Wüsthof
Wüsthof Classic 8-Inch Cook's Knife
$170
Best Chef Knives · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Wüsthof Classic 8-Inch Cook's Knife is cheaper at $170. Every spec and price links to its source.
Wüsthof
$170
Made In
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| Spec | | Made In 8-Inch Chef Knife |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $170 | — |
| Brand | Wüsthof | Made In |
| Released | — | — |
| Blade length (mm) | 203 | 216 |
| Steel type | X50CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless steel | X50CrMoV15 stainless steel, nitrogen-treated |
| Hardness hrc | 58 | 58 |
| Handle material | POM (polyoxymethylene) synthetic, triple-riveted, full bolster | Synthetic resin (POM-like) or wood (olive wood/amaranth wood/walnut), triple/double-riveted |
| Edge angle degrees | 14 | 18 |
| Weight grams | 259 | 198 |
| Full tang | Yes | Yes |
| Blade finish | Forged, satin-polished, Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) laser-tested edge | Fully forged, nitrogen-treated |
Sources — Wüsthof Classic 8-Inch Cook's Knife: webstaurantstore.com (verified 2026-08-01). Made In 8-Inch Chef Knife: madeincookware.com (verified 2026-08-01).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.