- Knives include 3-1/2-inch paring, 6-inch sandwich, 7-inch bread, 8-inch cook's
- Set also includes sharpening steel, shears, oak block
- Blades, bolsters, tangs forged from single pieces of high-carbon stainless steel
- Slip-resistant handles molded of subtly pebble-grained fiberglass/nylon
- Precisely tapered blades with hand-honed edges
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Durable fiberglass-nylon handles--they fit the hand snugly and are subtly pebble grained to resist slipping when wet--distinguish Grand Prix knives from Wüsthof's other cutlery lines. Otherwise Grand Prix knives are identical to other Wüsthof knives, embodying all the virtues that have earned the German manufacturer world renown. The principal parts of a Wüsthof knife--blade, bolster, and tang--are forged from a single piece of high-carbon stainless steel, and the blade is precisely tapered from bolster to tip and from back to hand-honed edge. The blades and beautifully formed bolsters are not as thick as on some knives. As a result, despite their heft, strength, and durability, Wüsthof knives are pleasingly delicate and marvelously balanced in action.
The four knives in this set exemplify control while providing a cook with the essentials: an 8-inch cook's knife (chef's knife) for rocking through chopping and mincing tasks; a 6-inch sandwich knife for myriad slicing and cutting needs; a 7-inch serrated bread knife for crusty loaves; and a 3-1/2-inch paring knife for fruits and vegetables. The set also includes a sharpening steel for keeping knife edges aligned, kitchen shears, and an oak block with three extra knife slots to store everything on the counter within reach. Like all fine cutlery, the knives should be hand washed. --Fred Brack
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3-1/2-inch paring, 6-inch sandwich, 7-inch bread, 8-inch cook's, sharpening steel, shears, oak block
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74 of 75 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply the best,
By pm444 "pm444" (Okemos, MI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Wusthof Grand Prix 7-Piece Knife Block Set (Kitchen)
I've been using Chicago Cutlery knives from a set I bought about 10 years ago, and had become dissatisfied with them. This was partly my own fault, since I did not maintain the blades properly, but I had also grown to dislike the wooden handles, which were uncomfortable for big jobs. After reading many reviews on Amazon.com as well as on "epinions.com", I finally bought a set of Wusthof Grand Prix knives similar to this set. They are wonderful knives of excellent quality, and while the cost seems high, if you view them as a lifetime investment, it's not unreasonable. Even a casual cook like me uses knives on a daily basis, and having a really great set to use makes a huge difference in efficiency and enjoyment as you chop, dice, or slice. The two premium brands that came up over and over again as I did my research were Henckels and Wusthof. Both companies make excellent knives and have good reputations, and both are located in Solingen, Germany. So it then becomes a question of which knife feels best in your hand. You really do need to hold them before making a decision. Although I preferred the appearance of the classic knives with the three rivets in the handle, I found the molded handles to be more comfortable. That narrowed it down to Henckels 4-star line (I didn't like the handle shape of the 5-star line) and Wusthof's Grand Prix. The Henckels were a bit less expensive, but I felt that the weight and balance of the Grand Prix were a lot better, at least for my hand. Also, a major consumer magazine ranked the Wusthof Grand Prix at the very top of their ratings, going so far as to call them the "best set the testers had ever used". This is not a case of hyperbole; these knives truly are a pleasure to use. The store where I bought my set was having a 20%-off sale on all Wusthof knives, so I first tried to put together a set that would include only those knives I knew I would use. But the cost of those knives, not including a honing steel or block, was more than the set I bought. You save a lot by buying a set, so if you can afford it, it is cost-effective. Take note that "7-piece" includes the block, the honing steel, and the kitchen shears, so you're getting 4 knives. The set shown here includes the basic knives that will meet the needs of most people. The knife block is well-constructed and the kitchen shears are very useful and easy to clean. One thing that was a concern for me was maintaining the edge on my knives, because you cannot just use them and expect them to stay honed. I was leery of using the honing steel, but it's no big deal if you follow the directions. My set included a video from Wusthof that showed how to do it, and it's not difficult at all. I'm writing this review because reading other users' reviews was so helpful to me in making my decision. Whatever brand or style you get, you will be glad that you took the time and made the investment in quality knives, and will only wish that you had done it sooner!
58 of 58 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Knives, Wrong Knife Selections,
By D "sub" (Metro Detroit, MI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Wusthof Grand Prix 7-Piece Knife Block Set (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 set includes an 8 inch chef's knife, a 3 ½ inch paring knife, a 6 inch sandwich knife, 7 inch bread, a sharpening steel, and an oak block The 8 inch chef's knife is a great 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. The 6 inch is a bit small for bigger jobs, but the 10 inch is too big for most 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), this is the one I would recommend. As for the 3 ½ inch paring knife, this knife falls into the category of overkill for me. Most cooks will get by just fine with the 4 ½ inch utility knife. There is really no notable difference in size for the vast majority of applications between the 3 ½ inch paring knife and the 4 ½ inch utility knife. I prefer the 4 ½ inch utility knife, but the 3 ½ inch paring knife will do the trick. I have found very few uses for the 6 inch sandwich knife. I prefer the larger size of the chef's knife or the smaller 4 ½ inch utility knife. This knife is just the wrong width and length for most tasks, and falls into the overkill department, except when part of a set. The bread knife, is a great knife. Many people think tomatoes are the hardest food items to clearly cut. I think bread is much more difficult; but this knife makes the task seem easy. However, this particular bread knife, at 7 inches, is probably too short. I prefer the 9 inch knife. When it comes to sharpening steels, I have found very little difference between Henckels and Wusthof. As long as you buy a high end steel, you really won't go wrong. Therefore, I shop for this item on price, and Henckels has a price advantage. However as the steel comes with the set, you won't go wrong with this steel. This set is a good deal as far as price. However, keep in mind you really only get 4 knives, two of which I think are the wrong selections, and one of which I think is too short.
43 of 43 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I would rate these even higher if possible.,
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This review is from: Wusthof Grand Prix 7-Piece Knife Block Set (Kitchen)
I love these knives. They are extremely sharp, cut well, and have a very comfortable grip. This particular style is more of a pistol grip handle. These are extremely comparable to the Henkle set, both are high quality knives, the deciding factor for me was the grip of the knife. These keep an edge quite well, and do hold a blade that is most excellent. In a years time of extremely heavy use the blade still holds very well. These knives actually making cutting very easy. I honestly grab a knife now when I used to grab the food processor. These by far are the indespensible kitchen appliance in my kitchen.
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