Updated 13 Jun 2013
Wusthof
Classic Cook’s Knife 4582
Snapshot: The Classic Cook’s Knife 4582 has a plastic handle, a 20cm blade and is made in Germany. But how does it handle and how sharp is it?
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Test results
Overall score
Handling
Initial sharpness
Edge durability
Good points
- Very good handling.
- Good initial sharpness.
- OK edge durability.
But
(No obvious bad points.)
How we test
Overall score:
- Handling (60 percent)
- Initial sharpness (20 percent)
- Edge durability (20 percent)
Price is based on a March 2013 price survey.
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Size (cm)
Weight (g)
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Member reviews
"Satisfied in every way"
12 Mar 2016, Jan M.
Product use: 3 - 6 months
Pros:
I was looking for a genuine all-purpose cook's knife which felt good in the hand. This one does, has maintained its edge, is easy to sharpen and is genuinely all-purpose. Am pleased.
Cons:
None
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
"Excellent knives - well worth the cost!"
11 Aug 2015, Richard B.
Product use: 1 month or less
Pros:
Everything about the Classic range is superb. Great weight and balance, coupled with beautiful size and proportion make them the best knives I've ever owned for kitchen use.
Even out of the box they are sharp but do benefit from a quick swipe on the stone followed by a strop.
They look great and improve with age and use - but NEVER go near a dishwasher with ANY fine blade, always hand wash!
I use this particular knife almost daily for just about all meal preparation chores.
Cons:
None at all (and I have over a dozen!)
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
