Wusthof Grand Prix 8-Inch Carving Knife

by Wüsthof

Product Features

• 8-inch blade for carving large cuts of meat
• 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: 15.9 x 5.5 x 1.9 inches ; 6.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005MEI4
• Item model number: 4527-7/20
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #367,907 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Don't get nervous about carving the turkey at your next holiday dinner. This classic carving knife from Wüsthof's premier line, Grand Prix, features a super-sharp blade that will make carving a rump roast easy and that 20-pound turkey a joy.

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

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Knife, Limited Uses For Mainstrean Home Cooks, November 12, 2001

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

This review is from: Wusthof Grand Prix 8-Inch Carving 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 8 inch carving knife, is a good knife, but I find its uses to be few. For chopping, the chef's knife or utility knife are more useful. This knife is too long and thin for chopping; its balance isn't right. Therefore, this knife is really limited to carving meats. For most cooks, this is an expensive knife for a rare job. If you are completing your collection, I recommend this knife. If you are starting a collection and looking for an all-purpose knife, I would recommend the 8 inch chef's knife or the 4 ½ inch utility knife.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I cook for a living..., January 6, 2004

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mojostarz (Kennedyville, Maryland United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wusthof Grand Prix 8-Inch Carving Knife (Kitchen)

First, don't let anyone fool you...there must be two or three dozen high quality knife makers all over the world...you just haven't found them yet. I have 9 different brands in my "work bag" and they all perform flawlessly.
This is a mighty fine blade for slicing average sized roasts and birds (Wusthof creates many different sizes of slicers, this is the "average" size). The grip is wonderfull and the blade is Asian thin although slightly flexable.
This blade is NOT for chopping vegetables, cutting raw meats and fowl or dicing ANYTHING...it is specially designed for carving and that's what it does best.
I've used one of these and I give it 5*s

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great all-purpose knife, really good for salad prep, August 22, 2001

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pm444 "pm444" (Okemos, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wusthof Grand Prix 8-Inch Carving Knife (Kitchen)

This knife, while designated as a carving knife, is a great all-purpose knife. It's the one I grab first when preparing vegetables for a salad, instead of my 8" chef's knife. The chef's knife is perfect for many jobs, but this is better for cutting open green peppers and slicing cucumbers and tomatoes, and is even good for chopping celery and mushrooms. It's also not as heavy as the chef's knife. If you're interested in trying the Wusthof Grand Prix line of knives, this would be a good knife to start with.