Set includes knives each of 3-inch drop-point, 3-inch sharp-point, 2-1/4-inch bird's beak
Made of high-carbon, stainless-steel blade
Encases full-tang, 3-rivet, poly handle
Hand washing recommended
Editorial Review:
The "Gourmet" series by Wusthof is their entry level line of cutlery, featuring full tangs with non-forged blades of high-carbon, rust-free alloy. The lightweight knives have high-impact plastic handles secured to the knives with three stainless steel rivets. Razor sharp cutting performance at affordable prices.
Moderately priced companions to Wüsthof's renowned Classic forged knives, Gourmet Series knives have the same full-tang, three-rivet, virtually indestructible poly handles as Classic knives. Instead of being forged, however, Gourmet Series blades are cut from steel sheets by precision lasers. That means they have no bolsters. But it also means they are perfectly shaped and fit their handles seamlessly. And the blades' high-carbon stainless steel is identical to that of Wüsthof's premium knives, only thinner. The three paring knives in this set equip a kitchen for all essential "little" tasks. One knife has a 3-inch blade with a straight edge and a drop point, ideal for uniformly cutting carrots into disks or peaches into slices. Another has a 3-inch blade with a curved edge and a sharp point, ideal for peeling fruits and vegetables and removing blemishes. The third has a sharply curved blade known as a bird's beak for shaping vegetables. All three knives are dishwasher-safe, but hand washing is recommended to protect their edges. --Fred Brack
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Excellent knife set:
I bought this knife set mostly because i needed a paring knife. I also wanted the Wusthof brand since all of my other knives are that brand and have proved to be of superb quality.
The price is what attracted me to this set. I figured it would be better to get more knives for this price rather than one paring knife for about the same price. At first, wasn't convinced that I would use the other two knives with the set until I received them. Now i use the other two more than I use the paring knife. I... more info
Excellent knife set:
These knives are a great addition to any kitchen -- super sharp, well crafted, versatile. Highly recommended!
I Love these knives!!!!!!:
Wusthof knives are the best knives ever. I got my first one free from a Central Market giveaway. The handles are very comfortable and they stay nice and sharp.
Its my 95% usage knife set:
I really only use the 3 in paring knife. I have had this set for many years and recently bought it for a relative who was very pleased I did. The peeling and straight utility knives are seldem used but its nice to have them when you need them. The steel used in Wusthof knives seem to take and hold an edge better than any other knife I own. The 6 in chef knife completes the other 5% which is used for bigger jobs.
This place has great prices for the best of the best. Shipping was quick and the Amazon... more info
