Wüsthof Performer Collection

Summary

The Wüsthof Performer collection combines centuries of culinary expertise with state-of-the-art manufacturing. The knives feature an ultra-durable Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating that was originally created for space travel and motorsports. This gives each blade a nonstick, frictionless surface that effortlessly glides through hard and soft ingredients, and repels fats and acids to make cleanup a breeze. The all-black Hexagon Power Grip handle has a unique offset honeycomb structure for a nonslip grip that ensures safety and precision.

• Forged from single piece of high-carbon stainless steel.
• Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating increases surface hardness of steel to a remarkable Rockwell 104.
• Heat-resistant blade is immune to adverse external effects.
• Nonstick, frictionless surface of blade helps knife glide effortlessly through ingredients and makes cleanup easy.
• Handle has offset honeycomb structure made of glass fiber-reinforced polyamide.
• 5-piece set includes 3 1/2" paring knife, 7" santoku knife, 8" chef's knife, 9" double-serrated bread knife and 7-slot storage block.

Dimensions & More Info

• 3 1/2" Paring Knife: 3 1/2" blade, 4" handle; 1.9 oz.
• 6" Chef's Knife: 6" blade, 4 1/2" handle; 5.8 oz.
• 7" Rotoku Knife: 7" blade, 4 1/2" handle; 8 oz.
• 7" Santoku Knife: 7" blade, 4 1/2" handle; 5.9 oz.
• 8" Chef's Knife: 8" blade, 4 3/4" handle; 9.1 oz.
• 9" Double-Serrated Bread Knife: 9" blade, 4 3/4" handle; 9.9 oz.
• 10" Carving Knife: 10" blade, 5" handle; 7.85 oz.
• Storage Block: 7" x 4 1/2" x 10" high; 7 lb. 10 oz.
• Block made of aluminum with black finish and beechwood.
• Knives are made in Germany.
• Storage block is made in Poland.

Use & Care

Use

• Always use caution when handling sharp objects.
• Avoid cutting on hard surfaces such as stone, metal and glass.
• It is not advisable to use any knife but a meat cleaver to cut through bone, as other blades can be easily damaged.

Care

• Hand-wash.
• Maintain cutting edges by regularly using honing steel.
• Sharpen straight-edge knives using whetstone or knife sharpener, or have them sharpened by a professional.
• Sharpen serrated knife using sharpener specifically designed for serrated blade or have it sharpened by a professional.
• Recommended sharpening angle for standard blades is 14 ̊ per side, and for Asian-style blades (Santokus, Nakiris) is 10 ̊ per side.
• Store in safe place to protect edges and prevent injury.