Product Description
Wusthof 4109-7 Classic 5-Inch Tomato Knife: Kitchen & Dining. With this newer precision, the knives are made sharper to 14 degrees per side for a total of 28 degrees. The sharp, serrated blade of this knife cuts tomato and other fruit skins perfectly without squashing. The knife also works beautifully as a bar companion for cutting lemon wedges and for spearing cocktail onions or olives with its forked tip. Because of its portability, this tomato knife is also suitable for picnic and other outdoor food cutting. Part of the Classic series, this knife represents two centuries of unexcelled Wusthof craftsmanship. Like other cutlery in the series, it's hand-forged from a single piece of stainless steel for maximum strength; the hand-polished blade is exactingly calibrated to be hard enough to resist dulling yet soft enough to take a keen edge when it's honed or sharpened. Dishwasher-safe and with a traditionally shaped, ergonomically designed handle that is triple-riveted for durability, this knife brings a guaranteed lifetime of low-maintenance cutting to its owners. From the Manufacturer In the culinary world variety and preparing something outstanding is the key to success. Due to this, Wusthof offers more than 350 different kinds of knives to be able to provide the perfect knife for everyone. No matter which kind of blade and handle shape you are thinking of--Wusthof has the right knife for all your needs. The most important features of a high-value forged Wusthof knife: Exceptionally sharp Long-lasting cutting edge High stain resistance Easily restorable edge Classic Cutlery The Classic triple-riveted knife series features: Precision forged from a single piece of sturdy high-carbon steel that resists stains and corrosion Wusthof's Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) creates an extraordinarily sharp blade that retains its edge 30% longer Special alloyed, stainless steel Durable polymer handle is contoured for a comfortable grip Seamless, hygienic fit of the handle Full tang is triple riveted to the handle for exceptional durability and control For professional chefs and home cooking enthusiasts Made in Solingen, Germany Details of a Forged Wusthof Knife PEtec--Precision-Edge Technology New Wusthof technology offers superior sharpness! The latest cutting performance tests carried out by the FGW (Forschungsgemeinschaft Werkzeuge und Werkstoffe e.V., a German research association for tools and materials based in Remscheid) confirm that Wusthof forged knives offer the best quality when compared to other well-known, single-layer brands. The extensive tests were carried out in accordance with DIN EN ISO 8442-5. Wusthof knives have a considerably higher ICP (Initial Cutting Performance) and maintain this performance for an extremely long time (TCC = Total Card Cut). When compared with the winners in the cook's knife inch category awarded by German consumer organization Stiftung Warentest inch in its 1st edition of 2008, forged Wusthof knives featuring the new PEtec technology produce a result which is about 20% higher. The Technology: Blades are measured by a laser before sharpening Computer programs calculate precise sharpening angle for each blade Knives are then sharpened on a whetstone using precision robots Knives are given a final polish using a special disc The Benefits: Extremely high initial cutting performance Exceptionally long edge retention / long service life of blade Optimum cu[6437] This handy knife makes short work of peeling small lemons and limes, zipping through Kaiser rolls and baguettes, and slicing German sausagein addition to doing a superb job of slicing tomatoes. In other words, this is the perfect knife for sweeping through double-textured foods with hard exteriors and delicate interiors. Made of nearly-rigid, scallop-edged, no-stain steel, the 5-in. blade has a nice, two-pronged tip for spearing and transferring new slices from board to plate; its full tang contributes balance and leverage. Wusthof's newest state of the art technology incorporates a new computer controlled method for putting the edge on Classic knives. This technology allows for an exacting edge from the tip of the knife down to the heel of the knife. The knives are now sharper and this refinement increases the sharpness retention because exacting angles and edges last longer than edges sharpened by hand.
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
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