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Wüsthof Classic 8-Inch Cook's Knife vs Made In 8-Inch Chef Knife

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.

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Spec Wüsthof Classic 8-Inch Cook's Knife Made In 8-Inch Chef Knife
US price $170
BrandWüsthofMade 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).

What's the difference between the Wüsthof Classic 8-Inch Cook's Knife and Made In 8-Inch Chef Knife?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Blade length (mm): Wüsthof Classic 8-Inch Cook's Knife 203 vs Made In 8-Inch Chef Knife 216
  • Steel type: Wüsthof Classic 8-Inch Cook's Knife X50CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless steel vs Made In 8-Inch Chef Knife X50CrMoV15 stainless steel, nitrogen-treated
  • Handle material: Wüsthof Classic 8-Inch Cook's Knife POM (polyoxymethylene) synthetic, triple-riveted, full bolster vs Made In 8-Inch Chef Knife Synthetic resin (POM-like) or wood (olive wood/amaranth wood/walnut), triple/double-riveted
  • Edge angle degrees: Wüsthof Classic 8-Inch Cook's Knife 14 vs Made In 8-Inch Chef Knife 18
  • Weight grams: Wüsthof Classic 8-Inch Cook's Knife 259 vs Made In 8-Inch Chef Knife 198
  • Blade finish: Wüsthof Classic 8-Inch Cook's Knife Forged, satin-polished, Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) laser-tested edge vs Made In 8-Inch Chef Knife Fully forged, nitrogen-treated

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