping effortless. Professional chefs often use this impressive knife for mincing even small things like garlic or basil for pesto--you'll reach for it again and again.

Wüsthof's Grand Prix line improves upon its Classic line by adding an ergonomically designed handle and a contemporary look. Each Grand Prix implement is forged by hand from a single piece of high-quality carbon steel, using a 38-step process. A full tang--a single piece of steel from the tip of the knife to the end of the handle--gives each piece a balanced feel, superior strength, and lifetime durability. Peer into the private kitchens of professional chefs, and chances are you'll see Wüsthof knives. Wüsthof-Trident understands the art of the knife. --Amy Adams

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Knife, Probably Too Big, November 14, 2001

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D "sub" (Metro Detroit, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wusthof Grand Prix 10-Inch Cook's Knife (Kitchen)

There are really two main competitors in the high-end mainstream kitchen knife market: Henckels and Wusthof. Those who have used both usually have a preference. My preference (and therefore bias you should know about) is for the Wusthofs.

The Wusthof Grand Prix line is a more modern design than the Classic series, with a simple black handle. The balance and grip of these knives are as close to perfect as I have found. For those wondering what benefits a higher priced knife provides, one benefit is that the blade (or tang) is one piece all the way through the handle. This makes the blade much stronger, and less likely to snap.

This particular model, the 10 inch cook's (or chef's) knife, is a good knife. Wusthof offers three sizes of chef's knives, 6, 8 and 10 inch. For most home cooks, I think the 8 inch knife is the best choice. This knife, the 10 inch, is a bit big for most jobs. The 6 inch is a bit small for bigger jobs. While the 8 inch isn't perfect for all uses, if you are only buying one size chef's knife (and most people only buy one), the 8 inch is the knife I would recommend.

Therefore, if you are buying your first cook's knife, I would recommend the 8 inch size. This is a great knife, but I don't think the size is right for mainstream users.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cut your food, not yourself!, August 27, 2001

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Michael Vetsch (Bothell, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wusthof Grand Prix 10-Inch Cook's Knife (Kitchen)

You've heard it before, the most dangerous knife to use is a dull knife. Well I didn't realize just how true that was until I cut myself while slicing tomato with my all to DULL knife. While at my parents I picked up their very formidable 10" chefs knife and began slicing away at an onion. My first reaction was "WOW"! This Wustof Trident knife not only sliced and chopped with little effort, it felt good to hold. The balance is just right, and the curved blade made short work of a bunch of parsley. The 10" may be a little large for some jobs so I'll be ordering an 8" or maybe just a complete set! The price is high, but once you've used them you'll know what you've paid for. Outstanding knives, truely outstanding.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great knife--does all the work for you, February 18, 2005

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Eugene Wei "eugene" (Santa Monica, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wusthof Grand Prix 10-Inch Cook's Knife (Kitchen)

I took a knife skills class at the Institute of Culinary Education, and the teacher put this knife in my hands in place of my Wusthof 8-inch cook's knife. By the end of class, I was so enamored of the knife that I bought one from the school store to take home.

True, for some jobs this knife is too large, but when possible, I use this over my 8-inch. The extra blade length allows me to get through large vegetables in one slice, and the extra heft means that if you use the knife properly you barely have to exert any force at all. Cutting even the toughest of vegetables or meats is effortless. Since I purchased the 10-inch, my 8-inch hasn't left my drawer once.

If you like other Wusthof knives, you'll be familiar with the supreme balance of this knife. If you have thick fingers, purchase the wide version of this knife for better knuckle clearance.