- Knives include: 6-inch cook's, 8-inch carving, 3-inch paring
- Also includes: 9-inch sharpening steel and 9-slot oak block
- Blades formed of single piece of high-carbon, stain-resistant steel
- Computer-ground, hand-honed blades for precision slicing, longer edge retention
- Full tangs; molded polypropelene handles; lifetime warranty
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This set includes an assortment of short-blade cutlery designed for chefs with smaller hands. These specialty knives are difficult to find packaged together. The set contains: a 6-inch cook’s knife--a staple for chopping meats and vegetables; an 8-inch carving knife for slicing steaks and roasts; and a 3-inch paring knife for slicing garlic or peeling fruit. The 9-inch honing steel has a magnetic steel shaft in a fine to medium grit that sharpens without damaging knife edges. A 9-slot oak block stores the cutlery in this set, while leaving room for additional pieces.
Wüsthof’s Grand Prix knives have the perfect balance of high-carbon, no-stain steel. Knives retain their edge longer, and never become discolored. Blades are ground and polished by computer, ensuring perfect tapering from bolster to tip. Edges are hand-honed for precision slicing. The tang extends through a slip-free, molded, polypropylene handle for excellent balance and heft. The knives are dishwasher-safe--though hand washing is recommended. All Wüsthof cutlery is covered under a lifetime warranty. --Cristina VaamondeWhat’s in the Box
6-inch cook’s knife, 8-inch carving knife, 3-inch paring knife, 9-inch sharpening steel, 9-slot oak block.
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Wusthof has been making the finest knives in the world for over 190 years. Through excellent craftsman ship and engineering the Grand Prix knife line has become one of the finest in the world. This 5 piece set includes 3-inch parer, 8-inch carving, 6-inch cooks, 9-inch steel and a 9-slot storage block.
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Quality knives,
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This review is from: Wusthof Grand Prix 5-Piece Knife Block Set (Kitchen)
OK, the handle is different than the classic, so what. The difference stops there. The same hand forged steel is used as the classic. So what are you purchasing? the quality hand forged steel blades or the handle? As far as I'm concerned, this price beats the extra cost with the classic' handle any time. This is my second set of Wusthof grand prix. My first set was a 7 piece set that included the 8" chef so this was perfect with the 6" chef. One bonus feature with this set was the 8" carver instead of the 6" utility that was supposed to be included. With such a steal, my mother, my sister and her friend had to have a set of their own. Personally, I prefer the Wusthof over the 4/5 stars Henckels. The Wusthof blade shapes cut and chop better than the Henckels to me. And being an Asian who loves to cook, I chop and cut a lot. Thank you Amazon for a great deal..
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Terrific knives, but watch that price!,
By Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo (Baltimore, MD) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Wusthof Grand Prix 5-Piece Knife Block Set (Kitchen)
First of all, to be absolutely clear, when you order this set the Grand Prix II (same blade as other Wusthof knives, but a differently contoured handle from the original Grand Prix set) 5-pc set with 6" cook's knife, 8" carving knife, 3" paring knife, 9" honing steel, and block is sent to you.Second of all, I have seen the price fluctuate between $70-100, almost inexplicably, for the past 3 week. I paid $80 and was a little annoyed to see them drop ten dollars, then increase 30, then drop another 20 all in two weeks. I don't know what is the matter but frankly, they're a steal at any price and you won't find them cheaper anywhere. That said, the knives themselves are terrific. The cook's knife is very versatile; I don't see the need for an 8" version, and for a novice like myself the smaller blade means greater control. The carving knife is a welcome replacement for what would have been a somewhat-redundant 6" utility knife. When carving a turkey, my dad was astonished at how easily he sliced through the bird. After a lifetime of using cheap knives made in China, I'm hardly surprised. The paring knife is a gem; it's sharp enough to effortlessly slice through baking potatos. Be aware that these knives, due to the composition of their handles, are not recommended for the dishwasher. I've already cut two sponges in half hand-washing them, so be careful! In this plastic, disposable world (or somesuch cliche), first-rate German knives are a luxury that almost anyone can afford (particularly in a bare-bones set such as this one). These knives represent the kind of first-rate, world-class craftsmanship that one rarely sees these days, and they are for everyday use. This set, which should be more than sufficient for all but the most advanced cooks, is something I would recommend for every home.
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great deal for True Wusthof Knives,
By Smitty Peete (Seattle, wa) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Wusthof Grand Prix 5-Piece Knife Block Set (Kitchen)
For those or you that have had the disappointment of buying low-priced brand name knives only to discover that they are made in china, do not fear. Wusthof Grand Prix knives are among the best in the world, made in Germany with German steel. This set includes a 6-inch chef's knife. A lot of people want an 8-inch chef's, but most of the time I reach for a knife it's the 6-inch that I go for. This is a great starter set, excellent for the price.
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