Wüsthof - Three Piece Cook’s Set - 3 1/2" Paring Knife, 6" Utility Knife, and 8" Cook’s Knife (9608)

Gifted to someone for Christmas. He loves these knives and was impressed with how thin he can cut food. A Chef told me these three knives are all you need in you need in your home kitchen. Of course we all want other types of knives, need more to fill all the empty spaces in the knife block!

I got these knives primarily because a) I have been eyeing them for 2 months now and were at the top of my wish list and b) they were on sale for $125. I can't give Wusthof enough praise. The knives feel so balanced, so sharp, and so large. They feel solid in my hands, and you can tell the build quality is great. I took the tip of my finger and ran it perpendicularly across the blade and for the first time since I've owned a knife I heard the way real quality steel sounds like when it is properly forged. I used the chef's knife to cut up a shallot and a zucchini today. I think "cut" is a harsh word for this instrument because of how elegantly and effortlessly it moved through both vegetables. It felt like I was just dipping the knife into foam rather than a solid object. I've owned them for a day now so obviously I'm still in the honeymoon phase. I'll try and post an update as I get more experience with them and as their strengths and weaknesses start to show.

I did a lot of research on the popular, better knife brands before buying. I was torn between the two most well known: Wusthof and Henkels. I saw a lot of reviews regarding Henkels about them not lasting long or living up to expectations. According to Wusthof's website, all their knives have the same blades in them, in all their knife lines. Perhaps I misunderstood their descriptions, but this is the meaning I took away from their own website. That being said, the only difference between their cheaper and most expensive (Classic) lines is the handle. I would still purchase the Classic line, even knowing that. The metal in the blade on the classic line runs through the entire handle, all the way to the butt end. The metal is exposed on the top and bottom of the handle, giving a very good secure grip. The knives are very well weighted and hefty. I bought the cheaper, Silverpoint, line of Wusthof steak knives. The difference is clear. The Silverpoints are still very nice knives, however they don't have the hand feel and 'confidence' of the Classic line. The blades are great, it's the cheaper feeling handle. What I am getting at: if you want quality knives, you really can't skimp, even on something that seems as trivial as a handle. This set is a great starter set. I was concerned that it would not provide a wide enough variety of blades. I was wrong. The 8" knife is perfect for solid chopping, especially tough vegetables. The mid size 'sandwich' knife is very good for trimming soft meats. And of course the paring knife for traditional paring duties. As others have mentioned, nicer blades like these should be treated a little bit differently. Do not put these into dishwashers. They will bang around and become dull, quickly. The heat will also damage the handles. Hand wash and towel dry immediately after use. The steel will rust quickly, otherwise. These are great knives, and they need exceptional care to last.

We've been using this set for better than six months now and continue to be impressed with it. The quality and ergonomics of these knives is simply excellent--what a joy to use the right tools for the right job! A few passes over the steel after every cooking project restores the scary-sharp edge of each knife (any one of these blades will shave hair), so maintenance is simple and easy. For most cooking projects we use the Chef's Knife, the Paring Knife, and our Victorinox 6-Inch Semi-Stiff Boning Knife, with the Fibrox Handle (also from Amazon). Honestly, these three knives do it all for us! The six inch sandwich knife comes into its own during the week, doing what its name implies, throwing together a quick sandwich meal at the cutting board. For our uses, the above knives, plus our... - Victorinox Cutlery 4-1/4Inch Fork-tipped Tomato Knife - Joyce Chen Unlimited Scissor ...have readily handled every food prep situation to date! All were purchased from Amazon, and all arrived in a timely manner and in perfect condition. As our cooking adventures expand, we may add an item or two, and this is where we'll shop! --RB

If I could, I'd give this product 10 stars, or even 20. I bought these knives for my boyfriend for his birthday, we are both in college and have recently gotten very involved in cooking. We did much research and found these to be the best cooking knives (we watch Food Network and virtually everyone uses these knives) and, we were definitely impressed. They are nothing short of amazing! They cut through everything like butter, it makes cooking such a breeze, they are easy to handle, and I've heard they last for forever, judging from everyones reviews on here. I only reccommend these knives, they are lifesavers and make cooking that much more enjoyable. I will never own any other knives other than Wusthof. Also, this set is a GREAT price for what you are getting! Absolutely amazing. 10 stars if I could. UPDATE: I have had these knives for over a year (I know it isn't a super long time, but it's enough for an update) and they still look brand new. We use these knives daily and they work wonders. The only thing you need to do is get them sharpened every once in awhile, depending how often you use them.

Una vez superado el shock del precio, llega el momento de disfrutar de estos cuchillos: son de una serie clásica, con la forma de toda la vida, forjados, con una buena guarda entre el mango y la hoja. La marca es una de las tradicionales en esto de la cuchillería, y según se puede ver googleando por ahí, les encanta a los americanos. Los tres tamaños son básicos en la cocina: - El grande es el típico de cortar y trocear la verdura, con una curvatura para poder pivotar y trocear a gran velocidad - El mediano es más manejable, bueno para la carne y materiales más duros. Es el que menos utilizo. - Estoy especialmente contento con el pequeño, es fuerte y manejable, ideal para cantidad de tareas: desde pelar una manzana hasta quitar las partes malas de la verdura, pasando por las espinas del pescado. Todo precisión ;-) Los tres cortan de maravilla, y espero que tarden mucho en perder el filo. De todas formas, este tipo de cuchillos son fáciles de afilar. En resumen, espero no tener que comprar cuchillos nuevos en muchos años.

What can I say, a stunning set of knives! I am no professional chef, but a slightly eager home cook. After reading a number of reviews I opted for the wusthof set and was not disappointed. Initially I was just looking to get a chefs knife, but having seen this set for just a little more it seemed illogical not to go for it. The quality of the knives is exceptional. It turns meal prep into a breeze and the heft and eight of the knives are really impressive. I am yet to find something they can’t do, and make prepping even squash and swede a piece of cake. The knives do have some weight to them which makes chopping easier, but they aren’t so heavy that your arms start to tire. They have a large bolster (the part separating the handle and blade) which won’t be for everyone, but I found it to be really comfortable when holding the knife with my middle finger just behind it and forefinger and thumb on the blade. Only word of caution would be to ensure you care for them well (avoid the dishwasher and cutlery draw as they will blunt the blade very quickly) and to invest in a decent sharpener to be used every time the knife comes out to keep the blade sharp. Been using for three months now with no sign of wearing, and they look like they will do the job for many years to come!

I liked the 3 knife package as it makes a hearty gift. My wife and I have had a set of Wustoff Knives for over 30 years and they are just a good as the day we bought them. I wish Wustoff made Toasters!

C'est la première fois que j'ai mis autant d'argent dans un couteau (et encore merci le black friday !). Je n'y croyais pas vraiment quand je lisais les commentaires "attention aux doigts", "coupe comme du rasoir" etc. Quand je les ai reçu, le soir même je me suis mis derrière les fourneaux (je cuisine quasiment tous les soirs en rentrant du travail, principalement des plats asiatiques qui demandent beaucoup de découpes). Dès la première utilisation j'ai été séduit par le couteau du chef. Très bien équilibré. Un tranchant hallucinant. C'est simple je n'ai jamais eu un couteau pareil. A partir de là, on a l'impression d'être un vrai chef cuisiner. J'ai gagné du temps pour émincer / haché etc. Je prends encore plus de plaisir à cuisiner. On peut, certes, se dire que c'est un peu (beaucoup) cher pour des couteaux, mais le renom de la marque y est pour quelques choses et la qualité est vraiment au rendez-vous. C'est un plaisir de les utiliser au quotidien. Par moment, j'en viens même à chercher un plat à cuisiner qui me permettrait des les utiliser haha !

... Chi più spende meno spende. Certo l'esborso non è del tutto indifferente per 3 coltelli, ma la qualità qui è indiscutibile. Il peso, la precisione del taglio, la possibilità di effettuare tagli di carne e pesce prima praticamente impossibili con i miei coltelli presi "al mercato". Un po' di cura in più nel lavaggio e nell'asciugatura e per il resto penso che, salvo danni accidentali , mi dureranno tutta la vita. Saluti.