I have a high quality knife set from a competitor brand. I bought the set twenty years ago. After the handle on my utility knife broke, I bought a replacement from the competitor brand. I was immediately disappointed that the quality and craftsmanship was not as good as my existing set. Then, I saw that the knife was made in Spain (not Germany like the rest of my set). I will admit that I looked at the competitor brand offerings first. I noticed another set at a higher price that was made in Germany (not Solingen). Since I'd never been enamored of my existing knife set, specifically the handle, I decided to purchase another utility knife from Wusthof. I had seen the brand in high-end stores for years and admired the quality and craftsmanship. I just never owned one ... MoreI have a high quality knife set from a competitor brand. I bought the set twenty years ago. After the handle on my utility knife broke, I bought a replacement from the competitor brand. I was immediately disappointed that the quality and craftsmanship was not as good as my existing set. Then, I saw that the knife was made in Spain (not Germany like the rest of my set). I will admit that I looked at the competitor brand offerings first. I noticed another set at a higher price that was made in Germany (not Solingen). Since I'd never been enamored of my existing knife set, specifically the handle, I decided to purchase another utility knife from Wusthof. I had seen the brand in high-end stores for years and admired the quality and craftsmanship. I just never owned one until now. I am so glad I purchased the utility knife from Wusthof. It functions way better than my other knife and feels better in the hand too! When I finish my kitchen renovation, I will be buying a full set of Wusthof knives. Thank you for not succumbing to "shareholder value" like the competitor brand.

Hi!I’ve enjoyed all the reviews. I noticed that most of them are from women my age. You ladies ROCK! You all give yourselves “intermediate” chefs. No way. I’ve been to your homes and your family has eaten all those delicious meals you make every day. You are definitely not intermediate, give yourself a big boost, you deserve it. You really are an expert. First of all, like me, you picked quality items for your kitchen. I love my WUSTOF knives! It’s just me and my husband now. Every now and then I catch him taking a knife to the garage…..a great attestment to their sharpness. They really do cut just about everything, ask my husband how many times he’s taken one to the garage without me knowing. Thirty years of this great knife and I’m sure thirty more! Let’s raise ... MoreHi!I’ve enjoyed all the reviews. I noticed that most of them are from women my age. You ladies ROCK! You all give yourselves “intermediate” chefs. No way. I’ve been to your homes and your family has eaten all those delicious meals you make every day. You are definitely not intermediate, give yourself a big boost, you deserve it. You really are an expert. First of all, like me, you picked quality items for your kitchen. I love my WUSTOF knives! It’s just me and my husband now. Every now and then I catch him taking a knife to the garage…..a great attestment to their sharpness. They really do cut just about everything, ask my husband how many times he’s taken one to the garage without me knowing. Thirty years of this great knife and I’m sure thirty more! Let’s raise our glasses ladies, cheers!

We just replaced this knife, courtesy of Wusthof's warranty, after 17 years of use. The blade was still in perfect condition, just the handle needed replacing. What quality! It's handy to have a serrated knife around the kitchen for a bagel, a lemon, etc. It works well for carving pumpkins too! You can't beat the quality of Wusthof, and I would recommend the Classic series knives. Hand-washing is a good idea, but no problem putting them in the dishwasher when needed.