Wüsthof · Updated August 2026
Wüsthof Classic 8-Inch Cook's Knife: price & specs
Wüsthof Classic 8-Inch Cook's Knife. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: webstaurantstore.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Wüsthof Classic 8-Inch Cook's Knife is listed at $170 on webstaurantstore.com as of 2026-08-01, #8 cheapest of 12 chef knives (median $160); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 7/100 pay-blind standing, #11 of 13 in class.
Verified Aug 1, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Cheapest chef knives: Mercer Culinary Renaissance 8-Inch Forged Chef's Knife — $50.99
Is the Wüsthof Classic 8-Inch Cook's Knife a good buy?
At $170, the Wüsthof Classic 8-Inch Cook's Knife is #7 cheapest of the 12 chef knives we track, where the median is $170. On the spec sheet, its weight grams of 259 is above the median of the 13, its blade length of 203 mm is at the median of the 13, and its hardness hrc of 58 is at the median of the 12.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $170 US MSRP $170 for model 1040100120. WebstaurantStore lists $170.00; independently, KnifeCenter, Borsheims, and BBQGuys retail listings found via search all also show $170.00/$169.99, so this is treated as the stable US list price rather than a promo. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wüsthof |
| Released | — |
| Blade length (mm) | 203 |
| Steel type | X50CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless steel |
| Hardness hrc | 58 |
| Handle material | POM (polyoxymethylene) synthetic, triple-riveted, full bolster |
| Edge angle degrees | 14 |
| Weight grams | 259 |
| Full tang | Yes |
| Blade finish | Forged, satin-polished, Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) laser-tested edge |
Source: webstaurantstore.com (verified 2026-08-01) · corroborated by techgearlab.com. wusthof.com itself returned HTTP 429 on every attempt (persistent bot-blocking), so specs were sourced from WebstaurantStore's product page (model 1040100120), which states 8in/1.9in blade height, X50CrMoV15 steel tempered to 58 HRC, POM handle, triple-riveted full tang, and 9.3oz (265g) weight; a second retailer (Heimerdinger Cutlery) independently confirmed 58 HRC via a different phrasing ('tempered to 58 degrees Rockwell') though one aggregated snippet showed a conflicting 56 HRC figure believed to be a transcription error, since 58 HRC is the figure Wusthof's own marketing and the overwhelming majority of retailers use. Weight is recorded as 259g per TechGearLab's own independent measurement (9.1oz) rather than WebstaurantStore's 265g, since TechGearLab directly weighs review units; edge angle of 14 degrees per side (28 inclusive) is Wusthof's published PEtec factory-sharpening angle, corroborated by both TechGearLab and a Wusthof-focused review blog (chefkit.blog). The Wikimedia image is a CC0 'campaign photo' (Kampagnenfoto) of the Classic-line cook's knife uploaded by an account tied to the brand; verified by direct fetch to depict a single Classic-handle chef's knife matching the product's silhouette.
Is the Wüsthof Classic 8-Inch Cook's Knife worth it vs cheaper chef knives?
Wüsthof Classic 8-Inch Cook's Knife against its closest cheaper and pricier chef knives on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 12 ranked
| Product | Price | Blade length (mm) | Steel type | Hardness hrc | Handle material | Edge angle degrees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wüsthof Classic 8-Inch Cook's Knife this | $170 | 203 | X50CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless steel | 58 | POM (polyoxymethylene) synthetic, triple-riveted, full bolster | 14 |
| ZWILLING Pro 8-Inch Chef's Knife | $169.99 | 200 | Special-formula high-carbon stainless steel | 56 | Matte black polymer, triple-riveted | — |
| WÜSTHOF Classic Ikon 8-Inch Cook's Knife | $179.64 | 203 | X50CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless steel | 58 | Synthetic (POM), half-bolster, fade/discoloration resistant | 14 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Wüsthof Classic 8-Inch Cook's Knife cost?
The Wüsthof Classic 8-Inch Cook's Knife has a US price of $170 (US MSRP $170 for model 1040100120. WebstaurantStore lists $170.00; independently, KnifeCenter, Borsheims, and BBQGuys retail listings found via search all also show $170.00/$169.99, so this is treated as the stable US list price rather than a promo.), as of 2026-08-01.
How does the Wüsthof Classic 8-Inch Cook's Knife compare on price?
At $170, the Wüsthof Classic 8-Inch Cook's Knife is #7 cheapest of the 12 chef knives we track, where the median is $170.
What are the Wüsthof Classic 8-Inch Cook's Knife's key specs?
Wüsthof Classic 8-Inch Cook's Knife (Wüsthof): blade length mm 203, steel type X50CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless steel, hardness hrc 58, handle material POM (polyoxymethylene) synthetic, triple-riveted, full bolster, edge angle degrees 14. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-01.
Price of record: $170 at webstaurantstore.com, 2026-08-01. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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