WÜSTHOF Classic 1040100120 Chef's Knife 8 Inch
- 7.87 inch blade, plain edge
- Forged high carbon stainless steel
- 13.27 inches overall length
- 8 ounces
- Black handle, silver blade
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A forged full size chef's knife for slicing, dicing and chopping meat, vegetables and fruit. The warranty line is a single word, so the terms are unknown.
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ASIN: B085V653KMCategory: Chef's Knives
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Overview
Not a small utility blade, this is a forged chef's knife in high carbon stainless steel with a plain edge and a black handle. The seller calls it the workhorse of the kitchen for slicing, dicing and chopping.
A long forged blade covers most chopping and slicing jobs on a board. It weighs enough to do some of the work, and the plain edge suits push and rock cuts. The listing gives no sheath or block.
Who it's for
Home cooks who slice meat, chop vegetables and cut fruit with a single full size blade. People with small hands or little counter space, or who want a sheath, may prefer a smaller knife.
Pros and cons
- High carbon stainless steel
- Full length chef blade
- Slices meat, fruit and vegetables
- Warranty terms not detailed
- Care steps not listed
- No sheath or block named
Performance notes
A long blade gives a wide cutting arc for rocking cuts, and forged construction adds weight behind the edge. The weight carries through the cut so less downward force is needed. The listing gives no hardness figure, so edge retention is unquantified.
Specifications
| Brand | WÜSthof |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| BladeLength | 7.87 incheslower than 77% of 83 chef's knives |
| Item Length | 13.27 incheshigher than 54% of 60 chef's knives |
| Item weight | 8 ounces |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Material Type | High Carbon Stainless Steel |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Wusthof Classic 8" Chef's Knife, Black |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Warranty (terms not given) |
| Other details | |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
Closest rivals on specs
Babish High-Carbon German Steel Chef Knife 8 Inch- Item Length 13.3 vs 12 inches (+11%)
- Item Weight 0.5 vs 0.71 pounds (-30%)
Mercer Culinary M21078 Genesis Chef's Knife 8 Inch- Item Length 13.3 vs 12 inches (+11%)
Frequently asked questions
What comes with the Wusthof Classic 8 inch chef's knife?
One knife. No sheath, block or sharpener is named in the listing.
What can I cut with the Wusthof Classic chef's knife?
The seller copy names slicing, dicing and chopping of meat, vegetables and fruit.
Is the Wusthof Classic chef's knife forged?
Yes. The construction type is forged.
How long is the Wusthof Classic chef's knife blade?
The blade is 7.87 inches, with 13.27 inches overall.