I can't say with certainty when I made my first Wüsthof purchase but I can say that I haven't purchased cutlery without the Wüsthof logo since that time a few decades ago. Unlike many other manufacturers, these guys still do their manufacturing in the same place they did when they first started and have not succumbed to the temptation of manufacturing in Asia or other parts of the world which means they still control the process and the quality. There's rarely a day that goes by that I don't use a knife in the kitchen that one of the reasons I am so particular about the tools I keep and use - I've always been told a sharp knife is a safe knife and these knives are easy to sharpen and stay sharp when used and stored properly. I am sure there are knives on the market that could perform equal to the Wüsthof products but I have no reason to change these knives have proven themselves day in and day out for decades as I mentioned before, these knives aren't inexpensive but over time you'll find they are worth ever penny. I find a few passes across the sharpener prior to each use keeps the blades super sharp and storing them in a wooden knife rest protects the edges, you'll never find one of my knives in a drawer mixed in with other utensils - this is an investment so they should be treated as one and the return will be a high level of performance and service for multiple generations to come... read more

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Can cook/can't cook. That is how I feel when using my favorite Wüsthof knife or using another brand. Well not really, but you know how it feels when you have a good hair day. I bought it at a pre-Thanksgiving Day sale they used to run in New York. I'd estimate that that sale drew more people than the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Maybe). For good reason. As chef supreme yelper Dave O. will testify, excellent quality. read more

Wüsthof is a traditional and famous manufacturer for high quality knives in Germany. Their factory and HQ are located in Solingen. I recently found out that they also have a factory outlet at their HQ. This really is a small and simple shop but what they offer is just super. You can find big parts of their collection in this small space, supposedly at discounted price. I saved around 30% on the knife set that I bought which really is a good bargain. Still be sure to compare prices before you buy, as there are certain products which are not discounted at all. read more

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I already own a number of chef knives; ceramics and a competitor in Zwilling/Hecnkels. However Wusthof makes other great kitchen ware, cleavers and shears that are also excellent. Im sure one day as a collector, I'll pick up another Wusthof in addition to a Mac, Shun and other number of more boutique manufacturers. read more