Wusthof Traditional Steak Knife Set, 4-Piece

Last updated: January 26, 2022


Wusthof Traditional Steak Knife Set, 4-Piece

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Product Details

In our analysis of 88 expert reviews, the Wusthof Traditional Steak Knife Set, 4-Piece placed 10th when we looked at the top 14 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

Four-piece set is a great addition to any household, and makes a great gift for the steak lover. Each knife is precision-cut from a single piece of high-carbon stainless steel, then forged for extraordinary strength, balance and comfort. Full-tang construction with triple-riveted handles provide amazing strength, and advanced grinding and polishing procedures create perfectly tapered blades. The handcrafted blades hold their edge longer, resisting rust and stains. A superb value, Wüsthof Gourmet knives feature all the best qualities of Wüsthof cutlery at a great price. Lifetime warranty. Set of four. Blades are 4½” l. Hand wash. Made in Germany. . Amazon.com 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 four steak knives in this set have straight edges for neatly slicing steaks, chops, and roasts into bite-sized pieces at the table. At 4-3/4 inches, they’re long enough to handle the biggest porterhouse yet are nicely balanced and light in the hand. The knives are dishwasher-safe, but hand washing is recommended to protect their edges. –Fred Brack

Our Expert Consultant

Julie Chernoff
Culinary Expert

Julie Chernoff is a long-time member of Les Dames d’Escoffier (past president of the Chicago Chapter, and current co-chair of the LDEI Legacy Awards Committee), the Association of Food Journalists (AFJ) and the International Association of Culinary Professionals.

Chernoff is the dining editor of Better, a lifestyle website and print magazine. Her journalism started in the test kitchens of Weight Watchers Magazine. She holds a BA in English from Yale University and is a graduate of the California Culinary Academy. She has spent the last few decades styling, photographing, teaching, developing recipes, editing, thinking and writing about food.

Expert Reviews


What reviewers liked

These are excellent. I not only use them with meat but whenever I need a sharp knife to cut something. Very easy to use. Highly recommended.
Have used these knives any time I have company. I think the quality is good and cuts through meat with ease.
Making any kind of food into bite-size pieces can be easy due to its sharpness.
They have super smooth edges that cut through steaks as if the steaks were made out of butter, and are easy to sharpen once they have dulled.
We love the high carbon stainless steel blade that does not rust or scratch easily.
So good that you won’t ever have to get another steak knife set. These knives are known for lasting a lifetime, seriously… that is why they have a lifetime guarantee.

What reviewers didn't like

These have already started rusting and staining, even though I take good care of them and have never put them in the dishwasher.
These knives are of extremely poor quality. I purchased them to add to my collection of Wüsthof Classic knives. The edges have chunks of metal missing and the knives rust (I’ve only hand washed them).
Expensive especially if you are on a budget.
Are pricey.
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