Wüsthof Gourmet 4-Piece Steak Knife Set | 
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| Brand: Wüsthof
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $100.00
Buy New: $59.99
You Save: $40.01 (40%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 57109
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 10.5
Dimensions (in): 12.2 x 9.3 x 6.6
MPN: 9729
Model: 9729
EAN: 4002293972909
ASIN: B0000631ZJ
Availability: Usually ships in 4 to 7 weeks
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| Features:
| • | Four 4-3/4-inch knives for cutting steaks, chops, roasts into bite-size pieces | | • | Made of high-carbon, stainless-steel blade | | • | Encases full-tang, 3-rivet, poly handle | | • | Hand washing recommended | | • | Dishwasher-safe, but hand washing recommended |
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Product Description
For the true steak aficionado, this set of knives is the ultimate culinary gift. Part of Wusthof's Gourmet line of cutlery, these quality steakhouse knives are substantial in size - just right for carving steaks and chops, hot off the grill. The knives feature full tangs with non-forged blades of high-carbon, rust-free alloy. The lightweight knives have high-impact, plastic handles securely riveted in three places.
Amazon.com Review
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
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| Customer Reviews:
 You get what you pay for (and I mean that as a compliment) January 8, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I essentially agree with what other reviewers have written (except that Mn is molybdenum- Mn is manganese, Mo is molybdenum). Are they of the superior craftsmanship of the Wusthof Classic line? No, they are not. But at a fraction of the price of Classic, you already knew they wouldn't be. The plastic handle and thinner steel do feel a bit on the cheap size when holding the knife, but they look great alongside the rest of our Wusthof cutlery (which is why my fiance and I bought them). And don't worry about performance; all meats that I've cut succumb nicely to the straight edge blades. What I can't comment on is the blades' longevity. We've only had them a short while, and I don't know how they'll hold their edge.
My final word on them is that those who can afford the Classic line (and I truly wish I was one of them) should purchase the Classic. But for those who can't, don't be shy about purchasing Gourmet. You'll get what you pay for, and since you're paying for Wusthof, how disappointed can you be?
Gourmet knives are stamped blades January 31, 2003
23 out of 23 found this review helpful
In reading the comments on these knives I noticed that there was a different type of metal in the Gourmet vs the Classic. I checked my knives and then contacted a friend of mine that is into knives. He said that Molybdenum is put into the steel for forging purposes only thus it has no effect on the sharpness or finish. Because Gourmet is a stamped knife it does not require this type of material. I have the knives and they are great. They are not the quality of the Classic but they don't carry that price either.
 Wusthof Gourmet Series Knives January 15, 2003
20 out of 23 found this review helpful
Just received these knives and they seem to be a fine set of steak knives. However, I noticed that these gourmet series (with the exception of the 8" chef's knife), use different steel than their more expensive classic series. Specifically, the classic series uses "X50CrMn15" material, whereas these gourmet series uses "X46Cr13". The major difference being that X46Cr13 contains less carbon (0.5% vs. 0.46%) and that it does not contain Mn (molybdenum), which is needed for knives to be totally dishwasher safe. ...
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